Soon your cell phone will learn how to interact with you.
06 Jul 14
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Siri: The next level of AI in your pocketSince the days when Michael
Knight cracked wise ones with KITT, his artificial intelligent car, we (or at
least every boy) has wanted to chat to a know-it-all computer. Apple came close
to giving us just that when they launched SIRI for the iPhone in 2010; but the
service wasn't exactly accurate, until now.
Apple is making the next...
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The end of exorbitant 3G roaming data fees
06 Jul 14
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Flexible worldwide roaming
Surf the Internet safely whenever and wherever you travel
This is a fantastic product offered by SmartSim and will
soon be offered to Phonefinder customers.
If you are a travel bug, business jet-setter or planning a
family holiday abroad then this is the product for you (unless you live
exorbitant roaming 3G data fees). SmartSim is a Mobile Phone SIM card giv...
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PhoneTip: How to Remove Scratches from Your Cell Phone Screen
30 Jun 14
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This is not an April fool’s joke :)Below are two seemingly unbelievable ways to get rid of shallow scratches from your phone’s screen. Please try these at your own risk and before starting please make sure that you remove the battery (if you can, iPhone users just be extra careful) and in order to prevent liquid damage be sure to seal the ports of your phone with tap. Toothpaste 1. ...
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Nothing shows your love for your country quit like a R45,544.00 Cell Phone
29 Jun 14
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This is the one cell phone you fork out R100 for a phone
cover. It’s the gold iPhone featuring Vladimir Putin's Face.
Designed byItalian luxury brand Caviar/Perla Penna
Encrusted in18-karat-gold
Hand-engraved imagery
Portrait of Putin's faceFirst lines of Russia's national anthemThe Russian coat of arms
Price4,300 (R45,544.00)
While you won’t find this deal o...
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“Using a charging phone can make it explode” and 5 other lies
22 Jun 14
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In this article we will explore 6 Phone Charging myths and finally set the records straight. Myth: Phil is the result of a freak electrical surge which traveled up a charging cell phone and gave life to PhilVerdict: Fact.Myth: Using off-brand chargers destroys cell phone batteriesVerdict: False. Yes; you must avoid knock-offs, Fong-Kong products and Apple chargers that have a peach as a logo ...
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SnapScan: The new convenient way to pay from your phone
22 Jun 14
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No cash, No card swipes, just your smartphone. SnapScan won the MTN business App of the Year 2013. With the support of Standard Bank SnapScan is banking on the idea that consumers will take to the idea of making in-store payments using the mobile phones. Safe: Your card details are encrypted on your cell phone. Easy: Got a bank account or Credit Card? Well SnapScan can be used with any MasterCard ...
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Coming Soon to Phonefinder: Trade-in and Repair
17 Jun 14
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Our Trade-in and Repairs partner has over 15 years experience in the mobile device repair industry, this is the reason why they were Phonefinder's first partner choice. We are eager to get started as we are sure are you.Trade-inIf you have a spare phone just taking up room in your man-drawer then you must visit us again soon because we will be offering to buy up old phones. That's right! I...
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New miracle film set to end shattered screens forever.
12 Jun 14
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New miracle film set to end shattered screens forever.
This screen is not your standard flexi plastic cover; it is
far more scientific than that (it’s a transparent film of electrodes on a polymer
surface). However don’t let the science of things stand in your way of
the meaning of things.
So in a nutshell what does this mean?
Well it means a cost-effective solution to protecting you...
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The 7 most impressive Features of iOS 8
05 Jun 14
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Apple has finally created more flexibility for developers
who can now start developing third-party apps for Apple. What does this mean? Well
for starters you will now have access to more widgets and media apps will have
greater access to the iPhone’s camera.
Here is our quick rundown of what impresses us the most.
1.
New keyboard(s)
Of course Android has had this feature for a wh...
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Graphene: What it is and why should you know
18 May 14
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Graphenene, a material which was isolated only a decade ago may be the new miracle material. Samsung, Apple, IBM and Google sure seem to be making a big fuss about it. Want to know why?Thin, it’s super thinGraphene is the thinnest material known to mankind. In fact it has only two dimensions.Strong, its super strongabout 200 times stronger than steel.Excellent conductorMaking it the perfect substi...
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Apple iPhone Has Got Tall Plans
09 May 14
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Apple CEO
Tim Cook referred to the company having "big plans" for
2014. Could this be a subtle reference
to a larger iPhone If so he should have said "tall plans”.
Yes; Apple
is producing much larger six inch screens for its next generation of iPhones.
The
expected release date is in May (although South Africa may have to wait while
the marketing experts overseas contro...
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South African Mobile Data Consumption
17 Apr 14
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How much data is South Africa using?
It turns out that the answer is a lot! In fact the average
South African data user is using on average 1 GB of data to service their
smartphone internet needs.
Effective Measure’s South African
Mobile Report:
1GB of data per month: 54%
of South African smartphone usersContract Data package:
65.4%Pre-paid Data Contract:
34.6%Using Vodacom Data: 53...
