This week we, at PureMobile, thought it would be good to announce a little about what’s going on.  Like every year manufacturer’s tend to release new products both accessories and phones.  Well this year we are proud to announce that we will be carrying the complete line of accessories from Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Griffin and iSkin

That means all acessories from Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Griffin and iSkin will be here.  All accessories for all their phones will be available.  This includes current, future and already released phones.  That means accessories for the iPhone 3G, Xperia X1 and the N97 will be available or already are.

What this means for our customers is better choice.  Not only will we be carrying all the latest phones but the accessories to go with them.  So if you are looking for a car charger for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 you can get the CLA-70.  If you want the car charger for your iPhone then you can get the PowerTrip from Griffin.

With many phones expected to be released this year and Sony Ericsson and Nokia expecting release some of the hottest with the N97 and the Sony Ericsson Idou there is no telling what the year will bring, but one thing is for sure PureMobile will have all your accessory needs.

This year at the Mobile World Congress Sony Ericsson announced the Idou.  Since we haven’t had any real hands on with the phone yet we, at Puremobile, thought a brief discussion of the phone was due

The Sony Ericsson Idou looks like it will definitely be a top contender and the thing that really sets this phone out above all the rest is the 12 mega pixel camera.  The 12MP camera is the feature that is currently getting the most attention, but there are other features like a touch screen that looks to have been throughly tested to make sure it didn’t feel like it was just put on the phone as an after thought.  Also the Idou will be working on the Symbian operating system.  For people who aren’t sure it is the same one that is used by Nokia on phones like the N95.  This is a robust operating system that has a proven track record for quality.

For now the Sony Ericsson Idou looks like it will be an amazing phone, but like all new phones we won’t know for sure until they are actually released.  The other issue is Sony Ericsson has not announced a release date yet.  So like everyone else we, at puremobile, are eagerly anticipating the release of this phone.

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Being a spy isn’t easy, but having state-of-the-art tools makes it a heck of a lot easier. If you don’t have that bankroll of a major player, the iPhone can help tide you over, with the following nifty apps for spies on a budget.

Recorder

Recording information can be crucial to a mission’s success. While voice recording accommodates more than just spies, it’s still a useful basic spy staple. There are other apps, like Jott, VoiceNotes, and Ecconote, that do the same thing.

Google Latitude

Coordinate your mission with your contacts by having everybody’s location fed real-time to a Google Maps display. This app isn’t quite ready yet, but it is being developed.

iFirstAid

An injury left untreated can slow down your mission. Get information about poison, choking, stings, bleeding, burns, and more. This is stuff you should know, but the app sure helps if you don’t!

Google Earth

Far from being useful to only spies, Google Earth is still the poor man’s satellite support. See and read the upcoming terrain, and plan your approach.

Safety Button

About to do something dangerous? This app traces your steps and saves them when you start up the software, and has one big help button to push when you’re in trouble. The app will then contact a chosen friend (asset, ally, etc.) with your current position.

NATO Alphabet

Echo — bravo — zulu — niner. Don’t look like a chump if you have to start busting out NATO alphabet code. Odds are you won’t use this, but it’s good to have just in case.

Lie Detector App

Save time and try to get the truth. While lie detectors are about as pseudoscience as you can get, an app like this still might have a use.

Change Your Caller ID

Fairly self-explanatory. Don’t let your number give away your identity, or rather, change it to what you need it to be.

Edovia Linguo Language Translator

Settle quickly into a new country and translate important phrases to store for later. Includes Arabic, Bulgarian, simplified Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese (Romaji and Kanji), Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.

Spontaneous Insight: People Search & Background Checks

If you need a quick rundown on a new face, try this app to do a background check, getting criminal records and other potentially critical information.

Mobiscope: Video From Webcams

Turn your iPhone into a command centre, and monitor your video surveillance channels. No need for a sleepy guard with a magazine. Includes saved recordings, motion detection, and email alerts.

Extra mention…

SecureAccess

Shame this tool doesn’t actually work. Some functional fingerprint-based app could have been cool.

Feel free to comment some suggestions for apps to add, in case I’ve missed any!

3G or third generation phones are a new innovation in the field of telecommunication and these have many advantages over 2G phones in terms of speed and coverage area. The advantages primarily emanate from the fact that 3G networks allow for more efficient use of spectrum than 2G technology. Most of the high end mobile devices these days are 3G compatible and as the technology becomes more widespread almost all phones will come equipped with 3G services. Here are some advantages of 3G technology: 

Cheaper Call Rates for Users: As the spectrum efficiency is more in case of 3G, more number of calls can be supported at a given time, this means relatively lesser call rates

Enhanced Security: 3G offers enhanced security both at the 3G network infrastructure security level and at the end to end security level. The encryption offered by KASUMI block crypto of 3G networks leads to better and stronger security than the A5/1 stream cipher of 2G networks.

Faster Data Transfer Rates: This is the most appealing advantage of 3G networks and 3G phones. 3G networks have the ability to provide data transfer speeds of up to 14.4 Mbit/s which is many times higher than that possible in 2G networks.

