Smartphones have evolved from simple communication devices into powerful, portable command centers that are fundamentally changing the way businesses operate. In today’s fast-paced, mobile-first world, they are no longer a luxury but a critical tool for success.
Here are three ways smartphones are essential for business.
This year, we’re making it our goal to help more businesses than ever, and a big part of that is making sure they have the best technology available. If you're not happy with your current phone system, we've got great news. You don’t have to stick with old-school landlines—there’s a better option called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Keeping your smartphone safe for work is important. Your phone likely holds a lot of personal stuff, and if you use it for work, it has access to work emails, files, and other sensitive information. This makes it a tempting target for hackers. Here’s how you can protect it.
In a perfect utopia, you would never have to deal with random papers or sticky notes scattered all over your desk. Going paperless isn’t just trendy—it helps you stay organized, save money, and do something good for the environment. But what does it take to go fully paperless? Let’s take a look at a paperless strategy and what it can do for you.
One of the worst-case scenarios is losing your smartphone, and it’s easy to see how something as simple as a lost or stolen device could cause major issues. That’s why it’s important to take security seriously and be proactive, rather than waiting for a problem to occur. Here are four steps you can take now to reduce the risk of a lost or stolen device becoming a serious problem for your business.
Imagine a life with no random papers or sticky notes piling up on your desk. Going paperless isn’t just a cool trend—it’s a way to stay organized, save money, and help the environment. So what does it take to go 100% paperless? Let’s break it down.
One of the most stressful situations one can imagine these days is losing a smartphone—especially because it is likely connected to your banking apps, social media, images, and so much more. We’ll walk you through some tips you can implement to locate your lost or stolen device.
Apple rarely sends out alerts about threats, and that is because threats that target Apple devices are somewhat rare in the first place. However, on April 10, 2024, Apple saw fit to send one to certain users in 92 nations by email. These notifications were “designed to inform and assist users who may have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.” What does this mean, exactly?
Smartphones are incredible productivity tools that anyone can take advantage of for personal computing or business purposes. Thanks to the large amount of mobile applications available, there are countless ways that people can reimagine various aspects of their lives for the better. To help you out, we’ve put together four of our favorite smartphone tips that you might find useful.
We've all experienced the frustration of a drained smartphone battery, and if not, you've likely become accustomed to constantly carrying a charger. But what exactly leads to the rapid depletion of a smartphone's battery?
When your smartphone battery dies, you’re left feeling inconvenienced and, likely, pretty annoyed. Unless you’re carrying your charger on you at all times, you’ll need to find a solution to your battery charge issues. The solution, like with many other technological issues, is to be proactive and take action to keep your battery from dying in the first place. That’s what we’re here to discuss today.
Even the most dedicated smartphone user will lose it from time to time, which is particularly inconvenient if you are away from the safety of your home or office. To help address this issue, we’ve put together some ideas for what you should do if you ever do lose your device.
As one of the world’s most popular messaging applications, WhatsApp is a well-known tool, even in the business world. More notable is that WhatsApp—a platform known for its end-to-end encryption and security—now has a modified and unofficial version called YoWhatsApp, which has been deploying malware to unsuspecting users.
With all the doom and gloom surrounding cybersecurity, it’s easy to get lost in the negative aspect of technology advancement. That being said, however, we do really love technology, and advancements in smartphone technology, in particular, have made amazing strides and led to great achievements in business and elsewhere. We just wanted to take today to appreciate smartphones and how incredible they are.
Nothing says “panic mode” quite like a dying smartphone. To avoid falling into this predicament, many users keep their phones plugged in to keep the battery topped off. A common saying is that this practice is actually bad for battery life, but how much truth is there in this statement? Let’s take a deeper dive and see if we can separate the fact from fiction, as well as what factors do influence your smartphone’s battery life.
Uh oh—your mobile device is missing.
If you ever find yourself in this situation, time is of the essence… particularly if you have reason to believe that your device was stolen. To help prevent things from getting messy, we’ve put together a checklist for you to run down in case you suddenly can’t find your smartphone or tablet.
It isn’t like anyone actively means to lose their smartphone, but stuff happens. After all, many of us have our device in-hand for most of our waking hours, so there’s plenty of opportunities for it to be left behind somewhere. Fortunately, there are ways that you can set up your smartphone to help track it should it be lost, whether it’s an Apple device or on the Android platform.
Smartphone users know how hot their devices can get, seemingly without reason, and how unnerving that can be. No wonder—these heat levels can damage the device itself. This means it is very important to try and control its temperature as best you can. We’ve put together some tips to help you keep your phone from overheating.
With the COVID-19 pandemic over a half a year old now, people have been pretty resilient and found their footing after the shock of being sent home from work early in March. Many people have actually returned to work, joining millions of essential workers that worked through the government-mandated shut down periods. There are millions of others, however, who are still working from home, as their businesses try to keep operations running smoothly with a remote workforce.
As remote work has become more common, so have tools that assist mobility and Bring Your Own Device strategies. Considering this, businesses need the means to keep control of their data and the technology that can access it. To do so, Mobile Device Management cannot be oversold as a benefit.