Four armed men took phones, jewelry cash and wallets in a series of Hollywood robberies but were tracked down by responding policeman using the iPhone tracking application of one of the victims. The Find My iPhone is an app that allows remote location-tracking of iPhones and other Apple devices. Although the app is not pre-installed with the operating system, the app is availa ... Read more >>>

The mobile-based national alert system passed muster during super-storm Sandy. The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) went live and successfully sent alert messages to mobile phones of residents affected by the hurricane. The CMAS, which was developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), other agencies, and the wireless industry, is a public safety system that al ... Read more >>>

It operates Android 4.1, features a 1.6 GHz quad-core super-fast processor, and 2GB of RAM. When it comes to display, it features an 8 inches 1280 x 800 screen. You can use the S-Pen stylus by Apple on the touch screen. The good news is that it has an earpiece as well, which allows you to make calls. The device is thin and the stylus is comfortable to use. It has a new feature ... Read more >>>

While reviewing a new Android smartphone, we came across a new feature in Maps (A map app by Google). Google, perhaps, has included indoor maps for the popular city Singapore on the great Android platform. This feature was introduced in the States in 2011. If you are inside a large building, you can use this app to find your way. By zooming in, you can see the floor plan showi ... Read more >>>

iPhone is also used as an alarm clock by some people. Moreover, mobile phones make it easier to check emails before you go to sleep. You can also do office work while staying in touch with your friends on social media networks. It is right that your smartphone can help you wake up in the morning but at the same time, it will prevent you from falling asleep at night. According ... Read more >>>

St. Louis, a police detective, demonstrated how a user could ward off a mugger using his cell phone. He says, “If a mugger holds you by your shirt, you can ram the corner of your smartphone into the backside of his hand and put pressure amidst the bones of his hand.” According to Mayberry’s wife, an increasing number of women are joining the classes to learn this techniqu ... Read more >>>

The law that mandates global positioning satellite monitoring for criminals but was suspended by a judge six months ago for giving the public a false sense of security. Now, prosecutors are demanding changes in order to make the program more effective. Circuit Judge Stephanie McDonald imposed a moratorium on electronic monitoring following a September ruling in the case of Dea ... Read more >>>

O2 Recycle, a UK company that buys used handsets and resells them for charity, recently unveiled project Walkie Talkies. The “Walkie Talkies” project presents recycled cell phones built into classic footwear. Designer Sean Miles embedded old Nokia and LG phones neatly within a Christian Louboutin heel, a classic men’s brogue, a Nike Air trainer, and a Hunter Boot Welling ... Read more >>>

For a long time, the poles of mobile phones were operated from the homes of neighbors but now the poles are operated next to your homes. These antennas have been operated in ten cities of Broward County inclusive the neighborhoods of Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes. Such same poles are also embedded in Palm Beach and in counties of Miami – Dade. It has been surprising that th ... Read more >>>

On an afternoon of November 2012, three boys approached a 16 years old girl, who was talking to someone on her iPhone 4S in the Prospect Park, snatched the iPhone from her and ran away from the park. The girl contacted Officer Denisse Pacheco for help. Unfortunately, the thieves were not found in or around the park. However, they kept on searching for the him. The thief ran a ... Read more >>>