Stories on mobile technology, GPS, privacy and the world of cell phone tracking.
Four armed men took phones, jewelry, cash and wallets in a series of Hollywood robberies but were tracked down by responding police using the iPhone tracking application of one of the victims. The Find My iPhone is an app that allows remote location-tracking of iPhones and other Apple devices. Although the app is not pre-installed with the operating system, the app is available …
The mobile-based national alert system passed muster during super-storm Sandy. The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) went live and successfully sent alert messages to mobile phones of residents affected by the hurricane. The CMAS, which was developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), other agencies, and the wireless industry, is a public safety system that all …
It runs Android 4.1 and features a super-fast 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. When it comes to display, it features an 8-inch 1280 x 800 screen. You can use the S-Pen stylus by Samsung on the touch screen. The good news is that it has an earpiece as well, which allows you to make calls. The device is thin and the stylus is comfortable to use. It has a new feature al …
While reviewing a new Android smartphone, we came across a new feature in Maps (a map app by Google). Google, perhaps, has included indoor maps for the popular city of Singapore on the great Android platform. This feature was introduced in the States in 2011. If you are inside a large building, you can use this app to find your way. By zooming in, you can see the floor plan sho …
iPhone is also used as an alarm clock by some people. Moreover, mobile phones make it easier to check emails before you go to sleep. You can also do office work while staying in touch with your friends on social media networks. It is true that your smartphone can help you wake up in the morning, but at the same time, it will prevent you from falling asleep at night. Studies con …
A St. Louis police detective demonstrated how a user could ward off a mugger using his cell phone. He says, “If a mugger holds you by your shirt, you can ram the corner of your smartphone into the back of his hand and put pressure between the bones of his hand.” According to Mayberry’s wife, an increasing number of women are joining the classes to learn this technique. “As a wo …
The law that mandates global positioning satellite monitoring for criminals was suspended by a judge six months ago for giving the public a false sense of security. Now, prosecutors are demanding changes in order to make the program more effective. Circuit Judge Stephanie McDonald imposed a moratorium on electronic monitoring following a September ruling in the case of Deangelo …
O2 Recycle, a UK company that buys used handsets and resells them for charity, recently unveiled project Walkie Talkies. The “Walkie Talkies” project presents recycled cell phones built into classic footwear. Designer Sean Miles embedded old Nokia and LG phones neatly within a Christian Louboutin heel, a classic men’s brogue, a Nike Air trainer, and a Hunter Boot Wellington. Ea …
For a long time, the poles of mobile phones were operated away from the homes of neighbors, but now the poles are operated next to your homes. These antennas have been operated in ten cities of Broward County, including the neighborhoods of Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes. The same poles are also embedded in Palm Beach and in Miami-Dade County. It has been surprising that the r …
On an afternoon in November 2012, three boys approached a 16-year-old girl, who was talking to someone on her iPhone 4S in Prospect Park, snatched the iPhone from her, and ran away from the park. The girl contacted Officer Denisse Pacheco for help. Unfortunately, the thieves were not found in or around the park. However, the police kept on searching for him. The thief ran away …
