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Think that smartphones only surfaced in the last few years? Think again. Smartphones have been around for a while. Albeit, they were a bit clunky and not as flashy as they are now. But, they were the basic models for that nice looking phone you have today. When they first appeared in 1993, they were clunky and heavy, but they did serve as a phone and fax machine. Older smartphones like Simon paved the way for the smartphones we have today. It wasn’t until the early 2000’s that other companies started developing their own brand of smartphones. Now, smartphones provide a plethora of entertainment to consumers, as well as the ability to personalize it.
1. Ringtones have evolved from standard chimes and telephone rings, to full MP3 songs. People can load their favorite music on their smartphones, and individually set them to contacts in their address books. That’s not all. Sounds called message tones can also be loaded on your phone. These sounds vary, ranging from funny to downright silly. Literally all smartphones are customizable, and can be purchased everywhere.
2. Smartphones on eBay give consumers the ability to buy phones without a contract. The options become even broader since smartphones can be bought rooted. This means that they’re hacked or unlocked to work with any wireless provider. It also allows you to install a compatible OS on the phone. Just make sure it works with your wireless provider.
3. Pictures and movies come on nearly every smartphone. Most people use their phones to take pictures or record video. They are capable of sharing media via 3G or 4G networks to social networking sites. In addition, most smartphones are GPS enabled, which means you can find your destination wherever you are.
4. Music listening is now an ability on all smartphones. Many people substitute their MP3 players with their cell phones. Some smartphones come built with 8 to 16GB of flash memory already on the phone. However, the majority of them have the option of increasing this memory to double or more. Locate the SD card slot beneath the phone battery, or on the side. Pop an SD card into the slot, and you have more room for mobile entertainment.
Smartphones have come a long way since the Simon. And, that was only in 1993! Who would have thought that the mobile phone would have advanced so much in such a short period? Because of the technology we have today, which continues to improve, smartphones will only get better.
Think your iPhone is the best version available today? Well, it is until the November release of the iPhone 5, at least. Don’t fret: in the short history of the popular platform, many versions have been overshadowed by upstarts. Take a look at this iPhone evolution infographic, and find out how it has improved over the years. The next time you’re wondering where to get an iPhone you’ll be armed with the knowledge of its past, and insights about its future.
We’ve all heard of the Apple iPhone 4 and the Verizon Droid, but what about the LG Wine? And the Samsung Dart?
Recently, companies have been putting on their malfunctioning thinking caps and churning out uncharacteristic names for phone brands. If you haven’t been in the market for a new cellular device, you’re missing out on some classic names.
Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here are the top 3 weirdest phone naming trends.
Macho
Apparently, cell phone makers find past names far too feminine and dainty for all of the chiseled, baritone men out there, and they’ve just about had enough.
To combat this girly, glittery epidemic, phone manufacturers have amped up the grit.
Samsung’s manly phone collection features the Gusto and the Rugby. Yes, now it’s okay to name phones after rough sports and tough-sounding buzzwords.
We can’t neglect the classic Motorola products: the Brute and the Quantico. If you’re wondering what “Quantico” means, so were we. That’s why we hyperlinked you — to save you the trouble of discovering that it is indeed not a word; it’s the location of a Marine Corps Base. Kudos, Motorola, for at least being subtle about your manliness.
Future name predictions: Bicep, Toolkit, Hockey
Nature/Space
For all of those workaholics and drama-ridden teenagers surrounded by cell phones and other miscellaneous technology, there’s a new way to appreciate the natural world. Next time you’re ready to answer that phone call, remember your phone’s nature-related name and feel instantly rejuvenated.
Get in touch with nature with the Samsung Sunburst or Evergreen. If you’re feeling more on the celestial side, the Samsung Galaxy and the LG Cosmos are at your disposal.
Why are clunky, electronic phones named after nature? We’ll never know. Out of all the names inspired by weather, space, and animals, the most interesting is the Samsung Flight — we’re pretty sure there still isn’t an app for that.
