In its continuing effort to carry a replacement mobile phone battery that is compatible with all the major smartphones, Ontrion is pleased to announce that it has extended batteries for Cricket’s ZTE SCORE X500 model in stock. All of the extended OEM-quality mobile phone batteries OnTrion manufactures have a battery cover and the original mAh (milliamperes) accurately stated on them. Users of the ZTE SCORE X500can maximize their smartphone’s output with an OnTrion extended mobile phone battery.

OnTrion operates under the tagline “Engineered to Last Longer,” and its extended battery line for all the major smartphone brands demonstrates just how much the company is committed to living up to that mission. The extended battery door on OnTrion’s ZTE SCORE X500 premium batteries enables them to last two to three times longer than the average competitor’s batteries. As a result, they are an ideal way for ZTE SCORE X500 users to get the most out of their Cricket plan.

For more information on what sets the OnTrion extended mobile phone battery for Cricket’s ZTE SCORE X500 apart from a generic battery, contact Jesse Khurana toll-free at (877)676-0877. To see all the smartphone-compatible extended batteries the company manufactures, visit http://www.ontrion.com.

MobiValet, Inc., manufacturer of the unique, smartphone holder for vehicles, has been awarded a United States Patent and Trademark Office issued US Patent #D649,145, entitled “Holder for a Mobile Communications Device.” The patent, the first to be issued to MobiValet, signifies the importance of convenient Smartphone safety while driving as well as being the first in this market to offer a fashion forward holder for a vehicle.

MobiValet’s fashion forward approach to safety and convenience separates MobiValet from traditional Smartphone holder products. Offering premium and faux leather options, the MobiValet provides a variety of colors and styles within the Casual, Premium, and Exotic collections.

Clay LaFargue, Founder and CEO of MobiValet, Inc. explains, “Most drivers currently put their phone in the cup holder, between their legs, or even on the dashboard. All these provide safety concerns because the phone can easily slide around and end up on the floorboard which is very dangerous for a driver who will likely reach to pick up their phone off the floorboard while the car is in motion.” LaFargue further states, “the MobiValet provides safety, convenience, and style – all in one product. The MobiValet is the first product to challenge the “plastic mounts” currently on the market.”

Additional advantages of the MobiValet include an acrylic adhesive specifically designed for use in automobiles which attaches and removes easily to the console of any vehicle. The lowered sidewall design of the phone holder enables the phone to charge while in the holder providing secure and quick access to your Smartphone. Offered in two sizes, MobiValet fits 99% of Smartphones on the market.

Fans of the MobiValet have taken to social media sites and online retail giants such as Amazon.com, to sing their praises on the smartphone holder, with customers writing in to say how much they rely on the MobiValet while driving.

The MobiValet is currently sold through Skymall, Amazon, AccessoryGeeks.com, Crowder’s Gifts, and other independent wireless retailers.

Anyone who has ever experienced their iPhone slipping from their hands or breaking free of their earbuds knows just how scary the thought of it crashing to the ground and smashing can be. The new Strong iHangy™ ensures a situation like that never arises again. Its durable metal fabrication and locking device prevent any iPhone from coming unattached from its owner.

According to the Apple Support Community, the price to repair an iPhone 3 or 4 that is eligible for Out of Warranty (OOW) service is $199, but “certain damage is ineligible for OOW service … such as the device separating into multiple pieces.” In that case, the owner must pay for a brand new smartphone fully out of pocket.

The Strong iHangy™ can save iPhone owners these hundreds of dollars by ensuring their smartphone doesn’t get broken in the first place. Built of surface-plated metal, the Strong Ihangy locks securely to the iPhone’s charger dock connector. It then hangs around the neck to prevent dropping or loss. Strong iHangy is so strong; in fact, that during testing even a one-kilogram (2.2-pound) weight dropped forcefully from it did not break the lock.

The iHangy is available for purchase worldwide online at http://www.ihangy.com
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Mobile security expert, BullGuard, has urged that smartphone users exercise caution in order to avoid an increasing number of malicious apps, and encourages safe practice to prevent being infected by an array of malware specifically designed to target portable devices.

