A few weeks ago, Casio Hitachi launched the NX9200, the U.S. version of its runaway Japanse success: the G’zOne phone. Taking both styling and engineering cues from Casio’s G-Shock watch line, it sports a Verizon logo in FCC documents. The new US version features industrial strength dust seals for enhanced water and shock resistance. It…
Talking on your cell phone too much? Suddenly realize you need to charge it? Didn’t bring your charger? If you’re at one of the 16 airports listed below, you’re in luck. You can now charge your phone at Smart Carte’s ChargeCarte kiosks outside the gate areas for $3 per 30-minute charge. These airports now offer…
When I flew to Europe recently, I knew my cell phone was not going to work over there. I could have rented a phone from Cingular or bought a new one. But I borrowed one from a friend who was recently there, paid him for all my calls, and it worked out just fine. So…
According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, it’s dangerous to chat and drive. In fact, this study monitored the behavior of 241 drivers in 100 vehicles who logged two million miles, got into 82 crashes and 751 near-crashes. The findings? Multi-tasking drivers who put on…
With cell phone use so ubiquitous, there’s almost no place to escape it as you hear phones ring in restaurants, theatres, sports complexes and virtually everywhere else — including airplanes. Now, the airlines have published an overview of what their individual policies will be once the FAA permits cell phone use on board. Fortunately, most…
Pink is defintely the new black. For years, computers were black boxes. Then Apple turned the color wheel inside out with its candy-colored iMacs. Now, the same types of colorful choices are making their way into phones, laptops, digital camera and phones. “Pink is so hot that gadgetmakers are introducing one device after another in…
You’re all set to dive into the latest best seller on your cross-country flight or complete a proposal due upon landing. But your seat mate pulls out his/her cell phone and starts gabbing away. “Hey, guess where I’m calling from,” you might hear. Then, it’s hours of “blah-blah-blah” while you’re trying to read, work, relax…
Very, very soon, Research in Motion Ltd’s BlackBerrye-mail devices will support Google Talk instant-messaging and Google Local mapping programs. This service from BlackBerry for Google Local mapping will let mobile users view maps and satellite images, find local businesses and even get driving directions on their handsets.
In June, we wrote about the Hotel Des Arts in San Francisco. Now, the START Art Gallery that gathered the artists to paint the walls of that hotel are offering a way cool new service. With Smart Mobile Art from Start, you can download thousands of pieces of art work to your phone from hundreds…
We’ve told you about SmartPhones and iTunes Phones. Now here’s a new one from Korea where the camera phone opens up to a full keyboard with stereo speakers. Absolutely amazing! You can download ring tones, play games, check e-mail and more because this LG phone is compatible with Verizon Wireless’ EV-DO service. Or by the…
What will those electronic geniuses at Google think of next? Now, you can use your mobile phone to map your travel at Jumpclaimer.com. This Internet tool enables travelers to stick digital pins on a world map so your family and friends can then follow your progress. It’s all done with a simple SMS (Short Message…
If you’re traveling abroad, you might not be able to use your cellular phone. Several companies are now catering to consumers who want to be able to use cell phones whether they are in Boston, Belize, Brazil or Botswana.