It is also handy for keeping all your mobile devices connected from one internet source without having to rely on wireless routers.

Connectify is one of the first tools that uses the power of mesh networking. The idea behind mesh networks is that every pc/laptop can become a wi-fi hotspot, ensuring not only a steady internet connection but also allow integration of different devices without having to set up anything.

Once installed, Connectify sits in your system tray. To start a hotspot, just fill in your preferred Wi-Fi name and your pass phrase, and then click the large button to turn the hotspot on. Other devices will immediately detect your created hotspot and they can join in using the password that you supplied.

You can also use Connectify to start your home network to share files and printers without using a router.

Features:

• Create a wi-fi hotspot from your pc/laptop in an instant.
• Created hotspots require WPA passphrases for better security.
• Connect and sync your wi-fi enabled devices without using cords, blue tooth, or wireless router.
• Works with Windows 7 (only).

Check out Connectify @ www.connectify.me

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You can search or zoom into a particular address to see how many complaints were submitted there. All complaints are pinned as colored markers, clicking any marker shows date and details. Complaints can be also be sorted by cell phone carrier.

Additionally, you can contribute by submitting cellphone reception problems you experience at any location.

Features:

• Check out cell mobile reception signal problems in your area.
• Supported carriers: AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile  Verizon Wireless and others.
• 100,000+ cell phone complaints submitted by customers.
• Submit your own review for any area.
• iPhone version supported.
• US Only.
• Similar sites: SignalMap and GotReception.

Check out Deadcellzones @ www.deadcellzones.com

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The iPhone apps link to iTunes store from where you can purchase them immediately. You can also become a member of the site in order to rate, review and share apps. Also follow users, get app recommendations and more.

Features

• Delicious like site for iPhone and other mobile phone apps.
• Find iPhone as well Android, Nokia and other cellphone apps.
• Apps are organized under different categories.
• Register to rate, review and share apps.
• Similar tools: SmokinApps, AndroLib and AppWorldBlackBerry.

Check out Appolicious @ www.appolicious.com [via ReadWriteWeb] (By Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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To start, you can select what you want to decode, enter the input text and get the corresponding QR code on the right hand side as PDF or a GIF image.  These codes can be then shared with anyone you want, the recipient simply needs to scan it with his phone to decode the content.

There is no registration necessary, however if you register you will be able to store, manage and edit your codes online.

Features:

• Create QR codes online.
• You could generate QR codes from website URL, email, phone number, text message, social network profile and images.
• Save the generated code as PDF or GIF image.
• Register to store, manage and edit your codes online.
• Similar tools: QRVCards and QRJumps.

Check out BeQRious @ www.beqrious.com (By Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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When someone finds your lost phone, he can go to the BlueRetriever site and enter the ID to find your contact information. He can also get a reward (according to what you’ve specified) of upto $100 in the form of Amazon, Target, or Starbucks gift cards or a donation to Kiva.

Features:

• Free web based cell phone loss protection.
• Reward the person who finds your phone with Amazon and Starbucks gift cards and more.
• Easy to use. Just put the generated wallpaper image on your phone.
• List of supported phones small but you can always crop and adjust the wallpaper image for your phone.

If you liked this service you might also check our article explaining How To Trace a Mobile Phone Location with Google Latitude.

Check out BlueRetriever @ www.blueretriever.com (via GeekSugar) (by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog)

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Read description, view screenshots and download apps onto your mobile phone from the website. To receive updates on the newest reviewed apps without visiting the website, you can subscribe by RSS or follow SmokinApps on Twitter at twitter.com/SmokinApps.

Features:

• Discover the latest, useful and entertaining mobile applications.
• Browse apps by a mobile platform (Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile etc.), by tags.
• Filter apps by free/paid, sort by rating and by date.
• Read independent app reviews, view screen shots and download the app’s version for your mobile platform.
• App developers, submit your own apps to be reviewed in the directory.

Check out SmokinApps @ www.smokinapps.com

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Contails is a free mobile contacts sync service which lets you sync and share one of the most important set of data in your cellphone – contacts. Just create a free account at their site and follow easy step by step set up process. The process may vary depending on mobile you have. Some phones may require Contails client download.

Additionally it also lets you import contact info from your Outlook, Thunderbird, Gmail, Yahoo and MSN accounts so you can gather all your contacts info in one place.

For more info watch demo video below:

• Sync mobile contacts with your Contails account online.
• Import contacts from  Outlook, Thunderbird, Gmail, Yahoo and MSN.
• Invite friends and connect with them.
• Exchange selected contacts with friends.
• Supports wide variety of phone.
• Easy step by step setting up process.
• Similar sites: ZYB, GoogleSync and Mobyko.