Following a number of high-profile incidents last year, 2012 has already seen an increase in both the number of malware strains and the methods by which malicious coders would seek to infect a device. Cybercriminals are working around the clock to create illegitimate, malware-infested apps for download, many of which can make personal information such as bank details, contact data, passwords and media files available to a third party.

“Despite the abundance of malware designed to target smartphones, we’re seeing that many users are unaware of the increasing threat to their devices and how to combat it,” says BullGuard CTO, Claus Villumsen. “There’s still work to do in educating consumers about the dangers of casual smartphone use, particularly in the case of app downloads.”

To avoid being infected by malware BullGuard offers consumers the following advice:

1. Only download applications from the platform’s official app store: Android Market, App World (Blackberry), Ovi Store (Symbian) or Apple Store

Third-party app repositories may appear to be attractive alternatives to official stores but are inherently more dangerous because there is often little or no control over what gets published. In addition, spam e-mails or SMS messages with links to download apps directly, or that link to apparently legitimate websites, represent a similar security risk to that found on a desktop or notebook computer.

2. Read the reviews

All app stores display reviews for the software available for download. Always take some time to sift through the reviews and pay attention to what other people say. If there are several pages of reviews, be sure to go through some of them randomly to avoid being caught by a stream of “fake” reviews that are often written to generate interest or make the software look more legitimate. Even if the app is for real, reading reviews can also tell you whether the software may cause issues on the device. When sifting through pages and pages of free apps, a healthy dose of scepticism is required to keep malware away from a smartphone.

3. Read permission and resource access carefully

This is particularly important on permission-based mobile platforms such as Android, Blackberry or iOS. Smartphone users should always take the time to look at the app’s advertised features and compare those features to the list of permissions and resource access the software asks for. For example, it does not make any sense for small, entertaining games to have access to the contacts list and messages, or to send text messages to random numbers or being allowed to delete files from the device. Vigilant users should be able to easily identify discrepancies between advertised features and what the application will really do on the smartphone. If something looks strange, ask yourself whether you really need to download this app or whether there are more legitimate sounding alternatives available elsewhere.

4. Don’t jailbreak or root a smartphone

Rooting a phone may sound appealing, and will often allow a user far more control over a device, but there’s a reason why sensitive areas of the operating system have been protected and one of the key benefits is increased security. iOS device owners may want to install apps that do not necessarily come from Apple’s App Store, but in stripping away security layers a device is left defenceless against malware or hacking attempts. Android users are in a similar situation, potentially offering installed apps full access to core device features and functionality.

5. Check the developer

One trick that some malware writers use is to produce an application that looks identical or very similar to a popular legitimate app to try and trick people into downloading. Sometimes this is simply used as a rather disingenuous marketing ploy, but in other instances malicious code can actually be built into a “fake” app that’s designed to steal information from a phone. It’s usually easy to find the developer’s name (and a link to their website) on the app download page, so from here you can check to make sure everything seems in order. Also be sure of exactly what you’re looking for – downloading “Angry Burds” from Malcamp Studios is unlikely to be as entertaining as the real thing.

6. Install a mobile security suite and keep the operating system up to date

Just as with a desktop or notebook computer, it’s always advisable to keep software as up to date as possible, as in many cases security issues have been addressed that can help prevent infection on the new version. Similarly, installing a reputable security suite is essential and this will help provide protection against malware as well as offering additional features should your phone be lost or stolen. It is important to remember that smartphones are effectively miniature computers, potentially subject to the same sorts of threats, so if you wouldn’t leave a computer without sufficient security, be sure to treat a smartphone the same way.

See more at: www.bullguard.com

Pittsburgh-based global mobility and relocation solutions provider AIReS announces the release of a ground-breaking full-service relocation application for iPhone and Apple users. AIReSMobile, currently available in the Apple App Store, connects transferees to every detail of their relocation program anywhere they can use their iPhone.

