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AT&T FamilyMap, keeping tabs on your “loved” ones

On April 15th AT&T Wireless launched its browser based service FamilyMap which allows account holders to track mobile phones using cell tower triangulation or GPS (when available). Think of it as a personal lo-jack - only instead of tracking a ...Link

Advert for new Windows Live Mobile cuts corners with iPhone

A co-worker forwarded the following email announcement regarding Windows Live Mobile - screenshot of email below (click for a larger preview). The advertising agency responsible for pushing the Windows Live Mobile newsletter features a handset which seems to be suffering from ...Link

Acer Aspire One on Woot, grab your first netbook

I purchased one of these tiny Acer Aspire One netbooks overseas and would highly recommend it - if you're up for some easy low cost upgrades. I added the bit about upgrading it because who is ever content with a ...Link

Asus Eee PC sub-notebook running Apple OS X

Ignoring the legalities or hair pulling from Apple's legal department, Dan decided that it was high time for a sub-notebook running OS X. If Apple wasn't going to hurry up and build it, then he might as well take a ...Link

Unlimited SMS savings for iPhone (or any phone) family account holders

There are currently three different iPhone plan add-ons for at&t family accounts. Each plan offers unlimited data usage & visual voicemail. The only difference which dictates the price of each (3) is the number of text messages available. At current, ...Link

iPhone vs. TyTN II Kaiser, which came out on top?

Roughly 20 days ago, I took delivery of a shiny new HTC TyTN II Kaiser (recently re-badged and offered stateside as the at&t Tilt). Similar to the feature packed Nokia N95, HTC's TyTN II Kaiser pulled out all the stops ...Link

Hold your breath, Apple iPhone to HTC TyTN II Kaiser

UPDATE: My thoughts and experiences concerning the HTC TyTN II Kaiser. Naturally, as time progresses, personal interest and taste change; replaced with new interest(s). Despite my own attempts to persuade myself to ignore the urge, I rarely follow through with my ...Link

Incase iPhone Protective Cover, protects from drops but creates new scratches with lint & dust

UPDATE: Via The Apple Blog, Incase claims a bad batch of rubber may be to blame for the case losing its shape. Fill out the warranty form for a possible replacement. You'll need a copy of your receipt. A long ...Link

911 & City-utility surcharge on a data-only EVDO card?

For the past 5 months, I have spent a significant amount of time online thanks to the Sprint Novatel U720 USB modem. The modem - which operates seamlessly on both Windows & Apple hardware - is the perfect companion for ...Link

EVDO fans make ready, Kyocera KR1 firmware update

Sprint EVDO coverage in Seattle is fast with very little competition (for now) - Still waiting for HSDPA to ship There is no doubt that anywhere any time internet via EVDO is a personal favorite. Even more so of a favorite ...Link

Nokia (N95) mobile phones play nicely with Apple OS X

UPDATE: Nokia now offers a free official utility dubbed Media Transfer which provides support for transferring photos & videos with iPhoto, and music with iTunes. The utility also provides support for application management on your handset. Having spent my fair share ...Link

Hands-on with Symbian powered Nokia N95

A few weeks ago, Nokia officially launched its latest power-packed mobile handset on US soil. The Nseries handset, dubbed the Nokia N95, is one of the most anticipated and feature-packed mobile handsets on the market to date. However, at $750 ...Link

Talk of iPhone rebates & subsidies, mine is already here

A little over a month ago I shared my surprise and discovery of a little snippet of text on a Cingular receipt that read "iPhone for Derek Punsalan, 2 YR Agreement SAVINGS $150". Looking through some of the comments on ...Link

OS X 3.1 Mbps EVDO – Sprint Novatel U720 Rev. A USB Modem

UPDATE: Apple updates WWAN support for Intel based Macs - Download. Having previously experienced and tested the EVDO options for the MacBook Pro with the Verizon Wireless Novatel V640 ExpressCard (Rev. 0), I've managed to get my hands on the latest ...Link

Sony Mylo – 8 weeks of college lunch money

UPDATE 11/5: This review unit is available for sale on eBay. Sold. Prior to this review, I had the impression that Sony had created a respectable mobile communications device suitable for instant messaging and VoIP users. True to the sales pitch, ...Link

MacBook Pro ExpressCard EVDO setup & review

UPDATE: Apple updates WWAN support for Intel based Macs - Download. Current Intel-powered Apple MacBook Pro owners share much in common. A preference for balanced computing power, OS X, and a common question concerning the tiny slot located on the left-side ...Link

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Easy thumbnails for The Unstandard (or any theme) One of the most requested features by The Unstandard WordPress theme users was a easier method for photo thumbnails on front pages. After exploring a few options including using the baked in ... Link