Future name predictions: Foliage, Moonbeam, Aqueduct
Science/Chemistry
On the opposite end of the spectrum is the realm of science — which, admittedly, makes a little more sense. Science and technology have been advancing so quickly that not only can you video chat a relative from across the country on your phone, you can buy cell cell phones on eBay from the comfort of your coach.
However, we know Motorola’s Titanium or Photon phones aren’t named to show appreciation of the scientific pioneers of our society. They get these names simply because they sound awesome and complicated.
The same goes for the LG Quantum and Octane phones. One look at any of these names, and you’re convinced these tiny phones will be time-traveling you back to the Stone Age.
The best name, though, is the Samsung Gravity. Based on how many people have dropped their phones and now talk on cells with shattered screens and chipped-off edges, naming a phone after gravity actually deserves some positive recognition.
Future name predictions: Titration, Enzyme, Mitochondria
It seems that Nokia got lucky on this one because all of their phones have names consisted of random numbers and letters. Despite this, we wish they’d at least name a phone C-3PO. Who knows — maybe pop culture robots will be the next naming trend.
When Xbox LIVE first launched, Microsoft talked a lot about the potential for the service and how quickly it could grow into the hub of all living room entertainment. It’s not quite there yet, but as the service list has grown, Xbox LIVE has gotten closer and closer to that goal. If you’re a sports fan and haven’t already hooked in to the service, now might be the time do so. ESPN on Xbox LIVE is going to get a major update on August 25th to help kick off the college football season.
“The new ESPN on Xbox LIVE is going to the take the sports viewing experience to the next level,” said Raphael Poplock, Vice President, Games and Partnerships at ESPN. “By putting fans in control through better personalization and interactive features, we’re able to deliver live events, highlights and more from ESPN in unique and innovative ways.”
The new features in the August 25 update include:
· My Sports – ESPN on Xbox LIVE now allows you to choose your favorite sports and teams and designate these channels as “My Sports,” so you can jump directly into the games and content you care most about. ESPN on Xbox LIVE will automatically provide you with a personalized daily feed of news and highlights based on “My Sports,” catching you up on only the teams and sports you care most about.
· Mini Guide – The Mini Guide gives you a preview and quick access to all the sports content you care about right at the bottom of the screen. Saturday is all about college football, and now the best fans don’t have to miss anything. Is another game tied up late in the fourth? Instantly switch to that game. Halftime? Play the earlier highlights.
· Split Screen – Because true sports fans want to watch more than one game at a time, ESPN on Xbox LIVE is adding Split Screen, allowing you to watch two events at once. Watch live events on both screens or a live event on one while you catch up on news and highlights on the other. You can even control both screens independently, pausing and rewinding each separately so you never miss a second of the action.
· Voice Control with Kinect ™ – Focus on your team instead of looking for the remote. Navigate through the Content Guide, skip to the next highlight, or play, pause, and rewind that big play…all with the sound of your voice and the magic of Kinect ™.
· Scoreboard – ESPN on Xbox LIVE is also adding a live college football scoreboard that you can jump to any time. You can even use Split Screen to watch the big game on one side of your screen while the live scoreboard occupies the other, keeping you up on all the action from around college football.
· Reminders – Too many big games to keep track of in your head? Not to worry – ESPN on Xbox LIVE now lets you tag games and set reminders so you never miss a moment.
· Live Alerts – With new live alerts, ESPN on Xbox LIVE will keep you posted on score changes from around college football, even if you’re not keeping a close eye on the scoreboard.
· ESPN BottomLine – The addition of the ESPN BottomLine to ESPN on Xbox LIVE keeps you in the know with breaking news and score updates from around the world of sports.
The college football season is close on the horizon, and ESPN on Xbox LIVE is giving you everything you need to dig in and see every second of the action you care most about in vivid HD-quality. Beyond football, ESPN on Xbox LIVE will continue to provide you with live games and highlights from the NBA, MLB, soccer, golf, tennis, and much more.
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