The Complete Guide to Unlocking a Cell Phone
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Jon Stone
A Practical Guide on How to Unlock Your Phone So you want to unlock your phone, but you’re not sure how? Before you drop money to some guy from on online classified, let us help you take the mystery out of the process. Once a bit of a legal enigma, phone unlocking is now legal in […]
What Should You Do If You Lose Your Cell Phone?
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Jon Stone
You reach into your pocket to text a friend and your heart sinks. Your phone isn’t there! You had it this morning on the train and used it at lunch, but sometime between after-work drinks and now it vanished. What should you do? The first step is to stop panicking. We’re here to help! In […]
Locked or Unlocked? Here’s Why to Buy an Unlocked Cell Phone
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Jon Stone
With each generation, smartphones get more expensive. There was a time when carrier subsidies and contracts made it affordable to grab the latest flagship. However, with the trend toward device financing and leasing, the contract deal isn’t always best. If you’re looking to maximize your mobile savings, the locked vs. unlocked debate is more relevant than ever. Unlocked phones offer more […]
What’s The Mobile Phone Blacklist & How You Can Check Your Phone’s IMEI
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Jon Stone
If you’ve ever considered purchasing a used phone, you’ve probably seen the words “blacklisted IMEI” mentioned in ominous tones everywhere you looked. Yet, the information on the web about blacklisted phones is vague and often conflicting depending on where your look. We’re here to explain everything you need to know about blacklisted phones. We’ll start […]
The Best Camera Apps for Android
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Jon Stone
From larger apertures and sensors to high quality lenses and accessories, phones are inching closer to rivaling point-and-shoot cameras. And while your phone’s specs will ultimately determine the potential quality of your shot, don’t overlook the impact that the actual camera app can have as well. But which to choose? With thousands of available options […]
How-To: Change The Ringtone on Your Android Phone
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Jon Stone
A ringtone is the audio file that your device plays when you receive a call. There are multiple options for setting your own custom ringtones including the ability to apply a specific ringtone to certain contacts or groups of contacts. Unlike some operating systems, Android allows you to use virtually any audio file as a […]
11 Great Uses for Your Old Smartphone
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Jon Stone
Whether you upgrade your smartphone only when necessary or you camp out overnight for the newest releases, smartphones are now common enough that you might have an old one collecting dust in a drawer. But what should you do with old cell phones? Can they be of use? You bet they can! Get ready to blow off the dust […]
Android vs. iPhone: Which Is Best for You?
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Jon Stone
While both Android and iOS offer comparable features, and — at least in the high-end tier — similar pricing, they offer different experiences. So how do you know which one to buy? In short, if you’re looking for a consistent, high-end experience — and don’t mind paying for it — an iPhone is a solid […]
These new Android Lollipop features make it totally worth downloading
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Scot Cerullo
The release of Android 5.0 Lollipop has had the internet and blogosphere buzzing with almost unanimous approval, and once you see it you’ll know why. It’s quite a leap forward from the now three year-old Kit Kat, and a bold leap indeed. Lollipop is also the most important version yet released, as it most clearly […]
Picture Perfect: 4 of the Best Photo Editing Apps for iPhone & iPad
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Brittany Rycroft
If you’re impressed by the groovy filters on Instagram but are looking for something a little more robust (and possibly a little more private) to edit your photos on your iPhone or iPad, look no further. We’ve rounded up five of the niftiest photo editing apps for iOS, based on their price, editing features, ease […]
The Best Podcast Apps for iPhone & Android
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Jon Stone
When you’re on the go, listening to podcasts on your smartphone or tablet can be a great way to make use of your time. There are podcasts on just about every topic under the sun, from sports and news to pop culture to astrophysics – and it can seem like there just as many apps […]
Snap Happy: The Best Camera Apps for iPhone and iPad
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Brittany Rycroft
It’s for good reason that the traditional digital camera market has taken a tumble over the last few years. Your smartphone, after all – which is always on you and easy to slip into your pocket or purse – features a pretty darn good camera. Ditto to your increasingly slimline iPad. But some savvy shutterbugs […]
The Best Document Scanner Apps
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Jon Stone
Before smartphones, scanning documents or pictures required buying an all-in-one printer, purchasing a standalone scanner, or sneaking around borrowing equipment at the office. These days, it’s as simple as firing up the iTunes App Store or Google Play store. Not all scanner apps are created equal though. We’ve dug through reviews and features to bring […]
Best File Manager Apps for iPhone & Android
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Jon Stone
If you’re like most people, you store a huge portion of your life on your phone. Pictures of your friends and family, favorite songs, your latest reading or TV show obsession, and of course your favorite memes… they’re all there somewhere. But when it comes time to find a specific file, move things around, or […]
The Best Calendar Apps for Android
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Jon Stone
Calendar apps make it simple to combine the information already in your phone with an intuitive interface to provide greater benefit than printed calendars (or the default Calendars app) could ever touch. With hundreds of options to choose from, picking the best app might seem a little daunting. Throughout our search of the most popular […]
The Best Calendar Apps for iPhone & iPad
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Brittany Rycroft
It’s no secret that more and more of us are feeling overscheduled and overwhelmed. And it’s not just about meetings that take place from 9 to 5. It can be a serious juggling act to try and keep tabs on everything from playdates to parties, TV show premieres to fitness classes – especially if you’re […]
The Best Podcast Apps for Android
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Jon Stone
Whether you listen on your work commute, stream podcasts at the gym or use them as a relaxing end to your day, podcasts are a great way to catch up on news, learn a new skill or hear from your favorite celebrities. With the sheer number of podcasts out there, keeping track of your favorites […]
Listen Up! Here’s The Best Earbud Style Headphones (2014)
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The Informr Team
We all know that person who’s been sporting the same old, dirty, tangled-up headphones for years that are now falling apart. That person may even be you. While the plain white earbuds that came with your iPod were once a ubiquitous techie accessory, now many consumers are trading up for higher quality headphones. Ready to […]
Soundcheck! Here’s The Best Over-Ear Headphones (2014)
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As the saying goes, everything old is new again, and the same is true of headphones. The ubiquitous earbud of the aughties has been usurped by chunky, old school-style cans. No longer just for DJs and hip hoppers, these massive ‘phones are gaining serious ground with music lovers. The reason for the switch? For one […]
5 Great Apps Every New Dad Should Download
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Jon Stone
The joy of newborns–cuddling, late night feedings and cute faces. Of course, there is also the part where you get 4 hours of sleep at a time and can’t remember where you put your keys or the last time you brushed your teeth. Fortunately, like most things, there are apps for this stage of life […]
The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers Under $100
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Jon Stone
Once the joke of the audio community, Bluetooth speakers have improved dramatically in the last few years. And while you might think that means they’ve also increased in price, it turns out that you can snag a very capable portable Bluetooth speaker for under $100. So which one’s best? Reviews show that the JBL Flip 4 is […]