Second hand gadget sales figures will continue to increase over 2013. Historic data shows that the UK had around £762 Million ($1.2 Billion) worth of mobile phones in 2011 being hoarded in their homes. Now in 2013 these figures have dropped to £686 Million ($1.08 Billion), showing that despite the increase in smartphone sales, more and more people are becoming aware that they can use many different methods to trade in their old phones and tech.
Tag: Mobile Devices
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8 Quirky Ideas to Maximize Battery Life For Any Device
The battery life of each device is impacted by several factors. That means there are things you can do to get maximum use. Take a look at the following ideas (some are a little quirky) for maximizing your battery life, no matter what device you’re using.
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How Virtual Private Networks Can Protect Your Mobile Device
Needing a safe way to communicate through the World Wide Web has never been more crucial. You no longer need a computer to log on. Your handheld mobile device can fit in your pocket and go pretty much everywhere with you, which means you’re that much more vulnerable to hackers since you’re spending more time on these networks. There are several ways to safeguard yourself, however, and here’s a good one to read up on: VPNs.
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How to Optimize Your WordPress Site for the Mobile Platform
Optimizing your WordPress site for mobile web browsers is a great way to reach a significant portion of the Internet market. In this article we’ll be installing and reviewing a fantastic WordPress plugin that will allow you to publish your WordPress site for the Mobile web.
WordPress Mobile Pack was developed as a complete toolkit that makes the mobilization process simple, and fast. It includes a mobile platform switcher to help you select themes based on the audience visiting the site, mobile widgets, mobile themes, transcoding and device adaption, and an administrator panel also optimized for mobile browsers that will allow you to write new posts and edit the site on-the-go.
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5 Apps That Can Prepare You For Winter Road Conditions
Each winter drivers have to guess and estimate what the road conditions will be like in order to stay safe. Without proper knowledge about which roads are free from snow, which are iced over and which are unsafe for driving, you can spend more time finding suitable routes than you do actually driving to your destination. Driving on unsafe roads not only takes longer, but it increases your risk of accidents and can eventually raise your insurance premiums each month. Do yourself a big favor and download one of the following applications that can prepare you for winter road conditions. You can know instantly what the weather is in different areas and where the traffic is worst as a result.
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Why Samsung & Apple decided to Use HZO WaterBlock Technology in 2012
Smartphones are costly gadgets that are highly susceptible to moisture. Moisture and water can damage the internal circuits by causing short-circuits. As such, leading smartphone manufacturers were looking for a viable solution to waterproof these costly gadgets. A Utah based company HzO has come up with an innovative way of waterproofing electronic devices like smartphones. This method is known as WaterBlock technology and smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are likely to adopt and apply this technology in their forthcoming products.
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Choosing the Best Bluetooth Headset
Choosing a Bluetooth headset means that you’ve taken the initiative to drive safer and smarter. You can avoid the safety hazards by purchasing Bluetooth headsets, which will allow you to continue to communicate with the people that you need to communicate. The insurance company you have a plan with will also appreciate your safer driving practices, and it will save you money, since you won’t be likely to get in accidents. Here are 5 Bluetooth headsets to consider buying.
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Top 5 Smartphones to Look Forward to in 2012
The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was full of new smartphones. Of course it can be difficult to differentiate the top of the pack for individuals that consider themselves novices to the world of smartphones. The same can be said for picking the right car insurance for someone who has never done it. In the fast paced worlds of business and electronics having the right smart phone is as important as having comprehensive auto insurance. The 2012 CES has shown 5 clear front runners that consumers are most looking forward to.