Preparing you for the future of the wireless world
Welcome to Mobile University, the world's leading institution of higher learning for wireless technology users.
Here at Mobile U, you'll find a wealth of info on the latest wireless applications and services. We'll teach you to get the most out of your mobile phone and use the newest wireless technologies to make your life more efficient, more productive and more fun.
Students enter Mobile U with a wide range of mobile skill levels. From beginners to advanced users, all students can find useful tips on boosting their mobile know-how. At Mobile U, there's something for everyone: teens trying to figure out the name of a song on the radio, new parents keeping track of baby naps and feedings, executives getting text message calendar updates, green-minded drivers tracking their car's emissions. It's all here -- and much much more.
Start exploring Mobile U today, and get on your way to graduating as a full-fledged mobile power user.
Posted: 06/19/08
UPhoneBlog lets you publish your on-the-go pictures as a life blog and then use it on any number of other websites with your mobile phone. Take a picture or record a video, write a multimedia message (mms) or email, and send it to: . Visit their website to sign up.
Posted: 06/19/08
CONFIDANT, Inc. provides a chronic disease management tool for those with diabetes and other ailments. It’s a portable, easy-to-use tool that provides feedback and coaching while automating communication between patients and healthcare providers. CONFIDANT also has a tool for interactive maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and weight management, empowering people to take charge of their health.
Posted: 06/19/08
A multitude of both web- and non-web-enabled features are available from Yahoo! Mobile. Their popular mail feature lets you read, reply and search emails from any Internet-enabled phone, while Yahoo! oneSearch lets users get the 411 on all sorts of businesses.
Posted: 06/19/08
With Zannel, you can post videos, pictures, or text from your phone to your blog, website, or social network to instantly start conversations. You can also follow friends, meet new friends, and watch videos.
Posted: 05/14/08
If you use online social networks like Facebook and you have a mobile phone, ShoZu has everything you need to manage your profiles and feeds on the go. With this one application, here’s just a taste of what you can do: upload photos and videos to YouTube and Flickr; view your friends’ feeds right on your mobile device; update your status; read and post comments; and much more. ShoZu comes preloaded on certain phones, or you can get the app at shozu.com.
Posted: 05/14/08
It can be hard for parents to keep up with the new technology their kids are using. A new app from MyKidisSafe gives parents a measure of control over their children’s text messaging. Parents can restrict their kids’ mobile phone use while driving or during school hours. Parents can also enable filters that block objectionable content sent to their kids’ devices. Yet another way mobile technology can help give parents some much-needed peace of mind.
Posted: 05/14/08
Google offers all the utility of its Google Maps in a mobile web version for your mobile phone. With Google Maps Mobile, you can view maps, get turn-by-turn directions, see traffic conditions, find nearby businesses, and even find out your current location--without needing GPS. This service works for most web-enabled phones.
Posted: 04/22/08
The U.S. Postal Service is testing a pilot program that allows consumers to discard used electronics. The pilot program involves 1,500 post offices providing free envelopes that can be used to mail back electronics, such as inkjet cartridges, cell phones and MP3 players. The envelopes are pre-paid and located in post office lobbies. Presently, the program supports 10 areas, including Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., but may expand in the fall if the program is successful.
Posted: 04/22/08
The Consumer Electronics Association operates a Web site called My Green Electronics, the site connects consumers wishing to purchase green products and/or looking for local options to recycle or donate used electronics. The site has a zip code tool in which users can input their zip code and local recycling options are displayed.
Posted: 04/22/08
Many of the major cell phone manufacturers – LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson offer mail-in options for recycling your cell phones regardless of the cell phones’ carrier or manufacturer. You’ll need appropriate packing materials to mail your phone, but the manufacturers take care of the postage with pre-paid labels that you can print out. Some additional considerations to remember when mailing your phone:
If you’re including batteries, please ensure that the battery is fully discharged and your phone is powered off. Please do not include any loose batteries.
Place phones in appropriate packaging/envelope. There’s no need to add extra packaging materials.
Print the pre-paid postage and affix it to the package. Make sure any previous delivery address and barcodes are covered.
Drop off the package/envelope in the mail. Learn More
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