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iOS 8: First Day Impressions

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.17 - Leave a comment -

iOS 8 has just been released, and I take a quick initial look at it on my iPhone 4s.

Use a Personal Hotspot to Get High Speed Data on an Original iPhone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.17 - Leave a comment -

I love the original iPhone, but it’s lack of 3G mobile speed can be a big problem when out and about. There is a workaround.

Skype No Longer Supporting Older Operating Systems

Adam Geller,  Articles, Low End Android, Low End Mobile, Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.16 - 1 Comment -

Skype used to work on just about any system, but recent changes has seen system requirements increased and lots of devices cut.

Multiple iDevices? Multiple iTunes Libraries Are an Answer

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.15 - Leave a comment -

Do you have more than one iDevice with different versions of iOS? Syncing them on the same Mac can be difficult, but here is a simple trick.

Reviving an Original iPhone, Part 4: It’s Dead

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.12 - Leave a comment -

My attempts to revive an old iPhone have finally come to an end. I say good-bye to this beat up beast, but it’s not all bad news.

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus: Initial Thoughts

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.10 - Leave a comment -

After months of rumors, Apple finally announced the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Is it what we expected?

Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 3G/3GS Mini Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.08 - Leave a comment -

I am a huge fan of Mophie products and picked up a Juice Pack Air for the older iPhone 3G/3GS. This is a mini review.

Be Aware! Unlocking That Used iPhone Might Not Be Possible

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.08 - Leave a comment -

Unlocking an iPhone in the UK isn’t always as easy you might think. Sometimes it’s impossible. Here’s why.

Can You and Your Smartphone Survive Using Only WiFi for Data? Part 3

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.07 - Leave a comment -

Have no mobile data? Here is the third and final instalment in my using only free WiFi on your smartphone.

Dropbox Mobile: A Photo Stream Alternative

Adam Geller,  Articles, Low End Android, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.08.29 - 1 Comment -

Dropbox for your mobile offers a superb over-the-air Photo Stream alternative for older iPhones, Androids, and other platforms.

Reviving an Original iPhone, Part 3: FrankenPhone

Adam Geller,  Articles, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.07.23 - Leave a comment -

The ongoing saga of my iPhone restoration project hit a snag, but I am not giving up on it. Read my latest instalment.

Samsung Galaxy Y S3560: A Great Budget Android Phone

Adam Geller,  Articles, Low End Android, Tech Spectrum - 2014.07.21 - 3 Comments -

High-end phones are great, but if your budget doesn’t stretch or your needs are minimal, a low-end Android can give you the smartphone experience with little expense. Today I look at the Samsung Galaxy Y.

Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4/4S Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.07.05 - Leave a comment -

As a fan of the Mophie Juice Pack Plus – a case with built in rechargeable battery -I wanted to see how the Juice Pack Air compared.

Mophie Juice Pack Plus Review for iPhone 4/4S

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.07.05 -

Mobile phones might have advanced in the past few years, but the batteries powering them haven’t. The biggest complaint from smartphone owners is battery life. Smartphones today can do just about everything, but to get some of them to last a whole day without running out of battery you have to turn most of the […]

Mighty Boom Ball: A Portable Speaker with Big Sound

Adam Geller,  Articles, Low End Audio, Tech Spectrum - 2014.06.27 - Leave a comment -

I’m a sucker for novelty gadgets, and when I saw a tiny speaker called the Mighty Boom Ball promising big sound, I could resist trying it.

Asphalt 8 Airborne Mini Review

Adam Geller,  iOS Apps, Low End Android, Tech Spectrum - 2014.06.27 - Leave a comment -

If you are a fan of racing games, you should check out the latest mobile high speed instalment of the Asphalt range. Step up Asphault 8 Airborne.

A Brief Affair with Xubuntu

Adam Geller,  Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2014.06.27 - 2 Comments -

After a recommendation from a friend, I took a look at Xubuntu 14.04 – the latest LTS version.

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