What to Do If Your Android Phone is Stolen or Lost

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Are you a victim of phone theft? Whether you’re worried about the data the phone holds or its value, having your phone stolen is always frustrating. Still, losing your phone doesn’t have to be a terrible experience. It takes a few seconds for your phone to disappear. You forget it on the store’s counter and the next customer simply puts it in his pocket.

The Samsung Galaxy 8 Plus Features We’re Really Excited About

The Samsung Galaxy 8 Plus Features We’re Really Excited About

The trend with gadgets nowadays is sleek and high-quality visuals. People are not just looking for practicality anymore, they want something that looks stylish and offers the high definition experience too. This is why Apple and Samsung have been releasing “Plus” variants in their line. It is not just to prolong the current model’s buzz but to produce something that a number of customers are looking for.

HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Comparing Android’s Elite

HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Comparing Android’s Elite

While iOS devotees choose from two models of the same device, Android enthusiasts are treated to two top-flight smartphones that make up the current kings of the category: The Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9.

Both devices arrived on the scene to significant fanfare and rampant buzz, but once release date has come and the boxes are open, the only way to decide the superior smartphone is to compare them directly.

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EnLightning: All about the New iOS USB Standard

EnLightning: All about the New iOS USB Standard

iiNet’s iPhone 6 plans are a popular option for those looking for the best of the current generation iPhone experience, but many longtime iPhone owners are surprised to find their old accessories no longer work with their new iOS devices. The original 30-pin platform, a wide, flat input that was the standard charger and USB style for years, provided a reasonably reliable connection between iOS devices and charging or power sources, but was not without significant flaws.

30-pin connections were unidirectional, meaning they only worked if inserted into the device in a specific direction, and they also degraded over time with many ceasing to work during their projected working lifespan. To address these issues, Apple developed the proprietary Lightning charger as a superior alternative and introduced it with the release of the iPhone 5.

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What’s Next For Next-Generation Mobile Phones?

What’s Next For Next-Generation Mobile Phones?

It’s coming up to that time again: in only a few months, we’ll start being drip-fed the latest smartphones just in time for the Christmas rush. Of course, we’re still only in July, but that doesn’t stop the rumour mill from working at full steam.

Of course the iPhone and Samsung releases will be the two hottest topics, with the iPhone in particular expected to have a number of new revolutionary features. But what should we expect across the most anticipated releases in the next year? Here are my thoughts on the next-generation mobile phones.

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Is Owning an iPhone 5 at All Costs Really Worth It? [Infographic]

Is owning an iPhone 5 at all costs really worth it?

Not so long ago, the iPhone 5 was released by Apple amid much fanfare. As well as pleasing existing iPhone users, it also ticked quite a few boxes for those considering a change from rival Android smartphones in terms of ease of use, looks and features. However, as you might expect, it costs a small fortune to buy and own on a monthly contract, putting some sensible smartphone users off.

Despite the price tag, there will be a few people who will spend some of their hard-earned cash on the iPhone 5, even if owning one may be beyond their means. Those on lower incomes parting with their money to get the latest iPhone might not realize how expensive it actually is, whether it’s for buying apps or using data.

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