Mobile Phone and Smartphone Training

Friday, March 5, 2010

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  • So you are thinking about buying a new mobile phone or smartphone, but you want to know what it can do for you and how easy it is to operate.
  • You own a mobile and would like to get more out of it to enhance its value for money, but you don’t know where to start. 
  • You think you know what to do to get the most out of your device, but your just not sure and want reassurance.
  • You know what you want to achieve but how to do it is a mystery.
  • You have got a problem in completing the setup of an application and do not know how to rectify it.

Are these circumstances or situations you find yourself in?

  • Do you think you could benefit from some training or tutorials?
  • Would you like a comprehensive database with all the answers to your questions in one place?
  • Do you realise that you can control and watch your Sky TV, that you have at home, from your mobile phone – anywhere in the world?

We are keen to know what your thoughts are surrounding mobile phone and smartphone training and have put together a short survey that we would be appreciative if you could complete.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8FWXGY8


HTC HD2 v’s Apple iPhone

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Shaun at PDA247 has put together a nice review of the HTC HD2, against the iPhone.
It make for very interesting reading Here are a few snippets from the review:
SCREEN
HD2 9/10  iPhone 3GS 8/10
The HD2 wins here purely because of size. There is little doubt that both screens are excellent and work well in all conditions, but after a few days with the HD2 the iPhone screen felt a bit small. That is of course crazy because it isn’t and I still have reservations about a screen as big as the HD2s, but overall it just wins.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
HD2 9/10  iPhone 3GS 9/10
The HD2 is very fast for a Windows Mobile device, but there will be times when the occasional slowdown occurs. However, these slowdowns are few and far between and short lived, and the HTC HD2 can multi-task exceptionally well. The fast processor and large internal RAM mean that you can have multiple apps running at the same time without issue. It is tempting to proclaim the HD2 the winner in this area, but the 3GS is very, very quick and so I have to rate them equal.
CAMERA
HD2 8/10  iPhone 3GS 8/10
If you consider a smartphone camera to be necessary for grabbling quick clips and videos then both of these cameras will serve you well. The iPhone camera is very easy to use, but has no flash and the HTC HD2 camera is a bit fiddly, but does produce better quality photos. It is a case of each having some omissions and so they end up equal.
To read the full review CLICK HERE
HTC HD2 available now at Clove Technology

What is a Smartphone?

Friday, November 20, 2009

Depending on who you are your response to this may be well that’s easy…are you so sure?

We would have traditionally classed a smartphone as a mobile device that had added features and allowed third party applications to be installed on it.  It would not have had a touch screen. 

Do you agree with this?  Or what is your definition?

Head on over to PDA247, where they raised this very question, and post your comments!


Exclusive interview with Blackberry on the new Blackberry Bold 9700

Thursday, November 19, 2009

You must see pretty much every new phone on the market. What would you say really makes the new Blackberry Bold 9700 stand out?

The Bold 9700 is an all-in-one package – there’s no need to take anything else with you on the go. It’s a phone, address book and calendar to keep you organized; it’s a camera and media player to keep you entertained; it has instant email, all the major social networking applications, instant messenger, games and endless applications for just about anything you need. There’s no need to carry multiple gadgets with you when you can do everything with this one.

Why should Blackberry users who have quite recently upgraded to the Blackberry Bold 1 or the Blackberry Storm consider upgrading to the Blackberry 9700?

Each BlackBerry device works the same way – the software remains constant on every piece of hardware that we have, so switching between BlackBerry devices is simple. The users already know the interface and know how to enjoy all the features BlackBerry has to offer. The benefit of the new BlackBerry Bold 2 over the earlier versions of the Bold and Storm is the new, small sleek size and design, along with the brand-new optical track-pad navigation system, giving the outer shell of the powerful Blackberry solution an overhaul in style.

For users running older versions of Blackberry, is now the time to upgrade?

As mentioned earlier, once you’re a BlackBerry user, it’s easy to switch between devices because the operating system looks and feels the same across all BlackBerry devices. Now is the time to upgrade if the user is looking for more powerful features on a BlackBerry, such as a speedy 3G processor, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, 3.2MP camera with auto-focus and 5x zoom, and a sleek new outer design.

