Articles in the Apple iPhone Category

How much will your old iPhone 4 be worth over the coming 12 months?

So you just bought the new iPhone 4S and your old iPhone 4 is now sitting around – may have already found its way to a bottom draw – or you are using it as an extra mp3 player.

Well, just so you know, the current value of the iphone 4 is still quite high – you can trade it in to one of the trade-in websites - or you can wait…

Here we show you our projected value of your old iPhone 4 over the coming months while it sits around gathering dust. You can see the steady decrease in value. In 5 months your iPhone has dropped in value by over $100 – that’s $20 a month – quite an expensive extra MP3 player when you think about it.

Wait a year and you’ll get between $50 to $90 for your old iPhone 4. Food for thought.

Will Android Take Over The iOS?

Posted by Megan on October 6, 2011 Comments Off

The research firm ComScore has reported that in the U.S., Android is leading the market over iOS. According to their research reports, Android has secured 43.7 percent of the smartphone market share, rising from 38.1 percent registered at the end of May. The second place is held by Apple, with 27.3 percent. Both of these statistics were registered at the end of August.

The RIM’s BlackBerry OS took the third place in ComScore’s statistics, with 19.7 percent. In May, the company registered 24.7 percent, but it dropped 5 percent by the end of August. The Windows Phone 7 is going up slowly, nabbing 5.7 percent market share, clearly beating Symbian with its 1.8 percent.

In the U.S., the number of people who owned a smartphone in the period of May-August was with 10% higher than in March-May. The figure registered in August was 84.5 million. It’s now pretty obvious that Android is leading the American smartphone market, but to what extent is surely up for debate.

Another research firm, NPD, reported even more optimistic numbers for the giant Google. In the same period of time, May to August, NPD registered that 52 percent of all smartphones there were sold were Android-based. The same research firm confirmed that iOS managed to get only 29 percent of the market share, followed by the BlackBerry OS, with only 11 percent share. The rest, Windows Phone 7 and WebOS came with only 5 percent each.

ComScore did not only analyze the status of the current operating systems and their market shares, but they have also examined the most popular sellers during the same May-to-August three-month period. According to their statistics, the majority of the mobile subscribers were operating Samsung devices. Samsung held 25.3 percent of all mobile subscribers in the U.S. at that time. LG was following next with 21 percent, followed next by Motorola with a 14 percent of subscribers. Apple’s smartphones were being used by 9.8 percent of all U.S. mobile subscribers.

Apple was the last one, although the company registered the strongest growth on a quarter-over-quarter period, in comparison to any other company, raising with 1.1 percentage points. The only other company that registered growth was Samsung, with 0.5 percentage points.

Another interesting statistics from the ComScore study is that a percentage of 70.5 of all U.S mobile subscribers sent a SMS during the period of May-August. The second most popular activity was web surfing, with a percentage of 42.1. Also, according to ComScore, a percentage of 41.6 of all subscribers have downloaded and used apps.

The statistics are indicating a clear monopoly of the Android, clearly favoring the Google’s mobile operating system. But the market is buzzing at the moment. With the recent news about the passing away of Steve Jobs, and a new iPhone being released, a lot of people have started purchasing iPhones. Since there are a lot of people out there that have used cell phones for sale, there are also plenty of others who want to buy them. A used iPhone can easily be sold for $300-400, if it’s in a good shape. So, there’s a lot of good products on the used handsets market.

iPhone 4S vs iPhone 4 – Is it Worth Upgrading?

Posted by Megan on October 5, 2011 Comments Off

Tim Cook, the Apple’s new CEO, had his first chance yesterday to mark his official position by presenting a brand new Apple product. Cook is following the tradition that was initiated by the Apple’s founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, by presenting all the new releases.

However, iPhone 5 was not present at the event, to the disappointment of many who really wanted to see a slimmer profile and a bigger screen, but the iPhone 4S looks like a very successful incremental update to the iPhone, keeping the exact same external design, while completely upgrading the hardware system.

