Need a New Smartphone? Check T-Mobile

Do you need to change your smartphone? Do you want to change your mobile provider?

Check T-Mobile latest offers:

• FINALLY T-Mobile starts selling iPhone 5 (that means after April 14th)
• flat rate pricing (T-Mobile get rid of cellphone contracts). Instead of offering the customer a smartphone with a 2yr contract, T-Mobile will offer it for a upfront price + a monthly fee for unlimited calls and data. The 2nd fee will include the cost of the phone (and when the phone is paid off the fee will be reduced). In “traditional” 2yr contracts, monthly payments typically stay the same after 2yr.
• the “unlimited” plan only includes 500MB of data for using your smartphone as a mobile hot-spot (so you can connect other devices, such as iPad or laptop to your smartphone and use its internet connection). And 500MB is really NOT much.

 

T-Mobile is the 4th biggest mobile carrier in the USA. The thing is that if you live in a metropolitan area, T-Mobile offers a good service (coverage) but the problem might appear in more rural areas.

T-Mobile – Sprint – AT&T – Verizon (comparison via Mashable.com)

Price: iPhone 5 (16GB)

1. T-Mobile: $99 down payment + $20 a month for next 24months
2. Sprint: $199
3. AT&T: $199
4. Verizon: $199

Monthly Bill

1. T-Mobile: $70
2. Sprint: $109.99
3. AT&T: $110
4. Verizon: $110

Talk

1. T-Mobile: Unlimited
2. Sprint: Unlimited
3. AT&T: Unlimited
4. Verizon: Unlimited

Text

1. T-Mobile: Unlimited
2. Sprint: Unlimited
3. AT&T: Unlimited
4. Verizon: Unlimited

Data (internet)

1. T-Mobile: Unlimited (data may be slowed down after 5GB a month)
2. Sprint: Unlimited
3. AT&T: 4GB
4. Verizon: 4GB

Hotspot (the ability to use your smartphone as a hotspot)

1. T-Mobile: 500MB included, additional hotspot data available (additional charge)
2. Sprint: $19.99/month for 2GB
3. AT&T: included
4. Verizon: included

Early termination fee Contract length

1. T-Mobile: Non for new customers
2. Sprint: up to $350
3. AT&T: up to $325
4. Verizon: up to $350

Samsung Galaxy S4

New “kid” on the block – Samsung Galaxy S4

• Android flagship smartphone keep growing bigger and bigger
• the cover is made of plastic so the phone is light
• display: 5″ (it’s getting closer to become a “phablet” -device between smartphone and tablet)
• storage: 16/32/64GB + microSD card
• camera: 13MP read camera + 2MP front camera

 

More information on Samsung 4S vs. iPhone 5 please visit GizMag “Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5” or check this article “Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S3”

Few Secrets for Kindle Fire

Simon Hill form DigitalTrends shared some useful information regarding Kindle Fire:

1. how to get rid of ads
2. how to install applications from outside Amazon’s Appstore
3. How to lock screen rotation
4. How to access the camera
5. …and many more

Please visit DigitalTrends to read the complete article:  “Helpful Tips and Secrets for Your Kindle Fire HD”

 

What’s New on Facebook

People from Facebook, the largest social media platform, decided to do some changes and today Mark Zuckerberg (chief executive and owner of Facebook) presented a new look of the NewsFeed (your Facebook homepage).

We are going to share some interesting information regarding the new Facebook look during the Devices SIG meeting (March 19th, at 6pm).

Application of the Day: GPS for the Soul

New high-tech tools are making it possible for individuals to take more and more control of their own health. Check GPS for the soul – a new mobile application.

GPS for the Soul measures your heart rate and heart rate variability, which taken together are a proxy for stress, and then connects you with the things that help you course-correct — from music and poetry to breathing exercises and pictures of your loved ones.

Specification:

• using your smartphone’s camera lens to measure your stress level, the app will display your stress reading on your iPhone 4/iPhone 4S/iPhone 5
• you have the access to a guide. A guide is a collection of the things that help you course-correct: from music and poetry to breathing exercises and pictures of your loved ones.
• GPS for the Soul’s activity feed lets you see how your friends are feeling and what guides resonate with them

Availability:

• iPhone, iPad – iTunes.com

Additional information, interesting articles you can find at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gps-for-the-soul/

Gadget of the Day: Scout

Looking for something new in home security systems?

“Scout was created to bring simplicity and convenience to the home security market, where it was sorely lacking. With simple setup, constant connectivity, and customizable everything, you’ll never have to wonder what’s going on in your home. You’ll always know, whether you’re one block away or a thousand miles.”

• Scout  seems to make the latest home security technology affordable for everyone with no monthly fees
• easily install the system yourself with no wires, no land lines, and no technicians
• use Wi-Fi to keep an eye on your home, for free, using your smartphone or computer, or pay the pros to monitor for you.
• you can give friends, family instant temporary access to your home
• you can move your scout system from house to house, cancel your service, or add sensors at any time

 

Application of the Day: SeatGuru

Do you like to travel? Would you like to make sure that you have a good seat during your flight? Are you frustrated at the differences between seating arrangements across airlines? SeatGuru application can help

A single, color-coded interactive airplane seating chart. Green is a ‘good’ seat, yellow is a ‘not-so-good’ seat, and red is a ‘avoid-at-all-costs seat’.

Specification:

• seat-map – so you can decide which seat is right for you
• you can check the flight status
• search for flights
• post photos/view photos shared by others – review seat and cabin photos
• connect to Facebook
• real-time flight status alerts

Availability:

• iPad/iPhone (free) – iTunes.com
• Android (free) – GooglePlay

Additional useful information:

• Guide to airline boarding procedures – click on this link to SeatGuru website article
• Additional iPhone travel applications reviews – click on this link to SeatGuru website article
• The ultimate guide to in-seat laptop power ports – click on this link to SeatGuru website article

…and before you book your flight and choose the “right” seat check this short video: