How do i send pictures to Facebook from my cell phone

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If you want to send pictures to Facebook from your cell phone, You need to either send photos to Facebook in an email or MMS to mobile@facebook.com in order to get your pictures in your Facebook account. In order to be able to upload your pics to Facebook, the first thing you need to do is activate your account.

When you are signed in to Facebook, you need to make changes to your mobile settings in order to activate your account. If you click the Settings link at the top right side of your Facebook page, you then see several settings tabs. Click on the on that says Mobile. Enter you phone number and your cell phone carrier (I replaced the last four digits of my number with x's because I don't want lots of phone calls. :)

Facebook then sends you a text message to your phone with an activation code. Enter this activation code on the next screen and you're all set to start sending photos to Facebook.

Keep in mind that your standard text messaging rates apply to any messages sent to Facebook using this method, so if you're not on an unlimited plan, this might be a dangerous way to run up your text message bill quickly.

It's also important to note that Facebook does not support this feature with all cell phone carriers. For instance, T-Mobile is not supported in the United States.

Other ways to Upload Photos to Facebook
If your phone has a web browser, the other way you can upload photos is by signing in to Facebook.com (not the m.facebook.com mobile version). Click on your photos tab and upload a photo just like you do when you sign in from a computer.

How do i get pictures from cellphone to computer

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We all know that cell phones are one of today's big crazes. An even bigger one is camera cell phones. Before we know it, all cell phones will probably have camera abilities, because the world today likes to see real images rather than just words. So, it may be a good idea to know what you can do with the pictures you take on your phone after the shooting is done.

Picture Messaging
A common way that people transfer photos from their cell phones to their computers (that doesn't really have any additional cost from your regular monthly bill) is picture messaging. It works pretty much the same as text messaging; you just have to have text messaging enabled on your cell phone. If you don't, this method will not work.

Note: Expect this method to be a little different for various phone models, but the following directions are pretty basic and similar for all phones.

If you would like to send a picture to another person's cell phone or if you want to e-mail a picture to a friend or even to yourself, you just need to open your phone and go to the Menu. Find your phone's Media Gallery and then choose Pictures. At this point, you can pick the photo you'd like to send. Once you have it chosen, go to Options and choose Send in Message (like you're sending a text message). This is where you choose to send it to one of the Contacts listed in your phone or if you want to e-mail it to someone or yourself. Pick the person you're sending it to and push the OK button and then Send.

You can also send text with the picture if you want to do that. If you end up e-mailing the picture to someone, you will just have to type in their e-mail address and they will get it in their Inbox. You just need to make sure the person you're sending the picture to has picture capabilities too.

Data Cable
Another way you can transfer photos to other people is to put them directly onto your computer, so you can e-mail them to your friends or save them to a disk or a CD. So, to do that, you have to have some sort of a USB data connection kit, which comes with the cable cord that plugs your phone into your computer's USB port and the software that will help you in transferring the pictures from your phone. You usually have to purchase these kits separate from your phone. The store where you buy your phone should have them available and they will be able to tell you which one will work with your type of phone.

Once you have your phone and computer connected, you can start transferring the pictures. Again, keep in mind that these kits are phone specific, so you need to make sure that you get one that will be compatible with your phone model.

Bluetooth
Another way to handle the pictures on your cell phone that is becoming more popular every day is a wireless technology called Bluetooth. Bluetooth works with short-range wireless technologies that allow you to easily send photos from your phone to a laptop or desktop computer. The computer you are sending them to just has to be equipped to accept the pictures.

The most difficult (but it can sometimes be fairly easy) part about Bluetooth is matching the phone to the computer, so they are both compatible with each other. But, once that it is done, sending the images couldn't be easier.

As long as your phone has the Bluetooth software on it, you can send the images without any extra charges billed to you. You can also send photos to other Bluetooth users' phones without any wires or additional charges. This seems to be the most versatile way to go if you're looking to maybe spend a little more money up front for the Bluetooth works, but it will save you money in the long run when you don't have to pay any extra charges when sending your pictures back and forth.

E-mail
Another way for you to send pictures between your friends and family is to e-mail them. Your cell phone has to have e-mail capabilities for this to work, but a lot of the phones these days come with that ability. You can e-mail them to other people or, as mentioned above, to yourself. You just have to type the e-mail address in the To: field just like you would if you were using Outlook Express and it will be sent.

If you see something while you're out and about that you just have to take a picture of, you can snap the photo on your phone, send yourself a quick e-mail and when you get home, the picture will be on your computer waiting for you. You can then send it off to other people or do something like set it as your desktop wallpaper.

Removable Memory Cards
Another new technology that is presenting itself with camera phones is an external memory card for your phone. The phone just comes with a slot for the card and you can transfer the shots to your computer in a snap. You will need to purchase an external memory card reader so it will all work, but it's one of the easiest ways to go if you takes several pictures with your cell phone.

When you have the card reader installed, you just remove the memory card from your phone, insert it into the reader and your computer will recognize it as another drive. You can then drag and drop the photos wherever you want them to go, e-mail them to others, etc. The options are pretty endless with this choice. You can then get rid of the existing pictures on your phone (since they're on your computer and not lost) and go out and take more. It's that easy!

Just one more reminder: all of these applications work differently with different phones, so make sure you refer to your phone's manual before doing anything you're not sure of. But, all in all, this is all really cool when you think about it. Who would have thought we could do so much with a little phone? Technology is just out of this world!

How to: video the office party on your phone

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As the 25th lumbers near, we’re well and truly into Christmas party season. Want to capture the finest photocopying incidents and booze-laden footage to blackmail your boss? Read on and we’ll show you how in our video cameraphone tutorial.

Set the resolution
Ignore the number next to your phone’s camera sensor: that resolution in megapixels is for still images, not video. Your phone will shoot at a lower rate, but it may still be good quality – the iPhone for instance films at a smooth 640×480. Samsung’s m8910 Pixon has a really impressive 720×480 resolution for sharper images, while a model such as Nokia’s N86 has both a 640×480, 30fps mode, as well as a secondary (front) camera, which records at 352×288 pixels and at 15fps.

There’s no reason why you don’t want it set to the highest possible, so open up the video camera options in your phone and make sure the resolution is set to High, or the largest number available. The only exception is if you’re planning on sending a video MMS message, in which case choose the MMS mode, 176×144.

The better the resolution, the better the quality of clips – but don’t think that using a lesser resolution isn’t such a good option, because if you’re recording for anything longer than a few minutes it will allow you to capture more footage on your phone.

Prep your distance
Video cameras on phones still can’t match dedicated handheld camcorders and they still struggle with zooming. Because they don’t have optical zoom like digital cameras, they can’t zoom in without losing picture quality. Pick your battles wisely, and make sure you stand reasonably close to whoever, or whatever you’re catching on film – a few metres at max. Unless you want to keep them anonymous!

