Owning a smartphone is no longer just a luxury. Rather it is a necessity for those who want to enjoy life. The high tech life will makes you go through important work emails while stuck in traffic in the wee hours of the morning. This is to mention but just a few of the many things that makes a smartphone a must have commodity in this era. However, as its importance increases, the prices shoot up even more. Owning a good phone has become am pain in the neck especially when you think of how much it will cost you to acquire one. Yet, living without one is not an option. If you are caught up in this bittersweet paradox, you need not to worry. This article is just meant for you. Here, a simple long yet the best solution will be revealed to you, outlining the reasons why it is exactly what you need. A mobile contract is what you need If you want that iPhone 7 without breaking the bank, then this is your better option. A mobile contact is an agreement you get into with a phone supplier where they give you the phone of your choice on credit. In other words you get to go home with your new sleek shiny Galaxy for free then pay for it later in installments as you would have agreed upon with your dealer. Well, the phone does not entirely come for free because some sellers might ask you to pay for a down payment. However, it is important to remember that this is situational. A mobile contract is...
You may have come across the term “refurbished mobile phone” and wondered what it actually meant. Or perhaps you have heard of buying a refurbished phone. A phone that has been refurbished means that it was returned to the seller by a buyer due to a fault and was exchanged with another. These returned phones were then fixed and then offered for resale. It is important to note that not all refurbished phones had a fault. For some networks, customers may have returned a phone within the 30-day cooling off period and after checking for any faults, such as if the phone charges well, screen responsiveness and internet connectivity, were offered for resale. The Pros and Cons of Buying a Refurbished Phone You may end up saving quite a considerable amount on certain phone models as the price is lower than if you were getting a new phone. You might get a charger or a USB cable which is cheaper than going out to buy one that is compatible with your phone. Some bigger network providers will offer a refurbished phone with a one-year warranty. There are however some disadvantages of getting a refurbished phone; You may not get a headset, or a charger or USB cable that come with a brand-new phone depending on where you buy your refurbished phone from. Refurbished phones usually come in a box that has your network provider printed on it. You do not receive it in the original packaging of a new phone so you may lack the feeling of having acquired a new item. Where can I get a refurbished phone?...
Before mobile phones came into being, majority of the things we enjoy today courtesy of a mobile phone were a distant dream. Back in the day, we had to deal with snail mail, travelling miles to deliver bad news, unable to multitask just to mention but a few. However, in this time and age, mobile phones are so instrumental that they are considered an extension of ourselves. In fact, a good number of people cannot imagine going for a day without their mobile phones. The attachment that most of us have towards mobile phones is one that astounds even the most sceptical person in the room. That said, what is undeniable is that mobile phones have changed our lives immensely. How has this been so? Think about it for a moment. Before the advent of mobile phones, communication was not as efficient and instant as it is today. If something happened, a person had to rely on snail mail, send a telegram or even have to travel physically hundreds of miles to deliver bad news and so on and so forth. Mobile phones have changed this such that a simple phone call is enough to pass information instantly even to a person who is abroad. In other words, mobile phones have wondrously changed the way we interact. We can call our friends or even family members and actually talk, discuss something important and reach a decision. Secondly, mobile phones have made multitasking possible. I mean, with the advent of mobile phones, it is not unusual for a person to liaise with a business partner while tending to a sick...
To many people, buying a mobile phone is a serious decision. So serious is the decision that individuals actually take days mulling over which type of phone to go for and how it will benefit them in the long run. However, let’s be fair to ourselves. Not everyone thinks through the decision to buy a mobile phone. There are a good number of people who simply go with what advertisements say or simply go with the choice that a friend, a family member or even a colleague recommends. So how do you go about buying a mobile phone? What are some of the things you need to consider? Your budget Whether you like it or not, your budget will determine the kind of mobile phone you go for. It doesn’t matter whether you want a high end phone or a budget phone. Your budget will ultimate determine the kind of phone you go for in either of the categories. That said, having a budget for say a budget phone with standard features does not always mean that you need to go for that particular phone. In some instances, you are better off going for an older high end phone that is affordable and which has some fantastic features as opposed to a mid-range recently released mobile phone. All said and done, your budget plays a very integral role in the final decision you make in so far as acquisition of a mobile phone is concerned. Contract Most people find themselves in a dilemma deciding whether to pay for a phone upfront or go the contract way and pay for...
After spending hundreds of pounds getting that new iPhone or Samsung phone, you probably wonder whether it is worthwhile to have it insured. With the option of having it replaced in case of damage and theft, it sounds like a good idea. Some sources however say that high deductibles and limited replacement options make the idea less than desirable. Let us look into mobile phone insurance and the options that are out there. Where to get Insurance cover There are basically four options available to you if you want to get phone insurance. These are your mobile network provider, your bank, an insurance company, or taking a home insurance cover. Phone network provider These tend to be more robust covers, which include theft, loss, malfunction and damage. The payment procedure does not require a lot of paperwork and instead of getting a cash payment, you will get your mobile phone replaced if it was stolen or lost. It is advisable that you always read the terms of the insurance contract before signing so that you are fully aware of the circumstances surrounding your cover. Insuring with Your Bank In this case, you would need to open a current account that includes phone insurance and are usually the ones you have to pay for. The payments are normally in the range of network providers so it is probably best to compare the covers and select the most beneficial to you. Insurance Company Taking a mobile phone insurance cover from an insurance company is cheaper than taking it from your network provider. Some companies will even give you the option of...
After buying a smartphone, have you ever thought of how much you control it? The truth is that you own the device fully and should be able to do what pleases. But, that is what phone companies want to keep from you at all times. For many people, the argument is that they do not need rooting the phone because everything appears to work right. However, you will be surprised to realize the hidden potential that comes with rooting a phone. What is phone rooting? Rooting (commonly called jailbreaking) gives the owner complete access to the setting of the phone. These settings are in many cases not reachable from the common settings. Note that rooting should be done carefully to avoid rendering the phone unusable. Here are the main benefits of rooting your phone. Allows the user to replace the Android OS that was bought with the phone One good thing about Android is that it is open source software which means you can select the type of operating system for the phone. For example, if you do not like the experience of the phone, you can look for a different Android OS (ROMs) from the market. For example, you might want to consider upgrading to c being used by the latest Samsung Galaxy though you are on a different phone altogether. This will guarantee you a better experience while making the phone to look new and different. Remove irrelevant factory installed applications and install others that were otherwise incompatible if done directly on the phone Many are the times when the applications that come with the phone are...
