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Rumors of major iPhone changes

We are still quite a ways away from the release of the 10th anniversary edition of the iPhone, but there are already plenty of rumors about what customers can expect. With few changes in the last few years, fans are dying to get something unique. And if the rumors are true, that might be exactly …

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Race to smarthome: Who will win?

With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming more and more prevalent in our society, it won’t be long before everything we have is somehow connected to each other. We can do so much more than text marketing with our smartphones. It is very convenient to be able to control things in our lives from them. …

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Marketing in the age of smartwatches

The Internet of Things (IoT) is slowly becoming a reality. The more compact our technology gets, the more we are capable of doing from a small device. Smartwatches, for example, are still fairly new but are a huge push in the direction of the IoT. It is just one more piece of technology that can …

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Top 7 anticipated features of the S8

Samsung has been in the news alot lately due to the Note 7 explosion incidents. It is a huge fiasco that may hurt the company drastically. That is why it is more important than ever for Samsung to be able to release a new phone next year that makes people forget all about the Note …

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Google releases first ever phone: Google Pixel

Google has had an exciting week full of announcements, one of which was the announcement of Google Pixel, the first ever smartphone produced by Google. The announcement came along with the announcement of Google Home and the focus on more virtual reality. Though Google has certainly been involved in the smartphone market for a while …

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Facebook Marketplace: Smartphones Make Buying and Selling Easier

Facebook has been working over the years to be a do-it-all company, meaning it has branched out into all kinds of online programs and apps. The newest of these is Facebook Marketplace, launched today in some markets, possibly moving into other markets if it is successful. The idea is to replace your local Craigslist with …

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All the details you need on the iPhone 8

Every time a new iPhone comes out, customers are anxious to find out all the details. We want to know what will stay, what will change, and if there’s any new, groundbreaking technology being included in the new device. The last couple of phone updates haven’t changed the phone a lot, much to the dismay …

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Say Goodbye to the Blackberry

One of the leading smartphone manufacturers, Blackberry, is giving up on mobile production after about 10 years of declining sales. Before the first iPhone was released, Blackberry was the phone everyone had to work from. It was the standard term people use to refer to a smartphone. But the iPhone and Android have slowly grown …

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Will Snapchat Spectacles succeed as smart glasses?

Smart wearable technology is very popular these days. Not only does everyone own a smartphone, but everyone has some sort of necklace, bracelet, or clothing item that connects to their mobile device to send data about their daily lives. The one thing, though, that hasn’t been successful in the wearable technology community is glasses. Google …

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Wireless Networks Looking to Rollout 5G in 2018

As the world is moving forward in smart technology and the internet of things, so are internet providers moving forward with reliable, fast internet availability. If the internet of things is really going to be a possibility, then we need faster speeds from the wireless carriers, and reliability has to make huge advances as well. …

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Will hardcore mobile gaming become the norm?

Given that there are so many people out there who have smartphones constantly at their fingertips, it makes sense that game companies not currently involved in the app market would start creating games that can be played on mobile. Some of the new smartphones have stronger hardware than desktops and have the kind of graphics …

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Wearable technology field growing

Smartphones were just the beginning of a huge industry of smart products and wearable technology. We may not have known it when they first came out, but they have become the center hub for everything in our lives. With such powerful technology at our fingertips, it just makes sense that we would start creating more …

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Should you get the Galaxy S7 or LG G5?

Samsung and LG were both huge hits at Mobile World conference, and Android lovers have been trying to figure out which of these phones will be the next best thing for them. Both have great features, and they are actually fairly similar in what is offered. There are really only a few small differences that …

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Mobile World Conference: First Day

The Mobile World Conference has kicked off, which means there are a lot of new and exciting technologies being announced and shown off. There are sure to be many exciting things announced in the coming days, but today there have already been some great mobile devices seen. Here is a quick rundown of the most …

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Mobile marketing predictions for 2015

Mobile marketing is changing every day thanks to advancements in mobile technology. Here’s a look at some mobile marketing trends you can expect to see in 2015. More mobile optimization As more and more people purchase smartphones and tablets, mobile optimization will become even more important than it already is. Relying solely on a traditional …

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Texting: A way to communicate during crisis

As a government or emergency entity, it is important to find the fastest way to communicate with people in any given area. If there is a fire spreading quickly or a disease that needs to be avoided, your best bet is to send out a text message. It is the best way to communicate during …

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Google and Apple playing nice? It won’t last long

It is pretty unheard of that Google and Apple actually play nice, so most people are pretty surprised to find out that they have both agreed to a Disney deal together. Leave it to the magic of Disney to be the thing that brings together enemies such as Google and Apple and leave all the …

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More bad news from Apple Watch: Release date pushed

The release of the Apple Watch has been on everyone’s minds, especially as we near the holiday season. As people contemplate buying gifts for family and loved ones, a lot of them were hoping to either give or receive the gift of an Apple Watch. However, that dream was crushed when Apple announced it wouldn’t …

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Even Queen Elizabeth II uses technology!

You might have been wondering how to reach all your customers in the best way possible because reaching everyone is the hardest part about marketing. A billboard will only impact those who drive past it, and only those who watch commercials will see your advertisement on TV. But did you know that you can reach …

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Apple iOS 8: Should you update?

As with everything new that comes out, there will always be a period where there are a few bugs, and as millions of people use the new device, problems will quickly get resolved. But the real question is what problems people are reporting with the Apple iOS 8 update. You’re going to have to decide …

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