Choose your scene mode
If you’re outside in bright light, you can probably go ahead and rely on your phone’s video camera auto settings. But this is a Christmas party – if it’s indoors, and in low light, you’ll want to change modes if you can. Open up your video camera options, and look for lowlight or indoor modes to get the best shot. And if you’re inside, turn on the flash light too, but remember it’s a major battery drain if left on.

Stay steady
Depending how late on in the evening it is, this one could prove tricky. But do your best to keep your hands steady – it can be easier to hold the phone with two paws rather than one if needs be. Otherwise your video will end up jittery and janky looking.

Watch the clock
Phone video cameras can sometimes record for a surprisingly long time, but remember they’re usually limited by the amount of storage space onboard the phone or memory card. Some phones will count down the time you have left to record a shot on screen, but not all, so check ahead with your phone brand’s website if you’re planning on filming lengthy toasts.

Upload
Once your video’s shot, stop recording and let the phone process it. Now it’s time to upload. YouTube is the easiest place to go. Many phones, Sony Ericsson handsets and the iPhone for instance, come with an easy upload option built in, but if not, you can use an app such as iTookThisOnMyPhone to do it for you on your mobile. Beware though that if you’re not in Wi-Fi or 3G reception, you’ll be uploading for a very, very long time.

How to: Use Timescape on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

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The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is far from the first Android phone out of the gates, but Sony Ericsson’s taken its time brewing up a slick new UI for Google’s software. Jewel in the crown is Timescape, Sony Ericsson’s custom app for contacts and social network integration. We explain how to use it right here in our Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 tutorial.

Set up email
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 supports multiple email accounts. To set yours up, just choose either the Gmail or Email icon from the menu: if you use a major webmail you’ll just need to log in with email and password, but if not, you’ll need IMAP or POP3 server details to add to. Once you’re in, it’ll pull all your recent emails in so give it a few minutes to download them all.

Log in to Facebook and Twitter
Fire up the Timescape app from the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 homescreen. Along the bottom, you’ll see a row of different accounts. Navigate over to the Twitter and Facebook icons, and when prompted, log in. Not on either? Where have you been? No matter, you can register for both straight from the phone.

Master Timescape navigation
Scroll through the navigation row on the bottom of the Timescape app to see what it pulls in. As well as Facebook and Twitter, you’ll find email, texts, call logs, recently played music and viewed photos. You can remove any of these from the Settings menu.

Connect your contacts
Once you’ve got your contacts in your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phone book, it’s time to hook them up to your social networking contacts. To pair them up, open a contact in the Contacts app, choose Edit and then Link Contact. Pair them up with their Twitter and Facebook accounts here.

Update your status
You can publish your Facebook and Twitter status updates to friends and followers straight from your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, as well as receive messages. Press the menu button on the bottom of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in Timescape and pick Update Status. Type your message, then hit Continue, and you’ll be prompted to choose which network to send it out on: pick one or the other, or fling it off to both simultaneously.

Use the Infinity button
Whenever you receive an email, message or update, you’ll notice a loop symbol in the top corner of your handset. Give it a pop, and you’ll see all recent activity from that contact across all mediums. Emails, calls, it’s all there, and a great way to find what you’ve been talking about if it’s slipped your mind. It works in Mediascape too, and brings up top download picks and related YouTube viddies.

And you’re done! Now you can start using your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to flit between conversations and contacts like a true social butterfly.

Mobile Phone Extortion

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In these tough economic times companies are forced to take tougher cash-grabbing measures. Unfortunately some of them thought “Hey, those mafia guys are pretty tough!”

1. Pay the phone bill or the old guy gets it!

A sixty-two year old man went missing, last seen in an unstable condition, heading for the woods and carrying several bottles of pills. If you’re an actual human being you organise a search and rescue. If you’re Verizon you think “Cha-ching!”

When local sheriff Ron Clapper tried to call the man’s phone, Verizon refused to turn it on until an overdue bill was paid. Ron explained that the man’s life was in danger. Verizon offered to turn it on for $20. That’s right: with a life on the line, Verizon’s response is to haggle.

Because at least one of the parties in the phone call didn’t value a twenty more than a human being, sheriff Clapper was actually paying the bill when the man was found. And treated by paramedics. And rushed to hospital where he was later released and, presumably, went to change his mobile phone contract.

2. Stealing from the elderly

Arthur Simmons tried to pay a $124.14 phone bill online, but being seventy-three he misplaced the decimal and accidentally transferred $12,416. Sure, that’s his fault, but he’s a septuagenarian - getting far enough to even make that mistake online that makes him the Bill Gates Of The Elderly. The thing is, that’s slightly more money than he actually had - in fact, it’s more than the pension he lives on for a year.No problem though - internet bank transfers are instantaneous, so surely Qwest could see this laughably obvious error and reverse the transfer, right? Wrong! You see electronic-payments only allow the instant transfer of money TO Qwest. The return trip is by goat carriage across Mount Doom, taking care to avoid the Troll under the bridge! Arthur was told that it would take Qwest, a telecommunications company, six weeks to undo what they allowed him to do in a second - and if he died in the meantime, presumably they got to keep the money. (The “starve our customers to death” approach proved unpopular with local media, and officials later said they would try to send it a little faster.)

3. Gosh we’re sorry your mother died give us money

Verizon again, apparently trying to commit suicide-by-public-relations. Customer John Robideau’s mother died and he called to change the name on the bill. Verizon thoughtfully responded by cutting off his phone lines and internet, keeping him on hold for two hours, twice, cut off his phones again, tried to sell him things, doubled the cost of his line rental and dispatched angry Russian bears to beat him with tire irons. Only one of those is false.

Oh, and they didn’t change the name on the bill - proving that Verizon’s whole “telecommunications” thing is just a cover for some bizarre dystopian “Cause pain and suffering for anyone we happen to notice” engine.

Via Mobile phone blog

10 Health Problems People Say Are Caused by Mobile Phones

. We recently took a look at the role of mobile phones in medicine. Mobile phones are playing a key part in improving medical services in third world countries and even advancing medical options in first world nations. However, not all is good when it comes to mobile phones and health – or at least that’s what some people would have you believe. There are a lot of people who think that mobile phones cause a great number of diverse health problems. Whether this is true or not is mostly undetermined but fears about health problems caused by cell phones still have some people worried.

Here is a look at the top ten health problems that some people are worried may be caused by mobile phones:

Cancer - possibly caused by phone use

1. Cancer

Despite numerous studies that indicate that there is no conclusive link between cancer and the use of mobile phones, there are a lot of people who continue to express fears that they’ll contract some form of cancer if they use their mobile phones too much. Basically people are concerned that the radiation emitted by phones is causing cancer and various types of tumors. This has been an issue that’s caused a lot of controversy so there are a lot of scientists and medical experts who have looked into it. The World Health Organization has even taken up the cause and concluded that neither cell phones nor their base stations are cancer-causing. Nevertheless, there are things that you can do to reduce your exposure to radiation (like keeping your phone away from the body and using special hands-free devices to talk) that can reduce your risk if this is something that concerns you.

