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All About Bluetooth
What do a Viking king and the cutting edge of mobile phone technology have in common? They’re both called Bluetooth and both hailed for their ability to unite disparate elements....
Are Mobile Phone Games Addictive?
Mobile games can certainly be addictive but as a much maligned sector of the gaming industry, gamers have on the whole been finding them very easy to resist....
Avoiding Mobile Phone Waste Mountains
Currently, there could be as many as 5 billion mobile phones in current use all over the globe – but that number just represents our current phones. How many more have been thrown away?...
Barcodes (2D) and Mobile Phones
2D barcodes look likely to be very big for mobile phone users - they could become the tickets, boarding passes and advertising of the near future....
Business Uses for Mobile Phones
The mobile phone is no longer just a way for business people to communicate with one another but has become a business tool in itself....
Can I use a Mobile While Cycling?
If using a mobile phone while driving is against the law then does the same rule apply to cycling, as by doing so also presents a safety risk to road users?...
Can Mobile Phones Be Used in Hospitals?
Mobile phones can cause problems with equipment and privacy in hospitals but new rules make it possible for patients to use them in selected areas....
Can Mobile Phones Help Dexterity and IQ?
Mobile phones have a powerful influence over our lives, but are they good for us, and more specifically for our IQ and dexterity?...
Can Mobile Phones Really Multitask?
Multitasking in mobile phones is often taken to mean phones that can offer many functions but true multitasking is about phones that can do several things at once....
Can Mobiles Really Damage your Health?
Mobile phones and mobile phone masts are being blamed for all manner of serious health problems but is it just groundless scaremongering or can mobiles really damage your health?...
Can You Avoid Paying for Freephone Calls on Your Mobile?
Companies often set up 0800 numbers so that they are free to call for customers - but calling these numbers is anything but free if you use a mobile rather than a landline. Fortunately, there is a way...
Can You Use a Mobile as a Sat Nav?
Mobile phones do everything these days - and now they can also be used as a sat nav system for both walkers and drivers. There are several systems to choose from, all with advanced features....
Cell Phone Radiation - Facts and Figures
Around 4.3 billion people throughout the world use a mobile phone regularly. Although current evidence suggests we are not at risk from the radiation that mobiles produce, the jury is still out....
Does Text Speak Affect Grammatical Ability?
Is text speak or 'txt spk' encouraging kids to abandon traditional English grammar or does this new form of written communication actually have a positive effect on their language skills?...
Environmental Impact of Mobile Phones
Mobile phones have moved from being rare to being a feature of everyday life - but their manufacture, use and disposal have a significant impact on the environment....
Evolution and the Mobile Phone
The history of mobile phones spans just over a century; the roots of this explosion in technology go right back to 1908; we now have fourth generation mobiles capable of more than the early inventors ...
How Do Mobile Costs Compare with Other Services?
The mobile phone is widely seen as a cheaper alternative to the traditional landline telephone, but the reality is that for many consumers it is actually the pricier option....
How Does Mobile Technology Work?
Mobile phones may be the most common electronic device in the world, but their ubiquity has led to their ingenuity being taken for granted - so how does mobile technology work?...
How Mobile Phones Integrate With Software Packages
Just like any computer device, mobile phones need software in order to run, but what is the software exactly and does it make a difference?...
How Much Time Should You Spend on a Mobile?
Although potentially a harmful problem, mobile phone dependency is still largely unrecognised by users - so how can you tell if your mobile use is normal or out of hand?...
How Stolen Mobiles Can Be Tracked
The UK has seen such a widespread mobile phone theft problem because handsets have been so easy to snatch, reuse and resell, but security technology is now starting to catch up....
How to Prevent Mobile Phone Theft
Mobile phone owners should take steps in helping to prevent becoming a victim of mobile theft, one of the most common types of robbery in Britain....
I Got Addicted to My Blackberry: A Case Study
A Blackberry is a much prized mobile phone that has so many functions, it can become difficult to live without - literally in Mark’s case - he became addicted to his....
I Got an Injury Texting! A Case Study
Years of hunching over mobile phones and other mobile devices can cause the development of troublesome repetitive strain injuries....
I Made Money Recycling My Mobiles: A Case Study
Recycling mobile phones is becoming more popular and several internet companies make it easy to do, paying for old mobile handsets. Jon found it a good way to earn a bit of extra cash....
I Use My Mobile Phone to Manage My Diabetes: A Case Study
Mobile phones that accept information from blood sugar sensors via Bluetooth can help monitor blood glucose to enable diabetics to control their condition more successfully....
I Was Cyberbullied on My Mobile: A Case Study
Lucy became a victim of cyberbullying as a result of abusive text messages on her mobile phone. This distressed her so much, she attempted to commit suicide....
