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Tag Archives: mobile
TripIt Pro is absolutely worth the money, even if you travel infrequently
I’ve been using the free version of TripIt for years as a way to keep track of the reservation details of flights, hotels, and car rentals. It’s brilliantly simple – you take the confirmation emails that you receive when you … Continue reading
Answered: How long does it take an Apple Store order to move from “Preparing for Shipment” to “Shipped”?
At last! My iPad Mini has been shipped! A few weeks ago I ordered an iPad Mini. We already have two iPads, but we also have two kids, so I hardly ever get to use them – this one will … Continue reading
Why I switched to an AT&T mobile share plan
After having spent the past two years optimizing my AT&T plan for the lowest cost, I bit the bullet and switched us over to a mobile share plan. I’m not saving the money I had been, but I’ve picked up … Continue reading
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My examination of an Apple mapping mistake shows that the fault lies with TomTom
In the midst of the media frenzy surrounding the flaws in Apple’s new Maps released in iOS 6, there has been a lot of finger pointing going on. Apple has been quick to state that the problems are a result … Continue reading
Consolidate all your logins and passwords into a single account using LastPass
Over the last few years, I’ve had to create logins at well over 100 different websites. Some of these I use heavily, like Google, Facebook, or Twitter, and others I use only rarely, like AAA or Consumer Reports. Yet for … Continue reading
If you never incur overage charges, you may be on the wrong mobile plan
Long ago, I did some research and switched us to a $15/month 200MB data plan from AT&T. I had determined that neither of us ever exceeded 150MB (usually closer to 100MB), so it was an easy decision to switch from … Continue reading
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I caved: we are abandoning Google Voice and signing up for a (gulp) paid text messaging plan from AT&T
As much as it pains me, we are about to start shelling out $20 a month for a text messaging plan for our phones. My wife and I are in our mid 30′s, and we were just on the wrong … Continue reading
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Camera+ makes a fantastic replacement for the built-in iPhone camera application
The built-in camera and camcorder have truly been one of the best parts of having an iPhone. Like many parents with young children, I often find myself stumbling over “aw, isn’t that cute” moments that I want to share on … Continue reading
Why I’m sticking with AT&T when Verizon releases the iPhone
With Verizon expected to announce an official launch of the iPhone tomorrow, analysts are prediction that 9-12 million Verizon iPhones will be sold in 2011. The actual number of AT&T escapees is expected to be limited, however, by AT&T’s high … Continue reading
Use Amazon’s Barcode Scanner in a store to look up product reviews on your iPhone in 10 seconds flat
Over the weekend, I found myself in a mall looking for a new camera for my father-in-law. He’s not convinced that he needs a new one, but his daughters have objected to the fact that it requires using a view … Continue reading
