Most people think cybersecurity doesn't apply to phones, but this is outdated logic. When phones were first introduced, few hackers spent time targeting them. There simply weren't enough devices for it to be profitable, but now that everyone has a phone, hackers have upped their game.
Read MoreWe want you to consider how you can use your old smartphone when you upgrade. There is definitely an argument for using your smartphone for as long as possible. Still, an upgrade is eventually necessary, and you cannot pass by some deals; they're just too good. Most people upgrade every few years, which means you can have three to five perfectly good devices in a box somewhere over the course of a decade. We want you to take them out and try something new with them.
Read MoreWe all know that our phones have become a big part of our lives, many of us aren't aware of just how much time we spend looking at these devices. If you had to make a guess, you'd probably say "a lot." However, that answer isn't good enough for us. We want to know what's really going on.
Read MoreYet are they truly this popular worldwide, and why do we think this is the case? What can we expect in terms of growth over the coming years? These are all critical questions we need to be asking, and below we hope to provide some of the answers for you.
Read MoreWhether this is a good thing or a bad thing is up for interpretation. On the one hand, our phones open up so many opportunities. On the other hand, we don't honestly know the impact of so much screen time or our total reliance on digital technology.
Read MoreMany people don't know this, thinking they are locked in and that there is no way out. While canceling your service contract or abruptly switching providers can have a negative impact or cost you more than it's worth, they are not your only options. There are ways around those charges in some cases. We want you to save money where possible so you can spend it elsewhere when needed, and you might be able to save hundreds of dollars each year on your bill.
Read MoreThe smartphone is a big reason why this has happened. These devices put the internet and all its might within arm's reach at all times. Plus, the many apps we use have also made it possible for things to become digital.
Read MoreHow many apps do you have on your phone, and how often do you use them? Are they are part of your daily life? How long have those apps been on your phone? Which apps do you download immediately upon getting a new model? And which ones did you regularly use just a year ago that now remained untouched? Maybe they do not even exist anymore?
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