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Android & Gift Returning Tips
MOBILE, Ala. – This year, tablets and mobile devices are some most likely gifts found under the Christmas tree. But there are some safety tips you should know about your latest gadgets, particularly if you have an Android device. Mcafee internet …
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These Are the Best Android Apps of the Year According to Google
These Are the Best Android Apps of the Year According to Google You already saw Apple's selection for best apps of the year 2012—which were kind of crappy and ridiculous. Here's Google's own list of best apps for Android. It's not much better than …
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Toshiba reveals Lytro-style refocus camera for smartphones
New details have surfaced today that the folks from Toshiba are working on an impressive Lytro-like mini camera module for smartphones and tablets. If you're asking yourself what Lytro is, you should check this out. Essentially you'll be able to …
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(PRWEB UK) 12 October 2012

According to police statistics around 300,000 mobile phones are stolen in the UK each year. In fact this figure is almost definitely higher taking into account the number thefts that may go unreported. Protect your bubble shares some top tips that can help prevent a theft or in the event of a theft.

Password Protection

The first and most simple step towards protecting a mobile phone is to add a pin or password protected lock to the device.

Remote Locate

There are a number of apps and services available that can help locate a mobile phone when it has been lost or stolen. Find My iPhone is the service from Apple that is included free with iCloud. It uses embedded GPS technology to track the device plus it can be used on most Apple devices included iPod and Apple Macs. Wheres My Droid is the android offering which tracks and turns up the ringer volume to its maximum. Lookout available on both iPhone and Android is similar and come as an app with the added feature of sounding an alarm to find items close by.

Wiping data

Remotely wiping a mobile phone will remove all private data on the phone protecting the data from opportunist thieves. This service is included on Wheres My iPhone and the Pro version of Wheres My Droid . Gadgettrak another anti-theft app can remotely wipe personal data on smart phones plus it allows remote operation of web-cams and mobile cameras to take pictures collecting crucial evidence to help catch the thief.

Elude Theft

If out an about, keep mobile phones out of site, this will help keep the phone safe from the preying eyes of a thief. Best not to keep mobile phones in back pockets especially in crowded places and when sending a text message use both hands as a tighter grip and a less open body could be a good deterrent.

The best way to get total piece of mind is to get mobile phone insurance. Protect your bubble offers great value mobile phone insurance covering, theft, breakdown, accidental damage and as an optional extra loss.

Sources Guardian website, Jan 2012

guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jan/20/phone-snatchers-iphones-thieves-bikes

2000 Respondents in Onepoll survey conducted by Protect your bubble

Protect your bubble is an online gadget insurance provider, specialising in great value insurance cover for Smartphones, iPhones, laptops, , mobile phones, cameras and much more.

Quotes can be obtained for your gadgets via the following URLs:

Mobile Phone Insurance: uk.protectyourbubble.com/gi-mobile-phone-insurance.html

iPad Insurance: uk.protectyourbubble.com/ipad-insurance.html

iPhone Insurance: uk.protectyourbubble.com/ip-iphone-insurance.html

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 19, 2012

The new Kindle Fire HD has many noteworthy upgrades compared to its predecessor. The high definition display, the front HD camera, larger internal storage (up to 32GB), faster Wi Fi download speeds thanks to dual antennas, introduction of the 8.9 model and availability of 3G and 4G LTE are some of the major additions to the second generation Kindle Fire. Even though it fulfills the expectations and needs of most tablet computer users, the Kindle Fire HD still falls short in certain aspects that would make it that ideal tablet. The Controversial Kindle Fire HD Review – Top 10 NEGATIVE and POSITIVE Tech Specs addresses all these features in detail.

In addition to reviews on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablet, they also review the Apple iPad 3, Google Nexus 7, Nook HD from Barnes and Noble as well as popular eReaders such as the Kindle PaperWhite. They also discuss the main POSITIVE and NEGATIVE tech specs of the Kindle Fire 2 in comparison to other tablets in the market, and provide detailed comparisons between different tablet computers. The Kindle Fire HD vs iPad comparison and Kindle Fire HD vs Google Nexus 7 are examples of such comparisons.

In addition to providing reviews of physical devices, http://TabletXRay.com/ has also provided a free list of the Must have BEST Kindle Fire Apps. The collection includes entertainment apps, personalization apps, productivity apps, books and reference apps, social and lifestyle apps, health and fitness apps, educational apps, business and financial apps, travel and local apps, multimedia apps, game apps, childrens apps etc. etc. It is one of the best collections of Kindle Fire applications available online for free. The majority of these are FREE apps while some are paid apps on the android app market.

Another popular feature is their Never Ending List of TIPS, TRICKS and SHORTCUTS for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. These tips, guided by screenshots, photographs and videos unearth some of the hidden functions of the new Kindle tablet. These tips and tricks include details such as how to take screenshots, how to do a wireless transfer of files from the Kindle Fire HD to a PC/Mac computer (without using the USB cable), how to read ePUB books on it, how to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint on it, how to access the Kindle Fire camera (there isnt a built-in app to turn the camera on), how to transfer/share pictures/videos you take with it, how to password protect it, how to access the parental control settings, etc. etc. Its called the Never Ending List because the webmasters and users keep contributing new tips and tricks as they discover new ones.

One of the most unique features of this Kindle Fire HD Review is that it incorporates data from its readers including actual Kindle Fire users. Readers can vote up or vote down individual hardware or software features of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet as well as other tablets such as the Apple iPad, Google Nexus or Nook HD, according to their personal preference. In addition, users are also encouraged to share their positive and negative experiences, views and opinions on any of the above devices. Based on reader votes, the most popular specs of the Amazon tablet are the High Definition Display, the HD camera, and the improved internal storage (16GB or 32GB). While some of the above features received positive votes from over 80% of the readers, certain other features received votes of less than 20% of the readers. While the New Kindle Fire HD has its POSITIVES, it also has several shortcomings as discussed on the Top 10 Negatives of the Kindle Fire HD. It is a highly recommended read for anyone considering purchasing a tablet computer, Kindle Fire or not.

Tablet computers are some of the most gifted electronic items during the holiday shopping season associated with Black Friday and Christmas. This Kindle Fire HD review and the daily updated “HOT Deals of the day” page are certain to be useful for these holiday shoppers.







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