Smartphones

With the launch of a New iPad touting 4G LTE speeds, some might be hoping the increased data speeds and network capacity might allow FaceTime calling without a Wifi connection. Early iPad reviewers have discovered that this is still not the case.  Read the whole story at Ars Technica Continue Reading →

Apple has amended its Reuse and Recycling program to include the iPad 2. In August Apple updated the policy to provide gift cards, and in October began offering up to $200 for iPhones. The gift card amount you will receive for your old iPad depends on it’s age and condition, but ranges up to $320 Continue Reading →

Texas-based, AllClear ID, has partnered with  the non-profit National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance to offer a free service alerting Americans when their personal information winds up in the wrong hands. You can enroll in AllClear ID’s service online or through their iPhone app.   Read the whole story at Reuters   Continue Reading →

Last week’s announcement of a new iPad and the latest software update for AT&T iPhones have the tech world in a tizzy about what a real 4G network is. Even Saturday Night Live has weighed in on the confusion. So who has the largest 4G network? What does it mean for you? Read the whole Continue Reading →

Instagram, the iPhone photo-sharing app that turns almost anyone into an artful photographer, is growing at an astonishing rate.The app now has 27 million registered users — up from 15 million in December, its co-founders announced Sunday. And a long-awaited version of Instagram for the Android platform is coming soon. Read the whole story at Continue Reading →

Apple got a second partner in China to sell the iPhone in the world’s biggest mobile-phone market. The deal may be too late to catch Samsung Electronics Co., with a market share that’s three times larger and growing. China Telecom began selling the iPhone last week as Apple tries to build on its 7.5 percent share Continue Reading →

A federal appeals court ruled that law enforcement can search your cellphone for its number without obtaining a warrant. The court compared searching your phone or computer to looking through a diary, ruling it permissible if the information is relevant to the crime. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →

Sprint customers with an iPhone and unlimited data plan can now watch live TV on their phone. The free Sprint TV app lets you watch streaming and on demand content from networks like ESPN, NBC and CBS. Premium plans up to $10 a month gives you access to even more channels. Read the full release Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120301_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The Raspberry Pi Foundation just made its $35 computer available to the public. The bare-bones device was created to offer a low-cost method for more schools to teach computer programming. The computer runs the Linux operating system and can hook up to external devices. In other news, Continue Reading →

A class action lawsuit against Apple’s iPhone 4 antenna issues has been settled. Starting April 30, anyone in the U.S. who bought an iPhone 4 can receive $15 or a free bumper case. If you haven’t already received a free bumper, you’ll be emailed to file a claim. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →