AT&T Expands Insurance Coverage to Include PDAs/Smartphones
June 24, 2008 on 10:00 pm | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentFirst thing first, this insurance coverage does not include the iPhone.
AT&T is finally allowing customer’s to cover PDAs and smartphones under their insurance program. This coverage includes unintentional liquid/physical damage and lost or stolen cell phones. You may also make a claim if your phone has warranty issues after the one year warranty is up. The monthly service charge for insurance coverage remains at $4.99 per month per phone.
Until November 3, 2008, all claims covered under the insurance program will have a $50 non-refundable deductible. After that time, a tier system will be used to determine the deductible you will have to pay. Tier 1 will be a $50 non-refundable deductible and Tier 2 will be a $125 non-refundable deductible. Tier 2 phones are high end PDAs, including the latest BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Palm Treo devices. Phones may be moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1 during the phone’s life cycle, reducing the deductible.
There is a 30 day enrollment period that begins on the day you purchase the device. You may want to call the insurance number (1-888-562-8662) and ask if they will make an exception due to the new policy.
Check here (pdf link) to see if your phone is eligible.
You can view more information about AT&T’s insurance policy here.
Video Review of Facebook Application for Palm Treo
June 24, 2008 on 11:59 am | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentMillions of people use Facebook. A majority of these users are unable to sit in front of their computer all day reading friend updates, wall posts, and to poke or be poked. Sure, in college, I had nothing better to do (homework, study, go to class) than sit in front of my computer. With mobility in mind, Facebook has launched a number of mobile Facebook applications.
From any cell phone browser, you can go to m.facebook.com and pull up a mobile version of the social networking website.
You can upload pictures and video from your cellphone by sending a multimedia message (MMS) to mobile@facebook.com.
In the video below, we review the Facebook application that was designed for the Palm Treo 680, 755p, and the Centro. Facebook is accessed using the internet connection through a program instead of the web browser.
To download it directly to your compatible Palm device, use the phone’s browser to go to http://mobile.palm.com/facebook. The installation process is also covered in the video.
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Ben
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Free Online Training Now Available
June 20, 2008 on 11:05 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsWireless I.Q. now offers free online training for Microsoft Outlook 2007, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile. Palm Treo will soon be available. These trainings are prerecorded using WebEx.
*When opening the training, you may be prompted to install the WebEx application.
Feel free to pass this information on to anybody that would find it useful.
Training: http://www.wirelessiqllc.com/training.php
Contact us if you or your company is interested in additional training. Wireless I.Q. provides on site training in addition to live and prerecorded online training.
Video Tutorial on How to Search Google Using Text Messaging (SMS)
June 20, 2008 on 10:48 am | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsIn 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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Video is below.
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CNet Reviews Cellphone Radiation Levels
June 13, 2008 on 10:45 am | In Uncategorized | No CommentsCNet 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).
Tips For Traveling Internationally With AT&T
June 11, 2008 on 12:26 pm | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsWhether 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
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BlackBerry dominates the smartphone market for Q1
June 3, 2008 on 6:59 pm | In Uncategorized | No CommentsHere 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
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