We hear a lot about 5G, but what exactly is this new technology and how will it impact our lives? The reason for all this hype is that 5G is a technology that could genuinely change the world. With this in mind, we've put together this guide explaining everything you need to know about 5G now and in the future.
Read MoreToday, our lives are almost entirely digital. Our phones are rarely more than an arm's length away, and we have come to rely on them for so much, but what does this mean for our privacy? Here is everything you need to know about privacy on a cell phone.
Read MoreCell phones are an integral part of modern life. So much of our lives run through them that if we go without them even for just a few hours, we're likely to feel stressed and anxious. This was not always the case; believe it or not, there was a time when cell phones didn't exist. In fact, it wasn't even really that long ago. So, how did we go from not having any cell phones to being virtually incapable of living without them?
Read MoreMobile apps are some of the things that have the most impact on our lives, and we now use them for practically everything. Whether you need a ride, need to buy something, want to contact someone or do something entirely different on your phone, you are opening your app and getting the job done. So, what does our relationship with these apps look like? What trends are there in data revolving around apps? Ultimately, how do we use apps, and how do they affect us?
Read MoreWhen the Apple iPhone first hit stores in 2007, people went crazy. Since then there have been numerous different versions and many technological advances. We look at the long history of the iPhone and what the future might look like.
Read MoreTexting has taken over a major portion of many of our lives, and it is not just teenagers who text all day. Nearly all of us do it to some extent, likely from the same device you are using to read this article. If not, that device is certainly in reach and there might even be some unread messages that you need to get to. Perhaps you just checked them a few seconds ago. So, how much do we text, and how much texting do the most active texters among us do?
Read MoreYou might have your phone all picked out, and your provider might be down to a couple of options, but what about your phone plan itself? Do you know what you need and what you want to pay? Here we look at all the factors you should consider when choosing a cell phone plan and also the things you need to be mindful of so you get the best possible deal.
Read MoreMobile phones have become the go-to form of communication for most people around the world. Ever since they burst onto the mainstream scene in the 1990s, usage has been growing. Today, more than 5 billion people own a mobile phone of some sort. In the United States, the average cost of a phone bill is around $70 per month. How does this stack up against what people pay in other countries? We crunch the numbers for you.
Read MoreMobile gaming is an environment all its own. It has proven to be immensely popular and highly profitable, with most gaming revenue coming from mobile games (generally cheaper to produce, if not upkeep). With that, every developer and publisher wants their piece of the pie, hoping their game can be the next big hit to rake in the money and prestige that comes with that. We take a look at the most popular mobile games in 2023.
Read MoreA smartphone and a data plan are nearly essential to modern life. Yet, we are also aware that these things can be expensive every month, with a plan for the family easily reaching over $100 a month. Getting the most for your money whenever possible is important, and that includes your cell phone bill. Before going further, we recommend considering just how much you use your phone, what you need it for, how much data you use, and what model phone you want. Once you have had a think, take a look at the following five plans and consider if they might be best for you.
Read MoreYou use your smartphone every day, possibly more than any other device in your home. On average, millennials use their phone for 3.7 hours each day and check them dozens of times. Therefore, it makes sense that people often put a lot of thought into deciding on their next smartphone. So, what smartphones have been the most popular in history? Which ones did you see everyone carrying around and looking down at?
Read MoreAndroid has had 11 major versions over the year thus far (with more to follow), and even more if you consider mid-version patches and changes. Devices and other apps and programs have developed along with it, many of which have rich histories of their own. If you were to look at the first Android device and the most recent, you might be mistaken in thinking they were completely different operating systems, minus the common apps.
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