Phones, Cell Phones & Wireless Telephony

Accelerometers measure the force of acceleration, allowing them to sense movement, speed and direction. Find out how the iPhone accelerometer works in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Sometimes, you need to forward calls from a landline to a cell phone, but you may not know how to do it. We'll explain how to forward those calls easily.

By Nathan Chandler & Sascha Bos

Today's smartphones include GPS, Internet and computing applications and even let you make phone calls. They do so much, it's a little hard to know how to improve on them. How will phones change in the years to come?

By Jonathan Strickland

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.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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.

By Nathan Chandler

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.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Cell phones are electronic devices with small sensitive components. Learn if extreme weather can damage your cell phone in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

It seems like everyone has a home phone, a cell phone and a work phone. Why can't someone call you at one number that reaches you no matter where you are?

By Josh Briggs

Time management is considered to be both a science and art. But can a few simple iPhone time management apps really help you make better use of your time?

By Eric Baxter

"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!

By Stephanie Crawford & Talon Homer

There are thousands of apps for the iPhone, and they let you do everything from play games to keep up with stock prices. Some of them are real head-scratchers, though. Do you use any of these weird apps?

By Peter May

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.

Have you ever been the victim of a bluejacking? It happens every day to people just like you. So the question is this: Did you bluejack them right back?

By John Fuller

Is anyone watching you now? If you have Bluetooth enabled on your smartphone, someone might know exactly where you are.

By John Fuller & Chris Pollette

New technology is helping us cut down on the amount of stuff we have to carry with us. Soon you'll be able to buy things with your cell phone.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

When was the last time you called someone besides your parents and got a busy signal? Two-line phones and other telecom technology are making that annoying signal disappear.

By Jennifer Horton

Hearing-impaired telephones helped the hearing-impaired communicate by telephone. Learn more about hearing-impaired telephones in this article.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

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

Brrrrring. You sprint for the phone only to be rewarded with a caller who tells you that you won a free trip to Orlando. Only it's not free. And it's the seventh time he's called this week.

By Jennifer Horton

Snap, crackle, pop. Is that what your breakfast cereal or your phone sounds like? If it's your phone, you may to try some of these tricks for finding and fixing the problem.

By Jennifer Horton

With wireless technology like cell phones, GPS receivers and SMS messages, authorities can be notified instantly of crimes. But is the technology helping or just alerting?

By Jennifer Horton

Ever wonder how a toll-free call works? Toll-free numbers are free for callers, making them ideal for businesses. Learn how toll-free numbers work in this article!

By David Baez

You may have experienced automatic dialing from telemarkers. However, automatic dailers are a large part of the telecommunications industry. See some of the lesser known and beneficial uses of automatic dialers.

By Dave Roos

IVR, or interactive voice response, is a new technology that many of us use everyday. Learn more about IVR in this article.

By Dave Roos

Prepaid cell phones are a great alternative for people who are tired of contracts. Learn more about prepaid cell phones in this article.

By Diane Dannenfeldt & Zach Taras