Quite a few people moved from using Blackberry to the iPhone does the Blackberry Bold 9700 have the features to win them back?

This is a bit of a leading question, I’m not sure its factual because we don’t actually see a lot of BlackBerry users moving to the iPhone We see feature phone users moving to Smartphones and choosing usually an iPhone or BlackBerry, but not actively moving off BlackBerry to iPhone.

With the Blackberry 9700 we have created a market leading phone with all the features that Blackberry users love. We’ve kept the consistency with other Blackberry models for our existing user base whilst adding a large number of features all packaged in a beautifully sleek design to win new users and existing users looking to upgrade. One of the key reasons why Blackberry users love Blackberry devices is that they are amazing for email and all these benefits carry over for users who enjoy using social media applications. Coupled with its highly intuitive user interface, market leading performance and multi tasking abilities we believe the Bold 9700 really stands out in the market.

Blackberry has always had its reputation for business users and email. How does the Blackberry Bold 2 stack up against other leading phones for consumer features like its camera, video and social media apps?

BlackBerry’s solution is not comparable to any other smartphone. The way it allows users to simultaneously use applications is unique. Other smartphones make you open and close apps before moving onto the next one. But with BlackBerry, you are able to run all your social networking apps like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc in the background while using the media player, games, etc. Then when you get a new message on one of them, you are instantly notified and you can check this without having to log back into the application. BlackBerry is the ultimate device for multi-tasking.

For those of us who have never owned a Blackberry what would say are the top 5 reasons they should consider the Blackberry 9700?

1) Powerful email, messaging and social networking solution – you are never out of touch no matter what your messaging tool of choice may be!
2) Beautiful, sleek and durable designs, including half-VGA high-resolution screens and full keypads
3) Long-lasting battery life – do more with your device for longer without having to stop and charge it up
4) Multimedia – music and video player built-in that syncs your favourite music and videos using popular programs like Windows Media player and iTunes, plus a great camera so you can share your photos however you like, via MMS, Email, Facebook, etc.
5) A strong fast processor and 3G speeds making browsing the internet easy and fast

When is the Blackberry Bold 9700 going to be available for the UK market?

Blackberry Bold 9700 is available now in the UK. You can buy your Blackberry Bold 2 now from Clove Technology


BlackBerry Bold 9700 review – Boldly going where no RIM has been before

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Article reproduced with the permission of T3

RIM has decided to update both its flagship devices at the same time, so following the Storm 2, we’re now treated to the Blackberry Bold 9700 – Watch the T3 BlackBerry Bold 9700 video.

The keyboard is the most noticeable difference between this and the original version, with 6mm less room to work with.

The result is keys which are a lot closer together than the paddle like buttons on the first Bold, but at the same time they’ve been re-modelled to keep the supreme typing ability of the first.

The design also now apes that of the Storm, with a lock and mute key sitting flush with the body at the top of the phone, rather than a big chrome button.

BlackBerry 9700 is a lot sleeker and more stylish than the previous Bold 9000, even down to making the chrome band around the edge more understated.

But it’s not all about the aesthetic changes – the Blackberry Bold 9700 has a lot more going on under the hood.

Souped-up innards

The processor has been souped up to 624MHz, and boy, can you feel it working. Where other BlackBerrys have struggled with more high end media tasks, such as displaying the thumbnail images of your recent snaps, this new Blackberry Bold 2 sprints through the task with ease.

The OS has been re-booted as well – BB OS 5.0 is all change for the regular BlackBerry user, with better designed menus and easier to find elements – for instance music and video are now grouped together in one place rather than the Music application swanning off on its own, making out it’s more important than video playback.

But this OS update hasn’t really affected the main core of the new Blackberry Bold 2, with messaging still as seamless as ever to set up. Simply enter in your Enterprise details to get push email from your company, or if you’re a webmail person you only have to put in your name and password to begin receiving updates.

Tapping out messages is a pleasant experience too, with the newly remodelled keys neither too firm or too soft and clicky (we’re wondering if they were designed by a blonde girl and some bears). While we’re not BlackBerry addicts, we were able to get a reasonable level of accuracy fairly soon after picking up the phone.