I Was Mugged for My Mobile: A Case Study
Mobile phones, particularly newly released handsets are very attractive to potential thieves. George was mugged for his iphone and he lost more than his expensive mobile handset....
Implications Using a Mobile While Driving
Although drink driving is widely accepted to be the most dangerous action on the roads, recent evidence suggests that mobile phones present an even greater risk....
Information Services to Mobile Phones
If your mobile phone is not up to efficient Internet browsing just yet then there are other ways to receive up-to-date information on your mobile when you’re on the move....
Landline Vs Mobile or Both?
Is the landline still a vital part of home telecommunications network or is new mobile technology rendering it obsolete? We assess whether it is time to cut the landline out of our lives....
Leisure Uses for Mobile Phones
Originally designed to facilitate voice-to-voice communication on the move, the mobile phone is fast evolving into an entertainment and communication hub set to challenge the dominance of the home com...
Mobile Addiction: Is it a real problem?
Mobile phones have become such an important part of young people’s lives that an increasing number are showing signs of alarming dependency. Is mobile addiction becoming a real problem?...
Mobile Banking: Security and Fraud Issues
Mobile banking is set to revolutionise the way we manage our money in the same way that Internet banking did, but in an age of rampant cyber crime, security is the primary concern....
Mobile Crazes: The Happy Slapping Phenomenon
Attacking unwitting victims in order to film their reaction on a mobile phone has become a disturbing new assault for the 21st century....
Mobile Health Solutions and Applications
The mobile phone is seen by many experts as a health risk but is there anything we can do to reduce its potentially harmful effects?...
Mobile Phone Applications for Business Use
An ever increasing array of applications are helping to turn the mobile phone from a communication device into a vital tool for any business on the move....
Mobile Phone Battery care and considerations
Mobile phones rely on their battery in order to function, and so it’s important that it is looked after so that it will keep powering your handset for as long as it should....
Mobile Phone Companies and Universal Broadband
The government has set 2012 as a target to make broadband universally accessible in the UK and it needs mobile networks to help achieve it....
Mobile Phone Manners
With the mobile phone now an indispensable aspect of many people’s everyday lives, mobile manners have become a major issue, and the seeming lack of them a subject of great concern....
Mobile Phone Masts and Public Health
Mobile phone masts have attracted enormous controversy because of concern about the health risks of living in proximity to one, but is there really any truth to the scare stories?...
Mobile Phone Regulations in the Workplace
With mobile phones such a regular distraction in our everyday lives, aren’t there rules in place to stop our electronic lifelines from interfering with our work?...
Mobile Phone Safety: Myth or Fact?
Several ‘facts’ about mobile phones and what you can do with them have been circulating on the Internet for some time. But which are facts and which are myths?...
Mobile Phone, Insurance and the Small Print
The mobile phone is becoming an increasingly valuable commodity but is it really worth forking out for insurance or does the small print cause more trouble than it’s worth?...
Mobile Phones and Farming Advice
Rice farmers in the Philippines are now using their mobiles to enter information about their land and get back advice about which fertiliser to use and when....
Mobile Phones and New Barcode Technology
2D barcodes are revolutionising the way advertising is done to mobile phones. You can take a picture of the barcode and immediately access commercial information....
Mobile Phones and Pedestrian Safety
Crossing the road while distracted by mobile phones has become one of the chief causes of accidents on UK roads, and campaigners are trying to make traffic awareness the number one priority for pedest...
Mobile Phones and Remote Workers
Employees away from the office need not be idle any longer, as modern mobile phones can facilitate remote working and in doing so help boost company productivity....
Mobile Phones and Study
The UK education system has a particularly fractious relationship with the mobile phone - but is banning its use in schools the way forward or can mobiles actually help children to learn?...
Mobile Phones and Teenage Safety
Mobile phones are proving to be a big hit with teenagers but as technology gets more advanced the safety risks are becoming more pronounced and more troubling....
Mobile Phones Targeted at Toddlers?
In a worrying development, some mobile phone companies are targeting phones at toddlers but new safety concerns have meant that some phones aimed at very young children have been withdrawn....
Mobile Phones: Roaming Hazards
Taking your mobile phone on holiday can be an expensive decision but if you plan carefully and check out cheaper calling options you can save hundreds of pounds....
Mobile Twittering: Social Networks
‘Twittering’ fires a bolt of immediacy and brevity into the busy tangle of social networks, but will it find an audience beyond geeky technologists?...
Mobiles and Privacy Issues
Mobile phones have revolutionised the way we are connected to others and our environment, but in doing so they have also introduced new threats to our privacy....
Mobiles and Weather Forecasting
Weather forecasting technology in Africa is patchy and inadequate but new projects are making use of the mobile phone network to improve weather forecasting....