2. Infertility

Another issue of major concern that has made a lot of headlines over the years is the concern that mobile phones may be linked to infertility or reduced fertility. One study last year showed that males who kept their cell phones turned on while the phones were in their front pockets were likely to be reducing the quality of their sperm and therefore affecting their fertility. The study turned out to be fairly inconclusive in terms of the long-ranging effect of cell phones on fertility but it certainly was a cause for concern for a lot of guys!

3. Accidents

One of the mobile phone health concerns and public safety concerns that actually does have a lot of validity to it is the link between the use of mobile phones and increased likelihood of accidents. The number of car accidents caused by mobile phones is likely to decrease as laws are strengthened to prevent driving while talking or texting. However, people who are talking on their cell phones are more likely to do dumb things like walk into oncoming traffic which poses a serious threat to your health!

Cell Phone Elbow
4. Cell Phone Elbow

One of the most recent health problems that mobile phones are accused of causing is cubital tunnel syndrome, a condition known more widely as “cell phone elbow”. Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, it is apparently caused by the frequent and repetitive use of the cell phone. It is said that the frequent bending of your elbow to hold your mobile phone to your ear can affect a nerve in your arm that leads to tingling sensations and reduced use of your hands. Less frequent use of your phone, use of your phone’s speaker or a hands-free talking device and switching of your hands when talking on the phone are all ways to combat this rising problem if indeed it really exists.

5. Sleep Disorders

Several studies have been conducted which look at the relationship between mobile phone use and sleep disorders. A recent study showed that those people who use their mobile phones shortly before going to bed will have a harder time unwinding and falling asleep than those people who put their phones away earlier in the day. A common problem found in people, particularly in teenagers, is that those people who leave their phones on at night will be regularly woken up by calls and texts which interrupts sleep and can cause a number of health problems. The solution to this one is pretty easy, though: turn off your phone at night!

6. Premature Aging

We haven’t heard much about this one in a long time but just a few short years ago there was a big scare that made people worried about the thought that using mobile phones might cause wrinkles and other signs of premature aging. An extensive fifteen-year study into short wave and microwave health impacts was the cause for the scare. It had a lot of people worried for awhile; maybe the worry itself lead to some premature aging!

7. Exacerbating Existing Health Issues

There are some cases in which mobile phones are blamed for exacerbating existing health issues in people with unrelated diseases. The most common example of this is the concern that people with heart problems who have had Pacemakers installed will be affected negatively by the use of mobile phones. Studies seem to indicate that holding a mobile phone directly on top of the chest while using it can cause health problems but normal mobile phone use shouldn’t affect most people with Pacemakers. People with hearing aids and implantable defibrillators also sometimes report interference problems when using mobile phones.

8. Vague Daily Health Problems

There are a lot of vague daily and ongoing health problems that people regularly try to find a cause for and sometimes those people blame the use of mobile phones. Fatigue, weight problems, skin issues and headaches are all examples of vague problems that could have a number of different causes. Some people say that they have electromagnetic sensitivity which results in these types of problems when they are around products and devices such as mobile phones.

Mobile phones possibly related to mental health issues

9. Mental Health Problems.

Is it possible that cell phones are making us crazy? Some people have reported a number of different symptoms that indicate that mobile phones could be increasing our mental health problems. Decreased attention span, increased anxiety and memory loss are all problems that have been associated with increased mobile phone use. Few of these problems have been proven to actually be linked with mobile phone use though.

10. Affecting Quality of Care from Doctors

Some doctors have reported that they feel that the quality of care that they are able to provide to their patients has decreased with increased cell phone use. This is due to interruptions and lack of focused attention when mobile phones are used by patients during doctor’s appointments. Anyone with decent cell phone etiquette would turn off his mobile phone at the doctor’s though so hopefully this isn’t affecting too many people! As a general rule, modern mobile technology actually allows doctors to provide a higher level of care through reminders and alerts sent to patients’ phones.

Via Mobile phone blog

10 Reasons a Person Might Not Get a Smartphone

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Take a look at the people sitting around you in any public setting and you will undoubtedly see dozens of folks working away on their smartphones. They’ll be flipping across their touchscreens and playing with applications and sending text messages to update their Twitter accounts. This is not the way of the future; the smartphone is the way of right now. But take a closer look around that bus or restaurant and you’ll spy one or two people who are still talking away on a traditional old cell phone, one with no touchscreen and no real access to online data.

If you yourself already have a smartphone then you may be baffled as to why anyone would keep on using those tiny little phones that can’t do much beyond voice and text. Here’s a look behind the scenes of the minds of those people with the top ten reasons that they haven’t yet bothered to move into the world of today and get a smartphone:

1. Cost of the device. The main reason that most people opt to hang on to their phones forever instead of upgrading to a new smartphone is the concern for cost. People are trying to save money these days and any new expense has to be thought through carefully. Many people out there just can’t justify the expense of buying a new iPhone or BlackBerry Storm right now even if they really do have an interest in getting one of these great new smartphones. They’re waiting until times get better before they feel comfortable spending their money freely on a new phone.

2. Cost of the monthly services. Another cost concern when it comes to smartphones is the concern that the cost of monthly services will go up. This concern may or may not be valid depending on the existing services on the old phone, the new phone plans offered for the smartphone that’s desired and the way that the person uses the phone. Someone who has only a voice plan but who would upgrade to a voice, text and data plan if he got a smartphone is someone who could be looking at a big leap in the cost of monthly services by upgrading to the new phone. That individual may opt to keep the old simple cell phone just because he knows that he’d be spending a lot more money monthly if he got the new phone.

3. Interest in a smartphone that’s not on their network. Some people have chosen not to get new smartphones yet because they don’t like the options available on the network that they use and they don’t want to switch networks. For example, many people are interested in the new Android phones that are coming out but right now those are only available on T-mobile so someone who wants one of those phones but who doesn’t want to switch over to T-mobile services may be holding out until other networks pick up Android phones.

4. Waiting to see the developments in smartphone technology. There is always a series of phases in regards to how people in society adopt new technology. First, there are those cutting-edge people who try out the new technology before anyone else. Next there is the wave of average consumers who rely on the positive reviews from the cutting-edge people to convince them to get the product. And finally there are those late-adopters that really just like to wait and see what all of the options are before getting in on the new technology. Where we’re at right now with smartphones is the second phase where the average consumer is getting these types of phones. There are still people out there who are late adopters who are waiting to see if the new smartphones coming out in the next year or so are better buys than the ones being released today.