This update is similar in a lot of respects with what we have seen when 3GS was launched. Apple had to introduce a series of worthy upgrades and features for the most popular iPhone 4, keeping the Apple customers happy until they manage to release a more revolutionary product, hopefully, it will be the iPhone 5 in several months from now. If you aren’t clear about what iPhone 4S has to offer, and what the key differences between 4S and its predecessor are, here is what you should know.

HARDWARE

The new iPhone 4S uses the same chassis and the same body structure as the 2010 model. Inside, the memory has been expanded to 64 GB and the camera received a series of upgrades, offering 8 mega pixel with highly improved imagery, 1080p video recording capability, enhanced low-light performance and a fifth lens for more picture clarity, and overall image quality. The camera offers better color accuracy, better white balanced, faster photo capturing and face recognition, as Phil Schiller said during the presentation last night “To many customers this will be the best still camera they’ve ever owned and the best video cameras they’ve ever owned”.

In terms of hardware performance, the latest iPhone sports a processor which is two times faster than the one operating the iPhone 4. The graphical engine is new, and combined with the dual core processor, it manages to output a graphical performance which seven times better than its predecessor. Despite the faster processor, which inherently uses far more battery power, the iPhone 4S’s battery time has been improved.

If you are a CDMA user who travels frequently, keep in mind that the new iPhone supports GSM global roaming. That’s a huge deal for a lot of business people who are traveling most of the times. Also, it seems that Apple has solved some of the issues regarding signal attenuation by employing a new antenna system which features two reception spots.

The following image presents in a more structured manner the differences between the iPhone and the new iPhone 4S.

The iOS 5

The next version of the iOS will be available to the general public on October 12. The models that will be able to run the system will be: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and the latest, iPhone 4S. Also, the third and fourth generation of iPod Touch, as well as both iPads, will have the capability to run the system. The iOS 5 is free to download and is set to bring over 200 brand new features to the mix.

The new features include: the new messaging service called iMessage, a facility similar to BBM, an upgraded notifications system (similar to Android’s), Twitter integration, location-aware reminders, a new camera application, which makes the photo shooting process much simpler by allowing users take photos by pressing the volume button, which now acts as a shutter button, an upgraded Safari browser, featuring tabbed browsing, a new email app, and automatic PC synchronization.

Apple has created a new service called iCloud that allows automatic synchronization between all your Apple devices that are capable of running iOS 5, which is more than 200 million units worldwide. The automatic synchronization facility allows you to sync your calendar, contacts, documents, email, music, photos, apps books and backups. This new service gives you 5 GB of free storage space. You can pair iCloud service with iTunes Match, a music locker service that costs $24.95 per year.

The company did not release all the upcoming features during WWDC in June, it kept a few for yesterday’s show. One of these features is an application called Cards, which allows you to create greeting cards on your iOS-powered handset. You can opt from 21 designs and once you have created your card, you can print it and then send it wherever you want in the world. Apple will send it for you. You are charged with only 3$ per card, and if you want to send it outside US, you will be charged with $5.

Another great feature that is worth mentioning is Find my Friends. This is much like the Google’s Latitude but it has better privacy controls. With FmF you can temporarily or permanently share your locations with people, also, you can set parental controls or simply disappear by accessing a simple setting. This feature comes free with the iCloud and it’s also integrated with Maps and Contacts.

Probably the greatest Apple innovation featured in the new iPhone 4S is the Siri app. This software is actually a voice command Assistant, which helps you do all sorts of things that would otherwise take a lot of your time, while also keeping your hands busy. Siri allows you to send voice commands such as to schedule meetings, send messages, make phone calls and much more. This brand new feature is set to change the whole paradigm of using a phone.

The Assistant interprets what you are saying and it then works with you to complete the tasks. Working with you means either giving you the answer verbally, initiating an application or requesting more information in order to get the job done. A simple command such as “remind me to make a phone call to work when I leave home” will enable the Assistant to create a reminder in your phone, set up by a geofence around your home area, and when you leave that area it will automatically remind you to call work.