Mobiles Improve Health Care Access in Developing Countries
Diagnosing illness in remote rural communities in the developing world is being helped by using mobile phone technology to transmit pictures and observations to specialists in health centres....
Mobiles in Rescue Situations
Mobile phones are proving to be a vital tool in rescue situations, but there are concerns that we might be becoming too reliant on them getting us out of a fix....
My Child is Demanding Latest Mobile Phone
Skilled in the art of ‘pester power’ most children manage to wheedle the current ‘must-have’ item out of their parents, but what if the latest gadget presents a serious danger to your child?...
Pay as You Go Vs a Monthly Tariff
When looking to buy a new mobile phone arguably the most significant decision you must make is whether to opt for a ‘pay as you go’ device or sign up for contract....
Ring Vs Text Vs Email
Whether it’s with text messages, emails or calls on mobile phones, it seems the Brits are taking advantage of modern technology to communicate with one another more than ever....
Security Issues for Mobile Phones
The latest mobile phones may boast a mind boggling array of amazing features, but with every new innovation comes a new security risk....
Should Younger Children Have Mobile Phones
In allowing our youngsters their own mobile phone, are we putting them at risk of serious health dangers as well as bullying, pornography and paedophiles?...
Technology to Protect Your Mobile
Protecting mobile phones from theft and loss involves inventing new technology to outwit potential thieves and to protect you from your own forgetful lapses....
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Hands Free Equipment
Hands-free equipment has been hailed as a brilliant solution to the dangers associated with handling a mobile phone, but is it really a safe alternative?...
The Importance of Backing up your Mobile Data
The mobile phone is an integral part of many of our lives, however it’s not just the handset itself that is so valued but the data locked up inside....
The Law on Photo Taking with a Mobile Phone?
As the citizen’s freedom to snap comes under increasing threat from the law and its enforcers we ask, what rights does a photographer and their mobile phone camera have?...
The Laws on Driving and Using a Mobile Phone
The consequences of driving whilst using a mobile phone can be disastrous and the law has attempted to clamp down on this ‘inexcusable habit’....
The Small Print Behind Free Mobile Offers
‘Free’ is a term that is frequently bandied about by mobile phone companies, but is there really anything free in the world of the mobile?...
Touch Screen Mobile Phones - How Do They Work?
Since the launch of the iPhone and iPod touch, the market has seen an explosion in the number of mobile phones available with touch screen technology, but how do they work?...
Touch Screen Phones: Pro's and Con's
Touch screen phones have been with us for a couple of years now and are becoming increasingly popular; but what are they like to use?...
Transforming Your Phone to Perform Different Tasks
The Modu is the smallest mobile phone ever made but it is a core that fits into different outer jackets, becoming an mp3 player, a sat nav or a car stereo....
Types of Mobile Phones for Visually or Hearing Impaired
The modern mobile phone can fulfil a dazzling array of gadgetry wants but what about our basic needs, have mobiles adapted to the needs of the visually or hearing impaired?...
UK Law on SMS Messaging By Businesses
Of all the advertisements that bombard consumers few have proved more irritating than the unsolicited SMS ad. Fortunately laws are in place to keep them out of our mobile phones....
Using a Mobile to Seek Help in an Emergency
In an emergency, mobile phones can play a critical role but they are not infallible and cannot always be relied on to save the day....
Using Mobile Phone Internet Tailored Services
The mobile phone is not only being tailored to offer on the move Internet access but now also free web calling via VoIP services like Skype....
Using Your Mobile Outside the UK
You can arrange for your mobile to work abroad to keep in touch with home but it is important not to overdo it and to keep a check on costs....
Watching TV on Your Mobile
Until now, watching TV on your mobile has been a dream of the future but now that networks have expanded and software applications are available, it’s a growing reality....
What Are the International Laws on SIM Locking?
Most mobile phones in the UK are SIM locked to the UK and to a network provider and can be unlocked. Other countries don’t have the same rules; some don’t allow locking, some don’t make unlocking easy...
What Can you Connect your Mobile Phone to?
Mobile phones can take attachments, accessories and add-ons, such as printers, projectors and Bluetooth headsets....
What Happens If You Video a Cinema Film?
Using a mobile phone to record a film is against film copyright but the pirate films produced are generally poor quality. A worse problem in cinemas is the constant use of mobiles by people watching t...
What if Your Mobile Phone Gets Stolen?
When a mobile phone is stolen, the first thought should not be how am I going to get it back but how can I stop anyone else using it....
What Mobile Phone Should I Choose?
The mobile phone market is a veritable minefield, with customers bombarded with features, tariffs and extras. How do you cut through it all to find the right phone for you?...
What's the Truth About Mobiles and Cancer?
The debate about mobile phones and cancer is far from settled but a new multimillion pound study involving quarter of a million people has just been launched to find out – but results could take 15 ye...