May 2013
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Giving away a 16GB Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4...
We are giving away a 16GB Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Mist. It will be to the FIRST person who sends in a user thought [must be new, not one sent previously] that is NEW on how they are using the mobile device, you can be using any device whether it’s an iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, Blackberry or an Android device or it can be any tablet, what ever mobile device you use. Tell us how...
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MessageMe chat app amasses 5 million users in 75...
[From Stephen Trew] Another hot messaging app, worth checking out. “Between WhatsApp, Viber, Google+ Hangouts and a raft of others, the mobile messaging app space is crowded, but recent entrant MessageMe has still managed to make notable headway. After a mere 75 days since its launch, the application has amassed 5 million registered users, up from 1 million in its first ten days. Now, the...
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How I've used my mobile devices today...
I’m sat on my sofa dictating this into my iPhone, working out what I have done today on my mobile devices. As regular readers will know I’m reviewing a HTC One at the moment, I’m still open minded as to whether it is as good as the iPhone, I guess time will tell but here is how I have used the phone today.
Checked emails
Made and received 14 calls
Checked twitter
Responded...
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Keep telling us how you are using your mobile...
As always keep sending me your user thoughts on how you are using your mobile device no matter what mobile tech you are using. Send to sammualjamesmcloughlin@gmail.com.
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Microsoft Needs To Hire Jonathan Ive, Because The...
[From Stephen Trew] I’m going to predict that there will be a revival of late 70s/early 80s hardware design of square black boxes. And Microsoft will lead the way with the new XBox. “This is all well and good, and represents a step forward in Microsoft’s quest to own the living room, even though a lot of us don’t have the time, space, or extra cash to spend on a huge entertainment hub...
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Best Moment of Today’s Senate Hearing
[From Stephen Trew] The question John McCain always wanted to ask. Read in full
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iPhone rules in our house
[From Ged] iPhone rules in our house, my wife has one, I have the iPhone 4S and my eldest son now has a iPhone 5. We are all Apple converts having used a Motorola Razr for years which has served me well but the iPhone is a breath of fresh air and we can communicate using imessage.
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Happy with my Centro
[From Paul Clarke] Sammy as a long time user of Palm Centro I happy using Palm OS apps and whilst there are still thousands of games and utilities it is a shame to see updates and technical support slowing. I have some great games and the great battery means that I can play for hours without worrying that I will run out of power.
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New to the iPhone
[From Tom Clucas] I spent the last few hours last night downloading music to my new iPhone. I’ve used an iPod Touch but never an iPhone so I am familiar with how it works but I’m looking forward to making calls and using 3G.
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Vodafone is apparently waiting for the new iPhone...
[From Hans] Vodafone is apparently waiting for the new iPhone before it introduces 4G in the UK. “The wait for Apple’s next iPhone has forced Vodafone to push back the rollout of its 4G network. While rival EE charges ahead with a promised doubling of average download speeds this summer, Vodafone now won’t launch until August or September, nearly a year after EE. It had been...
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I want an iWatch
I want an iWatch, I’ve decided. “Sources speaking with Taiwan’s Economic Daily News report that testing has begun in earnest on Apple’s forthcoming iWatch. According to individuals in the know, Apple’s intelligent touchscreen smartwatch is getting closer to mass production.
In fact, as of this writing, the company is chiefly concerned with reading the device’s...
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Decisions, decisions
I’m sat outside enjoying the last of the sunshine and I’m updating this on the HTC One that I’m supposed to be reviewing this week. I’m in Tell Aviv this weekend and I can’t make up my mind whether to take the HTC or take my iPhone 5. Decisions,decisions. I’ll let you know which one I decide to take away in due course. In the meantime I hope you’re...
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Windows Phone overtakes BlackBerry as third...
[From Dave Coombes] It’s amazing to think that Windows Phone has surpassed Blackberry, amazing. “Shipments of Windows Phone devices grew 133 per cent from Q1 2012 to the same period this year, while BlackBerry shipments fell
Windows Phone is now the third most popular mobile operating system in the world, research firm IDC has found.” More on this story
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AT&T Waives Voice, Data, and Text Overage Fees for...
[From Hans] A respectful move and obviously our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. “In response to the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma City recently, AT&T announced that it will be waiving all overage charges for those affected through June 30. ” More on this story
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Phones Show 200 is available for your viewing...
Remember that Phones Show 200 is available for your viewing pleasure. “Full review of the Samsung Galaxy S4, plus your user stories sent in to celebrate 200 shows!” Make the jump.
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Countdown
[From Jon Rigby] Jon got in contact to let me know about an awesome iOS app called Countdown which does pretty much what it says on the tin, countdown the number of days until a particular day / date. Search for it in the App Store.
