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Beginner’s Guide to Bad Credit Mobile Phones

2016-08-05
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You’ve researched operating systems and phone features. In fact, you’ve already chosen the phone that you want. You know exactly what you want and need and you know just the right phone to buy. Unfortunately, the phone’s price tag is pretty steep. Either you postpone buying it until you have enough money or you can apply for a phone contract and pay for the phone via instalments.

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But there’s still yet another problem. If you have bad credit and you’re applying for a phone contract, then chance of approval is pretty low. Rejections are a likely possibility.

Fortunately, there are options such as bad credit mobile phones where approval is fast and your credit score doesn’t matter.

If you’re applying for a bad credit phone, this quick guide should help you make the right decision.

Overview

Bad credit mobile phones are phone deals that cater to a specific part of the market. As you can glean from its name, these phone contract options are for customers with bad credit. These types of deals exist primarily to offer mobile users alternatives when major providers refuse their applications because of their bad credit scores. To check out the best deals on bad credit phones available in the market today, a variety of options are available to view here.

Requirements

When applying for a bad credit phone, the requirements you need to meet are pretty minimal. In most cases, you’ll just need to meet the basics such as being of legal age and a UK resident. You will also be required to prove that you can afford the monthly payments to get approved quickly. You’ll basically just need to provide proof of income along with other important documents to be eligible for a bad credit phone contract.

Advantages

Bad credit phones come with a number of advantages for mobile users. Just like a typical phone contract deal, you have the chance to choose your own handset. In addition, you also get to pick a bundle plan that you can tailor to meet your call, text and data usage. The fact that there’s no credit check with bad credit phones is the chief advantage that attracts many users to the phone deal. Approval for such as a loan is also really fast. As long as you have all the requirements ready, you can get approved within hours, receive your phone via mail and use it immediately once activated.

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Disadvantages

Bad credit phones are not all advantages, however. There are a few downsides to keep in mind when shopping around for bad credit phones. Because the deals are specific for people with bad credit, high-end handsets such as the latest releases of the year may not be available for you to choose from.

Another matter of concern is the cost. While your credit score won’t affect your application’s approval, it can still affect the cost of your phone contract deal. Obviously, you are likely to end up with a more costly monthly fee than if you have a good credit history.

To apply or not?

Now that you have the most salient of information about bad credit phones, the next step is to ask this: Should you apply for a bad credit phone or not? We wouldn’t be able to tell you yes or no. But what we can tell you instead is to base your decision on your needs and financial circumstance. As long as you can afford the monthly payments and the phone deal is a perfect fit for your needs then by all means, go for it.

 

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How to choose your Mobile Phone’s Operating System

2016-07-29
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|Mobile Phone’s Operating System
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With so many phones to choose, new features to compare and existing phone contract deals available online, buying a phone is no longer as easy as buying an essential tool for everyday communication. Other than looking at the price or the design of a new phone, you also need to go the extra mile by actually taking your time to choose the right operating system (OS).

So which operating system should you pick? How do you choose an operating system? Hopefully, this guide will help you answer these two key and important questions.

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What is an operating system?

An operating system (OS) is the software that supports your phone’s functions. It is initially loaded on your mobile phone so you can perform a variety of tasks and mobile phone operations. Without an OS, your phone wouldn’t run. You cannot play games, browse online or tinker with your phone without it installed.

The OS, at its simplest, is like the heart of your mobile phone. It’s dead when the OS isn’t beating or working. This is also why choosing your OS carefully matters if you want to enjoy the best mobile phone experience.

How do you pick the right operating system?

To pick the right OS to meet your mobile phone usage and needs, you must first get to know the different OS available. There are a number of OS to choose from but we’ll just focus on comparing the three most popular options.

Android is widely popular around the world. It is the software that runs plenty of mobile phones from different manufacturers including Samsung, Nokia, LG, HTC, Lenovo and more. Android has also evolved over the years and the latest version boasts a set of new features that are sure to take user experience to another level.

A huge rival to Android is Apple’s iOS, which you’ll only find on iPhones. Unless you like an iPhone then iOS is not for you as it can take getting used to. If you’re used to iOS’s intuitive interface, however, then choosing an iPhone makes the process of picking an OS a tad easier.

Another option worth considering is Windows Phone. Though not as popular as Android and iOS, Windows Phone caters to a certain market that look for a similar experience they enjoy on their desktop on their mobile phone.. If you want to bring Windows from desktop to mobile then phones that run on Windows Phone are worth looking at.

Which OS should you pick?

Because every mobile user has different needs and preference, there is no one best pick for everyone. Just like with most things in life, you’ll have to pick based on your personal needs and not simply on what the majority says.

 

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9 Best iOS Apps of 2016

2016-07-29
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If you want to bring your iPhone user experience to the next level, you need the latest set of iOS apps perfect for your iPhone. You don’t have to go through to the trouble browsing Apple’s massive selection of apps. We’ve done the grunt work for you. If you want the best iPhone apps of 2016, check out this list we’ve created.

