Launched in 2007, motors.co.uk is part of a wider network visited by over 3.3million car buyers every month, becoming the UK’s 2nd largest motor advertising network in its first 3 years. It has signed major partnerships such as The Daily Mail online, parkers.co.uk, The Independent and more. And with 150,000 used cars and 15,500 new cars for perusal, you can see why the site would be in such high demand.

The new motors app for Iphone

Due to its deserved success, motors.co.uk, having already mastered the .com business, they are expanding their communications and accessibility buy joining the social media marketing race.  Well up to date with Facebook and Twitter accounts, motors.co.uk have found a gap in the market and created a much anticipated iphone and itouch application.

This application is easy to download, user-friendly and will enable the user to access the many cars that motors.co.uk have in their database at the touch of an iphone screen.

The new motors app for Iphone

Whether it is a used or new car that you are looking for, being sold by car retailers or private sellers across the UK, this app will allow you to browse though a list of cars that suit your needs.
You will be asked to complete answers as to your requirements and a list of ten cars at a time will appear on your screen for you to browse through. You will be offered the choice of short-listing any cars that you want to add to your ‘maybe’ list and the app will act as the link between buyer and dealer.

The main advantage to using an app over a website is its accessibility. There is no need to have to physically sit in front of your computer making notes from different websites; you might be taking a walk or waiting for a bus and while you’re there you might find 5 cars that you want to view, it’s as easy as that.

In order to create a reliable social media relationship with your clients, it’s important to update a social networking site – like your company’s Facebook page – around 2 to 5 times per day (or more, especially if you’re an internet or tech-based company). This might include adding status updates, uploading new photos, or responding to feedback that others’ have left on your site. Postings should also be staggered, so that the company is not posting only in the morning hours, or only in the evening. Posting at one time of day rather than over the course of the day will almost definitely lead to some clients missing all of your posts because they don’t log on at the same time you do.

Given the travel demands of many professionals, which takes you away from a computer for hours at a time, social networking the right way from only a computer will probably be a challenge – or will require a staff. In some cases, it just flat out won’t be possible. Fortunately, social networking apps and mobile Internet access can save the day. With a smartphone like a BlackBerry, you can log on and stay on top of your social media communication from the airport, your lunch meeting, or anywhere you can get cell service and a data connection.

In the midst of a busy schedule, it may also be difficult to remember when you were supposed to update your business’s Facebook page or other social network. Setting an alarm on your smartphone makes it easy to maintain your schedule. When the alert goes off on your phone, just open your social media application or log on to the site using your device’s Internet browser and update the page.

Social media has many professional benefits, but just because you can update your social networks from anytime with a smartphone doesn’t mean you should. If you are angry, for instance, you should take a few minutes (or hours) to cool down before you publicly post something you’ll regret. For more information on how to conduct yourself professionally on both your personal and business social media sites, check out this article from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

But it’s not just the addiction to games that’s off-putting for parents of smart-phone-wanting-children. The internet is a dangerous weapon when in the hands of a child – especially after you’ve gone through all the trouble of child-proofing your home PC. Why would you want to ruin all your firewalling by handing your eight-year old a gateway into the uncensored and uncontrollable?

There is also a danger of children becoming absorbed in real-time social media updates, gaming and constantly texting their friends – and although the sole purpose of getting your child a mobile phone is for better communication, it is likely that their communication with you will be greatly reduced.

However, being able to let your child go and see their friends without worrying so much is a luxury that can only be found in mobile phones. You’ll be able to check up on them whenever you want, they can let you know when they want picking up, and you’ll be able to find out any changes in their plans without having to sneakily flick through their diary…

We can’t promise they’ll tell you everything though, you remember sneaking off to the park without telling your parents when you were a kid, right?

Keeping your child safe with a mobile phone

Of course, the day will come when you decide to hand over your child’s first piece of responsibility – to keep them safe, here are five quick tips to keep in mind.

•  Make sure your child keeps their phone out of site – having it sticking out of a back pocket or dangling from a belt will only make them an easier target
• Be aware that WiFi enabled Smartphones can, and will, get around any firewalls you’ve set up on your desktop computer. Have a talk with your child about netiquette if you’re entrusting them with the internet in their hands.

• Discuss social media with your child before giving them a Smartphone – the risks of their own reputation as well as letting the world in on where they are.