The Assistant is essentially the main difference between iPhone 4 and its precursor, the iPhone 4S. Is it worth to upgrade? It all depends on a lot of factors. For some users, the matters are simple, and there might be enough to the new iPhone to persuade them to make a purchase, and since the iOS can be installed on iPhone 4 as well, most users will probably choose to wait for the iPhone 5.

Also, if you want to use the iOS 5, you don’t really have to purchase the expensive iPhone 4S when the previous model still does the job well and is able to operate the new system as well. Plus, it’s like half the price of a new handset. Taking full advantage of cell phone recycling is in your best interest, even if that means purchasing an older handset in order to enjoy the latest software releases.

Find Out Why iPhone 4S Comes With iCloud and iMessage

Posted by Megan on October 5, 2011 Comments Off

Some of the two most important features that come with the new iPhone 4S are iCloud and iMessage. iCloud is an amazing facility. It’s not just a software application, nor a hardware application – it’s both. Apple has released their new version of operating system, the iOS 5, two days prior the launch of the new iPhone 4S. We have seen a similar episode last year, with the launch of iOS 4 and iPhone 4. The decision to launch the iOS before the product is a wise one, mainly to avoid servers failures.

Basically, what iCloud does is, it synchronizes your apps, your pictures and your documents with all the other devices that are connected to the iCloud. All this without the need to plug and unplug wires. You probably already feel the relief as you read this paragraph. Yes, iCloud synchronizes everything “invisibly”, without you needing to do nothing about it, nothing manual, everything is automatic, and when you swap devices, it’s just like you never swapped them, since your work is resumed just where you left off.

iCloud is also applicable to iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, as well as all the other iPod Touches released after 2009. An estimate of 200 million devices(iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches) that are capable to run iOS 5 and iCloud are active and in use at this time.

One thing is not certain though: the sync speed of iCloud. Although Wi-Fi might work flawlessly, we assume that we will experience some delays in 3G networks, especially when syncing large files such as landscape photos. Google+ offers the same photo syncing feature, so the iCloud is a fair competitor in this respect.

What about music syncing?

Well, the record labels have some minor issues with all cloud based applications, since there isn’t a foolproof syncing process for purchased songs between iCloud devices. Every time you plug in a device in order to shift your music over, you will probably say some “lovely words” to those record labels.

What about notifications?

We are all familiar with the clunky iOS 4 notifications and how elegant the Android’s are with the top menu bar icons of “something’s changed”. But with the iOS 5 things are different. All you need to do is, from the menu bar, swipe downwards to view the latest changes, with all the necessary details, including what new emails you have received or events that you need to deal with. It’s a slightly better notifications facility which goes beyond what Android is offering, but not with much.

Is iMessage the BlackBerry killer?

iMessage works via Wi-Fi without needing a phone contract, which is great news, and this feature comes like a serious competitor to BlackBerry Messaging feature. This new Apple capability allows kids to communicate with their parents without spending money on a mobile contract. It will work on iPod Touch as well.

Imagine the impact Apple will make over their competitors with this new feature, especially on RIM. Considering the fact that there are well over 200 million Apple devices capable of running iMessage, and only 70 million subscribers for BlackBerry Messenger, it’s pretty obvious who will win this fight. If we take into consideration how many of that high percentage of Apple devices are used by teenagers, we kind of realize that this “move” is a clear indicator that Apple wants to make iM the new BBM.

The iPhone 4S comes with great features. If you had in mind to swap your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, realize that there will not be that many things you will gaining. Considering that most upgrades sported by the newest iPhone were mainly software related and that iOS 5 is not only available to iPhone 4S, it makes sense not to purchase the 4S, if you own a previous model or if you have the chance of buying a used iPhone 3GS or an iPhone 4 for a couple of bucks. Personally, I would not sell my cell phone and buy a new iPhone 4S, it’s just not worth it. Maybe iPhone 5 would be a worthy investment, but at this moment, the iPhone 4S is not.

