Cell Phone Technology
Today's cell phone technology is advancing at a rapid pace while prices are getting lower. We'll explore everything from the advanced -- the iPhone or the future of the Google phone -- to cell phone viruses and ring tones.
How to Hide Apps on Your iPhone
6 Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave
You Track the Weather. Does Your Weather App Track You Back?
Inside a Cordless Telephone
How the Verizon Hub Works
How To Tell if Your Phone Is Tapped
Think That's Your Kid Calling for Money? It Could Be a Voice Deepfake
Will the U.S. Ever Run Out of Telephone Numbers?
Remember Pay Phones? Philly's Bringing Them Back for Free
LTE Meaning: Understanding the Cell Phone Technology
What the End of 3G Service Means to You
How Does My Phone Company Know a Call Is From a Scammer?
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2G cell phone networks use three different types of technologies: FDMA, TDMA and CDMA. Learn what CDMA phones are in this article.
Tethering is only one of the iPhones's many applications. Learn what iPhone tethering is in this article.
Would you like to know how to print directly from your iPhone? Learn how to print directly from your iPhone in this article.
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If you know how to sync your phone with your computer you'll be able to stay connected with your important files no matter where you are. This article shows you how to sync your phone to your computer.
You've bought a new cell phone and are wondering how to transfer all your contacts from the old phone to the new one. Find out here how to transfer data from one cell phone to another.
You want to import pictures from a cell phone to a laptop, but you're not sure how to do it. We'll show you how to do it step by step.
You have an Android enabled phone and you want to unlock it to enable you to switch SIM cards when traveling abroad. This article will teach you how to unlock an Android cell phone.
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Analog cell phones are considered first generation and digital technology, 2G, changed cell phone service. Learn how digital technology changed cell phone service in this article.
BlackBerry Messenger uses PIN codes to identify users. Learn how to find your BlackBerry Messenger PIN in this article.
Cloning your phone can be a convenient way to transfer data between an old and new device. However, the practice has a sinister side as well. Read on to explore how to clone a phone and whether it's such a great idea.
Cell phones are electronic devices with small sensitive components. Learn if extreme weather can damage your cell phone in this article.
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Prioritize your apps – that’s the trick. Learn how to move the icons on your iPhone in this article.
To reset your iPhone, hold down the Sleep/Wake button along with the Home button, for at least 10 seconds. Learn how to reset your iPhone from this article.
Some cell phones can double as a modem for your computer. Learn how to use your cell phone as a modem in this article.
Advances in digital technology enable some cell phones to function much like a mini PC. Learn if there is a combination tablet PC-phone on the market in this article.
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"Can someone track my phone?" is the question everyone wants to know but nobody wants to ask. And sadly, the answer is yes: smartphones and social networking can make us vulnerable to surveillance. Find out how to protect your mobile phone (and yourself) right now!
When it comes to your cell phone, your biggest concerns may be losing it or going over your minutes. But should you be concerned that it may be a sperm killer?
You don't see many cell phones advertised for older adults. If they want a mobile phone at all, they generally want something simple. Which one should you pick for your grandmother?
Cell phones are more than just a communication convenience. They're also a fashion statement packed with technology. See the latest cell phones and how they're used in this cell phone image gallery.
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Do you like to talk on the phone in your underwear? Well, you'll need to quit that habit if you buy a video conferencing cell phone. The person on the other end can see you.
By Jane McGrath
With better technology, personal digital assistants, or PDAs, get better at helping us organize our lives. But is that really a good thing?
By John Fuller
Prepaid cell phones are a great alternative for people who are tired of contracts. Learn more about prepaid cell phones in this article.
Mobile technology has been advancing rapidly. Learn what the top 5 emerging phone technology trends are in this article.
By Andrew Crago
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The Google phone could be the next big thing in the world of wireless communications. Learn about the Google phone and what makes it different from the rest.
Once upon a time, smartphones were tools people used for office business only. Then Apple's iPhone changed everything. How does Apple keep reinventing their famous device, and can it keep its hold on the market?
By Tracy V. Wilson, Nathan Chandler, Wesley Fenlon & Bernadette Johnson