• Make the time to familiarise yourself with the http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ website, and teach your child that it’s OK to report inappropriate behaviour whilst surfing the web on their phones.
• Register the phone for a minor, that way, access to explicit sites will be limited – if you buy the phone straight from the shop, this will happen automatically, however if it is passed down from a family member it’s worth enduring being on hold for half an hour to put these restrictions in place.

Users for Galaxy Nexus stated that the problem occurred once they updated the OS to 4.0.4 and when they put their phone to sleep mode, the carrier signals dropped. They also identified that when no application was running, the phone lost signals and the processor performance got affected too.

This created problems for users as they were unable to either receive or make calls. Not only this, they were unable to send or receive text messages. According to some experts, if you run any application in the background continuously, the chance of signals being dropped will be lower. The basic idea is to keep the processor active as once the processor is on a minimal function mode, the phone looses signals.

It is also noted that the this particular issue of signals being dropped is only to be seen in the Android 4.0.4 update. Those who have reverted back to 4.0.2 claim no network issue.

Cell carriers have always marketed based on their 3G coverage and speeds, and now they’re rolling out 4G networks across the nation. Verizon’s 4G LTE network is typically regarded as the fastest, and both AT&T and Sprint are rolling out LTE as well. For now, though, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile all feature 4G networks based on HSPA+ or WiMax. Whatever the underlying technology is, the connections are fast, so fast that they’re beginning to surpass speeds of the former broadband leaders, cable and DSL. These five phones are all devices that use 4G to tear through downloads, web browsing or whatever else you throw at them.

Motorola Droid RAZR (Verizon): The Droid RAZR is launching on Verizon in November of 2011. It combines a large screen with a Kevlar casing and dual-core processor. Add in the fact that it runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, and this is one of the fastest phones available.

Google Galaxy Nexus (Verizon): The Galaxy Nexus is the first phone to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes packed with a dual-core processor and button-free design. Like the RAZR, it runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network and is set to be a speed demon.

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE (AT&T): Recently announced by AT&T, the Galaxy S II LTE edition is a simple revamp of the already popular Galaxy S II. It takes the great hardware that made the Galaxy S II a must-have, and throws in 4G speeds.

Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Sprint): This is Sprint’s edition of the Galaxy S II. It sports a larger 4.6-inch screen and runs on Sprint’s 4G WiMax network. It’s easily one of the fastest two phones on Sprint, in terms of both data speed and hardware.

HTC EVO 3D: As the name implies, the EVO 3D is a 3D entry into HTC’s popular EVO series. The device is a phone that appeals to both 3D lovers and people who want to have a blazing fast data connection.

The high speeds of these phones aren’t just for bragging rights, either. Having a phone with high speeds means you can do more. Video chatting is smoother and has less lag when it’s done over a 4G device. Video streaming is more vivid and has less buffering and stutters. All of these phones are even capable of 4G tethering, where you share your phone’s high-speed connection with your computer. It all comes down to being entertained more and waiting less.

The 4G speeds aren’t limited to phones, either. You can get 4G speeds from wireless internet providers such as Clear Internet, and enjoy 4G speeds on your laptop. These are cream of the crop as far as fast smartphones go. They’ll do everything you want them to, and they’ll do it fast.

Think about it, your client has a problem with the thousand e-mails that he gets in one morning and you are not there to make it right; this waste of time is intolerable and can easily loose you their business. This kind of scenario is where solid remote support software is the best alternative for dealing with anything that may come up.

There are several ideas linked to the ability to remotely provide a mobile device with IT but I believe two of them stand out: simplicity and cross platform support.

Simplicity should mean the ability to be as familiar with the device as if it where next to me; within my reach. It is easy to fumble with a device in my hands but it gets complex if it is not with even in the same room as I am. As we are alluded to being able to see the computer that receives the support this approach is the one that makes more sense. In this regard, the ability to see the actual screen of the mobile device, navigate it and do what is needed would qualify as true mobile remote support.

Next would be cross platform support. Any remote support software that purports to get the job done must provide this facility. In a world of iPhones, blackberries, and your next available android device (just to mention a few) there is simply no way to handle different software for each one. The software must be comprehensive, intuitive and allow you to access all of these devices as if you were grabbing each one with your own hands.

