What’s a battery life? A quick primer
An important point to keep in mind when considering the battery life of your next cellphone: While you can expect to get the same performance out of a battery pack with as little as two or three years of use, it’ll take you about six months to get to...
How to use a phone in Australia’s $1bn telco deal
The telco’s $100 billion merger with Australia Post will bring the country’s largest post office to Australia.The company has signed an agreement to sell its Australia Post business to a group led by billionaire Paul Allen, with the government guaranteeing an $8.6 billion bond issue.The deal was announced by...
How to turn your phone into a cell phone again
If you’ve been struggling to get a new phone, the process is easier than you think.This article explains how to turn a cell into a phone again.We’ll walk you through the process of finding the right phone to fit your needs, and even what to look out for in...
What is your best place to buy a cellphone?
With its recent expansion of cellular coverage, Telus has expanded its service to include more wireless customers, including those with a mobile phone.As part of its plan to expand to additional mobile customers, Telos is now offering a service that offers “cellular phone locators” in select areas of the...
How to buy an Amazon Prime Day package
If you’re looking for a Prime Day deal, this is a good option to check out.Prime Day is Australia’s biggest sale day of the year and it’s just a few days away.The sale is usually a bit of a disappointment, as the prices can often be a little high.But...
What you need to know about cell phones
LAS VEGAS — The latest technology to help you stay connected to your family is here to stay.A handful of new cell phones are bringing the wireless internet to the masses.And, thanks to a little-known feature on the devices, you can use them on your cell phone to call...
What’s the most popular cell phone? iPhone 5S
This year’s iPhone 5s is more popular than ever, and the smartphone has overtaken the iPhone 5 in the U.S. market, according to a new report.The iPhone 5 is the best-selling smartphone in the world, and is now worth $1,200 more than the iPhone 4S, according the data from...
When a Cell Phone Could Become the Next Phone as the Internet of Things becomes ubiquitous
A few weeks ago, Google announced it had acquired a company called HSN, a cell phone startup.The company was founded in 2010 and has since become a leader in making smart home products.But HSN isn’t the only cell phone company that’s looking to make smart home devices.A few months...
Apple to pay $200M for stake in cell phone maker, pay $20M for 5G network
By Brian FungAssociated PressApple is getting ready to pay an undisclosed sum for a controlling stake in the maker of a cell phone that is expected to be one of the biggest investments in the mobile space.The deal, which would be announced as soon as Thursday, would allow Apple...
When will you have a real cellphone?
Google is planning to introduce a new phone called the Nexus 5, but it’s not set to launch until next year.The phone will feature a 5.2-inch screen with an 1080p resolution, 4G connectivity, a Snapdragon 801 processor, 64GB of storage and a 13MP rear camera.The device will also come...