5. Desire to keep technology simple. Some people just really want to keep their technology (and their lives) simple. They have a mobile phone because they feel like they need it to get in touch with people in emergencies but they really don’t use their phones that much. These people simply don’t see a need for a smartphone and probably won’t bother to get one until there are very few other options in the market for them.

6. Concern about using the phone all of the time. Take a look around that imaginary room or public space again and notice all of the people around you who are ignoring the life they’re in because they’re busy on their smartphones. The smartphone makes it easy to spend a whole lot of time answering email and checking your mobile Facebook and doing so many other things. Many people stop paying attention to the events they’re attending or the people they’re with because they’re on their phones. Those people who don’t yet have smartphones may notice this and be afraid of turning in to “one of those people” so they avoid getting a smartphone to avoid that problem.

7. Locked into a contract. There are still a handful of people out there who are locked into a contract with their existing cell phone companies and who haven’t gotten a smartphone yet because they’re waiting for their contract to be up. It’s typically more affordable to get a new phone on your own network after the contract is up because the company wants to keep you as a customer so these people are waiting to negotiate that better deal on a smartphone.

8. Subscribing to myths and rumors. There are a lot of myths and rumors out there about each smartphone and some people subscribe so much to these that they don’t want to get those new phones. For example, there are a lot of complaints that the iPhone gets bad voice reception service or that iTunes doesn’t work right on it and so some people decide not to get the iPhone because they’ve heard these rumors.

9. Fear of the unknown. What it boils down to for most people who are still clinging on to old phones is that they are scared of what they don’t know. Smartphone technology really does differ significantly from the other phone technology that people are using. Someone who doesn’t adapt to new technology well may just be afraid of learning to use touchscreens and mobile social networking and all of the other things that are now offered on smartphones.

10. Satisfied with existing phone. Believe it or not, there are some people out there who are really just completely satisfied with the old phones that they are using even though these phones don’t have all of the function and capability of smartphones. Some people actually just like those simple, small little phones that do just enough to make their lives more productive. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?

Bluetooth Questions Answered

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If you are not familiar with Bluetooth and how it works you may have some questions as to what it’s all about. Basically Bluetooth is a wireless protocol, which allows to devices to connect together without the use of the cable. Initially introduced by Toshiba there are now over 2000 companies involved with SIG to help standardize how this works across many mediums.

Here are a few questions that we have received hopefully be of some help.

How To Transfer Data Using Bluetooth

If you’re looking to transfer data across to mobile phones you can simply go into your settings on one phone and do a search for a new Bluetooth devices in the vicinity. Bluetooth has been designed to make it and easy to use and locating other devices is actually quite simple. Once you have found the other phone you can then select this and may prompt you for a password to standard password on Bluetooth is 0000. Once this is done you should be able to transfer files across two phones generally this will include photographs, MP3s and possibly video.

If you’re looking to transfer data from a phone to a laptop is basically very similar. Your laptop must be Bluetooth enabled and from the phone is simply to the same procedure and search for any Bluetooth devices. Again you will be prompted for a password once selected. From the laptop then you should have access to phone you can select and transfer data files across.

How Fast Is Bluetooth Data Transfer

Unfortunately this is not as fast as using a general WiFi network. Bluetooth works at 1 Mbps but generally you would be only transferring small files anyway.

Is it free to transfer data via bluetooth to another phone

There is absolutely no cost in transferring data between two phones via Bluetooth. Of course both phones is of course be Bluetooth enabled and generally most phones are except in very low end ones. If you are in doubt about this and are worried you can simply remove the SIM cards from both phones and transfer the data across.

How To Connect PC And Phone With Bluetooth

There are a number of ways to do this. Some computers will come with Bluetooth already built in otherwise you will have to buy a USB Bluetooth dongle. Generally if you are using a Windows operating system it will pick up the USB dongle and uninstall generic drivers. You may also receive drivers when you purchase this and should be quite easy to install. Once you are happy that this is now working on your PC from your phone go into your settings and select Bluetooth. From here, you can search for any Bluetooth device is nearby, you would then get a list of any Bluetooth enabled devices locally again because this only works over 10 m it should be very limited in what you find once you have selected the PC entered the password which is generally 0000 you should now be connected.

Where Will I Find Bluetooth

You’ll find it in mobile phones, headsets, laptops, car kits, printers, digital photo frames, blu ray players and many more electronic devices.

The introduction of Bluetooth into many electronic devices has made a big difference to what we do. For example the safety aspect that we know have by using Bluetooth headsets and car kits when driving allowing us to keep both hands on the steering wheel and concentrating on what you’re doing. Being able to transfer files from your phone to a laptop or PC has made a huge difference and also means that you do not have to have a specialized cable for every single mobile phone that you have.

Top 5 Camera Phones

. Camera phones have come a long way since their inception. What once were devices meant to take candid pictures without much thought given to their quality, have now turned into serious tools for photography. We now have mobile phones with advanced technologies like autofocus, optical zoom, face detection, smile detection and, of late, some camera phones have even had blink detection. Even video recording standards have gone up and we now have mobile phones that can record videos in HD resolution.

Now that summer is here and many of us are planning to take a vacation, we would need something that is small enough to be carried around everywhere without compromising on picture quality. You can buy one of those compact digital cameras but why carry two devices when you can have both in one?

So here's a compilation of the top camera phones that you can buy. These are camera phones we have tested and know that they would provide you with the best picture quality in that price range. So when you come back from your vacation, you can have high quality photos that you could cherish forever.

Sony Ericsson K810i


Easily one of the best camera phones that the Swedish company made; the K810i still rocks even after two years of being in existence. The K810 has wonderful picture quality, which is complemented by the awesome xenon flash that makes it a great tool for photographing in the dark. Colors are natural and exact, which will definitely please the purists. Macros, which have always been a forte of Sony Ericsson phones, are delivered with aplomb.

The 3.2 megapixel resolution might not seem much, but for all practical purposes it is more than enough for a mobile phone. You also get a convenient lens cover, which will start the camera when slid open and protect the lens when closed. Only major flaw that I can point out is the low resolution video recording. But apart from that this phone lives up to the Cyber-shot brand name, and at Rs. 10,000, you cannot get a better camera phone.


Motorola ZINE ZN5


Motorola shied away from camera phones for a long time, conveniently ignoring it and equipping its phones with the same old boring 2 Megapixel camera. But then they finally thought enough was enough and decided to make an entry into the camera phone market. And what a device they chose to make that entry! The picture quality rocked and even taught long time camera phone makers Sony Ericsson and Nokia a thing or two about making camera phones. Motorola partnered with Kodak for the software part but the hardware is their own.

The 5 megapixel sensor captures superb details, but what really impresses are the lush warm colors that bring the images to life. At night the brilliant xenon flash comes to the rescue and the lens cover protects the lens from scratches and dust. Video recording, however, is once again a weak point for the ZN5. Priced at Rs. 15,800 the ZN5 is terrific value for money and a superb camera phone.