The 4 Quick Steps To Sell An IPhone 4

Posted by Megan on September 19, 2011 Comments Off

If you own an iPhone 4 32 GB and you want to sell it, then this article will teach you how to do just that with the highest return value and the simplest trading process you probably ever experienced. One of the best places where you can traded your item is called trade2save.com. Let’s see exactly how you are going to do that. Selling an iPhone is actually extremely easy. So easy, a 12 year old could do it.

The online world has a lot to offer in terms of used cell phones. Trade 2 Save allows you to buy, sell and recycle used products with extreme ease. And when I say ease I mean just a couple of simple processes. Most people complain about cluttered interfaces but that’s not the case with trade2save.com. The steps are straightforward and intuitive.

Let’s look at our example, how to sell an iPhone 4 using the trade2save interface. After reading this article you too will know how to sell used cell phones for cash from the comfort of your own home.

• As soon as you arrive on the website, type in the name of your product in the search bar that appears above. You need to type “iPhone 4 32GB”. If you want to sell a different version just type that in. The system auto-completes every time you enter a character, so everything goes really smooth. Then you will be prompted to choose between the Verizon version and the AT&T Version. Let’s assume you want to sell an AT&T version. Select this type of phone. Next, click “Sell Now”.

• You are now directed to a page where you have to enter a few minor details about your product. Here is the entire “questionnaire” that you will have to fill out:

1. Can it make a call?

a. [ ] Yes [ ] No

2. Is it free of water damage?

a. [ ] Yes [ ] No

3. What is the overall condition of the phone

a. [ ] Poor [ ] Fair [ ] Good [ ] New, Like New

4. I have (if applicable):

a. [ ] AC Adapter

b. [ ] Working Rechargeable Battery

That’s the whole product check out. As you probably notice, the menu is straightforward and very easy to use. Further, let’s assume your handset is able to make a phone call, it is also free of water damage and is like new. Also, let’s say your iPhone comes with a functional adapter and a battery.
When you click “Calculate” you get $368.12. This is how much you will be paid for your product.

• But there is more! Besides cash, you will also receive credits points for your traded-in devices. For your particular iPhone 4 32GB, you will receive 797 credit points. Whenever you reach 2,500, trade2save gives you a bonus of $50.

• The product is now placed under “My Box” and you are now clear to proceed with the “Checkout”. You have two options at this point, either sign in with a full account or follow the express checkout. The latter does not require any private details but all your carbon points will not be counted.

• After all these steps are completed, all you need to do next is mail the product to trade2save.com. You can also drop it at their location. The websites gives you the packaging label, unless you want to print it yourself

• The payment options are : by check and Paypal

• You will also receive a Fedex Ground invoice label so your product will be shipped much quicker

• Once your product arrives at trade2save, it is tested and if it matches your description you will get paid.

For additional information, please check http://www.trade2save.com/help-selling-item

Smartphone Theft – How To Protect Your Gadget

Posted by Megan on September 14, 2011 Comments Off

In the past couple of months, the Parisian police have been releasing alarming statistics describing a new kind of crime : robberies of smartphones. Paris’ Metro is offering great opportunities for thieves who are targeting travelers that are being careless with their gadgets. Many of these situations escalate into assaults.

So many travelers are unaware of the dangers mainly because they don’t really believe it can happen to them, so they are not being cautious enough and most of the times they aren’t able to detect these shady people either. A thief will usually watch his target pretty closely and study it until the time is right when he moves into action, usually when he finds the target alone, away from the crowd or distracted by something.

Smartphones are not only valuable for their technological features, there is also a lot of personal information stored in their memory. Thieves can take advantage of email auto-logins and read your personal emails. One of the most targeted smartphones is the Apple iPhone. On the used handset market, an iPhone can be traded in for up to $400, which makes a lot of sense why robbers are specifically looking for this type of a smartphone. The cell phone recyclingindustry is filled with stolen handsets.

