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Index to Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts

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  • • What Does "3G" Mean?
  • Coming Soon: A Cell Site In Your Den
  • • Why You Have To Commit To A Two-Year Contract When You Buy A Cell Phone
  • • Fix The iPhone In The Next Version, Steve
  • • What's Stopping The Adoption Of Advanced Wireless Services
  • • What Geographical Area Did That Call Come From?
  • • Going Completely Wireless - And How I Did It (Part 2)
  • • Going Completely Wireless - And How I Did It (Part 1)
  • • Radio Broadcasts On Your Cell Phone
  • • Bypass The Phone Call And Just Leave A Voicemail
  • • Web Site Updates Sent To Your Cell Phone Via Text Message
  • • Practical, Useful Camera Phone Service
  • The Wireless Internet And Why You're Not Using It
  • • Start 2008 Right With A Backup Plan For Your Cell Phone
  • • Test Drive Your New Phone Before You Buy It
  • • Free Conference Call Service Makes It Easy From Your Cell Phone
  • • Are Cell Phone Carriers Really That Bad?
  • • Is A Global Cell Phone Standard Coming?
  • • The Hidden Pothole For Verizon Wireless' "Open" Network
  • • Improving Cell Phone Coverage In Your Home
  • • Cut To The Chase - Getting To The Beep On Voicemail Immediately
  • • Cell Phones For Soldiers - A Worthwhile Recycling Program
  • • Staying Private When Calling Or Texting From Your Cell Phone
  • • ICE-ing Your Cell Phone For Emergencies
  • • International Calling For Cheap On Your Cell Phone
  • • Easy Real-Time Traffic Reports On iPhone
  • • Sending Text Messages Without Using Your Cell Phone
  • • Cell Phones For The Other End Of The Spectrum
  • • Cell Phones For Both Ends Of The Age Spectrum
  • • My Dream Cell Phone Hasn't Been Invented Yet
  • • Going, Going, Going - Wireless?
  • • How Cellular Systems Add More Cells To Handle More Calls
  • • CDMA, TDMA, Frogs And Cocktail Parties - Part 3
  • • CDMA, TDMA, Frogs And Cocktail Parties - Part 2
  • • CDMA, TDMA, Frogs And Cocktail Parties - Part 1
  • • Protect iPhone Without Altering Size Or Appearance
  • • Phone-Based GPS Application Tracks Your Rides, Hikes, Runs - Then Uploads Data Effortlessly To Web Site
  • • Text Messaging Didn't Start Out As A Consumer Service
  • • Unveiling Cellular Acronyms For Fun And Profit
  • • Customize, Personalize And Conquer Your Cell Phone Voicemail
  • • Using SMS Text Messages To Boost Your Business
  • • Use Your Cell Phone Voicemail To Consolidate And Manage Your Messaging Life
  • • Is Google's Free 411 The Perfect Info Service?
  • • iPhone Is Mostly Fabulous, Somewhat Flawed
  • • Is Apple's iPhone Activation Through iTunes A Trojan Horse?
  • • Use Multiple WiFi Services For About $22/Month Total
  • • Easily Call Numbers Sent To You Via Text Message
  • • Why Your Cell Phone Coverage Stinks - And 5 Things You Can Do About It
  • • The Geeks Don't Get It - 10 Reasons The iPhone Will Be A Smash Hit
  • • Tips Towards Becoming A Cell Phone Wizard's Apprentice
  • • Unique Texting Service For Realtors Portends Future For Others, Too
  • • The Only Wireless Headset To Consider
  • • Reminders Via Text, No Set-Up, No Charge (P.S. - Surf's Up!)
  • • Texting Requests To Radio Stations And Much More - Coming Soon
  • • Google Search Gets Smarter, Perfect For Mobile Text Inquiries
  • • One New, Cool Thing Sent To Your Wireless Device Every Day
  • • Keep A Local Concierge In Your Pocket
  • • Help Locate Missing Children with AMBER Alerts On Your Cell Phone
  • • 5 Quick Steps To Get Seniors Comfortable With Cell Phones
  • • Backup Your Cell Phone's Contacts Over The Air - FREE
  • • Get Faxes By Email and Alerted When They Arrive On Your Cell Phone
  • • Flight Status Updates Delivered To Your Cell Phone
  • • Suspicious Credit Card Activity Alerts Your Cell Phone
  • • Cell Phone Key Codes Reveal Hidden Features
  • • Google Map Info To Go
  • • Access Your Computer's Files From Your Cell Phone
  • • An Information Genie Inside Your Cell Phone
  • • Google's Calendar Synced To Your Cell Phone
  • • Faster Forecasts Than A Web Site Or Radio
  • • Breaking News Alerts On Your Phone
  • • Stop Paying for Info From Your Cell Phone
  • • An Unlimited Dictionary On Every Phone
  • • Quick Jump To Names In Your Address Book
  • • Turbo-Charged Call Screening And Voicemail Management
  • • Cell Phone Takes Dictation, Transcribes To Text

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  • News, Publications, Industry Updates

    • Gizmodo - Home of all things bright and shiny
      Not wireless-specific, but tons of cool gadgets and gizmos
    • Engadget
      Updates about mobile products and gizmos
    • Wireless Week
      Well-written wireless industry updates; great convention coverage
    • RCR News
      Excellent in-depth articles about the industry
    • David Pogue's NY Times Blog
      Not always wireless-centric, but well-written and entertaining
    • TechCrunch
      Find out about the latest deals, launches, mergers, etc.
    • SMS Short Codes - The List
      Virtually every specialty "short code", such as for voting on "American Idol"
    • Cell Phone Tower Locator
      Wonder where the nearest towers are to you? Check here.
  • Applications for your phone

    Cool stuff to add to your wireless device
    • Yahoo's "Go" for Mobiles
    • TellMe - Find numbers, locations, maps and more
    • Google Mobile - More stuff than we have room to talk about
  • Wireless Gizmos

    Where I shop and browse for the latest in gizmos and gadgets
    • CellFan
      Cool ways to personalize your cell phone (and iPod, too)
    • SwizzleStick - Back up for your cell phone
      A great gadget to back up contact info, ringtones and photos
    • Everyday Source
      Chargers, batteries, adaptors and much more at ridiculously low prices
    • BestSkinsEver
      Fabulous, inexpensive way to cover and protect your gizmos without changing their size or altering their appearance
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