With all the features and security available via logging into AIReS’ ReloNet® Web Services online interface from the home or office, the AIReSMobile app puts real time relocation data and management at the transferee’s fingertips. By signing into the app with their assigned ReloNet® Web Services username and password, transferees have access to features including:

• Relocation Status: View key dates, documents, and comments regarding the household goods shipment, home sale, home purchase, temporary housing, immigration, language/cultural training and more
• Expense: Submit expenses for reimbursement by uploading receipt images and track the status of previously submitted expenses
• Checklist: Transferees can manage key action items related to the relocation
• Contact: Transferees can access contact information for their AIReS consultant team

The AIReSMobile app was designed by the innovators at AIReS to provide fully integrated mobile access in an increasingly mobile business world. With systems that transferees are already familiar with available on the go, the AIReSMobile app is just another example of AIReS moving relocation to the next level.

From playing games with friends to planning tonight’s dinner, smartphones have become an integral part of life – and now, a vital component of home and business security. Smartphone compatible DVRs, like Digital Watchdog’s WMAX DVRs, have increased in popularity, reports iPhone® compatible DVRs retailer, SpyTown.com.

The security camera experts at SpyTown.com noted Digital Watchdog’s emphasis on embracing smartphone technology, with the company having recently released an update to their popular “DW VMAX” iPhone® app, allowing Digital Watchdog VMAX, VMAX480, VMAXFlex, and Blackjack NVR owners to remotely access and control their security feeds right through the iPhone® app. The update brought with it with multiple screen layouts, drag-and-drop screens to allow users better control over their display, enhanced network stability, and a fix to prevent the app from crashing.

According to the FBI, a home is broken into every 13 seconds in the United States, and yet only 17% of homes have security systems. iPhone® compatible DVRs, like the Digital Watchdog VMAX, can promote greater home owner ease in installing and controlling security equipment.

“So many of our customers come to us not before, but after their home has been robbed. They say that they thought it would never happen to them, or they didn’t have time to set up and monitor a security system. iPhone® DVRs have helped the average home owner embrace security systems and have more user-friendly controls through their phone in using the app,” says Howard Geschwind, SpyTown.com Sales Director.

Digital Watchdog VMAX DVRs are both iPhone® and Blackberry® compatible, with the company interested in enhancing the usability of their apps, as seen through their recent iPhone® app release which concentrated on the ease of the app’s display. Visit SpyTown.com to learn more about innovative smartphone compatible Digital Watchdog VMAX DVRs.

Integration New Media, Inc. (INM), a leader in building engaging digital experiences, today announced the release of the new iPhone application built for SOSgarde (http://www.sosgarde.ca), a popular website that connects parents with local babysitters, nannies, senior caregivers and pet sitters. Available for free in the iTunes store, this French app enables mobile moms and dads to instantly find babysitters and nannies wherever they are. Canadian parents-on-the-go can enter their residential postal code to tap into a pool of over 11,000 sitters across the country. Parents can then short-list sitters from their local neighbourhood, view the sitters’ detailed profiles and choose the one that best fits their needs.

A record-breaking 20 million iPhone and Android devices were activated, and 1.2 billion applications were downloaded between December 25 and December 31, 2011, and the use of smartphones among mothers is also growing at an exponential rate.

According to the 21st Century Mobile Mom® Report, adoption of smartphone use among mothers has risen 64% in the last two years. More than half of the 5,000 women that were surveyed said they purchased a smartphone as a direct result of becoming a mom. They now spend more time on their smartphones than they do watching television, listening to the radio, and reading magazines and newspapers.

“Parents are increasingly using smartphones and other mobile devices to manage their hectic parenting and work schedules,” said Paulina Podgorska, founder, SOSgarde. “They are using apps today to find a restaurant and book a reservation, now they can take the next natural step and use the SOSgarde app to find a sitter on-the-go and immediately contact them to arrange for care.”

Using their iPhones, SOSgarde gives parents full access to a large database of 11,000 plus sitters that are registered to the website, covering all of Quebec as well as other parts of Canada. Parents can quickly search for sitters in their neighbourhood, view the profile of each sitter, and conveniently call or send an email to the sitter directly from within the SOSgarde application.

The application is designed from the ground up with mobile users in mind. Very user friendly, it focuses on the most common tasks that parents need access to and keeps the data on-screen to a minimum for easy review and scanning. The app’s simple search functions, easy-to-scan information and ability to immediately connect with sitters by both phone and email make this application a must-download for busy parents.