Nokia N82


Nokia's best camera phone; the N82 has almost everything that a camera phone should have. A 5 megapixel sensor, renowned Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, xenon flash and a lens cover. All you could have wished for is optical zoom. The N82 produces some fantastic pictures that will at times make you wonder whether it really came out of a mobile phone. Little wonder that it is the most popular camera phone today and the Internet is littered with pictures by N82 photographers.

But what really seals the deal in N82's favor is the superb 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution video recording at 30 FPS. The videos not only look great on the phone but also on the PC screen. What's more, the phone can also use the built-in GPS receiver to Geo-tag the images, so you know exactly where you have taken them. Priced at Rs. 18,800, the N82 is the best camera phone that you can find under Rs. 25,000.

Sony Ericsson C905


We often stress that camera resolution isn't everything when it comes to digital cameras and that the final picture quality depends on a lot more factors other than the megapixels that it has. Having said that, a higher megapixel count also translates into a more detailed image, so it is always better to have as many megapixels as you can afford.

The highest resolution that you can have in a mobile phone camera today is 8 megapixels. Sony Ericsson was the first to bring out an 8 megapixel camera phone; the C905. Along with an 8 MP sensor, they have also armed the phone with autofocus and xenon flash along with a nifty LED flash. This works as focus assist as well as a lamp that constantly stays on for video recording in the dark. A well-designed lens cover mechanism protects the lens from damage.

The quality of the images is really good. The high resolution sensor works its magic in capturing even minute details of the subject. In low-light conditions, the powerful xenon flash can make your images turn out great. The C905 can also Geo-tag its images with the help of the built-in GPS. The only area where you wish its performance was better is video recording, as the C905 still captures videos in QVGA resolution at 30 FPS.

Having said that it would be hard to find a phone with better picture quality, and at Rs. 26,000 the C905 is the pick of the lot.

Samsung INNOV8


Samsung was the first one to actually tease everyone with its absurdly high resolution cameras in mobile phones, long before anyone else did. But those were all prototypes that never saw the light of day, except for the Samsung INNOV8.

In a bid to have everything but the kitchen sink, Samsung included a superb 8 megapixel camera in the INNOV8. The INNOV8 might lose out to the C905 when it comes to having a xenon flash on board, but it more than makes up by having better picture quality during daytime with more details and warmer colors.

What's more, the INNOV8 is also capable of recording videos in VGA resolution at 30 FPS, something the C905 cannot do. It also has a massive 16 GB built-in memory with option to expand it further, so you'll never have to worry about running out of space for your favorite photos and videos. Priced at Rs. 37,000, the INNOV8 is a bit too expensive, but that's more because of the overall package that it offers than just camera performance. Along with the C905, it is one of the best camera phones that you can buy.

Six Mobile Innovations That Will Change Your Life

. 1. Pay By Phone

The idea of using your phone to make payments has been around for several years but is finally gaining serious traction, starting in Japan where NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest cellular carrier, launched its mobile wallet program in 2004. The number of handsets that support the company's new payment system has grown to nearly 12 million, according to Karen Lurker, communications manager in the U.S. for DoCoMo,


These phones--and those that are expected to be introduced soon in the U.S.--use a wireless technology called Near Field Communications (NFC). You wave the phone near a point-of-sale terminal that supports the technology, and it automatically pays for the item.

DoCoMo handles payment two ways, according to Lurker. The first is DoCoMo's Osaifu-Keitai service, which enables you download credits worth as much as 10,000 yen per month, or about $95, to your phone via the company's i-mode data service. When you wave the phone in front of the terminal, the amount of the purchase is deducted from the amount of credit carried on your phone. The amount you actually spend appears on your monthly cell phone bill.

With the second method, the phone works like a credit card, with your bill being sent to you separately by the credit-card company. Ultimately, you'll be able to download your spending information to software on your personal computer so you can monitor your expenses.

A major limiting factor: Merchants must buy new point-of-sale terminals. There are currently about 78,000 stores in Japan with terminals that support Osaifu-Keitai and about 25,000 that work with the credit-card-like service, though the numbers are expected to ramp-up, Lurker said.

NFC has had a few minor successes in the U.S. In particular, Exxon Mobil's Speedpass uses NFC technology--you wave a "key" in front of a sensor on a gas pump, and the transaction is automatically charged to the credit or debit card you designate.

2. Commanding Presence

If you use instant messaging, you already know about "presence technology"--the mechanism that tells you if somebody on your IM buddy list is online, offline, busy, or away from their desk. But soon, phones and other mobile devices will have supercharged presence capabilities that not only provide details about your availability but also help make you, and those you connect with, far more efficient and productive.

At a simple level, you will be able to program presence capabilities so that the phone rings when specific people call while others are automatically routed to voice mail. These presence "rules" will be tied to your location--pinpointed by GPS capabilities in your mobile device--and will change automatically as you arrive, leave, or are en route to specific locations.

Chris Isaac, a partner in the PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory practice specializing in the wireless industry, is a believer. "The system will know, for example, if I'm traveling between my primary work location and a client," says Issac. "I will be able to set it so that if some people call at certain times, they'll go to voice e-mail, but if my wife calls, she'll get put through."

Microsoft, IBM and others have quietly been hopping on the presence bandwagon. For instance, Microsoft put presence capabilities in its Live Communications Server 2005 to assist with collaboration on documents. Early examples of mobile presence-based services use your cell phone to pinpoint your location and send you relevant traffic information while you drive. Google, for instance, is in beta testing with Google Mobile Maps, a system that provides real-time traffic information to your cell phone.

Tech gurus predict that this technology will make its presence felt in plenty of other applications. In the meantime, standards-setting bodies have been busy for the last several years developing common protocols for exchanging presence information. The completion of that process will greatly accelerate the development of applications that use presence technology.


3. Internet Everywhere And Embedded In Everything

Soon it won't be just desktop and laptop computers and mobile devices that will connect to the Internet. It also will be myriad other devices, ranging from video cameras to heating and cooling systems at home. And access will be available from virtually anywhere.

Ubiquitous connectivity is already becoming a reality. Cellular operators in medium-sized U.S. cities, for instance, are offering 3G data service, with typical speeds of about 500 Kbps. In addition to 3G, mobile broadband technologies such as mobile WiMAX will start being deployed widely in the next year. The presence and location capabilities described above can also be integrated into these newly connected devices.

For instance, say you are traveling and have an early flight. If that flight is delayed, the information could be sent directly to your Internet-enabled travel alarm clock, which could automatically reset itself so you can get a bit more shut-eye, says Issac of PricewaterhouseCoopers. "Plus, the system could notify your assistant of the delay so that when they get to the office they're aware of the changes," he added.

