If one of your loved ones is never to been seen without their iPhone 4 or can't be prised away from their HTC Sensation then it may be an idea to invest in a Christmas gift that enriches their mobile phone experience. Given that modern mobiles are laden with all manner of entertainment features, it should come as no surprise that they are used as such. With this in mind, here's the Free Contract Mobiles Blog's top 5 accessories to make phone's even more enjoyable:
1. Novelty Protective Case
Although not seemingly the most exciting gift, a carefully selected protective case will not only serve as a guardian against mishap but can also customise the handset in a manner perfectly befitting the recipient. More popular handset models now boast an abundance of innovative and attractive phone cases - which are available for a few pounds, making them great stocking fillers.
2. Touchscreen Friendly Gloves
Given the weather around this time of year, these woollen marvels are particularly good as Christmas presents. Courtesy of a special coating on the finger tips these seemingly normal gloves allow you to operate your touchscreen phone without risking frostbite - a perfect example of simple technology perfectly executed.
3. Phone Dock
Docks have been popular with iPod and iPhone users for a number of years - and they continue to form the essential bridge between mobile phone and hi-fi system and come all manner of shapes, styles and sizes. Given that many people now utilise their phone as a portable music library the phone dock is an excellent idea for those with a love of music...plus it keeps the battery charged!
4. Emergency Charger
It's all too easy to get carried away on Angry Birds or lose track of time on YouTube and find yourself with a dying battery and an important call to make. In these all too common scenarios an emergency charger is an incredibly useful accessory - and consequently a thoughtful and useful gift.
5. Sports Armband
Given the high likelihood that your recipient's New Year's resolutions will incorporate more exercise; this gift serves a useful nudge in the right direction. Serving as a means of providing music and social connectivity during exercise of any intensity, this accessory is great for those who want to get fit. Given the great range of fitness apps out there for iPhone and Android phone users; a sports armband is a spot on Christmas gift...in our opinion!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Maximise Your Mobile Phone Battery Life
Battery Life
With mobile phone technology advancing at a rapid rate it seems that there is now an endless list of comparison points to wrestle with when selecting a new handset. From the number of megapixels the camera boasts through to the processor speed, screen resolution, operating platform and literally dozens of other variables and parameters - it is a serious challenge to find the perfect phone without weeks of hardcore number crunching and cross referencing.
Although people for the most part will generally make their decisions based upon the styling of the handset, quality of the camera, operating system and other quickly identifiable factors: one of the single most important when it comes to day to day handset satisfaction is much harder to assess prior to purchase. Battery life dictates the way you use your phone; if you unlikely to be able to charge your phone for 24 hours then your phone usage behaviour changes to reflect this. Essentially, if you buy a phone with poor battery life then the various other selling points can be rendered a little pointless as you'll rarely get opportunity to use them.
Maximise Your Battery Life
A great number of modern Smartphones stand accused of providing sub-standard battery life in technical reviews and according to heavy users. The truth of the matter is that in many instances this reduction in battery life is as a result of our increased usage of our phones on a daily basis. The incorporation of wireless internet browsing, music and video playback and digital camera capabilities mean that overall people are using their phones more for high power consumption purposes other than communication and as such rapidly draining the battery.
To squeeze the longest possible battery life out of a new phone there are three essential things to bear in mind:
(1) Fully charge your new handset as advised in the manual:
Although you may be desperate to dive in and use your shiny new phone, patience is essential to ensure that you completely charge your battery and in doing so make sure of maximum possible battery life.
(2) Tweak screen brightness and power-saver settings:
Many modern Smartphones boast super-bright, high resolution screens which provide exceptional quality. For day to day use it's unlikely that you'll require the very brightest setting or indeed for the screen to stay on for any period of time when left idle. A simple adjustment of settings to reduce screen brightness and screen idle time can extend your battery life no end.
(3) Learn how to disable power-sapping apps and features when not in use:
Facilities such as Wi-Fi and GPS have revolutionised mobile phones - they are however very heavy power users and as such should be disabled when not in use to ensure maximum battery life.
Failing all of the above, it may be an idea to carry your phone's USB connection cable with you at all times to make sure you're never without Angry Birds for too long!
With mobile phone technology advancing at a rapid rate it seems that there is now an endless list of comparison points to wrestle with when selecting a new handset. From the number of megapixels the camera boasts through to the processor speed, screen resolution, operating platform and literally dozens of other variables and parameters - it is a serious challenge to find the perfect phone without weeks of hardcore number crunching and cross referencing.
Although people for the most part will generally make their decisions based upon the styling of the handset, quality of the camera, operating system and other quickly identifiable factors: one of the single most important when it comes to day to day handset satisfaction is much harder to assess prior to purchase. Battery life dictates the way you use your phone; if you unlikely to be able to charge your phone for 24 hours then your phone usage behaviour changes to reflect this. Essentially, if you buy a phone with poor battery life then the various other selling points can be rendered a little pointless as you'll rarely get opportunity to use them.
