GPRS mobile Internet networks are often referred to as 2.5G technologies because they use technology that was developed between the second and third generations of mobile Internet data networks.
GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service, and is a mobile technology used to send and receive data on cell phones
There are two main types of GPRS technologies: Standard GPRS and EGPRS, or EDGE, which is typically two to three times faster.
You can expect to have download speeds of up to 80 kilobits per second on standard GPRS networks depending on signal strength and whether you are using voice services.
GPRS technology allows users to send multimedia messages or instant messages, or use applications that require Internet data and allow for a constant Internet connection.
GPRS and EDGE networks are still widely used but are becoming less popular as considerably faster 3G technologies are being developed and implemented.
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Game in Your Phone
Cell phones offer a lot of entertainment-you listen to music, watch videos and can even play games all from your wireless phone. Just about any game you can play online you can also play on your phone. Depending on the model and carrier, your phone may come with a few games pre-installed, but follow these instructions to learn how to download new games to your cell phone.
Tips Download Games to Your Phone:
Go to a mobile games website like eamobile.com or gameloft.com, or browse your wireless service provider's website to search for games to download to your cell phone.
Register at the site if necessary. You may create an account with a credit card, use PayPal or have your phone charged using SMS-the most likely choice-depending on the site's specific requirements and your individual preferences. Downloading from your service provider's website is the best way to know your phone can support the games you want and your service provider can also add the charges straight to your bill.
Find your cell carrier and phone on the site and choose a game that your specific phone supports. On most game sites you can search by carrier and phone or by game to make it easy to find what you're looking for.
Click "download" and "get now," or a similar link.
Enter your cell phone number when prompted and submit the request.
Receive a text message and follow the instructions to download your new game. Your cell phone may be charged a fee for the text message if your wireless plan doesn't include free incoming messages, and the company selling the game charges you once you've downloaded the game.
Tips Download Games to Your Phone:
Go to a mobile games website like eamobile.com or gameloft.com, or browse your wireless service provider's website to search for games to download to your cell phone.
Register at the site if necessary. You may create an account with a credit card, use PayPal or have your phone charged using SMS-the most likely choice-depending on the site's specific requirements and your individual preferences. Downloading from your service provider's website is the best way to know your phone can support the games you want and your service provider can also add the charges straight to your bill.
Find your cell carrier and phone on the site and choose a game that your specific phone supports. On most game sites you can search by carrier and phone or by game to make it easy to find what you're looking for.
Click "download" and "get now," or a similar link.
Enter your cell phone number when prompted and submit the request.
Receive a text message and follow the instructions to download your new game. Your cell phone may be charged a fee for the text message if your wireless plan doesn't include free incoming messages, and the company selling the game charges you once you've downloaded the game.
Download Music
Recently, cell phones have morphed into devices that allow the user to do almost everything a computer of ten years ago could do. One of these new uses is listening to music on the cell phone. But first, a user has to get the music to the cell phone.
Determine if the cell phone is capable of storing music. While the phone may be new, it may not be able to store music.
Use the wireless web on the cell phone to download music. If available on the phone, this feature is used just the same as surfing the web and downloading music. Simply search for a familiar and legal music site, sign up and begin downloading the music to the cell phone. Be sure that the site supports downloading to a cell phone before signing up or making any commitment.
Obtain the music that has been downloaded to a computer. If the phone is able to connect to a home computer, the music can be downloaded from there. A CD should have been included with the phone to make this possible. Insert the CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. Connect the phone to the computer usually through a usb or fir-wire connection. Open the software that was installed and begin downloading music to the cell phone.
Utilize Blue tooth technology to download music from a home computer. Be sure that the cell phone and computer are Blue tooth enabled. Consult the owners manual of both for verification. Once enabled, a user can wireless transfer the music from the home computer to the cell phone.
Determine if the cell phone is capable of storing music. While the phone may be new, it may not be able to store music.
Use the wireless web on the cell phone to download music. If available on the phone, this feature is used just the same as surfing the web and downloading music. Simply search for a familiar and legal music site, sign up and begin downloading the music to the cell phone. Be sure that the site supports downloading to a cell phone before signing up or making any commitment.
Obtain the music that has been downloaded to a computer. If the phone is able to connect to a home computer, the music can be downloaded from there. A CD should have been included with the phone to make this possible. Insert the CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. Connect the phone to the computer usually through a usb or fir-wire connection. Open the software that was installed and begin downloading music to the cell phone.
Utilize Blue tooth technology to download music from a home computer. Be sure that the cell phone and computer are Blue tooth enabled. Consult the owners manual of both for verification. Once enabled, a user can wireless transfer the music from the home computer to the cell phone.
Tips to Black Berry Ring Tone
Riding in the car, your phone rings with what you hope is that important call. After pulling over, digging through your purse or the stack of things on the passenger seat, you finally answer only to discover it's just your mother. Avoid scenarios like this by assigning mom a ring tone of her own. While you're at it, customize your entire address book to make life easier.
Pick songs for ring tones and save them on the computer's music library as MP3 files not ".wma" files, which aren't compatible with a BlackBerry.
