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10 More Blackberry Tips and Tricks!

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:50:21 -0800

I had you at Blackberry, didn't I? Although I'm addicted to my iPhone, there's a special place in my heart for my Crackberry. We've had a lot of fun times together, so I must pay homage to the newer phones that have hit the market and show you even more cool tips and tricks you may not know about. New to the BlackBerry game? Check out my first tip installment from last year, and then click on, my Blackberry comrades.

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5 Savvy Ways to Use Your Phone's Calculator

SavvySugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:48 -0700

Your fancy phone probably has features that are way cooler than the calculator, but don't let this old school tool go unnoticed. That hidden calculator is good for more than simple addition and subtraction. Let these ideas for using your cell phone's calculator inspire you to use it more often - a few new habits could help you keep your finances on track and make your life easier on a daily basis.

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5 Awesome Handmade Cell Cases

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:30:37 -0700

I've already showed you some stylish yet geeky handmade iPhone (and iPod Touch) cases, and I didn't want to leave out my peeps who don't rock an Apple. These handmade cases will fit anything from your standard flip phone to your trusty Blackberry. Variety is the spice of life, my friends, so click away and check out these awesome creations.

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The Fairer Cell Phone Sex: 4 Phones Made For Women

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:04:40 -0700

Do women have different cell phone needs? Maybe. We may have different cell phone wants, certainly, but I think that's more personality than gender based. But that hasn't stopped a few handset makers from trying their hand at what women really want. Check them out and let me know if they hit the mark.

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Which New Handset Tickles Your Fancy?

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:33:57 -0700

This past week was a busy one with cell phone chatter, as we learned about three new phones that will be making their way to store shelves very soon. For instance, the new and improved BlackBerry Storm2 has just gone on sale in Verizon stores across the US and will cost $180 on a two-year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate. Meanwhile, the fashionable Palm Pixi, which costs $99, will be coming to Sprint stores on Nov. 15. And last but not least, the beautiful BlackBerry Bold 9700, which doesn't have a release date just yet, but is rumored to be hitting T-Mobile and AT&T networks this November. With all this talk about smartphones, I'm interested in knowing whether or not one of these handsets has made it to your wish list or if there's one in particular you can't wait to see in person? If so, which one?

Blinded by the Light: Have You Been Fooled by a Commercial?

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:05:28 -0700

I was stoked after seeing a commercial for the Powermat, a wireless gadget charger that claims to charge any of your electronic toys without wires, cords, or trouble just by placing your device on the Powermat - finally a solution to my cord-management problems! A few days later I saw the Powermat at my local Best Buy and considered forking over the $100 listed on the price tag for convenience alone. But then reality (and an explanation from the sales rep) set in: $100 is not the bottom line on this super charger.

The Powermat does exactly what it says it does: charges your cell phones, PSP's, smart phones and other gadgets, but it does so with the help of dedicated cases that have a receiver attached to the back. Bye-bye custom iPhone and Blackberry cases - you'll be rocking the Powermat case and battery pack (which sticks out on the back) from now on. What's more, each gadget case starts at $30, and you'll need one for each device you want to charge! For me, this meant spending over $200 just to have all of my daily accessories covered. I walked away a little disappointed, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been fooled by a gadget commercial before. Share your gadget commercial rants, or about the time you bought a gadget and it wasn't what you expected below!

Match the Melrose Place Character With Their AT&T Smartphone and Win a Phone!

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:01:40 -0700

Ring! Ring! Ring! This is your giveaway call from GeekSugar! It's hard not to adore the drama and hip tech on Melrose Place, so we're thrilled to pair the guilty pleasures! We've partnered with our friends at AT&T, who sponsor the show, and we're giving away three AT&T Smartphones that are regularly featured on the show!

Now if you've been paying attention to our TV Tech coverage, I'm sure you'll breeze right through our little character cell phone matchup quiz below. It doesn't matter if you're an AT&T device expert, or you watch Melrose Place religiously, because you'll automatically be entered to win either a BlackBerry Curve 8900, a Samsung Propel or a Samsung Impression no matter how many questions you get right. Remember, you must be logged into your PopSugar Community account to be entered. Check out the full list of rules here.

Photos courtesy of The CW

Question 1 of 3

Both Jane Mancini and Lauren Yung are users of this slider smartphone:

Top 10 BlackBerry Tips and Tricks

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:05:58 -0700

While it seems everyone and their mother have transfered their smartphone affections to the iPhone, there are many of us still rocking the BlackBerry. I don't claim to be a BlackBerry expert, but I have come across a few tips and tricks that will make any user's life easier and more entertaining. Here's to geeking out! Source

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Simple Cell Tips That Can't Be Missed

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:00:47 -0800

We may have to wait until 2008 to test out Google's newly announced Android - an open platform for cell phones that includes an operating system, user-interface and applications that promise to make cell phone usage easier - but we can make use of our cell phones' many features in the mean time.

The easiest way to get the best out of your cell is to take care of it and play around with all of its functions. It's not just a texting, call making device, it's an attention worthy gadget. Follow these tips to a more connected life:

Daily Tech: Picture Peek at Windows 7

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:15:18 -0700

Picture peek at Windows 7 - Crave
Will Google blend search and music with One Box? - CNET
Windows 7 is more popular than Harry Potter - PC World
GE shows off pocket-size ultrasound scanner - Crave
Twitter's chief talks about lists, traffic, and money - NYTimes
Plane torn apart over lost cell phone - Switched
MahTweets is an impressive customizable Facebook and Twitter client - Lifehacker
BlackBerry Storm 2 dummy arrive at Best Buy and Verizon stores - Gizmodo
5 things you might not know about Rock Band’s Abbey Road extras - Wired
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar