Smartphones are getting more and more powerful by the year but unfortunately this just isn’t something that’s reflected in battery power yet; generally speaking, you’re lucky if your battery lasts longer than a day. So it is with the HTC Desire S, whose battery only lasts for around 12-14 hours when used normally. There are […]
How to Guides
Mobile phones are getting smarter and more complicated all the time. User Manuals can sometimes be difficult to understand and often rely on you knowing lots about mobile phones. To try and help you make the most of your phone, and get to grips with some of the more advanced features of your phone, we’ve put together the following “How To” guides.
Getting The Best Deal on the iPad: Contract Vs Sim Only
Last week I took a look at the different tariffs available for two of the most popular smartphones – the HTC Desire HD and iPhone 4. This week, following the launch of the iPad on Three, Orange and T-Mobile, I thought I’d do the same for the iPad – but instead of comparing it to […]
Phone Basics: Using Voice Dialling
Years ago, voice dialling was a novelty feature found on only a few of the top end smartphones. These days it’s found on most mobile phones, Bluetooth Car Kits and Bluetooth Headsets. The idea behind it is simple, rather than having to mess around with the menu on your phone, you can simply tell your […]
Use your existing Sim Card with iPhone 4 & iPad
Normally when it comes to upgrading your phone, it’s just a case of popping the sim card out of your current phone and inserting it into your new one. Apple have complicated this with the iPhone 4 and iPad by using Micro Sim Cards in both devices. If you’re upgrading your phone through a network or are […]
Four ways to fix the signal problem on iPhone 4
Well, Apple have almost acknowledged that there is a problem with the signal on the new iPhone 4, but they’re saying that the problem is actually caused by you holding the phone incorrectly. I think that’s a strange thing to say when users that are having the problem (myself included) are holding the phone in […]