The Parisian policy also reported that 90% of theft on the Metro leads or ends with violence. The chief of police in Paris declared that half of the robberies on public transport concerns smartphones, while wallet or purse robbery is only 33% of the incidents. One of the Ministry’s elaborated statistics indicated that in a recent period of time 2,813 objects have been stolen on Paris public transport, 1395 of them were cell phones, and 64% of those cell phones were smartphones. More than 28% of all stolen handsets ware the latest Apple iPhones.

In order to prevent a theft you need to keep in mind the following guidelines:

• Robbers tend to snatch smartphones while you are entering or leaving a room, a building or a train compartment. Since one of your hands holds the smartphone and the other is closing or opening a door, it makes it very easy for a robber to simply snatch your gadget even before you realize what’s happening. Usually these people work in groups, targeting a vulnerable victim that either looks defensive or careless.

Once they snatch your smartphone they will pass it off to other criminals. Always keep your phone secured, either in your purse or in a pocket while you transition the Metro area. Being unaware of surroundings, such as walking and texting in the same time, makes you a very good target.

• Police reports show that robbers look for busy users, who are seeming to be very absorbed into what they are doing on their smartphone. Usually they hold their phone with one hand and use the touchscreen with the other. When a thief snatches your smartphone, you won’t be able to react faster enough to get your phone back since you won’t realize what’s going on for at least a couple of seconds, so always keep a firm grip on your handset at all times.

• Once your smartphone gets stolen never chase the thief. They are running for their lives and they will do anything to lose your track, including killing you! Recent reports stated that a 27 year old woman died after being pushed down the stairs while chasing a robber and another elderly woman was also pushed on the Metro platform and she ended up in coma at the hospital.

Cell Phones vs Smartphones – A Bit of History

Posted by Megan on August 30, 2011 Comments Off

Starting with the late 19th century, man’s activity has become more and more intertwined with machines and devices that were created to make this life easier. The changes have been so profound that our lifestyles have literally changed. We can confidently affirm that technology is the hallmark of evolution. The progress has developed in exponential rates in way that the more we create the more we push this giant snowball of technological evolution.

We started with boats and trains followed by cars, planes, radio, television, cell phones and then computers. At the end of the last millennia, the technology reached a dead end in the mobile phone sector. There was a need for a different handset that will boost the utility of cell phones and this need has been meet with the launch of the first mass produced smartphone around the year of 2000. But a couple more years had to pass until this new handset got inside the mainstream consciousness and now we cannot think “mobile phone” without immediately associating the term with a smartphone mobile device.

The smartphone is a beautiful technological innovation that is the result of incorporating computer technology into a cell phone. You can still use the handset as a cell phone, but now this is by far its only purpose. Besides making calls and sending SMS message, you now have access to the internet from your smartphone. The internet makes the smartphone what it really is. The power of this piece of technology is given by its utility in conjunction with the internet capabilities.

The ancestor of today’s smartphones is the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) which was launched back in the 90s, but these gadgets were relatively simple, and their usability didn’t really scale at that time. It’s initial utility was to organize data and schedule meetings and once the internet became popular, it then transcended towards a mobile e-mail machine. This gadget was several times bigger than a cell phone and some ingenious mind decided to incorporate the same technology into a handset. Manufacturers like Research in Motion, Palm/Handspring of Apple began to develop the technology to manufacture smartphones. The first device was launched back in 2000 and it was more of a business-oriented gadget till 2007 when Apple released their first iPhone which changed the whole perception of a smartphone as a business device only. The iPhone was a consumer’s device, offering a lot of multimedia features and less business features. If you wanted to turn your handset into a business gadget, you had access to download a wide range of applications designed for this sector and make your iPhone a business gadget.