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iPhone still rates high with satisfaction
[From Hans] iPhone still rates high with satisfaction. “More customers are satisfied with Apple’s phones than any other handsets, but they’re not as happy as they were last year, a new report said. According to an American Customer Satisfaction Index report issued today, Apple received a score of 81 (on a scale of 100) in terms of customer satisfaction. But the company dropped...
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Email Money to Friends With Square Cash (But Only...
[From Stephen Trew] Square expands into new areas. Paypal can e-mail money but there are a lot of hoops to jump through. Square might do it right. “Looks like Square isn’t trying to kill cash entirely — just the greenback. The payments company is in the midst of slowly, quietly rolling out a new product — dubbed Square Cash, natch — a way to send money to folks you know (and perhaps those...
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Flickr Gets A Huge Revamp With Hi-Res Image-Filled...
[From Stephen Trew] A strong move from Flickr. We’re starting the see the real changes from Mayer. “The New Flickr is live. — Smack-dab in the middle of Yahoo-Tumblr acuisition day, Yahoo is holding a major press event here in NYC. But announcements coming out of this event aren’t related …” Read in full
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Apple Retail Stores Rack Up Record Revenue Per...
[From Stephen Trew] The Apple retail story is simply amazing. “I give them two years before they’re turning out the lights on a very painful and expensive mistake.” That’s what David Goldstein, president of research outfit Channel Marketing, said of Apple after the grand opening of the company’s first retail stores in 2001. Yet 12 years later, the lights in Apple’s stores remain lit, there...
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United send the 787 back up in the air
[From United Airlines] Good to see United sending the Boeing 787 back up in the air. “This morning we brought our 787 Dreamliner back into service, with a flight from Houston to Chicago. #united787” More on this story
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My HTC One turns heads but is that enough?
I will be honest with you, there was a time when I thought the iPhone was the best looking phone ever, I do still think it looks great but the HTC One has made me realise that in fairness it is a lot better looking.
Regular readers will know that I am an apple advocates, so maybe would say I am a fan boy but in fairness I appreciate Apple’s quality, innovation and design. So it may...
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Another good iPad case review at the-gadgeteer
Another good iPad case review over at the-gadgeteer.“There are certain things in life that demand a price premium, such as a 1985 Dom Perignon or Monte Cristo #4, but an Ipad case? Issentiel of Paris provides a line of smartphone and tablet cases crafted in leather. The iPad 2 case I received to review lists for $99, which I think qualifies as a premium product. The question is: does it...
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Read the Engadget T-Mobile HTC One review
[From Eric Mann] Read the Engadget T-Mobile HTC One review right here. “We’ve said it before, but the design of the HTC One is something worth gawking at. It’s the supermodel of smartphones and it makes every other handset look a step or two behind the curve. Like the Sprint model, T-Mobile’s version is free of any carrier branding, which makes it identical in appearance to the global edition....
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Ex-Nokia team makes rival smartphone
[From Hans] A cool looking phone. “A company made up of former Nokia employees has shown off Jolla, a new smartphone with a custom operating system known as Sailfish. The software has been built from the remnants of MeeGo, a project abandoned by Nokia in 2011 in favour of adopting Windows Phone for its handsets.” Read in full
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The Entire Music Publishing Industry Is Peeved At...
[From Stephen Trew] Apple should launch without Sony. Let’s see how long they take before they want to come onboard. “How much should Apple have to pay Sony if they use a song on iRadio, but a listener hates it so much that they immediately skip to the next track? A common sense answer would be ‘nothing’ but in the high stakes world of music industry legal mumbo jumbo, common sense...
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Foxconn Is Already Making iWatches, And They Have...
[From Stephen Trew] Great rumours about the iWatch. I like that concept photo too. “Apple doesn’t like OLED displays. Across the board, Apple uses LCD IPS displays in its devices, which have better color accuracy than OLED. Theoretically, though, OLED is better than LCD when it comes to power consumption, though… which is why a new report is floating the possibility that Apple might switch...
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Yahoo confirms acquisition of Tumblr, but will run...
[From Stephen Trew] Good news, Tumblr is not changing. For now. “Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) and Tumblr announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr. Per the agreement and our promise not to screw it up, Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business. David Karp will remain CEO. The product, service and brand will continue to be defined and...
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My continuing thoughts on the HTC One
Another day using the HTC One and as always I have to say that it is a challenge, using another operating system other than iOS is naturally different and that there is a learning curve. The one thing I like about iOS is I don’t normally have to think about anything, I just do it and the iPhone performs what I need it to do. Android on the other hand has to be tweaked before I can get what it is...
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Facetime makes the world smaller
[From Mark Malley] Using facetime to keep in contact with family on the other side of the world in Australia. I like facetime because it’s free and the quality is very good, my sister has an iPad the quality is very good and we talk every week.Love the site Sammy.
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Using my iPhone to complete tasks
[From Simon Walton] Using my iPhone ensures I do not get stressed at work, I have found that I am working longer hours and I was unable to get through all my jobs in the office, however I am able to time manage my tasks more easily by making a note on my iPhone this allows me to be better organized and I’m able to complete my tasks.