There is a definite advantage in using this range of services and allowing mobileremote support within your IT toolbox. It will save you time, costs and effort. And believe me, these services will probably put a smile on your face when you get the next call from your client telling you they deleted something from their iPhone and that now the email is all wrong. A mobile remote support will allow knowing what happened, how to fix it and get the job done without needing the device to come in. Or even worse, trying to explain to the client how to manually set up their device while they are speaking from it.

Avoiding Lengthy Contracts

People still want to be able to use cell phones, but buying into a long-term contract with restrictive terms and conditions that ties you down for several years isn’t a very attractive proposition. That’s why prepaid cell phones have remained a large part of the phone market. Many don’t realize it, but these pre paid phone plans are supported by the same companies that run the largest companies. These businesses realize that not everyone wants to, nor can they afford, the latest and greatest mobile phone. Also, if you’ve ever tried to terminate a contract before the plan ends, you’re hit with tons of fees and penalty charges that usually makes it more affordable to stay with your current contract. Though many people don’t have a problem signing these types of contracts, it’s still a costly option.

Pay-As-You-Go

Perhaps the biggest reason why with prepaid service is so popular is for the fact that you can pay for the service as it’s used. These pay-as-you-go options are great for people that don’t want to buy into all of the hidden fees. There’s also the problem of accidentally going over your minutes and not realizing it until you’ve gotten your monthly bill. With the pay-as-you-go option, you simply pay for what you need and when your minutes run out, you can either choose to buy more or not.

Hidden Fees

When you buy a contract with a company, there’s so much that goes into one of these that you end up paying for services that you didn’t know you were getting. For example, if you don’t want to send picture messages or emails, you can choose to opt out of those services. This way you totally take out the hidden fees that get tacked on at the end of the month. This issue alone motivates many to seek out other options rather than signing a contract.

Prepaid cell phone plans are still really popular and millions of people use them across the country. With the reduced cost and increased control over your minutes and connectivity, it’s still a great option. There are many other reasons why people have decided to go this route but these are just a few of the ways that prepaid plans can save consumers money at a time when they need it most.

Even while keeping a charger handy in the car, your office, and home, batteries still may not last as long as they should if you don’t use the right type of battery to start with, and if you don’t treat it properly as well. Cell phone batteries aren’t cheap, so do what you can to choose the right one, and use it according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Reading the manual may be a last ditch effort for many, but if you want to know which battery is best for your phone, read the book. Depending on the model of your specific phone, the battery needs can vary greatly – even within the same line of phones made by the same manufacturer. And often, using a generic battery will void the warranty on your phone, so reading the book will keep you safe in that regard as well.

Many cell phone batteries must be empty of power before being charged. Charging them when they’re nearly full can damage the battery, causing it to hold only half a charge the next time you charge it. Ask your cell phone company if this rule applies to your battery. If so, be sure your phone is almost completely without a charge before you charge it up, just to be safe.

If your phone is new, typically less than one year old, and your battery won’t hold a charge, you may be able to get a free replacement. Many cell phone providers or manufacturers offer a one-year warranty on batteries. It certainly won’t hurt to ask.

Research the market before you buy, then choose the highest quality battery you can afford. Inferior batteries seldom last as long as those made with better materials. Be sure of what you’re getting before you make the investment. That’s the best way to keep your phone running the longest on one battery and keep it working properly.

10. LG Optimus 3D

LG Optimus 3D is very popular among 3D phones. It has introduced a revolutionary 3D effect technology. It has dual 5MP cameras that capture 3D videos, you can record a 720p stereoscopic, and it supports 1080p video recoding at thirty frames / second. This Android cell phone also supports video formats like XviD and DivX. The video features are also supported by SRS audio and Dolby mobile.

• Operating System is 2.2 and it is Upgradeable to 2.3.
• Display: Capacitive Touch Screen, 4.3-inch 3D LCD.
• It has Graphics Processor – PowerVR SGX540 GPU
• LG Optimus has dual 5 Megapixels camera, Rear
• Processor is Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
• It has 512MB RAM and 8GB internal Storage capacity

9. Samsung Epic 4G

This phone has full side-sliding QWERTY keypad. It has cameras on both sides, front and back. It has the Super AMOLED display. Some people dislike it because of the curvy and stout corners; it might look like a soap phone. The Super AMOLED has made the display very sharp and crisp; it even beats Apple’s iPhone display.

