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Mobile Phones: Technology Rules Everywhere
Mobile technology is developing at an amazing pace. This development has made a remarkable impact on a wide range of human activities and the surroundings in which we live. In fact, the mobile devices are the dominant gadgets that have been defining the lives of young people and urban youth in particular. The type of handset a person carries, tells a lot about him or her. It is similar to the previous trend when the choice of car would play the decisive role in defining someone’s personality.
The mobile phones dominate our lives. These have made a positive impact on the society. The mobile phone industry is unique in terms of innovation. The types of handsets and the range of network services that are coming today prove this point. Mobile handsets have become a key information communicating device in the last five years. One can find various innovative technologies being implemented in these devices. The more recent handsets are equipped with mobile internet services. The web service is based on GPRS and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) technologies. Now, third generation applications are being used in the phones which are capable of providing fast data transmission rates.
Mobile phones are the devices that can be found easily in any mobile shops. A number of varieties of handsets are available in these shops. One has to take care of certain points while purchasing the phone. These can be stated as the following.
* Match the description: One must match the descriptions and specifications of the handset so that one can get the good quality phone.
* Assess the needs: Before making the purchase decision, assess your requirements. It helps in choosing the suitable mobile device.
* Check the type of contract: If one is taking the handsets with certain contracts, she or he should check the terms and conditions given the deal.
* Replacement or repairing facility: One should check the warranty scheme given with the device that covers replacement and repairing facilities.
There are several innovative services offered with the mobile devices. The contract phone deals and pay as you go phones are getting huge popularity worldwide. Pay as you go phones are the handsets that limit the user’s mobile expenses. One has to pay as much as he or she talks on the phone. If the balance becomes null, one could easily get it recharged.
The leading mobile makers in the global markets are Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, etc. Nokia is the market leader with almost two-fifth market share. It has produced many stunning devices that have been appreciated by both mobile lovers and the mobile experts. The N-series handsets are the example of Nokia’s master class handsets. Nokia N98 and Nokia N82 are two of the many lucrative handsets in the N-series family. The N98 is a high-tech phone. It has broken the ceiling by offering 8 GB internal memory space and a 7.2 mega pixel camera. The colour and design of this device is also commendable. On the other hand, the N82 is a multimedia phone. It boasts of a 5 mega pixel camera and 100 MB internal memory space. It has an inbuilt GPS receiver which lets the users to upload data to any online websites.
Nokia N83 is another featured member in the N-series group. Most of the features of this phone are similar to Nokia N82. It has a 5 mega pixel camera, 4 GB embedded storage space, 2.5 inch QVGA display and GPRS facility. All these features make this handset a complete entertainment device.
Overall, it can be said that mobile phones have created a strong communication need for the common man. Moreover, a lot of value-added features are giving a great deal of satisfaction to the users. The mobile industry is expanding and therefore it is expected that some other advanced features would be seen in the mobile devices very soon.
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Technology Jargon Buster
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In today’s world of ever-changing technology, it’s easy to get confused about the different terminology being bandied about.
Here is a selection of jargon and their definitions:
3G
Phones with 3G technology (third generation) give faster access to the web and online services such as video calls and wireless data.
Bluetooth™
Wireless technology that connects mobile devices such as phones, PDAs, and laptops. With this you can transfer data between them, or use Bluetooth™ accessories such as hands-free headsets, nio security tether or computer keyboards and mice.
Push technology
This is a method of sending data to a phone, such as emails or alerts. The data is sent through a server, meaning emails are received instantly in your inbox.
Mobile Email
This way of retrieving emails on your phone can vary depending on the handsets and services used. BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) allows you to access the internet and email accounts on your BlackBerry without connecting through a company server as it goes through the BlackBerry server. Emails are retrieved in your inbox instantly thanks to Push technology. Outlook Mobile allows you to sync most Windows Mobile phones to a Windows computer so your calendar, contacts and tasks are up-to-date. Vodafone Email Plus (VEP) and GoogleMail™ allows you to access your emails in real time too, provided your phone supports Push technology.
GPRS
A connection to mobile internet services, giving you the ability to download applications and surf the web.
GPS Global positioning systems let you find your location on applications like Google Maps, or use other location services helping you find businesses, services, restaurants and more. Also, if you have a phone compatible with GPS navigation software, you can use it as a sat-nav too.
GSM Bands
Dualband Phones with this feature can be used in most countries in the world, including countries in Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Triband phones can be used in most countries in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, as well as in North America. Quadband These phones can be used in most countries in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, North America, and in parts of South America.
HSDPA
Stands for High-Speed Downlink Packet Access. HSDPA allows 3G networks to give you more bandwidth, making it faster to get content, whether that’s streaming or downloading video and sound clips.
Megapixel (MP)
This is a measure of camera resolution. One pixel is essentially a ‘dot’, and one megapixel equals one million ‘dots’. The more there are, the higher the resolution of pictures. However, a high-resolution camera does not always mean better pictures; lens quality, lighting and focus affect image quality just as much as the number of megapixels.
Tethering/phone as a modem Many 3G phones or ones with GPRS can be used as a modem with your laptop. However, it is important to remember that doing this can make you accrue additional charges, depending on your mobile tariff.
WiFi Is a local area network (LAN) and similar to a network in an office, except it is wireless. If your mobile phone, laptop, PDA or other multimedia device is WiFi enabled, you can connect to the network for internet browsing and downloading. If you have an iPhone, BlackBerry or other smartphone, using WiFi is a great alternative to using the phone’s own data connection. The connection speed is much faster, and you’ll not use any of your tariff’s allowance.
Are there any other terms you’ve heard about that you’re not quite sure what they mean? Leave us a comment on our website and we’ll answer your question in a jiffy!
Veecom Systems are a business mobile communications solutions dealer based in Edinburgh, Scotland and have been providing service exclusively to business clients all over the UK since 1986. We specialise in BlackBerry smartphones and offer account management, technical support, tariff analyses, and other help and information.
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