Generally speaking, a smartphone has the following features:

Operating System

If it doesn’t have an operating system than it’s not a smartphone. An operating system is a very complex application that allows you to run other applications on your device, it’s the middle man between the apps and the cell phone’s hardware system. Some examples of OS: Android, iOS, Blackberry OS, Windows Mobile, Meego, webOS.

Apps

Since all these gadgets have operating systems running them, they all have the capability to run different types of applications to facilitate your work as well as your entertainment experience. Apps like web browser, organizer, games, music player and many others are what gives you that experience.

Web Access

What would all these amazing tools be without Internet? Internet connects everything and all apps make a lot of sense when they are connected to the world wide web. Instant messaging, e-mail, social networking sites, all of them need the internet connection so you can get the most out of your smartphone.

Advanced Input/Output

There is no smartphone out there that still uses the old dial pad. All of them use some sort of full QWERTY. Some are using touch screen virtual keyboards like iPhone, while others use physical keyboards like Blackberry Torch and Nokia N8.

So there you have it. A simple and generic description of what makes a smartphone different than a cell phone. More and more people are starting to recycle old cell phones and by doing that they are transitioning towards the high end smartphones. At this moment, it’s not really necessary to own a gadget like this but with time it becomes less and less of an option.

Selling Your iPhone Online

Posted by Megan on August 30, 2011 Comments Off

If you are seriously thinking to sell your iPhone, you should definitely not underestimate or overlook the numerous benefits of trading in your iPhone to an online recycling company. Online companies offer far more cash for your used handsets than the traditional stores mainly because there have less overheads and generally speaking, they are far more profitable on their own so they can afford to offer you big money for your gadgets. It’s in our best interest to choose the route that is the most convenient, less tedious and that also brings us the highest return value.

You might be already inclined to opt for the online route but you are still wondering if selling your cell phone to a store might be quicker. The answer is “yes” – it is a lot of quicker and sometimes is just a matter of a couple of minutes but the return value is lower and you also need to take some of your time to search for a few hours the right store and once you get there you need to know how to negotiate the price, if that’s even an option. But is it such an urgency? Can’t your iPhone wait a couple of days more, so you can get the best deal possible? Most definitely it can.

To have the guarantee that you will be getting your cash as fast as possible and in a very professional manner, you have to be sure that are you have picked the right company for the job. That company has to be guaranteed by third-party information security website and it also has to have good feedback and a lot of products rolling and also has to give the possibility to sent your payment through an online medium. That’s how you know that you have found a good business partner.

Another really important benefit that you get from trading in your iPhone to an online recycling company is that you are able to complete the selling process from the comfort of your own home. Everything is done online through your computer, except when you have to walk down to the post office and mail your gadget. If you don’t mind delaying the process a bit longer, you can also wait for the packaging label and bag/box to arrive at your place. Less work for you with more cash in your pocket.

There are hundreds of models to choose from when you are upgrading from your old iPhone. There are so many out there that in less than a year you will be probably recycling this new upgrade that you now want to purchase. Recycling smartphones is now a very common procedure and quite necessary in the year that we live in. All of your unused electronics can be turned into cash that you can then use to invest in a new high end upgrade. With the help of recycling programs you will literally get most of your products at a discount. A minimum of effort is required for you to sell your old iPhone. You don’t need to pay anything for the process, everything will be supported by the company.

So what company will offer you all these benefits that I’ve been talking about? Trade2Save.com is a well established recycling company dedicated to help you sell used electronics and by doing that it contributes to the world effort of keeping the e-waste to the minimum. Transactions are guaranteed by trustwave.com, the world leader in information security. Trade2Save.com buys over 120,000 product titles and there is a very high chance your product might be included. Find out now by writing the name of your product in the search box on top of this webpage.

Steve Jobs is No Longer the CEO of Apple

Posted by Megan on August 25, 2011 Comments Off

Steve Jobs is the co-founder of the giant tech company, Apple Inc. He was the CEO of the company until Wednesday 25th 2011. He resigned from its position without specifying a clear reason but a lot of people speculate that the health problems are behind his real decision.

