Smartphone apps especially have changed our lives in numerous ways, and it stretches beyond just our Internet speeds. The Google Play store has more than 3 million apps for Android smartphones, and that number continues to grow, infiltrating both our personal and professional lives in many ways.

Those that were born in the new Millennium don’t ever remember a time when cell phones weren’t commonplace, let alone cell phones without cameras. The first phone with the capabilities to send a picture message was the Sharp J-SH04, sold only in Japan, in 2000. It had only a 0.11 [...] read more...

One of the functions built into the Android operating system is the accessibility feature Google calls TalkBack. This feature helps vision-impaired usersadditional feedback that helps them interact with the device. It gives audible feedback to let you know what is on your screen or what you are touching. This means [...] read more...

No matter the age, students can learn in and out of the classroom, all thanks to the computers in the palm of their hands. Smartphones removed barriers to information, and have allowed individuals to become subject masters. So as you or your children gear up for the school year, what [...] read more...

Mobile phones and technology have been advancing in leaps and bounds since they became commonplace in the typical consumer’s life. Internet service providers and mobile phone companies alike have been working both cooperatively and competitively to continue that advancement of technology. Up next on the docket? The 5G network.

In the U.S., there are two different types of mobile phone networks: GSM and CDMA. Around the mid-90s, CDMA was the newest technology as phone service carries switched from analog to digital. At the time, CDMA was leaps and bounds ahead of GSM in terms of quality and capabilities. One [...] read more...

For those that are planning on an extended stay overseas, staying connected is a number one priority. However, cellular plan providers worldwide have yet to agree on terms that would make life easier for international travelers. As it stands, each country requires a different SIM card, making that backpacking trip [...] read more...

Each year, a new smartphone is released and creates a new demand for an extremely expensive product. Most times, the average consumer buys a phone with more capabilities than they’ll ever need. Depending on who, how often and where you communicate, different smartphones will fit your lifestyle. We’ve compiled a [...] read more...

The Konnect i1 creates a wireless Hotspot that is simple to join, and is capable of receiving up to 4G LTE signal. You link your phone or tablet to the NUU Konnect using the Wi-Fi connection on your device and connect as you would to any other secure Wi-Fi network. [...] read more...

More than 7 billion Wi-Fi enabled devices are in use worldwide. That number has steadily increased over the past few years as the global population becomes more mobile, but maintains a need to stay constantly connected. Internet connections are easy enough to come by in homes and apartments, but they [...] read more...