Facebook is ALWAYS changing things. As soon as you get used to home something works, they change it. But this time, they have gone even further and developed a whole new experience for your smartphone. By now you have heard all about Facebook Home which launched a few days ago. It is the new *app*… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Mobile
Apps to Keep Track of Your Sports Teams While on the Go
March Madness is here. If you are a fan, you are probably obsessing over your favorite teams right now. Do you only follow sports during March Madness? If so, you are probably not alone. We all know that there are a lot of sports fans in the world. Some folks love every sport out there.… Continue Reading
Should You Install Spyware on Your Child’s Phone?
This subject comes up again and again. With times being what they are, parents want their children to be safe. However, if you have a teen, they want to feel a sense of maturity and privacy. So should you install nanny software, spyware, or parental controls? The answer may depend on the child. Children get… Continue Reading
Take the Pledge – No Text on Board with Samsung Galaxy S3 Giveaway
Not too long ago, in my post, Texting & Driving – It Can Wait, I told you about how here in Chicago as we drive the expressways we are greeted by alarming traffic signs. I don’t just mean the signs that tell us how many minutes it will take to get to the Dan Ryan.… Continue Reading
Spotted at CES 2013: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review
One of the things drawing the biggest hype at CES was the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Is it phone? Tablet? Phablet? Whichever you choose to call it as far as I’m concerned the Galaxy Note 2 is the best thing since sliced bread. LOL! It was released in Fall 2012 and has been gaining traction… Continue Reading
How to Never Lose Your Smartphone Contacts Again
Over the past few months I cannot tell you how many times I have seen a Facebook status message that says something like “I lost all of the contacts on my phone. Please message me your phone number if I should have it.” or something like that. I have also talked to a few people… Continue Reading
While Amazon Has it Covered, Netflix & Hulu Lack Sufficient Parental Controls
This past Christmas I gifted my girls smartphones and they each got their own Kindle Fire. They are 9. They are good girls, and they deserve them. During my time setting up the devices, etc. I tried out quite a few parental controls. On SocialMoms.com I posted recently about some things that you need to… Continue Reading
Making the Smartphone Child Friendly with Apps from Safely
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of talk about kids and mobile phone safety. Many tweens and teens got phones as gifts for Christmas. And while you may think that your child is ready for a smartphone, you should make sure that the phone is ready for your child. This means… Continue Reading
Sprint Guardian Protects Teen Drivers and More
I have posted before about the importance of knowing what mobile apps are available to protect your family, especially teen drivers when on the road. All of the carriers now offer some form of protection. Sprint’s version is called Sprint Guardian. I was asked to take a look at Sprint Guardian. To get the task… Continue Reading
Is Foursquare Enabling Stalkers?
Do you know any Foursquare addicts? They check in all day…. every day…. every stop that they make? I often see these check-ins and think about how easy it would be for me to stalk them. LOL! I understand that some do it to get perks at businesses and such. But when is it going too far?… Continue Reading
Treat Birthday Cards for iOS App Review
I have told you before about the wonder that is Treat.com. Treat.com allows you to easily pick out, customize, and send greetings cards right from their website. There is no going to the store, fighting over what is left, remembering to buy stamps, and going to the mailbox… or worse… the post office! Well, imagine… Continue Reading
Motorola Wine, Cheese, & Tech Recap + More About the Photon Q
Wine, Cheese, & Tech As previously mentioned I recently hosted a fun evening full of tech talk and wine for several friends to discuss the awesomeness that is the Motorola Photon Q. Weather may have gotten the best of some, but it turned out great. It was a small, intimate group so that left us… Continue Reading
Plantronics Voyager Legend Review & Twitter Party Recap
Wow, the past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind. I mentioned before that I was preparing to host a Twitter party for Plantronics to discuss their new Voyager Legend Bluetooth headset. I have been using the Voyager Legend for a while now and it is by far the best Bluetooth headset I have ever… Continue Reading
Make Driving Safe with Safely Go
I have talked quite often lately about the importance of mobile safety. As more and more people get smartphones, the risk of accidents from usage becomes more relevant. We are all on the go and it is very common to take business calls and more while driving. As long as you use a Bluetooth earpiece… Continue Reading
Join Me for a Plantronics Voyager Together Twitter Party
There used to be a time when I did not like talking on the phone much. But as a busy mom running a business phone calls are now a major part of my life. Calls are no longer limited to being home at my desk. I sometimes have to participate in a conference call from my… Continue Reading
Philips Citiscape Downtown & Underground Review
I have tried out quite a few headphones and I admit that I prefer earbuds instead of large over the ear headphones. Why? Because over the ear ones can be large, bulky and heavy. After wearing them for a while I start to feel enclosed. LOL! I was sent a pair of Philips Citiscape headphones… Continue Reading
Are Your Kids Ready for a Smartphone?
