Android is an operating system (OS) developed for mobile devices. Similar to Windows or Mac operating systems that control desktop and laptop computers, Android is built to control mobile devices, including smartphones, internet tablets and netbooks.
Android is an open-source platform, meaning interested parties can contribute to the development of Android and cater the software to … Continue Reading »
Archive for the ‘What's New in Wireless?’ Category
Android Is Coming
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Who’s on Your List?
Friday, November 20th, 2009Most of your calling is with a handful of friends and family. Now you can get unlimited talk time with five “VIP” domestic phone numbers at no additional cost! Families can join in the savings too and get unlimited calling with up to ten VIP numbers per FamilyTalk account. This is what … Continue Reading »
Internet + Notebook = Netbook
Monday, August 10th, 2009Netbooks don’t have the Microsoft Windows operating system that takes up so much of the hard drive on today’s notebooks, but they offer the currently most popular applications. These include a web browser, a wi-fi connection (to more than 20,000 hot spots nationwide), media players, instant messaging, e-mail and access to social networking sites. … Continue Reading »
Facebook on your phone
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Now you can send and receive up-to-the-second Facebook news feeds from your phone. Tell your friends what you’re up to or where you are having lunch. Let everyone see a picture of your new puppy the second you pick her up. Or post a comment on someone’s wall while riding in the car. With Facebook … Continue Reading »
Introducing the world’s slimmest smartphone…the Nokia E71x
Friday, June 5th, 2009The super slim design and full metal casing looks as good as it feels. It’s easy to set up your work and personal email. Typing and texting are simple with the full QWERTY keyboard. You can access full HTML web sites when you’re surfing, searching or shopping the internet. And with … Continue Reading »
You talk. Your car listens.
Friday, May 1st, 2009Now with voice activated in-car technology, you can SYNC your mobile phone to select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Most Bluetooth-enabled phones work with SYNC. Say a simple command and SYNC makes the call hands-free.
Simple voice commands for hands-free calling
To answer an incoming call, one touch is all it takes. Make a … Continue Reading »
Ultimate in friend finding
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Global Positioning System (GPS) was designed for establishing location and determining directions. Now there’s a hot new application that’s helping young folks stay connected with each other with their GPS-enabled phones. When you open up the application, a map appears, and you’re able to see where your friends are and what they’re doing.