We’ll be honest and say we still prefer the keyboard on the original Bold, but this is a very good second best.

Multimedia maestro

Media playback is becoming ever more important to RIM, with the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack testament to that fact.

Video is stunning on the upgraded HVGA screen, packing 480 x 320 pixels resolution into the 2.4-inch display. While this may be a little small for watching feature length films, it’s perfectly acceptable to while away those boring minutes when the train is once again late.

Music is a similar experience – it’s got all the bits you’d need from a mobile phone MP3 player (although the Blackberry Bold 9700 can also playback AAC+ and WMA too). There’s album art, the normal set of navigation keys and the option to put any song into a playlist from the ‘Now Playing’ screen.

Browsing bugs

One big let down, as has been the case with so many BlackBerries in the past; the internet browser is poor, with a slow experience coupled with very low range of technologies supported (such as flash). We’d have hoped for something like tabbed browsing but instead we’re forced to resort to downloading trusty Opera instead.

But the biggest change of them all is the battery life improvement, with nearly 1.5 days of normal usage (push email, Wi-Fi running all the time) at a stretch. But it basically spells the end of having cart around a spare battery or charger in case of a juice-less situation, which is going to be a big selling point for BlackBerry lovers.


Mobile Phone Inventor – Not a fan of Smartphones

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

This is a bit of a different item that I stumbled across, struck me as rather amusing.

Martin Cooper, who many consider to be the inventor of the modern mobile phone, thinks that today’s devices are too complicated. At a conference in Madrid he said the following- “Whenever you create a universal device that does all things for all people, it does not do any things well,” said the 80 year-old, who made the first wireless call from a busy Manhattan street corner on April 3 1973.

“Our future I think is a number of specialist devices that focus on one thing that will improve our lives,” said Mr Cooper, who has previously criticised the iPhone for being overly complicated and hard to use.

“The first cell phone model weighed over one kilo and you could only talk for 20 minutes before the battery ran out, which is just as well because you would not be able to hold it up for much longer,” added the Chicago-born scientist.” More at Telegraph.co.uk.

VIA: PDA247


Win a £400 Smartphone

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Are you creative?  Good at thinking up names or tag lines? Work in the marketing field and something like this is 2nd nature to you?

If that is the case then read on.

PDA-247 are wishing to undergo a bit of a re-branding to bring the name of the site more in line with the current smartphone industry…whilst Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) still exist they are very rare now.

So if you can think of a good name just CLICK HERE and contribute your idea, and if selected you will be able to obtain a smartphone up to the value of £400.

Got to be worth a shot, for such a great chance to win a smartphone.


Smartphones are Straining the Networks

Monday, October 26, 2009

An article in Mobile magazine has reported that a study by Airvana, has highlighted that smartphones are causing a larger than anticipated load on global networks.

Smartphones are not responsible for as much data traffic as laptops with data cards, but the recent boon in mobile data requirements is putting unprecedented stress on the networks all over the world.

The report claims that a smartphone typically generates 8 times the network signalling load of a laptop with a data card.

With iSuppli predicting smartphones sales raising to 450million from the 200 million of 2009 networks will need to look, quickly, at how they can handle this.

Source: Mobile Magazine


Look at what you can get for under £250

Monday, October 26, 2009

Shaun at PDA247 has posted a nice article regarding new devices that you can pick up for under £250.

You can expect to pay upwards of £400 for the latest and greatest smartphones, and they are arguably well worth the money when you consider the amount of use they get through. However, if you are on a lower budget or simply don’t wish to spend this amount of money there are many excellent smartphone options now available to keep you organised every day. Let’s take a look at some of the best mobile devices available for under £250-

You can take a look at the full article and the devices you can get for under £250 HERE or on the link below.

http://www.pda-247.com/wordpress/2009/10/get-smart-for-under-250/


View Battery Power – Windows Mobile

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Your smartphone shows you the battery power indicator on the home/today screen but it does not always give an accurate reflection of just how much power you have left. 

By accessing the battery power status information from the device settings you get a much more accurate indication of the remaining power in the device.

Here is how you get to that information.