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January 23, 2012 • 11:02 am 0

Tagg is a pet tracking system developed by Snaptracs Inc., a Qualcomm company that uses GPS technology to help you locate your pet if it becomes lost or stolen. The lightweight GPS Tag attaches to the pets collar with a two piece clip and its waterproof design allows it to be worn at all times.

The Tagg system appearsto be simple to set-up, first set-up an account at www.pettracker.com , once you receive the Tagg pet tracker activate it, it will be associated with your online account, then setup your Tagg zone.

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Filed under: Android, General technology, Hardware, iOS, Iphone, Preview, Services, Software, @taggtracker, Android, Animal, Global Positioning System, GPS, gps for pets, GPS pet tracking, gps tag for pets, iPhone, Pet, Qualcomm, Recreation, Smartphone, smartphone gps pet tracking, Snaptracs, Snaptracs Inc., Tag, tag tracker, Tagg, Tagg pet tracking system, Tagg the pet tracker

January 2, 2012 • 11:48 am 0

App Lock : A simple, easy to use, feature rich app protector for Android

by George Heymann|@techeadlines

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App Lock is an app protector application developed by Creative Core that lets you selectively password protect apps and personal data stored on a Android smartphone.

There is allot to like about this free ad-supported app. App Lock is elegant in its simplicity, the intuitive UI makes working with this application a pleasure. The program opens to the enter passcode screen, you enter the provided initial passcode 8888 and then follow the prompts in the settings menu to customize the settings.

From the passcode settings you can:

Enable/disable App Lock
Edit your 4 digit passcode
Mask the passcode when editing
Email the passcode to yourself in case you forget it
Set a password hit for yourself
Set a password recovery challenge question
Set a lock delay of between 1 minute and 1 hour
Remote Control utilizing SMS messages
Set a lock policy

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Filed under: Android, General technology, Google, Quick look, Review, Services, Software, Android, App Lock, app protector, application, AppLock, Creative Core, enable/disable application, George Heymann, GPS, gps tracking, iPhone, Mobile Security, passcode, Password, safe areas, Security, security app, SMS, SMS messages, UI

October 26, 2011 • 11:29 am 1

CobraTag your items with a trackable Bluetooth tag

by George Heymann

Technology-Headlines

A Cobra Tag is a compact rechargeable bluetooth sensor approximately 2.5”L x 1”W x .5”D that pairs with your smartphone to prevent you from losing keys, purse, computer bag, or any other item you want to protect from loss. The sensor communicates with an app currently available for Android and Blackberry that will remind you with an audible alarm if you leave your phone or other item behind.

The Cobra Tag also acts like a two-way finder, tap the button on your Cobra Tag to ring your phone or conversely use the phone app to make the tag ring to help locate your other items.

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Filed under: Android, Blackberry, Hardware, iOS, Quick look, Services, Software, activation, Android, Android Market. Apple AppStore, Android OS, App Store, BlackBerry, BlackBerry App World, BlackBerry OS, Bluetooth, Bluetooth leash, bluetooth tethering, Cobra, email notification, Facebook, feature, featured, features, Google Map, Google Maps, GPS, gps tracking, Halo device, iOS, iPhone, Phone Halo, phone halo tag, remote notification, remote tracking, Smartphone, track lost or stolen items, Twitter

July 6, 2011 • 10:03 am 0

Soldiers Angels conducts online fundraising utilizing social media to help provide laptops and more for wounded troops.

by George Heymann

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Soldiers’ Angels is a volunteer-based non-profit established in 2003. They specialize in providing aid to members of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as veterans and military families.

Its latest fundraising effort “Project Valour-IT” utilizes Facebook, Twitter and other social media to help raise money and awareness for the needs of wounded troops. Project Valour-IT features an online competition where “virtual teams” named for U.S. Military branches use traditional media outlets to spread the word. The goal is to to raise at least $100,000 through October 2011.

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Filed under: General technology, Services, Air Force, Coast Guard, Facebook, Global Positioning System, GPS, Marines, Military Families, Navy, Physical therapy, Posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, Soldiers’ Angels, Traumatic brain injury, Twitter, U.S. Military, United States Armed Forces, United States Army, veterans, Wii Sports

June 21, 2011 • 9:28 am 1

Phone Halo protect your items with a trackable bluetooth tag

by George Heymann

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Phone Halo is a compact rechargeable bluetooth device (approx. 1.5”L x 1”W x .5”D) that pairs with your smartphone to prevent you from losing your device or item. Phone Halo is currently available on Android and Blackberry and is promised for iOS soon. The device is $59.95 the phone applications are free to download.

Setting up Phone Halo is simple and straightforward. After charging the bluetooth device and installing the mobile application you enter your wireless settings and turn on Bluetooth on your phone. Scan for new bluetooth devices and then pair the application with the device by entering “0000” or “1234” when prompted for a pairing code. On the Android version of the mobile application “0000” paired the device successfully.