The answer to that question is that it depends on how smart they are… Kidding. No, but really… how do you know when your kids are ready? My girls had prepaid cell phones briefly when they were 7. They were not ready. As smart as they were, they just did not have a need for… Continue Reading
Texting & Driving – It Can Wait
Last week I hosted a lunch for parents for the AT&T Family Safety campaign. One of the main things that we chatted about is texting and driving. Here in Illinois traffic deaths have been on the rise. As a result there are now digital signs displayed in several places above major expressways that keep a… Continue Reading
Learn Family Mobile Safety with Me, My Kids, & AT&T
If you read my blog you know that I think family safety is important. This goes for the internet, computers, television, and mobile phones. Kids are susceptible to inappropriate content from a variety of sources, and they need to be protected. Not too long ago my kids and I were chosen by AT&T to get the word out about… Continue Reading
I’m Shopping for a New 4G MiFi
For about the past 2 years or so I have used a Comcast 4G MiFi when traveling or when out working. I love having the convenience of being able to get on the internet via my laptop or tablet to get some work done no matter where I am. It is also great if staying… Continue Reading
US Cellular Hello Better Campaign Urges You to Say Goodbye to Bad Wireless Relationships
Do you have a dysfunctional relationship with your wireless company? I think most of us feel that we do. You either don’t like the service, you think the bill is too high, or perhaps you have a problem with dropped calls. Or maybe the data connection is slow. Or if you are really unlucky, all of the… Continue Reading
HTC One S with Beats Audio from T-Mobile Review
When you are lucky enough to test many Android smartphones you might think that eventually they all start to look alike. You might think this is the case if they are all running the same OS, but it’s simply not true. Each company has it’s own implementation of the OS. HTC Sense is one of… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Summer Family Safety Live Event Recap + Springboard Winner
On Thursday, July 26 I hosted another fun event with T-Mobile. About 25 bloggers, social media addicts and smartphone lovers gathered at the Burbank, IL store to learn about mobile family safety. But, it was not all business. We also had a ton of fun. We ate well, played some games, mingled and made new… Continue Reading
Win a Springboard Tablet from T-Mobile for Learning Mobile Safety
You may have noticed that I am all about family safety. This includes physical safety, online safety, and mobile safety. It is very common for teens, tweens, and even younger to have cell phones or even smartphones. Parents want to ensure that they can get in touch with their children at all times. And of… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Expand Your Non-Profit Outreach With App Development
Are you busy trying to make the world a better place with your non-profit organization? We’ve compiled a list of handy apps (mobile app developments) that can help you get the word out about the work you’re trying to do. After all, one of the biggest and most important hurdles for a not-for-profit is spreading… Continue Reading
How To Configure Your New iPhone or iPad to Access your Gmail and Google Services
When I’m out talking to friends I often get into a discussion about why XYZ in Gmail is not working right on their iPhone. Of course the biggest advantage of having a smartphone is the ability to access your email and calendar while on the go. Google’s Gmail service is the most popular mail service… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Turning Your Phone into a Personal Assistant
As you know I am all about apps. Since the invention of smartphones I often wonder how in the heck I knew where I was supposed to be, and when. But then again… I was nowhere near as busy back then. But now, I thrive on useful apps for my phone that keep me in… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Can You Save Money by Getting a Contract that Covers Your Whole Family?
Mobile phones are an essential part of modern living allowing us to communicate with friends and family whilst on the move, but as your family grows costs can get prohibitive. We want our children to have access to a phone, if only for emergencies, but the cost of all those contracts can soon mount up.… Continue Reading
Pantech Burst on AT&T Smartphone Review
In the world of smartphones there are many names that come to mind when you think about the top contenders in the smartphone market. Pantech is not usually one of those names. However, the Pantech Burst is definitely a great Android Smartphone worthy of taking on some of the big names. The first thing unique… Continue Reading
$7.50 for a $15 iTunes Gift Card
I always have my eyes open for this deal. Spend only $7.50 and get a $15 iTunes gift card. That is 50% off and well worth it! Load up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with a few new apps. Or, give it as a gift. Unfortunately this deal is available to new Saveology subscribers… Continue Reading