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"My phone died unexpectedly." "I just walked into a dead zone." "It's weird, but my phone has just been dropping calls right and left." You know there are those phone calls you just have to get out of, and cell phones are all too easy to blame when you "accidentally" get "cut off." Mom starts bugging you about your job hunt? Whoops! Got cut off. BFF crying to you for the fortieth time about her Read more
I've always been a fan of using my cell phone to stay organized and recently found a free cell phone service that was created to help you do just that. Qipit allows you to copy documents and handwritten notes with your camera phone or digital camera to store, fax, email, or publish online. The service turns notes into digital copies (PDFs), allows you to email or fax digital copies via email, Read more
To gear up for Facebook's IPO — one of the most important dates in Facebook's history — we've rounded up the other major milestones that have changed how we share and communicate via this beloved social network. In eight seemingly short years, Facebook has broadened its sharing tools and products to include a chatting service, a mobile app, and the ever-important "Like" button. Click through Read more
The sweet sound of silence may be departing the friendly skies now that Virgin Atlantic has announced that in-flight mobile calls will come to at least 10 of the airline's routes by the end of this year. Even though Virgin has multiple US destinations, American law dictates cell service must be turned off within 250 miles of US airspace. A company called AeroMobile will provide the in-flight Read more
When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more
People love the word "free," and cell phone addicts especially love the word "text." However, mobile phone services love to raise data service prices, and if you aren't careful about sticking to your service plan, you can find yourself outraged by the additional charges. Luckily, several companies have created ways to bypass the whole pay-for-texting situation. Here are six messaging services you Read more
As host of GeekBeat.tv and tech expert extraordinaire, Cali Lewis spends close to 75 percent of her time on the road. It's fitting that during a recent Macworld panel when asked to name five technology innovations she can't live without, she didn't give a coveted spot on the list to just any fad. Cali's list of life-changing tech is a combination of the practical for someone always on the go and Read more
Cloud storage comes in handy when you want to access photos, video, and documents away from home. While there are lots of options when it comes to storing your goods in the cloud, Acer is planning to take on the iClouds and Google Docs of the world with its new cloud storage platform called AcerCloud. Providing a secure and personal connection, AcerCloud connects all of your devices — from Read more
In Chinese astrology, the dragon signifies luck. And you'd be lucky to have enough cash to acquire the Year of the Dragon smartphone. In honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Vurtu has crafted a luxurious mobile phone with a price tag that will have you breathing fire: $20,815. Coming in three different models with stainless steel, yellow gold, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and a hand-crafted Read more
