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6 steps to saving on your cell phone plan

When it comes to choosing a cell phone plan, the choices just got a lot more interesting. In just the past week all four carriers have all revamped their plans with a focus on unlimited data. But just because unlimited is hot now doesn't mean it's right for you. Here's how you can make the most of your cell phone plan.

The next iPhone could have a bigger display and more battery

While the iPhone 8 isn’t going to be announced until September, this week has been packed with rumors on the upcoming device. And it looks like the display is going to be the main star of the show. Rumor has it that Apple is going to announce three new devices — two new versions of the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, and a new high-end device that could cost more than $1,000. And it looks like the rumors around the display are for this mysterious “iPhone Pro” model.

Arrest of Samsung’s Lee may not affect smartphone business in short term

The arrest of Samsung Electronics’ vice chairman Lee Jae-yong on Friday in South Korea may not have a direct impact on the company’s high-profile electronics business, including its smartphones unit, according to analysts. Samsung announced in 2012 the promotion of the executive, also known as Jay. Y. Lee, to his current formal position at Samsung Electronics. But he is largely seen as the de-facto leader of the Samsung Group, running the business on behalf of his ailing father, Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-Hee. He was arrested on charges of bribery as part of an alleged corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye.

Wireless power transmission safely charges devices anywhere within a room

A new method developed by Disney Research for wirelessly transmitting power throughout a room enables users to charge electronic devices as seamlessly as they now connect to WiFi hotspots, eliminating the need for electrical cords or charging cradles. The researchers demonstrated their method, called quasistatic cavity resonance (QSCR), inside a specially built 16-by-16-foot room at their lab. They safely generated near-field standing magnetic waves that filled the interior of the room, making it possible to power several cellphones, fans and lights simultaneously.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow begins the roll-out for the unlocked Moto G 2015 in North America

from motorola seems to be rolling out its Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Unlocked versions of the Moto G 2015. A few users on our forums reports that the update is the roll-out in the United States, and it appears to the roll-out also in Canada. Motorola had a duration test for the update and now some users that are not in the test are reporting see marshmallow roll out. If you have a moto G 2015, you can check for and download the 460 MB update from position to Settings > About Phone > System  updates. As a reminder, this update to the version released the Moto G.  let us know how you enjoy the update in comments below. source: androidcentral.com

How to Fix smartphone internal speaker problems: 5 Simple Hacks

smartphones increases in those days and at the same time problems with the device are still the same. Users always complain about your smartphone topics such as overheating, network errors, download questions, problems with camera, crash the app, and much more. However, it is one of the most common questions into the smartphone is that there is no sound in the phone speaker. Well, this could be the problem with the volume or the speaker is not working. Today we came with a list of common problems for all smartphones including Samsung, Nokia, LG, Apple, MICR Omax, Xiaomi etc can give Problem No sound from the speaker. Take a look at below to learn more. Smartphone speaker problem and solution volume Setting there could be a problem with the volume. First, verify that the mobile phone is silent or vibration mode and change the mode, if necessary. Face call initiate a call to your friend or your network operator's customer service, like free outgoing and verify t

Android 4.4 Software Updates KitKat arrive for several models of devices

  Various devices have been receiving the latest updates from Android 4.4 software KitKat in recent weeks . Devices Samsung ( KRX: 005930 ), HTC ( TPE: 2498 ) and Sony ( NYSE: SNE) can now upgrade to any version of Android 4.4.3 or Android 4.4.4 software .   Many of these devices are getting their last update before Google Inc. ( NASDAQ: GOOGL ) launches new Android operating system L . It is expected that the new software to be released in November and manufacturers like HTC have committed to start updating their devices within 90 days of their initial release. Meanwhile, find details about the latest Android updates below. To check if the device has an Android update available , access Settings > About phone updates > Software. Samsung Galaxy S5 The XDA Developers forum members say the Verizon Galaxy S5 are upgrading to Android 4.4.4 . Sprint has also hinted that his model Galaxy S5 soon be u