iPhone

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110615_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] If you want an iPhone, but don’t want to get locked into a contract, Apple has started selling unlocked iPhone 4s. The phone will work on any GSM carrier worldwide and will allow you to switch providers at any time. The 16GB version will put you back Continue Reading →

A recent report states that for the first time since 1995, Nokia will no longer be the largest phone manufacturer. Samsung is expected to be the largest hardware producer starting this quarter with Apple coming in at number 2. That’s a whole lot of iPhones. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110614_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] First up, has Facebook reached its critical mass in the United States and Canada? The social network is finally starting to see its numbers drop, losing 6 million U.S. users in May alone. While it’s only a 4% decrease, this is the first time Facebook has had Continue Reading →

We like to warn our children about many things and lately sexting has been on the top of the list. We caution against it, put applications in place to prevent it, and even treat kids as criminals over it. However, it is us adults who are getting far more press about it lately than kids Continue Reading →

If you are tired of both the iPhone and Android, Nokia is planning on releasing new Windows Phone 7 devices at a frequent clip. Windows has added over 500 new features to the operating system and will eventually become Nokia’s main smartphone OS. Windows Phone 7 has yet to make a major splash, mainly due Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110526_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Google is expected to make an announcement that will turn our cell phones into wallets. The technology utilizes near-field communication, which is a chip that transmits data wirelessly. The system we be available starting on the Android Nexus S smartphone and will roll out with support from Continue Reading →

Amidst growing consumer concern, the FCC and FTC will hold a public education forum to explore location-based mobile services this June. Representatives from consumer advocacy groups, mobile-phone companies, and others will share information and inform the public about the benefits and risks of location tracking. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer chats with Wired.com’s NY Bureau Chief, John Abell about iPhone Tracking. Continue Reading →

Creating super-cheap computers for children is the goal of the non-profit, Raspberry Pi Foundation. The group claims it can build a $25 dollar computer that’s about the power of an iPhone 3G. The computer runs a fully functional version of Linux and only requires a USB keyboard and mouse to run. Continue Reading →

San Francisco is testing a program that lets people find parking spots using their iPhone. Wireless sensors embedded in the street and city parking garages monitor whether the spots are occupied. The city warns not to use the app while driving. Read the full article at NYTimes.com Continue Reading →