Promising Standards On Cellular Phones Nowadays

By Jerry D. Griggs


Lately, there have been more and more technological advances for cellular phones, Wi-Fi and 3G networks and GPS functions are among the recent highlights. Cell service carriers try to create new-look phones with the latest functions in order to attract hungry consumers. In addition to being made to be more aesthetically appealing, new phones are packaged with the most updated features. Check out these awesome new cell phone technologies.

The GPS has become standard in most new model mobile devices to help you navigate around the country. You can get live maps and directions to get you to your destinations quickly and on time. As you move about, you can have your live location sent to other GPS-enabled phones as well. This comes in handy especially for parents who are giving phones to their children.

Your phone's signal will be broadcast to local base stations. The directions for your desired destination will then be broadcast back to your phone. GPS is extremely useful in unfamiliar locales, where you can't make use of your normal sense of direction.

Another emerging standard is the 3G network. Most new mobile devices feature 3G speeds that equip phones for Internet browsing or video conferencing. Most 3G phones will indicate their 3G functionality very clearly. 3G is preferred over EDGE and GPRS connectivity because of its speed.

Phones equipped with small cameras on their faces can utilize the 3G connection for video conferencing. You can now see the face of your conversation partners. However, both phone users must have 3G connections, otherwise video conferencing is not possible.

Newer phones are also boasting snazzy touch screens. Touch screens engage tactile intuition and are much more usable than clumsy keypads.

Most touch screen devices are also enabled with a stylus for added usability.

More major improvements are 12 megapixel photo capability and Microsoft Office compatibility.




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