Availability and Pricing
The English version of the application, SOSsitter, will be available shortly. The SOSgarde iPhone app is available today for free in the Apple App Store.

About Integration New Media, Inc. (INM)
Integration New Media (INM) builds engaging digital solutions that deliver results. For more than 20 years, INM has helped companies create enterprise websites and rich web applications, mobile websites and mobile apps, digital publications and digital archives. The company has a strong emphasis on delivering solutions that balance business objectives, software development best practices and exceed user experience requirements. For more information, visit: http://www.INM.com/

They denote what smartphone technology is all about; easy access to all services. The blackberry smartphone is made with you in mind meaning that it incorporates the best smartphone software to ensure the phone does everything you might have in mind. It is no wonder that most of the top business executives have become locked on the Blackberry to ensure they miss nothing during their busy schedules trotting the globe.

Any credible smartphone reviews will give you models from RIM ranging from the amazing Blackberry Bold 9930, to the Curve series, and the Blackberry Torch, which is the first touch screen from the company. Some of the devices are Sprint smartphones meaning you get one of the best carriers in the US to sort you with connection issues and unlimited access to the Internet at all times. The experience is made better by the impeccable technology from RIM, which ensures quicker page download due to better OS than in any other smartphones and better image viewing due to the large screens. These unlocked smartphones are bound too make you understand why Obama is so keen on his device. Online shopping for these devices has also made it cheaper and more convenient to get the gadgets so, go ahead and enjoy the experience.

X-Doria, leading maker of fashion-forward accessories for mobile lifestyles today announced the availability it’s new line-up of cases for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. Combining style, innovation and protection, X-Doria’s new case line-up includes such new products as Dash, Engage Form, Cubit, and Defense 360° for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4.

“Our new lineup of cases is our best yet,” said Brian Harrington, Product Development Director, “We believe this is the best collection of style, value and protection on the market today.”

Dash for iPhone 4S/4, $29.99
Dash’s stylish design encases your iPhone with two layers of protection. Dash is designed with an ultra-soft leather-like finish surrounding a shatter-proof polycarbonate shell. On the back is X-Doria’s signature five translucent windows that subtly show off the Apple logo.

Defense 360°for iPhone 4S/4, $29.99
Defense 360° provides full screen protection with full touch control. Defense 360º has an industry first, hard injected protective shield that completely covers your iPhone front, sides and back but, allows total control of iPhone’s multi-touch screen. The tough polycarbonate construction provides all around protection from scratches, marks, and other hazards.

Scene Plus for iPhone 4S/4, $29.99
Scene Plus delivers solid protection with a contemporary look. A translucent back shell w/ modern graphics is encased with a think rubber lining that securely grips and protects. Scene Plus combines damage protection, a slim secure fit and a firm grip.

Engage Form for iPhone 4S/4, $24.99
Engage Form combines a rubberized, matte finish with a woven design for a protective cover that really stands out. The one piece, sturdy polycarbonate shell gives the appearance of being made from separate bands of plastic woven together. The unique shape and matte coating combine together for a case that really stands out.

Cubit for iPhone 4S/4, $24.99
Cubit features a modern, clean design with colorful, interchangeable cubes that allow for a customized look. With over 1 trillion possible combinations, Cubit is the most customizable case available for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4.

All cases are available now at http://www.x-doria.com.

This Emergency Gadget could save your Life!

Etón’s Axis is the NEW emergency survival gadget, packed with all you’ll need to get you out of trouble!
With a flashing beacon to alert others, an emergency mobile telephone dump charger for Smartphones and USB devices just for starters. Also included are an AM/FM radio, alarm clock, LED torch all powered via its internal battery or hand-powered crank handle.
Thanks to the alternative source of power, where one minute of manually winding the handle gives your phone another 30 seconds for a voice call, or 15 minutes of radio or flashlight.
Alternatively, the device can also be powered with AAA batteries or an AC Adapter.
It also features a telescopic antenna for enhanced range and reception and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.   Connectors with rubber gaskets/plugs prevent moisture from seeping into the device.
Buy from a variety of on-line stores including www.nevadaradio.co.uk  for £49.95  It could save your life!