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Samsung Galaxy S5: All You Need To Know
14 Apr 14
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Introducing the latest smart phone from Samsung; the Samsung Galaxy S 5, packed with exciting features such as a 1080 x 1920 eye-popping screen; a versatile high quality camera; a battery that just won’t quit and a Quad-core CPU.The Galaxy S5is a new smart phone which summons excitement, something which has not happened since the iPhone 4; but is the Samsung Galaxy S5 the phone which you have been...
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How to increase your Android battery life by up to 4 hours - with just 1 picture!
01 Apr 14
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Frustrated about your phones decreasing battery time?If you are like millions of cell phone users worldwide then you are in luck!It turns out that Android devices are able to receive hardware updates through QR code and optical inception.All you need to do is download a QR code reader (standard on many new Android devices) and take a quick snap shot of the image above. Your phones circuitry will a...
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Cell phone insurance. Protect your mobile devices.
30 Mar 14
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(April 2014) Phonefinder has announced the launch of their South
African cell phone insurance options. Underwritten by Admin Plus and Brokered
by Majestic Financial Services.
Phonefinder will soon be offering consumers a quick and
simple way to protect their mobile devices including their laptops, cell
phones, kindles, notebooks and laptops. The cover offered by Phonefinder will
ensur...
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Phonefinder on eNCA
23 Mar 14
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Phonefinder makes your life a little easier If you're in the market for a new cellular service provider, you've probably come up against a lot of complication and small print. But there's an interesting new website that aims to help you make one of the most fundamental decisions of modern life. Read more on eNCA"There's an interesting new website that aims to help you make one...
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South African Network Talk Plans
22 Mar 14
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Let’s talk about umm... Talk Plans.Phonefinder allows South Africans the ability to quickly click on a desired Talk Plan so that they can compare every offering on the market.Talk Plans are the attachments which cell phone Network Operators like MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom Mobile offer consumers in addition with a cell phone device. For a monthly fee; Talk Plans offer various amounts of inclus...
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How Does a Touch-Screen Work?
16 Mar 14
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You may be interested how Touch-Screen Technology actually works.Remember when cell phones were getting smaller and smaller? It seemed that the trend was heading towards creating phones for ants. Then with the launch of the iPhone in June 2007 "touch” suddenly came to the smart cell phone playing field. Touch-screen monitors quickly stopped the trend toward tiny phones and pathed the way for ...
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Phonefinder: Your cell phone contract comparison site
23 Feb 14
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Phonefinder is not a cell phone detective website. We do not find your lost phone (that’s too easy). We do however help you find a cell phone contract package which best meets your needs.How does Phonefinder work?There are over 2000 unique cell phone deals on the market. With so much option it is not fair to expect you to be able to compare them all before making a choice. That is where Phonefinde...
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Vouchercloud: Vodacom’s location-based savings app
14 Feb 14
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If the idea of receiving deals direct to your phone makes you smile, then look out for Vodacom’s location-based savings app, Vouchercloud.How does it work?Vouchercloud is an app which accesses your phones GPS in order to find the best deals in your area. It will then show you only relevant discounting retailers.Gone are the days of having to drive from shop to shop in search of great deals. Vouche...
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Why is a cell phone called a cell phone?
12 Feb 14
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It’s not because it can be jail-broken.It's also not called a cell phone because people
nowadays feel trapped into phone contracts (if you do feel trapped then please
investigate number porting).
So why is it called a
"cell” phone? It’s a really simple answer, but fascinating none the less.
Our Network Service
Providers (Telkom, Cell C, MTN, Vodacom) have cell phone towers which div...
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Phonefinder on Techfinancials.co.za
30 Jan 14
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Phonefinder would like to thank Gugu Lourie for a fantastic interview. Start-up Phonefinder fires up expansion plans"The innovative company — set up in 2012 on a shoe-string budget by Danny Aaron, Tom Goldgamer, Devin Karpes and Lance Krom — aims to venture into online listing of cellphone insurance, as well as the most affordable cellphone accessories."Read more...Tech Financials is South Africa&...
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4 Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Cell Phone Contract
24 Jan 14
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Choose a deal, any deal. Choosing the right cell phone contract is by no
means easy. There are so many factors which make up the perfect deal,
including: which cellphone, how many minutes do you spend, how much data is
enough data?
Then there is the misconception that it is hard to
change Network Carriers. Some people just stick with the company they've been
with forever ...
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The Tech Report catches up with Phonefinder
19 Jan 14
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Last week Wednesday (15 January 2014) Phonefinder's Lance Krom was lucky enough to be interviewed by the lovely Mabale Moloi for her television show The Tech Report.The Tech Report is your roundup of everything you need to know about the wonderful world of tech and is available in South Africa on eNCA (DStv channel 403) and in the UK on SKY channel 518 at these times (CAT): Thurs 21:30, Fri 10...
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Apps to start a journal, because you are the most interesting person in your life
08 Jan 14
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This year why not make sure that every moment counts? With the #100happydays initiative (check it out, and try it out! www.100happydays.com) and all your brand new new year's resolutions you may want to start documenting your life; after all you are the most interesting person in your life.There are countless journal apps for both iOS, Android, Windows and BlackBerry. This blog post by&nb...
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