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Filed under: Android, Apple, Blackberry, General technology, Hardware, iOS, Ipad, Iphone, Media, Review, Software, activation, Android, Android Market, Apple App Store, BlackBerry App World, Bluetooth, Bluetooth leash, bluetooth tethering, email notification, Facebook, Google Map, Google Maps, GPS, gps tracking, Halo device, iOS, iPhone, Phone Halo, phone halo tag, remote notification, remote tracking, Smartphone, track lost or stolen items, Twitter

June 16, 2011 • 3:32 pm 2

Mobile security software will be essential for smartphone users in the near future

by George Heymann

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It’s unfortunate but the time is rapidly approaching where installing some type of mobile security software will be essential to the operation of a smartphone. Several well publicized security breaches in the news recently including attacks on Sony, Citibank, Discover have security and malware on the radar for many consumers.

On the mobile side, Google has had to remove dozens of malware applications that were introduced to the Android Market. iOS has been affected to a lesser degree but hasn’t been immune from Malware. Security experts Stonesoft and McAfee are both forecasting that sophisticated malware attacks to iOS will increase as mobile continues to grow and additional attention is focused on popular smartphones.

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Filed under: Android, Apple, Blackberry, General technology, Google, Hardware, Ipad, Iphone, Media, Microsoft, Palm, Services, Software, Symbian, WebOS, Windows Phone 7, WP7, A-GPS, Android, Android Market, Anti-Virus, Anti-virus software, Apple, BlackBerry, Download blocker, essential smartphone software, Google, Google Wallet, GPS, gps tracking, iOS, kaspersky, KasperskyLab, Malware, McAfee, McAfee family protection, mcafee security, McAffe mobile security, mobile anti-theft software, mobile antivirus software, mobile security essentials, Personal computer, phone tracking, phone-finder, remote wipe, sim card, Smartphone security, Symbian, Symbian OS, uninstall protection, virus, Website filtering, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7

May 25, 2011 • 1:36 pm 4

Snuko: Smartphone anti-theft and mobile tracking for Android and Blackberry

by Mai Tao

Technology Market

Snuko Anti-Theft for mobile offers the most comprehensive solution for loss or theft of your smartphone. When we switch on the news or pick up a paper all we seem to read about is the latest smartphone or whether or not Apple is tracking your every move on the iPhone. These devices are becoming a part of our everyday lives and we rely more and more on the features they offer and the apps we have installed.

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Filed under: Android, Blackberry, Services, Software, A-GPS, Android, Anti-Virus, Anti-virus software, Apple, Assisted GPS, BlackBerry, Facebook page, Global Positioning System, GPS, GPS navigation device, http://technology-headlines.com, iPhone, locating lost or stolen smartphones, Mai Tao, protect your stuff, sim card, Smartphone, Snuko, Snuko anti-theft, Snuko protect your stuff, Subscriber Identity Module, techeadlines, technology headlines, Technology Market, Theft, WiFi triangulation

May 19, 2011 • 3:46 pm 4

Amazon trade-in program now includes electronics!

by George Heymann

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Amazon recently expanded its trade-in program to include electronics. Customers can trade in many items, including tablets, cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, GPS devices and more.

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Filed under: Hardware, Amazon, Amazon electronics trade-in, Amazon gift card, Amazon store credit, Amazon Trade-in progran, cash for your gadgets, Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Gazelle, gift card, Global Positioning System, GPS, IPad, keep it moving, Paul Ryder, recycle, recycle used electronics, recycle used items, sell used electronics, sell used gadgets, Trade, trade-in program

February 24, 2011 • 1:51 pm 9

Lost your Android phone? Time for Plan “B” by Lookout Labs!

by George Heymann

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There are several security applications that can help you locate your misplaced phone — if you have the foresight to install them ahead of time. Lookout Labs app, Plan B, can help you recover your phone after it has gone missing.

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Filed under: Android, Software, AndroidMarket, cell towers, Global Positioning System, Gmail, Google, Google Account, GPS, Handhelds, Lookout Labs, Mobile phone, Mobile Security, Plan B

Technology-Headlines

Tagg GPS tracking for your Pets

App Lock : A simple, easy to use, feature rich app protector for Android

CobraTag your items with a trackable Bluetooth tag

Soldiers Angels conducts online fundraising utilizing social media to help provide laptops and more for wounded troops.

Phone Halo protect your items with a trackable bluetooth tag

Mobile security software will be essential for smartphone users in the near future

Snuko: Smartphone anti-theft and mobile tracking for Android and Blackberry

Amazon trade-in program now includes electronics!

Lost your Android phone? Time for Plan “B” by Lookout Labs!

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