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Working on My Google Reader Replacement
[From Antoine RJ Wright ] Greetings to Sammy and the crew/audience at Palm Addict. Am spending some neat time working on my Google Reader replacement this weekend. What I’m basically doing is making a web app that lives on my phone (currently the Nokia N9) that is accessible to other devices only when they are on the same network and have the password. I’m using a piece of software...
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How I use my iPhone
[From Mike Fallon] I use my iPhone daily to catch up on the news, make calls, email and concentrate on tasks I need to complete. I run my own business and my iPhone comes in essential. I have all my contacts stored and this includes staff and clients so it is very important that I have my iPhone with me at all times.
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Power Jacket For Sony Xperia Z
[From Brando] An ergonomic design of portable back-up battery pack for Sony Xperia Z. It can be used as a protective cover, protects your Sony Xperia Z from strong momentum and provides excellent console protection. Unique sliding design fashionable and high-class, charging/sync, simply plug in the USB turn Sony Xperia Z Micro USB cable connect the USB to a powerred USB equipment or computer....
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usbfever.com's new launches
[From Thomas at USBFever] Hi, Here are our new launches in last week for your reference. If you have any questions / comments, please let me know.
SLR 37mm 0.45X Wide Angle + Macro Lens for iPhone 5
http://usb-fever.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=251_78&products_id=1901
SLR 30mm 0.5X Wide Angle + Macro Lens for iPhone...
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My take on S4 and HTC One after some time of...
[From Hans] A good comparison piece between the HTC One and the S4 from someone who owns both devices. ” I would like to share my opinion on both phones, as I figured out there aren’t many simultaneous owners of both models. Hopefully someone will find it helpful. In fact I’ve owned HTC One for over 1 month already. I was using it entire April, and 6 days ago I bought S4 i9505 (qualcomm), and...
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A good comparison between S4 and HTC One
[From Eric Mann] Thanks Eric for this. A good comparison between S4 and HTC One. “The HTC One won an Editor’s Choice here at GottaBeMobile. The Samsung Galaxy S4 impressed, but didn’t get the honor. But while we hear a lot of buzz about the HTC One, the Samsung Galaxy S4 might well be a better choice for Android phone buyers, even though the HTC One might look like the better piece of...
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PalmAddict.net
Remember you can access this site by pointing your browser to www.palmaddict.net, it make your life that bit easier.
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Keep telling us how you are using your mobile...
As always keep sending me your user thoughts on how you are using your mobile device no matter what mobile tech you are using. Send to sammualjamesmcloughlin@gmail.com.
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Apple's 'social camera flash' connects multiple...
[From Hans] Now this could be good. “Filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as an “Illumination system,” Apple’s invention proposes that a number of devices, like iPhones, iPads, iPods or other mobile products, can act as remotely-controlled strobe lights for a primary camera. The idea of connecting multiple iOS devices belonging to different people, the patent...
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iPhone 6 Concept Includes a Projected Keyboard
[From Hans] Haven’t we seen this type of mock up before? “If you’ve long complained about your typing speed and productivity, this iPhone 6 concept video may be the solution you’re searching for. The above YouTube video shows an iPhone 6 mockup that, when set on a flat surface, can project a Mac keyboard from one side and a Mac desktop from the other.” Read in full
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Continuous dictation with HTC One
Here is one thing I like about the HTC One over the iPhone, continues dictation. With the iPhone it stops after every minute or so with Google Android it just seems to continue with no interruptions and I like that because you don’t forget what you were saying mid-flow.
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Shazam
Shazam is awesome an essential app and I’m thankful to @AlsiB [twitter handle] for alerting me to it a couple of years back. Over the years I have downloaded countless tunes.
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Identity and Depth - Mobile Ministry Magazine
I like Mobile Ministry Magazine it brings faith and technology together. “The other day, a friend and I were talking about the use of a call-in service for Bible searching, reading, and evangelism. In a sense, looking at the market of those folks who might be still tied to a paradigm of looking towards a voice for information” Read in full
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Day 5
I’m trying to like e HTC One I really am. I mean it’s a great phone, it really is and I’m getting used to Android but I’m finding frustrations, pictures aren’t as good as iPhone 5, they look a little washed out. I’ve shown friends and asked them to compare pics and they say iPhone looks best. I’ll give it some time, let’s facet I’m only on...
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Siri vs. Google Now video faceoff
Interesting, Siri vs. Google Now video faceoff. ” Siri was all the rage when Apple unveiled it alongside its iPhone 4S in the fall of 2011. The digital assistant was highlighted in a number of commercials for the handset during its 11-month life cycle. But since then, we’ve seen a number of competitors arise.” http://www.idownloadblog.com/2013/05/19/siri-vs-google-now-round-2/
