Tag Archive: Android

  1. Three Surprising Must Have Gifts to Yourself

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    The holidays are just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start looking for that perfect gift for yourself. (and maybe a few ideas for others, as well).

    So what do your friends and loved ones really need? One thing they could definitely use is better ways to protect their security and privacy – at home and online.

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  2. How to Use Your Smartphone Overseas

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    People are stuck to their Smartphones. Everywhere you go someone is staring at their phone, while in the street, at work, on the bus, almost everywhere. These useful devices help us look up information, play games, take pictures and videos, do business, and stay in touch. When we travel overseas, we expect to keep our Smartphone with us, but foreign countries and their cellular networks throw a monkey wrench into our desire to stay connected. We ate BuyVia believe that constant connectivity is almost mandatory these days.

    Be sure to read How to Buy an Unlocked Smartphone.

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  3. What is an Unlocked Android Smartphone? What do I look for?

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    Last Update: 6/6/2020

    Samsung Galaxy S4 Unlocked Smartphone

    What is an Unlocked Smartphone?

    Unlocked Smartphones like an Unlocked Android cell phone allow you to use the phone on any cellular network (provided it is wireless compatible), you are no longer locked to a single carrier or stuck in a 2 year contract! An unlocked smartphone is a phone that is not tied to a specific carrier or contract. Freedom! You can sign up for low cost no contract cell phone plans from $30 a month.

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  4. Which Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 and 8 inch Tablet to Buy

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    Last Updated: 8/26/2015

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7″ Wi-Fi Tablet Sale

    Why a Samsung Tablet?

    Samsung is the #1 Android Tablet brand, making it a very popular purchase for consumers. Choosing a specific model is the biggest problem. There are over thirteen 7 inch to 8.4 inch tablets to choose from! New models are launched very often and result in a flood of decisions for shoppers to make. Older models are closed out at aggressive prices, adding to the confusion. What exactly was the change from a Galaxy Tab 3 to Galaxy Tab 4?

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  5. Which Samsung Galaxy 10 and 12 Inch Tablet Should You Buy?

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    Last Update: August 26, 2015

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    Why Buy a Samsung Galaxy Tablet?

    From their status as Google’s number one Android peddler to the high quality of their products, Samsung has been a prime choice for anyone looking for an Android handheld for years. Now there are over 10 tablets to choose from! With their devices being massively popular across the world and within their native country of South Korea (where LTE data and speedy download rates on mobile are the norm) it’s not hard to throw support behind them, but even outside of consumer satisfaction, Samsung maybe the best choice for an Android Tablet.

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  6. Smartphone Battery Life Tips for iPhone and Android Smartphones

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    Last Update: August 13, 2015

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    Battery life is the one characteristic which leads to many Smartphone complaints on how long a battery lasts or what functions and Apps draw too much power. Almost all users have run into situations where their phone runs out of power or when expected battery life is a lot shorter than expected. In this article we will help users extend the battery life of both Android Smartphones and iPhones.

    iPhone batteries are designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 500 full charge and discharge cycles. This is roughly a year and a half of daily battery charging. Your battery will start to deteriorate, at which point, you may wish to replace your battery. Most batteries are designed to last 3 to 5 years, with the average gadget possibly becoming obsolete before then. It makes sense to pay a little attention to how you manage your Smartphone’s battery in order to lengthen the lifespan of your electronics.

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  7. Making the Call Between iPhone or Android Smartphones – Part Two

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    Smartphone Deals

    • Up to $1000 off iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15Pro Max 5G - AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile General Vendor logo
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      Up to $1000 off iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15Pro Max 5G - AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile

      Time to switch to a better carrier with a new iPhone 15. Up to $1000 off iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15Pro Max 5G - AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile when you activate service and trade in select phones.  Deals are way better than expected, time to upgrade and switch carriers. If you have anything older than an iPhone X, to time to upgrade. Shipping soon.

      • iPhone 15 has 5G, better battery, better camera, satellite emergency, crash detection and more!

      Trade-in Old iPhone or Android Phone

      The best deals are when trading in an old phone. If you do not have one, you can buy one on eBay and save a ton.  Buy a Samsung S20FE 5G in very good condition for $160 and get $830 trade in value on AT&T! Keep your old iPhone as a spare. Buying a used iPhone is more worrisome with many having replaced screen using 3rd parties.

      Wireless companies are giving phones away in exchange for locking you in for bill credits each month.

      Unlock your credit report if you locked it to pass credit checks.

      Special iPhone 15 Promotions when you Switch

      • AT&T - Get up to $1000 off iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max - up to $830 off iPhone 15/ iPhone 15 Plus with eligible trade-in when you purchase on an installment plan, with an eligible AT&T unlimited plan (speed restrictions apply)
      • Verizon: Get up to $800 off this device when you trade in. New line required. Plus $200 when you switch.
      • Xfinity: Save on iPhone 15 when you switch to Xfinity.
      • T-Mobile: Get an iPhone 15 Pro ON US via 24 mo. bill credits when you trade in an eligible device on Magenta® MAX. Plus, Apple TV+ is included with Magenta MAX.

      Some Older phones are available with less trade in.  Trading in is a lot easier than selling your phone on eBay or Craigslist.

