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A smart phone is a large-screen, data-centric, handheld device designed to offer complete phone functions whilst simultaneously functioning as a personal digital assistant (PDA). The first smartphone was the Nokia 9000 Communicator in 1996 which incorporated PDA functionality.iGo KeyJuice pocket-sized USB charging and syncing cable for charging on-the-go
iGo, Inc. has introduced the iGo KeyJuiceTM, a pocket-sized USB charging and syncing cable for smartphones and other mobile electronic devices that simply snaps into one compact unit for easy charging on-the-go. Smaller than a pack of gum and as light as a pen, the iGo KeyJuice unfolds to reveal a full USB connector and both micro and mini USB connectors, which will work with any smartphone or other device that charges via micro or mini USB. ... [more]
Migration of data traffic from fixed to mobile will exacerbate the strains on the cellular network
Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary. According to new figures from Juniper Research, the amount of mobile data traffic generated by Smartphones, Featurephones and Tablets will exceed 14,000 Petabytes by 2015, equivalent to 18 billion movie downloads or 3 trillion music tracks. Pressure on Mobile networks however wi... [more]
Proporta's Quillit Stylus Pen is ideal for operating tablet PCs and Smartphones
Proporta's Quillit Stylus Pen is a multi-function stylus for all touch screen devices as it incorporates a retractable brush stylus (for capacitive screens), a nib stylus (for resistive screens) and a high quality pen. The Quillit is extremely practical, as it works with both resistive and capacitive touch screens by switching between brush and nib stylus heads. This makes it ideal for operating tablet PCs and Smartphones, and in addition it i... [more]
Global user base of smartphones is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 43 percent
Smartphones are receiving more attention from handset manufacturers, network operators and application developers. Global shipments of smartphones have increased by 74 percent in 2010 to 295 million units. According to a new research report by Berg Insight, they grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.4 percent, and are forecasted to reach 1,200 million units in 2015. The global user base of smartphones increased at the same time by 38... [more]
MobiWire launches secure business phones with embedded security for voice, SMS, data and on-device encryption
Targeted at corporations and government organisations, MobiWire has released a portfolio of secure business phones with embedded security for voice, SMS, data and on-device encryption. The secure voice phone and secure data smartphone are the first mobile devices to offer fully integrated protection against stolen terminals, eavesdropping of voice and SMS, and data theft through attacks via WiFi and Bluetooth. The secure data smartphone wil... [more]
Quantum Cryptography Comes to Smart Phones
A smart phone can do pretty much anything a PC can. But, aside from password protection, phones have very little security--a real problem with more and more people using phones for online banking and shopping. [More]
Your 'smart' phone can be hacked
Hackers are now re-angling sophisticated techniques they use to break into personal computers to target and steal information from unaware smart phone users, a report shows.And internet security specialist AVG says the number of...
Smart Phone Scavenger Hunt Descends on San Francisco With Annual Tech Search Party for Alvarado Elementary School
Tech Search Party, San Francisco's premiere smart phone scavenger hunt, returns for its third annual event on Saturday, February 4, 2012.
Smart Phones Make Shoppers Smarter
FORT LEE, N.J., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In research conducted by Perception Research Services International (PRS), ownership of smart phones is rapidly approaching levels of traditional mobile phones ...
How to Prevent a Smart Phone Theft
For all their versatile functions and uses, cell phones are also making their owners more vulnerable. Police in the southwest corner of Minneapolis and downtown are seeing the number of smart phone thefts steadily rise.
Smart phone users warned about hacking dangers
DENVER -- There is a new warning from the Better Business Bureau about using apps on your smart phone. They can open the door for hackers to move right in and steal from you.
Smartphones in a sub-zero environment: Can your smart phone stand the cold?
Some smart phone manufacturers don't allow their devices to be used in cold weather while others guarantee smooth functioning even in -20 degrees Celsius (-3° Fahrenheit).
Apps that drain your batteries
We all want gadgets and gizmos aplenty, but some smart phone apps will sap your batteries.
Consumer Reports: GPS on your smart phone
Sales of portable GPS units have fallen, but plenty of people are downloading navigation apps to get where they're going. Consumer Reports tests some of the latest GPS apps for your smart phone.
British student to launch bamboo smart phone
London, Feb 2 (IANS) A 23-year-old British student will launch a mobile phone made largely from bamboo, The Telegraph reported Thursday.
