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Based in Atlanta, GA - Rick Limpert is an award-winning writer, a best-selling author, and a featured sports travel writer.

Named the No. 1 Sports Technology writer in the U.S. on Oct 1, 2014.

Entries in iPhone (14)

Sunday
Feb172013

iPhone Blindness

Definition:

iPhone Blindness - An acute condition which renders the sufferer incapable of remembering why he or she unlocked their iPhone, even when this was done as little as one or two seconds previously.

Wednesday
Dec052012

Tech Accessory Holiday Gift Idea Day 5: Native Union POP Retro Phone

Use it right with your smartphone, computer or tablet.

I have one and love it.  There are imitations, but Native Union sells the best and the original.

The POP Phone handset.

    Improved call comfort
    Allows access to phone functions when making calls
    Eliminates over 99% of absorbed phone radiation
    Turns your tablet computer into a telephone via Skype or VOIP applications
    Noise reduction system
    Pick up / hang up button
    Supplied with a 3.5mm plug
    Works with all mobile devices, adaptors available as accessories
    Works with all computers, USB adaptor and splitter cable available as accessories
    Luxurious soft touch paint treatment.
    High quality speaker and microphone

Get yours:

http://www.nativeunion.com/us/pop-phone.html

Sunday
Dec022012

Tech Accessory Holiday Gift Idea Day 1: iPlunge Smartphone Stand

I love the iPlunge and use it every day.

The iPlunge works rather perfectly for a lot of the things that are around you. Whether you need a stand for your iPhone, Blackberry, calculator, remote, or any other "small stuff" you have around your house or office, this awesome Plunger stand works amazingly!

Order yours now, and it makes a perfect "stocking stuffer."

Rick is bringing back his popular tech accessory gift picks for the holidays over the next 24 days.  He welcomes your input and suggestions.

Tuesday
Mar202012

It's Those Free Apps Draining Your Battery

Maybe those free apps we've been downloading for years aren't really a bargain after all.

It turns out, these "free apps" have built-in advertisements so developers can make money without having to charge for the initial app download.  And these free ads can account for 75% of your device's energy consumption.

The research, produced by at team at Purdue University looked at popular apps such as Angry Birds and Facebook.

Due to restrictions built into Apple's mobile operating system, the team was unable to run tests on the iPhone, but other platforms were tested.

In the case of Angry Birds, research suggested that only 20% of the total energy consumption was used to actually play the game itself.

Of the rest, 45% is used finding out your location with which it can serve targeted advertising.

How can smartphone and tablet users protect themselves from this practice?

It is  unavoidable if users want to enjoy free, ad-supported games and applications, but if you don't play these games, you shouldn't have to worry.

However, one expert says developers should give more consideration to energy consumption when building in new features.  That, and improving battery life in general on these devices.

Monday
Jan092012

Want to Punch Tim Tebow?

You can if you have an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and you download this new free app.

It's called Punch Tebow, and you can do just that.  Just punch, tap or touch the screen where you want to hit the Bronco's starting QB and he will react accordingly.

See Tebow before and then after he gets punched.

If you hit him at the right angle, his head will snap back.

I dished out more abuse on the former Heisman Trophy winner in one session than the Steelers defense did in their entire playoff game yesterday.

It's mindless, it's fun, it's a waste of time.  But it's pretty cool.