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New York City Considering Accepting Apple Pay For Parking Tickets

by Staff on Thursday, January 01, 2015

New York City is currently mulling the idea of having its drivers instantly pay for parking ticket fines by using Apple Pay, the mobile payment system created and launched by Apple a few months ago. Apart from Apple Pay, the city is also considering accepting other mobile apps and even Bitcoin as options for paying the parking tickets.

Appears in: smartphone, Smartphones

SwipeRadio: Accessing Your Favorite Radio Stations With Just A Swipe

by Staff on Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Despite being threatened by music streaming service providers like Spotify and Beats Music, terrestrial radio still remains a popular means for listening music on your mobile devices. Indeed, terrestrial radio apps like TuneIn Radio and iHeartRadio continue to top app charts today.

Appears in: smartphone, Smartphones

How We Interact With Our Smartphones Is Changing How Our Brains Work

by Staff on Monday, December 29, 2014

We have only been using smartphones heavily for about a decade and a half now, but it appears that the way we interact with our mobile devices is having an influence on how ours brains now function.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, smartphone, Smartphones

A Beginner’s Guide To Owning An iOS Device

by Staff on Friday, December 26, 2014

You just got a new iOS device for Christmas. For sure, you are beaming with excitement, but also feeling a bit intimidated, especially if you have never owned an iOS handset before.

That's alright -- we have all been there before. To get you started on your brand new iOS device, you just need to follow the simple tips outlined below.

Appears in: Apple, iphone

Snapchat’s Growth Relatively Unaffected By Hacking Incident Early This Year

by Staff on Thursday, December 25, 2014

It appears that the bad publicity endured by Snapchat had little to no impact over the photo messaging network's growth and popularity. Early this year, the social media network hit some controversy when thousands of Snapchat accounts were discovered hacked, causing about 200,000 user photos to be leaked online.

Appears in: android, smartphone, Smartphones

Tips For Taking Better Pictures This Holiday Season Using Your iPhone

by Staff on Monday, December 22, 2014

Yes, we are well into the holiday season. There is plenty of cheers, gifts, food, drinks, and of course, taking pictures of your loved ones and the holiday sights. If you own an iPhone, you probably know that your device is generally considered one of the better smartphones out there that consumers can use for capturing images.

Appears in: Apple, iphone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, smartphone, Smartphones

Verizon Now Lets You Send Starbucks Gift Cards Through The Carrier’s Messages App

by Staff on Friday, December 19, 2014

Looking for gift ideas for family, friends, and colleagues for the holidays? There is still enough time to run to the nearest store or go the Internet and buy something online. But for those who do not mind waiting until the last minute to purchase their presents, Verizon Wireless has something that you might like.

Appears in: Holidays, verizon wireless

What is 4K TV?

by Yael Kent on Friday, December 19, 2014

The 4K TVs are about to change how you see, well, everything. Currently under production by all the big names, like Sony, LG and Panasonic, these wonder machines are the next step in visual technology. While the first products are televisions, this is a snowball effect that will eventually grow to cover and transform all aspects of technological life, from gaming to cameras.

Appears in: Television

Check Out These Year-End Deals From Motorola

by Staff on Thursday, December 18, 2014

Just in time for the holidays, Motorola is introducing some exciting year-end deals this week.

Appears in: Cell Phone, Cell Phones, deals, Holidays, smartphone, Smartphones, Special Offers, verizon wireless

Which is Cheaper - Streaming or Buying Cable?

by Yael Kent on Thursday, December 18, 2014

Many homeowners have been ditching their cable subscriptions for streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime and HBO Go in order to save money. According to USA Today, about 6.5 percent of homes in the United States have removed their cable subscriptions, which is a two percent increase since 2010.

Appears in: Television

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