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Sony decides the crapware removal fee was not a good idea, after many customer complaints. Cutomers were being charged $49.99 to have unwanted software removed from their new Vaio’s. So now you get your Fresh Start for FREE.
[More about Fresh Start at Computerworld.com]
You have misplaced your cell phone somewhere in your home or maybe your car. If only you had another phone to call it and locate it by its ring. In steps, Where’s my cell phone .com to the rescue.
Simply enter your cell number and it will ring your phone until you find it. Its a free service and the site claims it does not store any numbers. You have the option to remove your number once you find and answer your phone. After doing this you will not be able to use the service again.
Hopefully your battery is not dead or you have your ringer cut off. If it has been stolen you are only going to annoy the thief who stole it. The service is nothing high tech like location based services, but a simple low tech way to find your missing phone.
You either love Crocs or you hate them. I would have to say that Crocs are the ugliest footware I have ever seen. I hate seeing them on peoples feet and now I have to endure Croc cell phone holders.
These ugly mobile phone holders will be available in May for fifteen bucks. Your choice of colors will be black, silver, red, grape, fuchsia, celery, cotton candy, and turquoise.
A new service makes it easier for you to send postcards to your family and friends. I never send postcards, but I believe this just might catch on. It is a bit pricey at $1.99 per card, but it sounds so easy to do and no stamps to buy.
1. Send a SMS text message
Type the keyword WYWH on your mobile phone and send it to the number 69626.
2. Send your photo
Send your photo to the email address provided in sms response.
3. Personalize your postcard
You can personalize your postcard with a caption, message, signature, and address.
4. Purchase your postcard
When you are done personalizing your postcard, you can charge it directly to your phone bill or use credits that you have on your account.
More information can be found at https://wywh.mobi
It seems like nowadays more and more companies are trying to become enviromental friendly. Nokia released news this week about a new concept phone called ‘Remade’, that will be made out recycled materials. The phone will be constructed out of aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and old tires.
This move is in an effort to reduce the strain on natural resources and reduce landfill waste. No word as to when this concept phone will be on the market.
Garmin, known for its GPS devices and navigation software, wil soon be in the cell phone market. The Nuvi phone which features a 3.5 inch touch screen will center around its GPS capabilities using Garmin’s own OS. It will come preloaded with North American Maps with points of interest. It will also have Google Local Search integration, web browsing, and email capabilities. Carrier details have not been released yet.