Spotify

Though Apple has its own music player and streaming app, there’s just something about Spotify that makes it a must try for music lovers. You can download it for free or you can upgrade to a premium plan so you can enjoy all the perks such as listening to your favourite jams offline without the distractions of ads.

Evernote

There’s not one app that lets you organise your notes, work on the go and sync jotted down ideas like Evernote. There’s no need to carry bulky notebooks and or worry about pens running out of ink when you have this app installed on your iPhone. Evernote is a free download as well.

Inbox by Gmail

If you have a Gmail account and you want to better organise your inbox, then you need Inbox by Gmail downloaded on your iPhone. The app does not only organise your email but it lets you search and locate the right emails in a breeze. You can also view most info on your phone using the app including flight details, order updates, pictures and more.

Photoshop Fix

If you want to retouch your photo before you post it on social media, you don’t have to go to the trouble of editing said photo on your desktop, You can edit it right on your mobile phone with Photoshop Fix. It features retouching tools such as liquify, heal, smooth and more.

1Password

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t remember most of your passwords. Maybe you have a list or a note you constantly check whenever you need to log-in on a certain account. With 1Password, you don’t have to do that anymore.  The mobile app version easily syncs with your desktop making the experience just as seamless as it will ever get.

Snapchat

If you don’t have Snapchat installed on your iPhone yet then you are missing a lot. This year has been good for Snapchat with the user base growing massively. It’s no longer just an app for the millennials but people of all ages are actually enjoying the app. With the filters, effects and other new features of the app, the fun never ends.

Mint

Saving money for new shoes or repaying a loan is made easier with the Mint app. It is available to download for free on your iPhone. When you have this installed on your phone, you’ll have all your accounts handy and easily accessible no matter where you’re at and no matter the time of day.

Magisto

If you’re fond of creating short videos of your day, your vacation or any special occasion, then Magisto is a great app to jumpstart your video making passion. Rather than do most of the work, the app does it for you. It takes numerous video clips and then create an intelligent video for you in a breeze.

WhatsApp

Do you know what the number one messaging app in the world is? It’s not Facebook Messenger or Skype. WhatsApp is the best and most popular messaging app and you should have it on your mobile phone. Even after years of great features and a continually growing user base, WhatsApp continues evolve. It’s completely free to download too.

 

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Posted in iOS Apps Tagged 1Password, iOS Apps, iPhone, Mint, Photoshop Fix, Spotify

8 Must-Try Android Apps of 2016

2016-07-29
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With hundreds of thousands of apps in the Google Play Store, choosing the best Android apps can be daunting, exhausting and often confusing. If you need a file manager app, there are dozens to choose from. The same is true if you need a time management app, grocery list, weather app, games, etc. And most of us just don’t have the time to compare different apps. Which is why we have created this list to save you the trouble of spending hours trying one after the other.

Here are the best Android apps we’ve found so far for 2016:

Action Launcher 3

If you love to customize the look and feel of your phone, the Action Launcher 3 is the best launcher app you’ll ever need. With this app, you’ll get a combination of style and customization options including the look of your icons, home screen, wallpaper and app drawer layout.

7 Minute Workout

If you’re looking to lose a few pounds and you’re just starting out with your fitness journey, one of the best health and fitness app for Android is the 7 Minute Workout. The app is based on a scientifically proven workout program where you exercise for 7 minutes, working out the entire body. What’s great about the app is its simplicity yet it also works like a charm and brings results.

Camera360 Ultimate

With plenty of features, hundreds of filters and one-touch fixing tools, the Camera360 Ultimate is a must-try camera app. This is perfect if you love taking snaps and selfies with your phone and you want to edit, retouch and enhance the image without going through too much trouble.

VLC for Android

If you’re the type who watches a huge number of videos especially niche format videos on your Android phone then you need the best video app available. VLC for Android lets you tinker with video settings significantly improving your overall viewing experience.

HERE

If you’re a frequent traveller then you need the best GPS and navigation app available for any Android phone and that’s none other than HERE. Whether you need turn-by-turn navigation or satellite imagery, the app does it all for you. But what really sets it apart from other similar apps is the offline feature.

Dasher

If you want to do more than sending messages with your phone’s messenger app then you might want to consider Dasher. With great features such as allowing you to transfer money to your contacts, Dasher offers a pretty great competition to other messaging apps for Android phones such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. With Dasher, you can also share GIFS as well as YouTube videos.

Google Drive

When it comes to cloud storage, Google Drive is one app you can trust and depend on. Rather than store personal data and info on a hard drive, you’d be better off downloading Google Drive on your phone instead. The app is not only free to download but it also gives away free gigs for extra storage space. And when you have the Google Docs office suite, syncing is a breeze.

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Poweramp

If you want to bring more power and pizazz to your music listening, Poweramp is one app worth trying. The app lets you tinker with settings such as bass, treble and much more. It has a lot of customization options to offer which allow users to enjoy a more personalized and customised music listening experience. Poweramp is perfect if your phone’s basic music player just isn’t doing the job.

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Posted in Android Apps Tagged Action Launcher 3, Android Apps, Camera360 Ultimate, Poweramp

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