News About iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus For months, rumors have been brewing on Apple’s forthcoming products—iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Leaks are heavy on these new devices and while they are not all confirmed, a lot of people are convinced that it will bring many new features on the table. In one … » Learn More about News About iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Smartphones
The Updated Edge Browser Comes of Age
The big blue “E” never appealed to me before. Internet Explorer was basically a flawed product. Even 11 different versions couldn’t get it up to the competition. When Windows 10 first appeared with its new Edge browser, I was extremely disappointed. While there were a few new features, the new big blue “E” still couldn’t … » Learn More about The Updated Edge Browser Comes of Age
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 First Looks:
With the August 19 release of the new Note 7, Samsung will get a jump on Apple who won’t have their new smartphone available until sometime in October. DJ Ko, President of Samsung’s Mobile Communications, calls the Note 7 the most intelligent smartphone ever. Samsung started the move to large screen smartphones with the introduction … » Learn More about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 First Looks:
Google’s Gboard Keyboard
Google apps have become a backbone of the iPhone and iPad. Besides Google Search and the Chrome browser, I also use Google Maps, Google Play Music, and Google Drive on my Apple. So it is not surprising that Google recently released their new Gboard keyboard in the Apple iTunes store, even before it makes its … » Learn More about Google’s Gboard Keyboard
The Ditto – Cell Phone Alert
Sometimes the simplest idea produces the most useful device. That is the case with the Ditto by Simple Matters. It is a small device only 1 3/8” by 7/8” x ¼”. It is made of smooth, hard, plastic and comes in black, white, or transparent. Press the bottom at one end and the other end … » Learn More about The Ditto – Cell Phone Alert
Word Flow – Microsoft’s New Keyboard for iOS
While I don’t usually think of Apple and Microsoft as best of friends, Microsoft’s new Word Flow keyboard, which is currently in final testing for iOS, is like a match made in heaven. Other Microsoft apps like Word and Excel do not necessarily make the most of the Apple mobile operating system, but Word Flow … » Learn More about Word Flow – Microsoft’s New Keyboard for iOS
Samsung Galaxy S7 Review
The two latest smartphones in Samsung’s Galaxy lineup, the S7s, have arrived. In an effort to become “the smartphone to buy” before Apple releases their next model, Samsung released these with a lot of fanfare. This included special promotions by various retailers and cellular service providers. Best Buy and others included a free Samsung Gear … » Learn More about Samsung Galaxy S7 Review
GIV Mobile and the Moto E
In this article, I have the pleasure of reviewing both a smartphone, the 2nd generation Moto E and a different type of cellular service company. Since you can’t operate a smartphone without service and you can’t use the service without a cell phone, it is only fitting that we put the two of them together. … » Learn More about GIV Mobile and the Moto E