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I'm not frugal or thrifty, I'm cheap. My food comes only in yellow and black packaging. My Dad would say that I was "so cheap, he'd skin a fart for the grease." I will stop in the middle of crossing the road to pick up a penny, and we don't even use them in Canada anymore. So when I wanted a holder for my Samsung Whizzbang Z 28 and our office budget didn't really cover that, I got to thinking about using paper instead.
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Never buy a smartphone from a carrier—ever. Most consumers don't know that they can purchase their phones from retailers and pay less than if they did from the carrier. The key word that you're looking for is unlocked. The six phones presented in this article provide excellent value, with prices starting at $120 and going as high as $650.
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People are willing to go to great lengths to access video content, and great lengths are indeed required when content often doesn't become available for a big part of the world until months after its initial release. More so, even though there are websites like Hulu and Netflix boasting the infrastructure to offer that media globally, they actively work to keep people out. If you want to watch region-blocked content on your iPhone or iPad you'll have to take matters into your own hands.
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If you're wanting to use your iPhone as a remote webcam, Apple's FaceTime is probably the best option, but there are a few other free and inexpensive apps that are useful and offer a few features missing in FaceTime. I downloaded and tried out a handful, and while I found none of them to be perfect, I did discover a few that will work well in a pinch. They are also less expensive than purchasing a dedicated remote wireless camera.
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One of the more popular genres of iOS games is known as time management. Most people think of Farmville when they think of these types of games, and it's certainly one of the more popular titles in the genre. However, many gamers would not exactly describe Farmville as "good". If you are looking for a time management game that actually brings something exciting to the table, check out Middle Manager of Justice.
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There is a growing amount of so-called "spy software" available that promises to log everything the user of an infected phone does while attempting to remain undetectable. Compromised devices are easily traceable via GPS, record all incoming and outgoing text messages and phone calls and can even be used to spy on captured photos and browser history. Installing such software on Android or BlackBerry devices is morally reprehensible but not quite as damaging as doing so on an iPhone...
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Apple’s latest iPhone is surprisingly robust given its light weight but it’s only designed to survive minor drops in a friendly environment. Serious falls, dirt and water aren’t a factor, and that’s a problem if you’d like to use your iPhone while camping, hiking or playing sports. Tough cases are harder to find than those built to provide aesthetic value with some minimal protection and so to save you time, we’ve rounded up five of the best.
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SendHub — a Google voice alternative targeted primarily at businesses and freelancers — was recently released for Android, but it's the iPhone app that's in the limelight this time. The app's developers announced an update for the iPhone app that includes in-app purchasing and sound notifications. In an effort to promote the new feature, SendHub is offering a special deal: $9.99/month for unlimited texts, 150 voice minutes, and 10 groups of 100 contacts.
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The folks at Tumblr are certainly having a busy couple days in terms of the platform's mobile lineup of mobile applications. After adding sponsored posts to its mobile apps just a few days ago, it has now released a fairly major update for its iOS application, and an official Windows Phone 8 app. On iOS, sharing posts is now easier, as well as saving them for later. App navigation has also been improved.
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Skyscanner is an iOS application designed to help you maximize your savings so you can have as much money as possible to spend while on your vacation. If you only have a certain amount of money to spend on your trip, saving money on the flight can leave you with more spending money. Before you book your next flight, download Skyscanner, and you just might find the best travel deal you've ever seen.
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Apple announced updates to its iTunes Store recently, which now includes the option to download movies, movie bundles, music box sets, TV episodes, and Season Passes at a later time, rather than immediately at the time of purchase. The new "download later" options apply to items purchased on iTunes 11 (Mac or Windows PC versions), or on iOS devices running iOS 6 or later. When you purchase an item it will be added to your iTunes account, followed by a "Download Now?" button giving you the option to download immediately or later.
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Though I advocate and try to use the built-in iOS dictation feature for the iPhone and iPad, there are occasions when good old touch typing must suffice. If, like me, you are not a fast or very efficient typist the built-in iOS keyboard can be a little daunting for many users. If you find yourself fumbling with the built-in keyboard, download a few of these free apps and practice typing risk-free.
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Netflix has launched a nice update for its iOS application that adds some useful new features, and brings a new look to parts of app. The first thing you will notice is a slight interface change: The new UI makes it possible to quickly flip through content you've already started watching, which will make it easier to go back to the things you enjoy most. This change should make getting through the interface and into the video content a quicker process.
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Popular microblogging platform Tumblr announced yesterday that it's now serving ads on its iPhone and Android apps. This move comes a year after Tumblr initially allowed ads to appear on its Web interface. These ads will now be arriving on your mobile Tumblr interface, bu they will look a little different; when looking at a sponsored post, you'll be able to recognize it as such by an animated dollar sign which will appear on the top right corner of the post.
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Reddit is one of the most interesting websites on the Internet, and with such a mixed bag of users, it offers a massive variety of content. However, because each user is quite unique, their Reddit viewing preferences may all be a little different. While the browser-based version hasn't changed in years, iOS offers quite a few choices for viewing the website's content. Personal preference might be the decider here, but remember that all of these apps are of the highest quality.
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