He himself wrote in a letter that was addressed to the Apple committee and to the entire world that went like this: “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come”.

We first saw the possibility of a resignation in 2004 when Steve Job was diagnosed with cancer and for the first time the public realized that his condition was getting worse. Despite his condition, he will still remain as a chairman of the board which will allow him to continue its contribution, although not in the way he would as a chief executive. Jobs also said that “I believe Apple’s brightness and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role”.
Jobs proposed a new CEO, who now is the Apple’s chief operating officer, Tim Cook. Cook was in charge of the company for a brief period of time when Jobs was absent due to health problems. This is considered a very logical succession.

In January, when Steve Jobs announced that he will take an indefinite leave of absence because of his medical condition, everyone expected a really serious turn around for the company since few people thought he will be able to continue working for Apple.

In 2004, Jobs stepped down from the leadership of the company during his severe condition caused by pancreatic cancer. In July 2009 Steve Jobs returned as the CEO, after a liver transplant operation and people knew back then that the long-term health of this incredible man was clinging. At his 56 years of age, his commitment to the company is very admirable. As soon as he was able to work, he got back and continue to lead the company. Not that many chief executives are that linked to their companies as Steve Jobs is. He had a very important role in developing iPhone, iPod and iPad.

Although the company’s stock value went down with the newly named interim CEO, Apple reassures us that the quality of their products will not be affected by this change and that Steve Jobs will still remain a great source of inspiration and leadership through his position of chairman of the board. Mr. Levinson said: “The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO … Tim’s 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does”.

These are definitely not good news, but they aren’t bad either. Eventually, Steve Jobs would of quit his position as a natural occurrence. Will this mean all people will send their iPhones to cell phone recycling companies? Very unlikely. We shouldn’t except anything less than what we are used to from Apple from now on. Steve Jobs did an amazing job, a duty that few people on the planet could ever do it, but the time has come to move on and let the others take on the legacy.

Replacing your iPhone’s Battery

Posted by Megan on August 24, 2011 Comments Off

No matter what you have purchased, an iPhone or an iPod, you have to realize that the battery won’t last you that long. This is true with all modern electronics that use batteries. In the past, your old battery could power your handset for several days but now they can barely last for a day or two, which results in more recharging cycles. A recharging cycle diminishes the life of your battery. What this means is that the lifespan of today’s batteries is twice or three times shorter. So, if 10 years ago a battery could last for 3 years, now you are only able to use it for a year or less.

The time will come when you will have to change your battery and you will have to know a couple of things. Refurbished iPhone batteries might seem like a good idea but you have to bear in mind that they have been used before and no one will really tell you how many times that battery has been recharged so this is more or less a risky business. Generally speaking, when it comes to Li-Ion batteries never go for the used ones, always buy new since they are tested and they have a guaranteed lifespan. If you are buying it new then buy one that is either better or the same quality as your old battery.

Battery replacement is one of the cheapest replacements for your iPhone. When you battery gets damaged, the only thing you need to do in order to repair your gadget is to buy a new one. But be careful not to buy a new battery when the old one might still be functioning. If your cell phone lost power it may not be the battery. Before buying a new one, always check if the battery is indeed the problem. Sometimes a connector might be damaged or some internal hardware unit. If the battery is draining fast and iPhone’s back gets hot, the problem is usually not the battery but something a bit more serious.

Once you realize the problem is caused by your faulty battery you can then proceed to replace the battery. All you need is a battery replacement kits which is composed of a new battery and a screwdriver and sometimes additional screws. Be careful not to lose the screws though, they are tiny and unique, you won’t find any replacements for the screws that easy.

If you discovered that you are not able to repair your old smartphone because the problem is not the battery, you still have another option besides throwing it to trash. It’s called cell phone recycling. Even if your phone is not functional you can still recycle it through the programs initiated by trade2save.com. You might also get some cash in return for your damaged handset. Check the website for more information.