Embedding the Internet into everyday devices is not a new idea. Several years ago, appliance manufacturers were showing off Internet-connected refrigerators, microwave ovens and the like. At the time, they were touting applications such as the ability for the refrigerator to sense when, say, you are almost out of milk. It could then, in that early vision, automatically order more milk for home delivery.

Things have changed--and even more useful applications are being developed. "Using the current 3G network, there are [potential] opportunities to interact with appliances in the home," said NTT DoCoMo's Lurker. "You could switch your burglar alarm on or off or have an alert sent to your handset if the burglar alarm goes off."

A service called Roborior has already emerged in Japan. Here, a robot armed with wireless cameras enables users to monitor their home while they are away. If it senses a break-in, Roborior calls homeowners' cell phones to alert them.

In the future, Lurker said, systems are likely to emerge that can be set to automatically cool the house down (or warm it up, depending on the season) when you are a certain distance from home. Some vendors are starting to make home infrastructure applications available that work via text messaging. And at least one vendor offers control of ovens via cell phones, so that you can start the cooking process before you get home.

When these new applications will be widely available remains to be seen. But all the pieces are falling into place.

4. Ubiquitous Media

The most talked-about type of mobile media has been television, but there's doubt about how successful TV delivered to cell phones will be. So far, it hasn't been a huge success in Japan, where these types of trends often get an early foothold.

Doug Neal, a research fellow for global systems integration firm Computer Sciences Corporation's Leading Edge Forum Executive Programme, said the real story may well be making media transmissions a two-way street. That means you could, for instance, send live video-casts of your vacation to family and friends.

There is also an obvious business application for this sort of technology. "The use of two-way videophones will be important," says Neal. "If I'm doing business with you, I want to look you in the eye."

While ubiquitous mobile entertainment is readily available, cellular operators have to get more realistic about their media offerings, many of which are currently too expensive and too limited, says Scott Smith, an analyst with Social Technologies, a research and consulting firm in Washington, D.C.

"So far, downloading media [to mobile devices] costs a lot and isn't that great an experience," Smith said. "The operators are going to have to give up some control, open it up and charge less." Today, cellular carriers want to sell you media but don't want you downloading media from sources they don't control. But that will change, says Smith, when competitive technologies such as mobile WiMAX start becoming available.

5. Easier, Better Health Monitoring

Having your blood pressure checked takes just a minute or two. But if you are housebound, elderly or frail, getting to a place where your blood pressure can be taken, logged into your medical records and made part of a diagnosis is a bit trickier.

Enter wireless-network-enabled measuring and monitoring equipment. Instead of scheduling an appointment and finding transportation, patients can wear monitors that transmit their vital signs directly to their medical providers. That information can be automatically recorded and reviewed by medical personnel. When emergencies occur, doctors can be given accurate information while they are en route to the patient that will help them respond better.

Many of the pieces have been in place for a while. But the increasingly ubiquitous nature of the Internet is speeding development and adoption of "telemedicine" applications, such as remote monitoring of blood pressure, blood glucose and heart conditions.

This sort of wireless transmission of health data is not limited to sending information to doctors. Increasingly, it will also help regular citizens monitor their loved ones. "If you have a parent who needs attention but who lives somewhere else, you can know, 'Did Dad get up, has he taken his medication and, if he's sleeping, does he have a decent sleeping heart rate?'" says Smith. "There already are a couple of handsets that can deal with that type of information."

6. Do You Know Where Your Kids (And Trucks) Are?

Parents worry--that's a given. But special cell phones can help.

Last year, Japan's NTT DoCoMo released a cell phone for children that enables parents to track their whereabouts. "There are GPS capabilities built into the phone so the parent can find out at all times where the child is," says Lurker. "If the child feels they're in danger, they can hit a button and a very loud alert is sounded. And if somebody tries to take the battery out, an alarm goes out to the parent. This phone is extremely popular."

Another monitoring application--a high-tech breathalyzer--using cellular data was created for a trucking company in Japan. "The [driver] takes the test over a live video connection with their headquarters," explains Linker. "The video phone confirms the driver is the one doing the test, not somebody else."

Of course, monitoring people in real time raises some sticky issues. "The pushback comes when, say, you start watching where your spouse is or co-workers are," says Smith of Social Technologies. "Obviously, there are privacy issues."

Whatever the social implications, the ability to track the movements of others can save money and lower risks for enterprises. For instance, an insurance carrier in England called More Th>n (sic) has a low-cost policy called DriveTime for young drivers who promise not to drive between the high-risk hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. The company installs a GPS in their cars, and charges a premium depending on how often they drive at night, thus reducing the number of accidents.

To inventory your Nokia’s current memory status

. You’ll need to get familiar with your Nokia’s memory management features to keep it useful for the life of the phone. To inventory your Nokia’s current memory status, press the Menu key, press the Options softkey, select Memory Details, and then select Phone Memory or Memory Card to view the amount of memory in use, how much memory is available, and the type of data consuming your phone’s memory. We explore several tips that will come in handy when installing new applications, clearing out the old you don’t use anymore, performing risky operations, and making sure your phone has enough memory to perform at peak levels even when running demanding apps.


Back up & restore. It’s always a good idea to back up your phone’s data when performing any core operations, such as updating the phone software or installing apps, which potentially put data at risk. To back up your S60 3rd Edition Nokia to an installed memory card, press the Menu key; select Tools, Memory, Options; and then select Backup Phone Mem. When prompted, select Yes to create the backup and overwrite the existing backup. Creating the backup takes only a few minutes. To restore from your memory card, press the Menu key; select Tools, Memory, Options, Restore From Card; and then select Yes to confirm the operation. Select OK and let the phone restart.

To back up your Nokia to your PC, use a USB data cable to connect the phone to your PC, select PC Suite on your phone, and then launch the Nokia PC Suite on the PC. Click the Backup icon to launch the Nokia Content Copier, click the Backup button to initiate the operation, and choose the content you want to back up on the following screen. Then Click Next, select a destination for the backup file, click Next, and click the Close icon to close the utility. To restore a backup from your PC, click the Backup icon from the Nokia PC Suite menu, click the Restore icon, and select the desired backup file to restore from the following screen. Then click Next, select the data you want to restore, click Next, and then click Close.

Delete old messages. Your message folders can get stuffed with old messages if you don’t do some regular housekeeping. To free up additional memory, press the Menu key, select Messaging, select the Inbox, and then delete any old messages you no longer need. You can highlight individual emails and press the Backspace key to delete them one at a time. You can delete all of them by pressing Options; selecting Mark/Unmark, Mark All, Options, and Delete; and then choosing Yes. It’s also a good idea to clean out your Sent folder and any folders you set up to automatically retrieve email using the same procedures described above.

Delete cookies & clear cache. Clearing out the cookies and cache folders can free up memory and speed up your Web browsing. Press the Menu key, select Web, and press the Options soft key. Next, select Advanced Options and Delete Cookies. When you see the Cookies Deleted message, press the Options softkey again, select Advanced Options, and then select Clear Cache.

