Cell phone photo class not just for taking pics
PHILADELPHIA - A new cell phone photography class at a suburban Philadelphia university focuses on both the quality of the images and the ethical responsibilities that come with taking and publishing them.
Motorola Atrix is a powerful smart phone
SAN FRANCISCO - As smart phones get an increasing array of features, they need faster processors. The Motorola Atrix 4G, billed as "the world's most powerful smart phone," arrives with 2 gigahertz of processing power- the kind you're more likely to find on a laptop than a phone.
AT&T now selling satellite-enabled smart phone
NEW YORK - AT&T Inc. has weathered plenty of complaints about spotty cell phone coverage. Last week, it began selling its first phone that includes a backstop for AT&T's own network, over a satellite. That means blanket coverage of the U.S., even in the wilderness or hundreds of miles offshore.
Cell phone store worker found child porn photos
WATKINSVILLE - An Oconee County man was jailed on child pornography charges after a clerk at a cell phone store noticed a photo of a naked child stored on his phone, sheriff's deputies testified at a preliminary hearing Friday.
Droid X smart phone focuses on screen time
SAN FRANCISCO - As smart phones get bigger and brighter touch screens, the line between handsets and tablet computers has gotten blurry.
Upgrades add 50 cents to Oglethorpe cell phone bills
LEXINGTON - Oglethorpe County residents' cell phone bills soon will grow by 50 cents as the county upgrades its 911 service.
Pet Cell Phone
Get ready for the world's first pet cell phone. This device utilizes GPS (global positioning system) technology, so you will know where your dog is -- and has been -- at all times, even when it's not in view. Paws-free auto answering even lets your furry friend bark responses to you when you call the phone, which fits around your pet's neck like a collar.
The Other Side of Cell Phone Safety
Lately there has been a lot of talk about the dangers of cellular telephone use in automobiles. The state of New York recently required that cell phone callers use a hands-free device or risk citation, while others are calling for even greater restrictions including the complete ban on cell phone use while driving. Certainly, there are compelling reasons to look long and hard at cellular telephones in automobiles, but critics of the devices might be overlooking an important fact: properly used, a cell phone can be a crucial safety tool.
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