Check out Contails @www.contails.com (By Abhijeet from Appscrazy)

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How it works ?

Here’s what the Remounce team has to say – “There are two ways of setting it up. First, you can sign in via the web and set up alarms/reminders/announcements which can then be used at a later time via the web or your phone. If you choose to user your phone, you simply send in a text message with a specific code and we’ll send you the corresponding message. Second, you could input alarms/reminders/announcements via your phone and then retrieve them the same way you would in the first way. Remounce sends you your request via text message. That way you can retrieve your information whenever and wherever you want it.”

Check out Remounce @ www.remounce.com ( Contributed by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog )

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So what do you do? Enter Venjuvo – the website where you can sell your old or even broken gadgets for a decent price. Sell used smart phones, gaming consoles, MP3 players, laptops, GPS systems, digital cameras, digital camcorders and HDTVs.

Here is how it works ?

(1) Select the item you want to sell (MP3 Player, HDTV, Notebook etc.) and then locate the exact product brand and model (Wii, iPod 4th Gen, iPhone 8GB etc.).

(2) Find out how much Venjuvo will pay you by providing some information about its condition and included accessories (cables, box, manuals and so on).

(3) If you’re happy with the price then proceed to the next step where you will be able to print out the packing slip and get detailed instructions on how to ship the item.
Collect Your Payment.

(4) Once Venjuvo team has received and tested your item they will send you the payment. You can get paid by PayPal or request a check. Venjuvo also lets you request store credit from one of the participating resellers (i.e. KMart) and get up to 10% more value.

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Check out Venjuvo @ www.venjuvo.com

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Slandr Features:

• Read replies and direct messages.
• Search through all recent Twitter postings (powered by Summize).
• Edit your location and view the locations of the friends.

For iPhone users there is something else though. If you’re on an iPhone then you should try Hahlo, which is basically an iPhone alternative to Slandr.

To access Slandr from you mobile device @ http://m.slandr.net

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All the content is tagged to help you navigate through it and you can subscribe to the ringtones using your feedreader. There is also a mobile version to the website (m.mjelly.com) that you can access from the web browser on your phone.

Keep in mind that if you browse Mjelly website and download tones on your phone then standard mobile operator data usage charges will apply. Contact your mobile operator for further details.

Go to Mjelly @ www.mjelly.com

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Features:

• Check out live traffic conditions from your mobile phone.
• Browse traffic cameras by country, state, city and street.
• Includes over 4600 cameras across US, Canada, Austalia, China, Luxemborg, Sweden, United Kingdom.
• Requirements: web-enabled mobile device with a data plan.
• What’s missing: Maps integration, no search option.

Please note, if you plan to use this service on a regular basis then make sure to check with your mobile carrier about the data usage fees. Unless you are on an unlimited data plan, using MobileTraffic.tv from a mobile phone can be quite costly.

Go to MobileTraffic @ www.mobiletraffic.tv

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One of the other cool things about Truphone is that you don’t have to change anything about your current phone contract. You can continue using your mobile in exactly the same way as you used to. Truphone is just an extra application that can be activated when you’re in the WiFi Hotspot. That makes it ideal for frequent travelers who want to save on roaming charges.

Features:

• You pay the same amount for international calls regardless of your location. No roaming charges.
• Send free text messages and make free calls and to other Truphone users worldwide.
• Use Truphone from any public WiFi access hotspots worldwide (airports, libraries etc.)
• Google Talk support : Make free calls to your Google Talk contacts.
• Incoming calls from other Truphone users are always free.
• Forward your Truphone voicemail messages to your email address.
• Setup custom rings for different callers.

Note: Truphone currently works mainly on Nokia N and E series phones. Support for other handsets coming soon.

[Video] How To Install Truphone

Check out Truphone @ www.truphone.com

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Once everything is set, simply wait until Mobile17 completes your request and sends it to the provided phone number. Sometimes it may take upto 1 hour. It’s free. The only charges you might get, are what your service provider charges you to receive or reply to a text (SMS) or picture (MMS) message.

Additional Features

• Mobile17 supports pretty much all popular cellphones, including the iPhone.
• History: Keep track of wallpapers and ringtones that are sent to your phone.

Check out Mobile17 @ www.mobile17.com

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Features:

• Sell your old and broken phones (less then 2 years old).
• Price depends on the model and condition of your phone.
• Sell as many phones as you like. (Note: only the models listed on the website can be sold)
• Payment will be sent by Check (via US Mail) within 30 days after arrival of your phone.
• Option to donate the money to charity of your choice.
• For more details go to the service FAQ page.

Check out SellMyOldCellPhone @ [ www.sellmyoldcellphone.com ]

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