If you’ve hesitated to buy a no-contract smartphone due to the high upfront cost, you might want to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Prevail LTE phone available now through Boost Mobile.
With the Prevail LTE, you can score a fully featured Android 4.4 KitKat smartphone for about $100 upfront and as little as $35 per month, with no contract, no commitment and no credit check.…
This is a guest post from Leo B. at iCareRepair.
Did you have too much fun in the water this summer? Are you one of many who accidentally dropped a phone into the water? As much fun as the hot season can bring, it’s also the peak period for water-related accidents with cell phones.
From your online research, you have probably heard of repair “tips and tricks” to salvage your expensive smartphone dropped in water.…
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For a limited time, you can get a nice discount on a phone that’s already priced low – the $79.99 Motorola Moto G from Boost Mobile. Through July 14, get $20 off the Moto G plus free ground shipping using Boost Mobile coupon code MOTOG7CJ20.
Boost Mobile’s plans start at $35 a month for unlimited talk and text plus 1 GB of full-speed data.…
Looking for gifts for men who seem to have everything? Or the new grad just starting out in the world? Dad might love a great phone or tablet, and he’ll love that you saved money buying a pre-owned gadget that’s almost as good as new. New grads – both high school and college – also love updated tech gadgets.
Plus, from now until Sunday, May 31, you can get 10% off any Gazelle certified pre-owned device of $169 or more with code GRADS2015.…
I read an interesting blog post about cell phone insurance over at LiveLikeYouAreRich.com.
The post brings up some excellent points about the fine print in smartphone equipment protection contracts, which mobile phone carriers offer for around $8 to $10 per month, per phone. However, I disagree with her assertion that they’re always a waste of money.
Incidentally, if you happen to drop your phone in water, try these tips before doing anything else.…
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You’ve probably been in a situation where the battery in your smartphone or tablet went dead when you were hours away from your charger. I most recently experienced this when I went to the zoo with my family, took boatloads of photos with my smartphone, and forgot to turn off auto-upload in Dropbox.…
If you’ve avoided no contract, no commitment smartphones because you’re hooked on the low prices you can get when signing a two-year contract, take a look at the
Sharp AQUOS Crystal from Boost Mobile.
The Aquos Crystal doesn’t skimp on features, and at $149.99, you’d be hard pressed to find a comparable smartphone at this price without a long-term contract.
The Aquos Crystal runs the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and includes 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of onboard storage.…
Congratulations on your new smartphone! If you’ve never owned an Android smartphone before, you may not realize that you now carry a mini-computer in your purse or pocket. Your new phone keeps you connected in ways you could never have imagined a decade ago.
To make the best use of your new Android phone, you’ll want to ensure that you protect your private information, back up your photos and videos and download apps that you’ll find helpful in your personal and professional life.…
Unlike most reloadable money cards, which charge so many fees that they generally present bad deals for consumers, a Bluebird account offers a card which you can use anywhere that accepts American Express but charges hardly any fees.
It’s especially handy if you shop at Walmart for groceries, since you can easily transfer your Walmart SavingsCatcher funds right to your Bluebird card.…
Many people find it challenging to set up Roadrunner email on iPhone, iPad or Android smartphones or tablets. If you’re having trouble getting Spectrum/Time Warner, RR or Roadrunner email to work on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, try these steps.
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I’ve intentionally made this guide as comprehensive as possible in order to cover most common smartphones and tablets.…