Transfer songs from the computer to the BlackBerry by connecting it to the computer with a USB cable. Open the BlackBerry software and use the Media Manager to copy songs from the computer's library into the ring tones or "Tunes" folder of the BlackBerry to make them available.
Change the current ring for all calls to a new tune by going into "Profiles" and choose the "Normal" setting. In the submenu, choose "Edit" and scroll down to the "Ringer" or "Tune" line, which brings up a submenu of all of the available ring tones. Choose the newly downloaded song and confirm the changes.
Find in the phonebook specific callers to get upgraded ring tones and highlight the name for which you want to make a customized ring tone.
Click the "Menu" key on the BlackBerry and scroll to the "Edit" option, then click the "Menu" key once again, which brings up another menu.
Scroll to the "Add Custom Ringtone" option and click it. Another menu appears showing all of the ring tones saved in the "Tunes" or "Ringtones" folder. Choose the appropriate tune for that caller.
Confirm that you save the changes you made when the confirmation screen appears.
Pick songs for ring tones and save them on the computer's music library as MP3 files not ".wma" files, which aren't compatible with a BlackBerry.
Transfer songs from the computer to the BlackBerry by connecting it to the computer with a USB cable. Open the BlackBerry software and use the Media Manager to copy songs from the computer's library into the ring tones or "Tunes" folder of the BlackBerry to make them available.
Change the current ring for all calls to a new tune by going into "Profiles" and choose the "Normal" setting. In the submenu, choose "Edit" and scroll down to the "Ringer" or "Tune" line, which brings up a submenu of all of the available ring tones. Choose the newly downloaded song and confirm the changes.
Find in the phonebook specific callers to get upgraded ring tones and highlight the name for which you want to make a customized ring tone.
Click the "Menu" key on the BlackBerry and scroll to the "Edit" option, then click the "Menu" key once again, which brings up another menu.
Scroll to the "Add Custom Ringtone" option and click it. Another menu appears showing all of the ring tones saved in the "Tunes" or "Ringtones" folder. Choose the appropriate tune for that caller.
Confirm that you save the changes you made when the confirmation screen appears.
Gadgets on a Business Trip
Minimize Gadgets on a Business Trip:
A. It is tempting to take all your latest electronic gadgets on every business trip. However, between the tight restrictions on the airlines today and the additional worry about losing a gadget, you may want to consider ways to minimize your gadget baggage.
B. Choose the one piece that will hold the most programs. If it's your laptop, then leave your day planner. If you have a phone with Internet capabilities, then you may not need your laptop.
C. Find out where wireless connections are available and leave all the connecting hardware at home. Learn to use wireless in the hotel or at a local coffee shop where you travel to.
D. Use a padded carry-on for your gadgets. Get one with lots of pockets inside and out so your gadgets will be within easy reach, and they won't have to be spread out between different bags. All your gadgets should be in one piece of luggage.
E. Learn how to use all the features on your cell phone. When we're not concerned about having too many gadgets, we may use a separate camera and music player. We carry books to read and digital books. Most phones today offer MP3 capabilities as well as camera options.
F. Carry a universal power adapter so you can be prepared for any kind of hookup for your mobile gadgets. You will want to charge your gadgets with power rather than carrying around a lot of extra batteries. Buying batteries on the road can get pretty expensive too.
G. Consolidate all the latest personal grooming gadgets too. Don't bring every grooming device you have at home, since they can certainly add to your baggage on a business trip.
H. Plan to use your easiest hair styles to minimize the need for extra gadgets. Most hotels have hair dryers and irons now, so you can leave those gadgets at home too. Ladies, try to limit the use of curling irons and facial masks during a business trip.
A. It is tempting to take all your latest electronic gadgets on every business trip. However, between the tight restrictions on the airlines today and the additional worry about losing a gadget, you may want to consider ways to minimize your gadget baggage.
B. Choose the one piece that will hold the most programs. If it's your laptop, then leave your day planner. If you have a phone with Internet capabilities, then you may not need your laptop.
C. Find out where wireless connections are available and leave all the connecting hardware at home. Learn to use wireless in the hotel or at a local coffee shop where you travel to.
D. Use a padded carry-on for your gadgets. Get one with lots of pockets inside and out so your gadgets will be within easy reach, and they won't have to be spread out between different bags. All your gadgets should be in one piece of luggage.
E. Learn how to use all the features on your cell phone. When we're not concerned about having too many gadgets, we may use a separate camera and music player. We carry books to read and digital books. Most phones today offer MP3 capabilities as well as camera options.
F. Carry a universal power adapter so you can be prepared for any kind of hookup for your mobile gadgets. You will want to charge your gadgets with power rather than carrying around a lot of extra batteries. Buying batteries on the road can get pretty expensive too.
G. Consolidate all the latest personal grooming gadgets too. Don't bring every grooming device you have at home, since they can certainly add to your baggage on a business trip.
H. Plan to use your easiest hair styles to minimize the need for extra gadgets. Most hotels have hair dryers and irons now, so you can leave those gadgets at home too. Ladies, try to limit the use of curling irons and facial masks during a business trip.
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