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Video Tutorial on How to Search Google Using Text Messaging (SMS)

In my opinion, Google is the best search engine on the Internet. You can use your cellphone to search Google via text messaging. This video tutorial will show you how. It is about 6 minutes in length.

You can view a complete list of searches to perform on Google SMS at sms.google.com.

Ben Marcel
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www.wirelessiqllc.com

Video is below.

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Sending and Receiving Files via Bluetooth Using BlackBerry (video tutorial)

Transmitting files through Bluetooth technology has become very popular with cell phone users. You can transfer media that is not copyright protected. If you download a ringtone or picture from your wireless carrier, you usually cannot Bluetooth it to another phone. BlackBerry is a little bit different when it comes to sending and receiving using Bluetooth. This short video shows step by step how to do this. It is about 7 minutes in length.

Give us a call or shoot us an email with any questions.

Ben
ben@wirelessiqllc.com
www.wirelessiqllc.com

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CNet Reviews Cellphone Radiation Levels

CNet compiled a list of cellphone radiation levels for US cellphones. This information is available to the public through the FCC website. CNet’s list explains what the “specific absorption rate (SAR)” level means and the maximum level allowed by the FCC. Looks like I’ll be wearing my tin foil hat when using my BlackBerry curve. I wonder what effect it has when it is in your pocket? Thank goodness for belt clips.

Read below for the link and some videos showing people popping popcorn using cellphones (supposedly an advertisement and not real, still cool though).

Ben
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www.wirelessiqllc.com

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Order Pizza Through Text Messaging

You know we are getting lazy when we can’t even pick up the phone to call and order pizza. Three major pizza delivery chains have set up a way to order pizza without calling, all from your cell phone. Pizza Hut and Papa John’s allows you to order your pizza through text messaging using preset orders. Domino’s has a mobile version of their website for use with your cell phone’s internet browser.

While you’re at it, have a pizza delivered to our office. Read on for more information on how to get setup to order pizza from your mobile.

Ben
ben@wirelessiqllc.com
www.wirelessiqllc.com

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BlackBerry Trade Up Program

Have you recently purchased a cell phone and regret your decision? Past your return period? BlackBerry will give you money for your cell phone when you purchase one of their current models.

Simply go to http://blackberry.tradeups.com/.

Read more for step by step instructions and contact us when you get your BlackBerry. We can show you how to be more productive through the use of technology.

Ben
ben@wirelessiqllc.com
www.wirelessiqllc.com

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Tips For Traveling Internationally With AT&T

Whether you travel to foreign countries for business purposes or just plan on vacationing, there are steps you can take to ensure you do not return to the country with an enormous cell phone bill.
Here is a handy guide if you are an AT&T mobility subscriber and plan to travel to international destinations. There are many things to consider before leaving the United States with your AT&T phone:

Contact us if you have any questions regarding international traveling or anything else pertaining to wireless.

Ben
ben@wirelessiqllc.com
www.wirelessiqllc.com

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WWDC 2008: Steve Jobs announces… 3G iPhone

It is finally official, Apple CEO Steve Jobs just announced a 3G version of the iPhone.

3G, Built-in GPS, 5 hours of talk time on 3G, 8GB for $199, 16GB for $299

Launching July 11th. Read more for other announcements from Apple.

You can watch the entire keynote here.

Thanks Engadget.

Contact us if you want to know how these announcements can help your business.

Ben

ben@wirelessiqllc.com
www.wirelessiqllc.com

Other things announced today:

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Standard Cellphone Voicemail Not Cutting It? Here’s a Better Way.

If you are heavy cell phone user like I am, you have probably been frustrated by the lack of features with your cell phone provider’s voicemail service. If you are using basic voicemail, greetings are limited to under 30 seconds. Your mailbox can only hold 20 messages and they can can only be kept for 14 days. Many carriers provide an enhanced voicemail service for a monthly fee and you get a little more capacity and longer message length.

YouMail is a great free alternative for voicemail on your cell phone. I tested it out and overall it works very well. Read on for pros and cons, instructions for setup, and other features.

Contact us for all of your wireless needs.

Ben

ben@wirelessiqllc.com
www.wirelessiqllc.com

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BlackBerry Profiles Explained in Video Tutorial

A commonly asked question is how to customize alerts on a BlackBerry. This brief tutorial shows you step by step how to use the Profiles feature on your BlackBerry. This allows you to change the sound your phone makes when various events occur (text messages, calls, emails, etc.) The video is six minutes long.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or for additional training for you or your company.

Ben

www.wirelessiqllc.com
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BlackBerry dominates the smartphone market for Q1

Here is a breakdown of the market share of smart phone sales in the first quarter of 2008 and some thoughts behind the numbers.

RIM (BlackBerry) - 44.5% up from 35.1% in Q4- Staying strong due to the anticipated release of the GSM 3G version of their device. There have been a lot more advertisements on television, something that has not been present in the past. There was also an announcement of the BlackBerry Partners Fund. A joint venture between RIM and a few venture capitalists to promote the development of third party applications.

Apple - 19.2% down from 26.7% in Q4- Also anticipating the release of a GSM 3G version of the iPhone. Unlike BlackBerry, Apple has only one device model in the marketplace, making would be purchasers inclined to wait for the newer version. Apple has inked agreements with many foreign carriers to sell the iPhone. This number will probably go up in the next few quarters. It is still not bad for a company that entered the market less than one year ago.

Palm - 13.4% up from 7.9% in Q4 - Finally some good news for palm. The Centro took off when it was released. The device is more mainstream than the 650 and 680, making it more desirable for the younger demographic. The price is positioned significantly lower than the iPhone and BlackBerry devices.

Samsung - 8.6% up from 5.1% in Q4 - The GSM BlackJack II and the CDMA version, the Ace offered by sprint, also gave consumers a low cost option when choosing a smart phone.

HTC - 4.1% down from 7.9% in Q4 - Not much being released by HTC either and their phones are generally more expensive than other options.

Motorola - 2.6% down from 7.5% in Q4 - Motorola is really struggling right now. Not much released except for the Q9, an update from the original CDMA Q. When it comes to GSM, consumers have way too many other options compared to the Q. Not to mention Motorola has been dealing with the turmoil of selling off its mobile division.

You can read the original article here.

Feel free to check out our website or contact us if you are deciding which smart phone to buy.

Ben

ben@wirelessiqllc.com