Advantages of faster data transfer rates include better download speed, better upload speed, and faster surfing speed. 3G technologies need the use of 3G phones. Backed by the strong 3G technology, 3G phones have a lot of applications to offer, here are some tasks that can be performed by 3G phones:

Some applications of 3G phones

Downloading: Downloading time is drastically reduced with a 3G connection and even large files can be downloaded in seconds.

Online Media: This is an exciting avenue that 3G phones offer; one can now enjoy online music, play online games and watch online movies on the cell phone.

Video conferencing: Video conferencing can now be done over the phone and the option of video conferencing on the go makes this feature even more exciting.

Faster Internet Connectivity: A 3G phone can provide high speed internet connectivity for personal computers and laptops. The phone can be used as a modem with the computer or laptop to instantly surf the internet.

One thing to remember is to check the bands of 3G phones.  In North America we need to have a 850 HSDPA band to be able to use the phone.  If your phone doesn’t have that band it will not use 3G.  It will still work on the edge network but speeds will be limited.  In case you are unsure you can always check with us at puremobile first.

Earpieces are the perfect cell phone accessory for those who want to talk without having to hold the cell phone to their ear. With the advances in technology, there are many models of earpieces that do require wires and can be connected to the phone through Bluetooth for an uninterrupted talking experience. Several earpieces also come equipped with noise canceling technology which cancels out the external noise for better talking experience. Most popular cell phone companies also manufacture earpieces too. Here are some advantages of using earpieces: 

Earpieces are very comfortable. You just need to press a button to pick the call and you can end the conversation with the same control too.

In situations where both hands are required for work earpieces are very useful. You do not need to hold the cell phone and you can carry on with your work while talking on the phone. 

There are several provinces where talking on a handheld phone is prohibited by the law. Using an earpiece to talk on the phone can save you from a traffic violation. However, this must be done only if the call is very important.

Research has shown that using an earpiece while driving also reduces the likelihood of accidents as compared to driving while holding the cell phone.

Earpieces also provide better clarity and listening experience, both to the speaker and to the listener.

Earpieces can also be paired with music cell phone to listen to music on the go. Earpieces enhance the music listening experience and add to the joy of listening to high quality music.

Popular Earpieces and Headsets

There are different types of earpieces manufactured by top companies like Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola and BlackBerry. Some of the popular models are Sony Ericsson HPM-83 Stereo Headset, Nokia HS-45 Plus AD-54 Music Headset, BlackBerry HDW13019001, Motorola SYN0896 MiniUSB and many more.

Camera mobile phones have exclusively modernized photography and offer an amazing way to click pictures on the move. These astonishing phones allow you to easily and instantly capture the precious and enticing moments of life. With the ability to send and receive pictures, camera phones also allow you to share your memorable moments with friends and family members. Due to the tremendous advantages and the increasing demand of these phones, every cell phone brand these days has a large variety of camera phones. Here are some of the top selling camera cell phones:

Nokia N95: This dual slider cell phone features a 5 mega-pixel auto-focus camera fixed with a Carl Zeiss lens, flash and a mechanical shutter. Nokia N95 also allows video conferencing and recording movies in DVD quality. This stylish cell phone comes with the 8GB hard drive, Bluetooth 2.0, MP3/ACC media playback facility, WAP 2.0/xHTML browser and more. Nokia N95 is available in colors like silver, plum, black, pink and red.

LG Mobile KE970 Shine: LG KE970 Shine is an eye-catching slide-design mobile phone with a 2 MP auto focus camera. The mobile phone derives the name ‘Shine’ from its shiny stainless steel body and a large LCD display. The other features of this sturdy cell phone include MP3 player, microSD memory card support, USB and Bluetooth V1.2 and more. LG KE970 Shine is available in color silver, pink, gold and more.

Samsung D900i: This fully functional, good-looking phone is a slide-up design cell phone with a 3.13 mega pixel camera. Samsung SGH-D900i is the thinnest slider phone and features the latest multimedia technology. With the features like document viewer, TV-output function, Bluetooth stereo headset (A2DP) function and more, this cell phone is perfect for business professionals and music lovers. This amazing cell phone is available in wine red and black color.

Sony Ericsson W580: A slim slider phone with the 2.0 mega pixel camera. The cell phone has a unique interface which automatically changes the visuals on the desktop with the changing of season or the turning of day into night. This stunning cell phone comes packed with the features like Bluetooth 2.0, media player, expandable memory stick slot, web browser and more. 

These are just some of the many great camera phones currently on the market. You can check out puremobile.ca for even more.

Cell phones have become a vital part of everybody’s daily life. People depend on cell phones for communication, entertainment, accessing the internet, keeping time and much more. Due to the increasing cell phone dependence, cell phone care becomes essential for its optimized usage. With preventive care and optimum usage, you can make your cell phone last for a long period of time. Here are some tips that can help you to take better care of your cell phone:

Charge your cell phone’s battery properly:  It is advisable to plug the charger appropriately into the cell phone while charging. This is essential for proper charging and functioning of the battery. Avoid overcharging of the battery and charge it only when the battery is very low. Keeping the charger plugged in when the battery is fully charged can adversely affect the life of the battery. Also, make sure that you follow manufacturer’s guidelines for best results.

