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Have you had a closer look at an Android - HTC phone, called as the T-Mobile G1 -yet? It is the first phone that runs Google’s Android software, and it is probably going to create waves.

HTC, T-Mobile and Google’s combined labor of love, this wonderful phone has a 3.2 inches long touch screen. Like iPhone users can orient the phone vertically as well as horizontally. And they can stick a bunch of icons onto that main screen for the apps or functions that they use frequently. Get single-click access to Google Maps, including features such as satellite maps, traffic conditions, and street views or tap once to get Gmail, YouTube, Google Calendar, and Google Talk (for chat). Google Search will fetch results just like the desktop version. Results can be prioritized based on location, so that the search results will show what is closest to any position. That makes finding things easier. HTC has also included a MyFaves icon, which is the T-Mobile interface for speed-dialing your friends or mother.

Beyond the basic Google apps, add your own; visit the Marketplace for Android apps and buy whatever you want. The apps are sorted by alphabetical order or by popularity. Search for things and buy them with a couple of clicks. Read the rest of this entry »

have recently been transformed from a pricey item used by business people to a very popular personal communications device that’s used by most of the general population. Indeed, mobile telephones outnumber land-line phones in many countries.

The mobile phone began life as the two-way radio, which was also known as mobile rigs. These were installed in vehicles such as cabs, police cars and ambulances, although were not strictly mobile phones as they were not usually connected to the telephone network.

The first generation of mobile telephones are often dubbed 1G. These mobile telephones are the analogue items that were introduced in the 1980s and continued until they were replaced by 2G mobile telephones, which ran on digital networks.

Second generation, also called 2G, mobile telephones were introduced in the nineties. 2G telephone systems were different because of their use of digital circuit transmission & the introduction of advanced & fast telephone to network signalling.

The introduction of 2G systems saw telephones move from quaint 1-G telephones to little hand held items, which were much more moveable. This change was possible through technological improvements such as more advanced batteries & energy efficient electronics.

The second generation mobile telephones had several advantages over 1-G items, which includes the launch of SMS messaging. The first machine-sent message was sent in the UK in 1991. The first person to person SMS text message was sent in Finland in 1993. SMS text messaging soon became the communication method of choice & the public now prefer sending text messages to making voice calls. Read the rest of this entry »

Style statements now encompass mobile phones too! All over the world the functional mobile phone has become an accessory to fashion styles and men, women, and kids find innovative and distinct ways to personalize their mobiles.

A mobile is supposed to be as unique and stylish as its user, it is personalized such that it mirrors the character and style choices of its owner. If you have a mobile that supports MP3 ringtones and learn how to transfer data from your desktop to the mobile device then you are your own artist.

Did you know:

1. You can create your own ringtones from CD tracks on your computer and then install the individualistic ring tones by using software such as Tone This. You can edit sound tracks or clips to the length and mix you want and then send it to the phone as a downloadable file. Make sure your handset is compatible and can handle the changes and files. Ringtone websites always list phone models that can do the needful. Read the rest of this entry »

GPS technology has been used to keep track of mobile phones. The use of GPS technology in cell phones is not new however the latest mobile phones have GPS devices loaded in them which has made it extremely easy to keep track of someones location all the time and that too with great accuracy.

The use of GPS in mobile phones has so many advantages. Any person who is caught in an emergency situation can use their mobile phones to find their way out. It can be used to provide information about your ETA to your family members. It is also of great help in finding elderly or children when they are lost.

The movement of vehicles can be accurately tracked by the fleet managers and business owners using GPS, thus helping in their business. GPS technology has also been used by hospitals and police when they need to reach a place in an emergency situation. Read the rest of this entry »