• Samsung Epic 4G has 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor
• The screen size is 4.0-inch and it has Super AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen
• Graphics Processor of Epic 4G – PowerVR SGX540 GPU
• It runs on Operating System 2.1 but it is Upgradeable to 2.2
• Samsung Epic 4G has 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM
• It has 5 Megapixels Rear camera.
   

8. HTC Desire

One of the best features of HTC desire is the number of hardware buttons, so it is very easy to access different kind of functions and operations. The audio of HTC is very promising; it will give you a great music experience. The screen display is only AMOLED, but it is still showing great display.

• The Operating System of HTC Desire is Android 2.1 but it is Upgradeable to 2.2
• It has 3.7-inch screen size, SLCD or AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen
• It has the Adreno 200 GPU (Graphic Processor)
• The processor of HTC Desire is 1 GHz
• It has 5 Megapixels Rear camera
• RAM and Memory of HTC Desire are 576MB RAM and 512MB ROM

7. HTC Droid Incredible

HTC Droid Incredible has some great features such as 8GB internal storage, 1GHz processor, 8MP camera, 748MB Rom and AMOLED screen. These features are considered incredible by HTC Droid lovers. HTC Sense and Android 2.1 Éclair make these features more exciting. HTC Droid Incredible has AMOLED visual display with a resolution of 480×800. The image result and sharpness is much better than Droid and Nexus. If you want a more incredible mobile phone experience then you can upgrade your operating system to Android 2.2.

• Operating System Android 2.1
• Screen Display is 3.7-inch AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen
• It has 8 Megapixels Rear Camera
• HTC Droid Incredible has 1 GHz Scorpion processor
• RAM & Memory of HTC Droid incredible is 768MB RAM and 748MB ROM

6. Google Nexus S

Google Nexus S has Gingerbread as its Operating System. You can compare the “S” series of Google Nexus with the Samsung Galaxy S. This Android Phone can perform multiple apps, great processings, and you will enjoy a great gaming experience. Google Nexus S has NFC for some powerful device integrations like earphones, speakers and even some 3rd party services like the e-Wallets for online credit card, e-Passes on Trains etc. Visual quality is very sharp and crisp due to the Super AMOLED additions.

• Operating System of Google Nexus S is Android 2.3
• It has 5 Megapixels Rear Camera and VGA Front
• The screen size is 4.0-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen
• Google Nexus has 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor
• 512 MB RAM and 16GB internal Storage
• Graphics Processor of this Android phone is PowerVR SGX540 GPU

5. HTC Thunderbolt

One of the best features of HTC Thunderbolt is its Dual LED Flash. It maximizes the picture grabbing abilities of Phone’s 8-megapixel camera. It has its own stand for viewing videos and movies, so you don’t need to hold the phone for too long. It has two leveled processors; this makes the HTC Thunderbolt a very fast device.

• It uses Operating System Android 2.2
• HTC Thunderbolt has 8 Megapixels Rear Camera and 1.3 Megapixels Front
• Screen size is 4.3-inch and it has TFT Capacitive Touch Screen
• It has 1GHz Scorpion processor
• 768 MB RAM and 8GB internal Storage capacity
• Graphics Processor of HTC Thunderbolt is Adreno 205 GPU

4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play has sliding keypad, it is not QWERTY. It is a nice d-pad with gaming buttons and it also has 2 small track-pads that act as analog sticks for PSP. You will experience an exciting gaming experience because it has Android Gingerbread. This phone has a really powerful processor with GPU to boot.

• It uses Operating System – Android 2.3
• Screen size is 4.0-inch and LED-backlit LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
• Sony Xperia Play has Graphics Processor – Adreno 205 GPU
• It has 1GHz Scorpion processor
• Xperia Play has 5 Megapixels Rear Camera and VGA Front
• It has 512MB RAM.

3. Motorola Atrix 4G

The most exciting thing of Motorola Atrix 4G is its Dual core 1GHz ARM Cotex- A9 Processor. And it has 1GB RAM. This phone supports a number of Gadgets and accessories. It runs on 2.2 Froyo, but there are OTA updates that can hype the phone into 2.3 Gingerbread.