Remove the battery when not in use:  Make sure that you remove the battery if you are not going to use your cell phone for a long time. Also, if you are traveling to a place that has no coverage, consider removing the battery or simply turn off your phone. If you don’t turn off your phone then it would consume a lot of power while searching for the network. You can also carry a spare battery incase your present phone battery runs out of power. 

Keep the cell phone clean:  To prevent the malfunctioning of your cell phone remove the dust particles from the display screen and the keypad before charging. It is recommended to use micro-fiber cloth while cleaning the phone’s LCD screen. If you are using any liquid cleaner, avoid it applying directly on the phone’s screen; instead apply the cleaner to the cloth and wipe the screen gently. 

Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures:  Exposure of cell phone to extreme cold and hot temperatures can affect its life drastically. Storage of cell phone in a cold place can result in the temporary loss of the screen display and the damage of the electronic circuits. Direct contact of cell phone with the sunlight for long periods of time can cause non-repairable damages.  

Keep the Bluetooth switched off when not in use:  It is necessary to keep the Bluetooth switched off while not in use. Keeping the Bluetooth on can attract malicious viruses that can result in improper functioning of the cell phone. Also, allow Bluetooth communication only with the trusted sources and avoid accepting any files from the people you don’t know. 

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GPS navigation systems can be used to determine the position and direction of any object lying on the earth or near the surface of the earth. This system was introduced by the U.S. Department of Defense for defense purposes but nowadays GPS system is widely used by common people too. This navigation system uses a constellation of Medium Earth Orbit satellites (between 24 and 32) and a GPS receiver for transmitting and receiving information through radio signals. The GPS receiver can give important details about the object like its velocity, position and time. There are numerous advantages of GPS navigation devices to worldwide users. Some of them are listed below.

 Helps to determine your location

GPS navigation systems can be effectively installed in automobiles and cars. These systems can guide you to your destination by providing with the most suitable route for that location. Also, if you lose your way then GPS system can help you reach your destination safely and quickly. Just type in the address or name of your city or town the GPS will guide you through the route. 

Helps in auto theft prevention 

GPS systems can help to safeguard your vehicles from thieves and criminals. These systems can monitor the location of your vehicle and can thus provide with the information about its whereabouts. You can track the location and even the person driving that vehicle through the tracking map available in the GPS car tracking system. 

Helps to cut down your fuel expense

GPS systems help a person to drive more efficiently as these systems provide a person with the most efficient route. Thus, you can save on the petrol and turn on your fuel expenditures if you have a proper GPS system installed in your vehicle.

Provides better vehicle safety 

If a proper GPS system is installed in your vehicle you can reduce the rate of the accidents and causalities. This is because a GPS system can guide you in advance about those routes which are dangerous and risky. Thus, a person can automatically opt for another route under such situations.

As you can see nowadays GPS systems are becoming as indespensable at your cell phone.  They help you get to where you are going faster and safer then before.

Sony Ericsson is one of the top manufacturers of music phones having the latest features and the most advanced technology. Sony Ericsson’s Walkman series phones contain some of the most innovative features in music phones along with brilliant sound quality. The advanced features like Memory Card Slot, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and GPRS make these phones complete multimedia devices that are a music lover’s top requirements in a music phone. The Walkman series phones also allow the users to listen to radio on their advanced headsets. Here are some of the top Sony Ericsson Walkman series phones:

Sony Ericsson W302: This extremely light candybar shaped Walkman phone weighs just 78gm and offers brilliant sound quality. The Sony Ericsson W302 comes with a 2MP camera for clicking pictures in high resolution and the phone also contains a memory card slot which supports memory cards up to 2 GB. The high memory of the phone allows the users to store music tracks, videos and pictures without worrying about the memory space. 

Sony Ericsson W902: The multi-dimensional W902 features a 5 mega-pixel camera for clicking beautiful pictures and a 2.2” clear display for viewing pictures and videos. The phone supports a memory card up to 8 GB and can store nearly 8000 encoded tracks. Along with features like Bluetooth and USB, the phone also acts as a high speed internet device with technologies like GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD and 3G. The HPM-82 headset with this phone makes the music sound clearer and precise. 

Sony Ericsson W580: The slider design of this phone gives it a stylish and smart look.  Music can be transferred to this phone by using USB cable, Bluetooth or through the internet by using the phone’s inbuilt web browser.  Shake Control is an exceptional feature of this mobile phone as it allows the users to change a playing music track by flicking the phone.  The phone supports a memory card up to 2 GB which can store approximately 2000 encoded music tracks. 

Sony Ericsson W595: This exceptional Walkman phone comes with a range of features that will please any music enthusiast. The stereo speakers provide crystal clear sound quality and the stereo share jack allows two people to listen to music together. With the shake control technology, tracks can be changed by flicking the phone and the SensMe technology plays music tracks selected according to user’s mood. The phone supports memory cards up to 8 GB and can store nearly 8000 music tracks.

Sony Ericsson’s Walkman series is ideal for people who want their music with them wherever they go. You can choose from a wide range of Sony Ericsson Walkman phones at www.puremobile.ca