      New iPhones 15:

      • iPhone 15: Starts at $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB), $1099 (512GB)
      • iPhone 15 Plus: Starts at $899 (128GB), $999 (256GB), $1099 (512GB)
      • iPhone 15 Pro: Starts at $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1499 (1TB)
      • iPhone 15 Pro Max: Starts at $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1599 (1TB)

      The biggest changes: USB-C port (no more proprietary Lightning cables!), all models have top of the screen Dynamic Island, better low light cameras, and the iPhone 15 Pro/ Pro Max models now have the new and faster A17 pro chip that speed up all tasks.

      AT&T Unlimited Starter Plan

      • 1 Line $65/mon for Unlimited Talk, Text, Web, standard definition Streaming, Max 3Mbps data speed, 3GB Hotspot
      • 5G Access
      • Standard Mobile Security
      • 5 lines for $150
      • Plus tax & fees
      • To qualify for $1000 credit, minimum Trade-In value must be $230 or higher after device condition questions have been answered
        • Eligible devices:
          • Apple iPhone: 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
          • Samsung Galaxy: Z Flip4, Z Fold4, S22 Ultra 5G, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
          • Google: 7 Pro
      • To qualify for $830 credit, minimum Trade-In value must be $130-$229 after device condition questions have been answered
        • Eligible devices:
          • Apple iPhone: 11, 11 Pro, iPhone 12mini, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 13 mini
          • Samsung Galaxy: S20, S20 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 FE 5G, Fold, Fold 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S22 5G, S22+ 5G, ZFold2 5G, Z Fold3 5G
          • Google: Pixel 6 Pro, 7
          • OTHER: OnePlus 10 Pro

      Verizon Unlimited Welcome Plan

      • 1 Line $45 for Unlimited Talk, Text, Web, DVD Quality Streaming
      • 5G Nationwide
      • No Hotspot
      • Plus tax & fees

      Verizon Special Trade-in Offer: Monthly price reflects net monthly payment, after Apple instant trade-in credit at checkout, and Verizon monthly bill credits applied over 24 months. Customer must remain in the Verizon Device Payment Program for 24 months to receive the full benefit of the Verizon bill credits. Bill credits may take 1-2 bill cycles to appear. If it takes two cycles for bill credits to appear, you’ll see the credit for the first cycle on your second bill in addition to that month’s credit. Requires purchase and activation of a new iPhone 15 mini, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Verizon Device Payment Program at 0% APR for 24 months, subject to carrier credit qualification, and iPhone availability and limits.

      T-Mobile Essentials Plan

      • 1 line $60/month, Get 3rd line free
      • Unlimited Talk Text and Web
      • Unlimited 3G hotspot
      • DVD quality streaming
      Sales tax in: Most States
      Posted: September 23, 2023 6:00 AM PDT


    • Motorola Moto G 5G 2022 256GB Unlocked Sale Amazon logo
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      Motorola Moto G 5G 2022 256GB Unlocked Sale $189.99 + Free Shipping ($399.99)

      Price drop. Amazon has a Motorola Moto G 5G 2022 256GB Unlocked Sale. Only $189.99 after discount with Free Shipping. Highly rated at 4.3 out of 5 stars.

      • 5G speeds for all. Stream your favorite shows, download music, and video chat instantly without any lag.
      • 50 MP camera system with Dual Capture. Take stunning pictures, portraits, and close-ups—even capture video and photos with rear and front cameras at once.
      • Up to two-day battery
      • Compatible with all major 4G U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. It also works with prepaid carriers, including Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, TracFone, and H2O
      Sales tax in: All Except AK, DE, MT, NH, OR
      Posted: September 20, 2023 11:59 PM PDT


    • $10/Mo Red Pocket Prepaid Plan 5GB/month for 1 Yr Sale eBay logo
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      Expiring Today: $10/Mo Red Pocket Prepaid Plan 5GB/month for 1 Yr Sale $120.00 + Free Shipping ($305.00)

      Back to school sale. eBay (red pocket store) has a $10/Mo Red Pocket Prepaid Plan 5GB/month for 1 Yr Sale, $120.00 Free Shipping. Expires: 9/27/2023 - Highly Rated at 4.5 out of 5 stars.

      8GB version $190

      • Prepay to get 1 Year service at a big discount
      • Uses same network as a major carrier

      They offer no-contract mobile phone and internet service on the nation's best networks. Keep your phone, keep your number, and save money with Red Pocket Mobile.

      Red Pocket Mobile is proud to be an American-owned company helping real people save money, every day.

      Service will work with nearly any unlocked, GSM or CDMA device as long as your wireless contract has ended and your account is in good standing with your previous carrier (e.g., current on payments, etc.)

      Sales tax in: Most States
      Posted: September 20, 2023 6:59 AM PDT


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  8. iPhone or Android: Making the Best Choice – Part One

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    It’s the debate that only gets more intense as smartphone ownership nears 50 percent of the American populace — which phone is right for me? Android or iPhone?

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  9. Which Tablet to Buy

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    Tablets are one of the hottest products on the market. Which tablet is right for you? When you consider all of the features they offer, you can understand why so many people are using them to not only supplement their laptops but also to replace them entirely. Indeed, the trusty tablet is predicted to outsell laptops by 2016, and some say the laptop is already well on its way out.

    But what’s so great about tablets, you ask. Well, let’s take a quick look at some important features:

    • Instant On – no waiting for lengthy boot-ups
    • Versatility – Entertainment, Games, Videos, Music, Content, eBooks, Web browsing, emails
    • Easily transported and light-weight
    • App Stores make it easy to add programs
    • Less worries with regards to security, configurability
    • Easy to use
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