Uninstall apps. To remove software you don’t use anymore, press the Menu key, select the Installations folder, and then open the Applications Manager. Next, scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall, press Options, select Remove, and then select Yes to confirm the operation. If you uninstall an application that is vital to the operation of another application, the remaining application will likely stop working.

8 Tips on buying your mobile

. An increasing number of people of all ages own mobile phones, enjoying the convenience, freedom and re-assurance they provide.

There is a range of different handsets and contracts available, providing mobile communication solutions to suit consumers


1.What's your budget? Before you do anything else, think about why you want a mobile phone and determine your budget. There are numerous types of call plan, to suit various budgets and needs. There are also services available to help you keep track of what you spend consider whether this would help you and check out what options are available.

2.What are your usage patterns? How often will you be using the phone, at what time of day and what will be your average call length? Will you be using the phone mostly for voice calls, or to SMS friends? Your usage patterns may help determine what type of plan is best for you and your budget.

3.What types of plan are available? There are four basic types of service agreement: fixed-term contracts, monthly plans, pre-paid or leasing. Pre-paid is ideal if you want to ensure you stay within a specified budget - perfect for teenagers. Getting a pre-paid first is also a good way of finding out what your usage is and helping you decide what type of plan might best suit you. Monthly plans allow you the flexibility of receiving monthly bills without signing a long-term contract. Business users may prefer the convenience of fixed-term, while leasing may suit you if you only need a phone and handset for a short time. New capped' plans (available post or pre-paid, depending on mobile carrier) also offer convenience and value and may suit many users.

4.What are the call rates within each plan? Call rates vary from plan-to-plan. It's important to assess both the rates and the call charge calculation methods when assessing your options. Issues to consider include: How are call charges calculated? On some plans you will be billed per second, on others, per block of time used (usually per 30 or 60 seconds), or, on the newer capped' deals (post and pre-paid), call caps' apply to many services, providing value and certainty; Is there a flag fall (an amount paid for each connection, in addition to call costs)? Are there any special offers (eg cheaper calls off-peak, or to friends on the same network, or for SMS)?

5.What features do you need in a handset? A basic handset will allow you to make calls and send and receive SMS. You'll need a more sophisticated one if you want to use the phone abroad, use MMS, voice recording, make video calls, download video or access the internet. Other features to consider are battery capacity (some handsets run longer between charges than others), ease of use, and your coverage requirements (see coverage'). Consider what you really need or you'll be paying for features you never use. If you already have a handset, are you eligible for other plans?

6.How much flexibility do you need? Consider your need for flexibility - and your budget - before you buy a handset or take out a plan. Are you likely to want the flexibility to upgrade your handset when a new one becomes available? Might you want to change to a different plan in six months? There are many different options for paying for handsets (e.g. up-front, flexi-rent deals, as part of your service agreement), and different plans (whether pre-paid or post-paid) have different terms and conditions for example some include penalties for changing networks, or plans, for example. Read the small print and check you can meet all the minimum conditions of the contract before signing anything.

7.What coverage do you require? Where will you be using the phone only in metropolitan areas, or in the country? The two dominant types of mobile network are GSM and CDMA. Check with the carriers where they have coverage to ensure they can provide the service where you need it before signing up. Your coverage requirements may also affect your handset choice (there are CDMA and GSM handsets).

8.Evaluate the options. Once you've worked out what you need/want, do your homework; shop around and compare what is available, and what will best suit your likely usage and budget.

3 Types of Ringtones

. A ringtone is a sound file that is played by a cellular or a mobile phone.
The purpose of ringtones is to give a unique ring to a cell phone so that it can be distinguished in an environment that has lots of cell phone users.


These ringtones are normally melodious in nature and are played to convey an incoming call or a message.
They can be better personalized to suit ones tastes. Ringtones are the easiest way to personalize a cell phone.
Many new cell phone models have features that allow users to create their own ringtones.

There are many companies that make and sell ringtones, generally through websites.
The sale of ringtones has not only boosted the mobile phone sales but also the bottom lines of recording companies as a way earning of royalties.

There are three distinct types of ringtones: monophonic ringtones, polyphonic ringtones and music ringtones.

Monophonic cell phone ringtones are very simple and are compatible with most of the mobile phones in use.
It comprises of a series of sequential tones at varying frequencies.


Polyphonic ringtones can be played on mobile phones which are capable of playing 16 tones simultaneously.
The combination of these tones creates a harmonic melody. Polyphonic ringtones are more musical and carry better presence than a monophonic ringtone.
New advanced mobile phones support polyphonic ringtones.

Music ringtones are often referred to as voice tones, realtones or true tones.
They use original pieces of music along with lyrics, exactly as the original recording.
The format is usually MP3, WAV, WMA, etc This feature and support for music ringtones is being built into most new models of almost all manufacturers..

You can find many websites that offer free ringtones which can be downloaded
directly to your mobile phone. Paid websites allow subscriptions or charge on a per ringtone basis.
Before you opt for downloading a ringtone, ensure that the ringtone will work on your mobile phone model.
You should also check whether the website has rights of distribution for the ringtone, since the maker is supposed to receive royalty for use of the ringtone.

10 phone numbers we could not care less about until the moment we need them

. “Always be prepared!” That’s the Boy Scout motto. Here are 10 phone numbers we could not care less about until the moment we need them, at which point they save us time, money and general peace of mind. Do yourself a favor and take 10 minutes to program each of these handy numbers into your mobile phone. I promise you, the convenience you will gain from it someday is priceless.



1. Lost or Stolen Credit Card Hotline - Sure, the number for your credit card issuer is conveniently located on the back of your credit card… that is until the card gets lost or stolen. It’s nice to be able to cancel a credit card the minute you realize it’s missing. That way you can solve the problem before it starts by avoiding the need to deal with expunging malicious charges.

Visa: 1-800-VISA-911 (1-800-847-2911)
MasterCard: 1-800-MC-ASSIST (800-622-7747)
American Express: 1-800-992-3404
Discover: 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683)
Diners Club: 1-800-2DINERS (1-800-234-6377)

2. Car Insurance Claims Hotline - Pretty much the first number you should call when you get in a car accident. Or the second number if the accident was severe, just after calling 911. Here are a few of the major provider’s claims department numbers:

Geico: 1-800-861-8380
Allstate: 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828)
Nationwide: 1-800-421-3535
Progressive: 1-800-PROGRESSIVE (1-800-776-4737)
Liberty Mutual: 1-800-2CLAIMS (1-800-225-2467)
StateFarm: Depends where you live (find your agent’s number).
AIG Direct: 1-888-244-6163
Travelers: 1-800-CLAIM33 (1-800-252-4633)

3. Health Insurance Provider - Should tragedy strike and you find yourself headed to the emergency room for medical care, you will want to be sure that your medical bills are covered by your health insurance provider. Have someone make a quick call to your provider to make sure you’re approved for full coverage. It’s certainly more productive and a lot cheaper to address this before the medical care, unless of course you enjoy paying for medical bills out of your own pocket. Find your provider’s number on your health insurance card and program it into your phone as ‘Health Insurance’.