Maximise Your Battery Life
A great number of modern Smartphones stand accused of providing sub-standard battery life in technical reviews and according to heavy users. The truth of the matter is that in many instances this reduction in battery life is as a result of our increased usage of our phones on a daily basis. The incorporation of wireless internet browsing, music and video playback and digital camera capabilities mean that overall people are using their phones more for high power consumption purposes other than communication and as such rapidly draining the battery.
To squeeze the longest possible battery life out of a new phone there are three essential things to bear in mind:
(1) Fully charge your new handset as advised in the manual:
Although you may be desperate to dive in and use your shiny new phone, patience is essential to ensure that you completely charge your battery and in doing so make sure of maximum possible battery life.
(2) Tweak screen brightness and power-saver settings:
Many modern Smartphones boast super-bright, high resolution screens which provide exceptional quality. For day to day use it's unlikely that you'll require the very brightest setting or indeed for the screen to stay on for any period of time when left idle. A simple adjustment of settings to reduce screen brightness and screen idle time can extend your battery life no end.
(3) Learn how to disable power-sapping apps and features when not in use:
Facilities such as Wi-Fi and GPS have revolutionised mobile phones - they are however very heavy power users and as such should be disabled when not in use to ensure maximum battery life.
Failing all of the above, it may be an idea to carry your phone's USB connection cable with you at all times to make sure you're never without Angry Birds for too long!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Greetings from the Free Contract Mobiles Team
Hello All!
First of all, an apology: -
With the exception of the occasional post we have been neglecting our blogging duties recently in order to focus attentions upon creating a shiny new website optimised to provide the best possible mobile phone comparison platform. Well, we're glad to announce that we're finally happy with the Free Contract Mobiles website and once again have the time to start regularly blogging again!
Our hope is to not only keep you up to date with news from the mobile handset arena and interesting articles about mobile phone usage around the world – but also to develop some regular features alongside guides to choosing a new handset and the occasional product review. We'd love to hear feedback on precisely what else you'd like to read about: so please send any suggestions and thoughts over to us.
Changes to Free Contract Mobiles
The new Free Contract Mobiles site is a serious upgrade from our previous platform and we hope you enjoy making full use of it. In addition to an obvious update to the site's styling, we've totally rebuilt our phone deal comparison engine so that you're able to compare even more phone deals and get your results in record time. This new comparison system also allows you to stipulate a whole range of different comparison points and factors – from deals offering a specific free gift through to contracts providing specific volumes of inclusive data and call time. Whether you're just looking for a general bargain or have a specific handset and contract type in mind: we're sure that with Free Contract Mobiles you're sure to get the best possible deal.
Alongside our contract deal comparison platform we’ve also added new website areas tailored to those with bad credit that are looking for a phone contract and a whole new way to browse handsets with our Mobile Features search system. Whatever your phone related needs - we've got it covered!
Coming Soon on the Free Contract Mobiles Blog
During the course of December we'll be publishing some great posts to provide an overview of advances in the mobile phone world during 2011 and expectations of what's to come in 2012. In addition to these posts you can also expect a Christmas shopping guide (ideally tailored to those who love their phones) and some other content we're sure you'll enjoy.
Stay Tuned!
First of all, an apology: -
With the exception of the occasional post we have been neglecting our blogging duties recently in order to focus attentions upon creating a shiny new website optimised to provide the best possible mobile phone comparison platform. Well, we're glad to announce that we're finally happy with the Free Contract Mobiles website and once again have the time to start regularly blogging again!
Our hope is to not only keep you up to date with news from the mobile handset arena and interesting articles about mobile phone usage around the world – but also to develop some regular features alongside guides to choosing a new handset and the occasional product review. We'd love to hear feedback on precisely what else you'd like to read about: so please send any suggestions and thoughts over to us.
Changes to Free Contract Mobiles
The new Free Contract Mobiles site is a serious upgrade from our previous platform and we hope you enjoy making full use of it. In addition to an obvious update to the site's styling, we've totally rebuilt our phone deal comparison engine so that you're able to compare even more phone deals and get your results in record time. This new comparison system also allows you to stipulate a whole range of different comparison points and factors – from deals offering a specific free gift through to contracts providing specific volumes of inclusive data and call time. Whether you're just looking for a general bargain or have a specific handset and contract type in mind: we're sure that with Free Contract Mobiles you're sure to get the best possible deal.
Alongside our contract deal comparison platform we’ve also added new website areas tailored to those with bad credit that are looking for a phone contract and a whole new way to browse handsets with our Mobile Features search system. Whatever your phone related needs - we've got it covered!
Coming Soon on the Free Contract Mobiles Blog
During the course of December we'll be publishing some great posts to provide an overview of advances in the mobile phone world during 2011 and expectations of what's to come in 2012. In addition to these posts you can also expect a Christmas shopping guide (ideally tailored to those who love their phones) and some other content we're sure you'll enjoy.
Stay Tuned!
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