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How Much Data Do I Really Need? (Updated with LTE) [Terry's Tech Support]

Terry Morgan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:17:28 +0000

Now that I've had my Verizon iPhone 5 for a few months now, I feel it's a good time to address this topic again. My results were based on 3G usage, but that all changes with LTE.

So if you're switching to an LTE phone, how much data do you really need? It may be a bit more than you anticipated.

Phone Etiquette 101 – 10 Tips To Be More Courteous

Terry Morgan — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:30:30 +0000

Welcome to Terry’s Phone Etiquette 101. What is etiquette, anyway? It’s basically a set of rules we all agree to follow in order to be considerate toward others. We follow them as our contribution to the kind of society we want to live in. I honestly believe the smart phone is one of mankind’s most [...]

Are The Warning Beeps Driving You Crazy?

Jackie — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:01:45 +0000

I can’t go anywhere without being beeped at! Warning alerts can be a great thing but lets be honest…to many warning beeps and a person is very likely to snap. Most cars have warning beeps for low tire pressure, seat belt warnings, windows being rolled down etc. You get to work and your phone and [...]

75 Percent of People Now Use Cell Phones in Bathrooms

Brad Weiser — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:17:37 +0000

As smartphones get more and more popular, using them while you’re in the bathroom is getting more and more popular too. A new study found that: 75% of Americans now take their phones with them to the toilet 24% of people say they refuse to go to the bathroom without their phone. 10% of people have made [...]

Could You Leave Your Cell Phone In The Car? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:53:37 +0000

It's kinda sad when you look around a restaurant and see people at EVERY TABLE staring down at their phones, texting, and completely IGNORING the people they're eating with.

According to Foodbeast there's a restaurant in Los Angeles that's SO determined to stop that, they're actually willing to take a FINANCIAL HIT to make it happen.

10 Tips To Be A More Courteous Cell Phone User

Terry Morgan — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:33:41 +0000

I honestly believe the smart phone is one of mankind's most amazing achievements. For many of us, our smart phone has become an "Exo-brain"--external mind--that keeps track of our schedules, finances, social interaction, business, and just about every other facet of our lives. But with the proliferation of smart phones and ways to use them, people are becoming increasingly confused about setting boundaries. Here are ten tips that will help all of us become more courteous smart phone users.

The Fear of Losing Your Cell Phone is Now the Most Common Fear in the World

Jackie — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:15:06 +0000

We've heard of NOMOPHOBIA before . . . that's the feeling of anxiety you get when you're away from your cell phone. But we didn't realize it had reached THIS point.

According to a new study by a company called SecurEnvoy from Daily Mail, losing your cell phone is now the most common fear in the world.

Is It Rude To Answer Your Phone During Dinner With Friends?

Jackie — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:37:16 +0000

When I am not with my kids I make sure to keep my phone with me at all times in case they need me. It may be rude to have your cell phone sitting with you at someone else dinner table and it is probably twice as rude if you excuse yourself to answer the phone. But sometimes you just have to take the call.

Four Apps That a Mom Can't Live Without

Jackie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:58:36 +0000

I believe that moms are busier than they have ever been. To make life a little easier we are using technology to our advantage and I have to admit my apps help me get through my busiest mom days.

Here are the most common used Apps:

Living Social - Perfect for finding sweet deals for date night or family night.
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The Number of Accidents Involving People Wearing Headphones Has Tripled [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:44:56 +0000

According to a new study from ,Los Angeles Times the number of injuries and deaths involving vehicles hitting pedestrians wearing headphones has tripled since 2004. Now . . . the numbers are still small. But it looks like a growing trend, and that’s worth getting a little bit worried about. In 2004, [...]

We Use Our Phones to Take Secret Photos and Videos of People. So Who's The Target?

Brad Weiser — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:29:30 +0000

According to a new Harris poll, 50% of American adults say that, yeah, they sometimes pull out their phone to take a secret photo or video of someone.

Most of the reasons for snapping a clandestine pic aren't as creepy as you might think.

Basically, it looks like we get kicks out of catching people doing funny stuff.

Here's who we're targeting :

You Glance at Your Smartphone 34 Times a Day for No Reason

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:07:43 +0000

I tend to look at my phone when I am nervous or bored but have you ever caught yourself pulling out your iPhone, or your Droid, or your BlackBerry and looking at the screen, even though it didn't vibrate or ring?

Yeah . . . everyone does it.

According to CNN and a study in the journal "Personal and Ubiquitous Computing", the average smartphone user checks their phone 34 times a day for NO REASON. It's just out of habit.

Cell Phones May Cause Cancer, Says New Study

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:02:42 +0000

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer the radiation in cell phones may cause cancer. The group came to this conclusion after analyzing 30 previous studies which had explored the link between cell phones and cancer. As a result of this finding, cell phones have now been given a “2 B” classification by [...]

Daughter Shoots Father With Bow and Arrow After Cell Phone Ban [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 30 May 2011 13:46:29 +0000

It was a 12th century solution to a 21st century problem.

A 15-year-old in Tahuya, Washington became so enraged when her father took away her cell phone that she shot him with a bow and arrow.