4. Free 411 From Anywhere - It’s always nice to have the ability to find a phone number or address to a specific business of interest when you are on the road. If you don’t have an internet ready mobile phone 1-800-GOOG-411 is you next best bet. It’s Google’s free nationwide 411 information hotline and it beats the heck out of paying your mobile service provider 75 cents for their sub-par directory assistance.

5. Local Locksmith - There’s nothing worse than being locked out, especially at night. Save yourself the hassle of trying to find a reputable locksmith with reasonable prices when you are locked out and stressed out. Do a little homework now and find yourself a reputable locksmith that has a 24 hour emergency call service. Find a local locksmith on YellowPages.com.

6. A Friendly Colleague’s Direct Line - You can use this person as a messenger to pass an important piece of information on to your manager or someone else at the office when you are on the road. Or you can call them if you accidently left an important phone number or piece of information behind at the office. Tell this person that you would be happy to return the favor anytime.

7. Local Towing Service or AAA - When your car breaks down in an inconvenient location this number will make your life a lot easier. The company with the largest geographic service area is always your best bet. Find a local towing service on YellowPages.com. If you have AAA, congrats for being wise.

8. Home or Work Entry - You should always have an entry for Home and/or Work in your mobile phones. Each entry should point to your direct corresponding number at each location. These entries are not there to help you call your home or your work. They are there just incase you lose your phone and someone with a little honesty and compassion finds it. It gives this person an easy way of getting in touch with you.

9. Primary Care Physician - If you are on the road or out of town and a non-emergency medical issue arises, it’s always nice to be able to run the information past your primary care physician or one of his/her nurses. After all, this is the medical team that has familiarity with all your recent personal medical history. They may be able to give you more insight into your problem by weighing your symptoms against your historical medical files and profile.

10. Airlines Reservations Hotline - Obviously this one helps out more when you’re traveling, but believe me someday it will come in handy. When you’re on a trip far away from home and your rental car gets a flat tire on the way to the airport, or your luggage is lost, or you are running late and need to check your flight status… these are times when having your Airlines on speed dial saves you some serious peace of mind. Airlines reservation hotlines usually bring you directly to a human being, so it’s a good number to use to get a hold of someone that can transfer you in the right direction if necessary. Here are the phone numbers to some of the major carriers:

American Airlines: 1-800-433-7300
Continental: 1-800-525-0280 Delta
Airlines: 1-800-221-1212
JetBlue: 1-800-538-2583
Northwest Airlines: 1-800-225-2525
Southwest Airlines: 1-800-435-9792
Spirit Airlines: 1-800-772-7117
United Airlines: 1-800-241-6522
US Airways: 1-800-428-4322

Bonus: How many minutes do I have left before I’m broke? - Dial the following numeric and symbol combinations into your mobile phone to find out how many minutes you have remaining on your plan for the current month.

AT&T: *646#
Sprint: *4
T-Mobile: #646#
Verizon: #646

I know there are numerous other important phone numbers out there, but I believe these 10 numbers are applicable to almost everyone.

via: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Mobile Internet for fools

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Tips: how to delete all your content on a Blackberry

. Reasons to delete all your personal information from a BlackBerry, there are many so it's worth showing the steps to do so.

1. In the device options, click on Security Options (security settings).
2. Click General Settings (General Settings) Press the Menu key.
3. Click Wipe Handheld (manual cleaning).
4. Click Continue (continue)
5. Type blackberry

I hope you run these steps and remember that a while ago we wrote the steps to make a backup of the applications of a BlackBerry.

Tutorial: How to upgrade to Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5

. If you have a Windows Mobile, once installed applications and problems that brought you certainly need to update the library. NET Framework, a set of libraries that perform different functions of your computer within WM.



To update these libraries just follow these steps:

1. Download. NET Compact Framework 3.5 from Microsoft's site your computer
2. Protect any information about your phone, making a full backup.
3. Run the MSI file that came down from Microsoft
4. WM Connect your phone via Activesync (XP) or WM Device Center (Vista) to complete the installation within the phone.
5. Make a soft reset of your phone.
6. With a registry editor seeks entry "HKLM \ Software\Microsoft\.NETCompactFramework" where you'll see two entries refer to the different versions. NET (3.5 and above)
7. Change two values, the value of the entry for the version 3.5.7283.00 from
"zero" to "a" and the rest of the values of other inputs (eg v: 2.0.7045.00)
from "a" to "zero." This will disable the other previous versions.
8. Make a soft reset on your computer, and I've completed the upgrade.

Of course, as always clarify before proceeding make sure you have everything you need and understand the process ... and we are not responsible for wanting to explore the limits;)

Cydia won't start, what can i do ?

. If you have MobileTerminal, type the following:

→su root

→alpine

→apt-get remove cydia

→apt-get install cydia

→killall SpringBoard

Wait for it to respring, and then open Cydia.

*You can also read : Cydia will not start? Here is how to resolve

Combines WiMAX and GSM HTC announces the HTC MAX 4G

. HTC has just announced (link in original Chinese) your new phone HTC MAX 4G, the first model to combine GSM and WiMAX networks, something that this delay will push technology with promising benefits for telephony and internet access. Rioja Russian mobile operator will launch the YOTA and is expected to go on sale on November 26.



The team is able to see where it has a Qualcomm processor ESM7206A 528 MHz, 256 MB ROM and 288Mb RAM, with two cameras, FM radio tuner, integrated GPS, accelerometer and sensor presence, 8 GB of memory Internal integrated 3.5mm jack for headphones, video output to connect to a monitor or TV, Byg WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, USB is extUSB "exclusive HTC (11 pin miniUSB and audio jack in one), GSM Triband 900/1800/1900 MHz EDGE and mobile WiMAX in the frequency band from 2.5 to 2.7 GHz



According to information published on the website of the Russian operator, the operating system is the classic Windows Mobile 6.1 with TouchFLO 3D interface that HTC has made great efforts in recent years.



As an excellent example of smartphone has a touch screen type 16:9 widescreen TFT-LCD WVGA 800 × 480 pixels 3.8 inches and can display up to 9 simultaneous television channels. Weighs about 151 g with battery, Li-Pol 1500 mAh and has dimensions similar to those of an iPhone.



It also has functionality similar to UMA between GSM and WiMAX, which allows the exchange of the transmission network of a call from a voice call over the network to a GSM data call by the WiMAX network, without losing communication. Come with data packets that include video on demand (VOD) and live TV (IPTV).

7 free instant messenger for your Blackberry

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