Recent revelations of late have raised a lot of questions surrounding the long-term safety of mobile phones. Frankly, whether or not the rate of cancer and other fatal ailments is related to the use of mobile phones or other wave radiation causing devices isn’t the biggest problem we face. In fact, more people are dying all the time because of texting while driving. Sure, you may be willing to take the risk, but what about the mother of two in front of you? Mobile phones are being used as a distraction to keep us from paying attention important tasks like driving and walking. While the signal radiation caused by these devices may or may not increase the risk of health problems down the line, an immediate concern surrounding what people are doing with these devices is another story. That’s my take on the question. What’s yours? lockergnome.com http facebook.com
World’s First Mobile Phone (1922). Found by a researcher in the Pathe vaults, this clip from 1922 shows that 90 years ago, mobile phone technology and music on the move was not only being thought of but being trialled. Reported in the Daily Telegraph, May 2010. We believe this clip was shot in New York. Subscribe to British Pathe: www.youtube.com Follow us on Twitter: @britishpathe (www.twitter.com Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com All 90000 British Pathe reels can be viewed and enjoyed on: www.britishpathe.com
Ever wondered how they test mobile phones for radiation and impact upon the human body? Dave gets a tour of EMC Technologies M+ mobile phone (and WiFi) radiation Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing facility. Thanks to Jason Cameron from EMC Tech. www.emctech.com.au
www.wirefly.com The HTC Sensation and T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide might look different, but they are closely related under the skin. Using identical processors, they also have the identical amount of memory and storage, and use the same version of the Android operating system. They also use the same overall version of HTC’s Sense user interface, although there’s a slightly different look on each phone. Where the two phones differ is in their physical characteristics, so Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs spends some time discussing those in this Wirefly Schmackdown. For the best prices on cell phones, visit www.wirefly.com Like us on Facebook at http Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com
Get QR-Codes and iTunes Links here: bit.ly In this episode of the iOS App Picks we demonstrate five applications in 30 seconds each. These apps will keep you entertained, create a sphere of photos that are stitched together, and keep an accurate record of your data usage. This week we have Data Usage 0:16, The Incredible Machine 0:46, Photosynth 1:16, Dragon Dictation 1:46, and Trapster 2:16. Website: pocketnow.com Twitter twitter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com
MobileBurn.com – The new Motorola DROID 3 is the third iteration of the very first Android smartphone to launch on Verizon Wireless. The 3.0 version of the DROID features a larger, 4-inch display with qHD resolution, a 1080p HD capable 8 megapixel camera, and a new dual-core TI OMAP processor that runs at 1GHz. The newly designed 5-row QWERTY keyboard on the D3 is likely the best to date, and the device as a whole offers a great deal of functionality. More info: www.mobileburn.com
MobileBurn.com – The LG Optimus 3D was the first Android smartphone to be launched that had 3D video and still photo capability, as well as a 4.3-inch 3D display that requires no special glasses. The device also features a dual-core TI OMAP processor at 1GHz and dual-channel DDR2 memory. All of this is powered by Android 2.2 Froyo with some special LG-developed UI tweaks, and comes packaged in a handsome body. More info: www.mobileburn.com
MobileBurn.com – The LG Optimus 3D was the first Android smartphone to be launched that had 3D video and still photo capability, as well as a 4.3-inch 3D display that requires no special glasses. The device also features a dual-core TI OMAP processor at 1GHz and dual-channel DDR2 memory. All of this is powered by Android 2.2 Froyo with some special LG-developed UI tweaks, and comes packaged in a handsome body. More info: www.mobileburn.com