• It Current runs on Android 2.2 and it is Upgradeable to 2.3
• Graphics Processor of Motorola Atrix 4G is ULP GeForce GPU
• Screen size is 4.0-inch with TFT Capacitive Touch Screen
• It has 5 Megapixels Rear Camera and VGA Front
• Motorola Atrix 4G has 16GB Storage

2. Motorola Droid Bionic

The processor of Motorola Droid Bionic is same as of Motorola Atrix 4G and it has huge 2GB ROM. It is being launched with Android Gingerbread so you will not need an OS upgrade. The display is great, however it doesn’t support AMOLED.

• Motorola Droid Bionic has Android 2.3.
• It has 4.3-inch screen size with TFT Capacitive Touch Screen
• Graphics Processor of Motorola Droid Bionic is ULP GeForce GPU
• It has Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
• Motorola Droid Bionic has 8 Megapixels Rear camera and VGA Front
• It has 512MB RAM, 16GB internal Storage and 2GB ROM.

1. Samsung Galaxy SII

In less than three months Samsung Galaxy S2 has sold over Three million units. It has 4.3- inch Super AMOLED Plus display, So there is no competitor of SII. This phone also comes with the Android Gingerbread.

• Samsung Galaxy SII has Android 2.3.
• The screen size is 4.3-inch with Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive Touch Screen
• RAM and Memory of Samsung Galaxy SII is 1GB RAM, 16GB, or 32GB Storage
• It has Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
• Samsung Galaxy SII has 8 Megapixels Rear camera, 2 Megapixels Front
• Graphics Processor of Samsung Galaxy SII is Mali-400MP GPU

Now you  can start voting for  you favorite Android phone of 2011.Don’t hesitate to share with me.

• What impact a device has on the environment?
• How much a handset helps the user to conserve environment?
• What is ethical rating of Phone’s manufacture? , etc

Now just start reading this eco-friendly phone list so that you get an idea which phone serves the community in the best manner.

1: Nokia C6-01

This smartphone of Nokia capture the first position because of O2 Eco Rating score: 4.1. This Finland mobile manufactures really put the great effort in bringing the eco-friendly handsets for world’s betterment. The Symbian Smartphone is sustainable due to 100 percent recyclable packaging material.

It is designed in such a way that some of its components could be re-used if desire. Best of all, a 5 star charger of it fulfils the maximum efficiency standards. Why it spot at first? Because it is not only eco-friendly but also user-friendly because of an 8MP snapper and other advanced features.

2. Nokia E7-00

Nokia E7-00 is composed of sustainable components so it got O2 Eco Rating score: 4.1. There is no PVC, brominated and chlorinated compounds and antimony trioxide compounds are utilized in this gadget that’s mean no damage will be resulted on its recycling.

The features and specs of Nokia E7 are quite impressive for the users and its design is the reason behind the rising demand of it. The container of it is made from 60 percent recycled material so need to dispose it.

3. Samsung Galaxy Mini

This Mini handset comes with green signal means it is highly sustainable and achieved O2 Eco Rating score: 4.0 in this regard.  Whenever this mini device takes its last breath you can give it to Samsung for recycling the battery as the company has been trying to pump Environment conservation among its users since 1992.

4. Samsung Galaxy Ace

Another Eco-Friendly phone from the Samsung has got O2 Eco Rating score: 4.0 due to its environment-friendly composition. The battery, phone and packaging of it is reused and whenever you want to recycle it, just approach Samsung because company has joined hands with recycling organizations across Europe for this purpose.

5. Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

This handset score 4.0 on O2 Eco Rating scale just because of Sony Ericsson rigorous polices and procedures. Company itself banned some substances that won’t be used in its mobile phone. It sends the sample handsets before launch to the laboratories for testing whether it has restricted material or not. If there is any then it revised the production process for obtaining a perfect eco-friendly gadget.

6. Nokia C7-02

Again we have a Nokia Phone as an eco-friendly handset. This gadget of C series is free of nickel on the product surface.  Symbian software of it will allow you to save your energy by turning on a power save mode and by changing the screen brightness through an ambient light sensor. When your battery gets the full fuel then a message will display” Unplug the charger to save energy”. With the combination of these green features it marked O2 Eco Rating score: 4.o.

Start sharing it so that people can conserve this environment.