Your mobile phone can do more things than you observe at first. Here are some hidden functions and combinations of keys on the phone that you had no clue, but can be very useful at the right time:

1. 112 is the number that can be called the emergency phone. Interestingly, this number can be called even if the phone keys are locked.

2. They say that if you are away from home and you locked the keys in the car, you can solve this problem with a simple call from a mobile phone. The condition is to have spare keys (with remote), which are in the hands of the person called. What should I do? Ask the person called to close her phone keys while you keep your phone at about 20 cm from the car. Other press remote keys and your car door opens. Works with the trunk door. Anyone tested this?

3. What do you do if you need to talk on the phone and run out of battery when the world is your dearest? Well, it seems that mobile performs a backup load, which can enable the combination * 3370 #, completing the battery at a rate of 50%. Each time you upload your phone, load and reserve, you can use in a situation "urgent".



4. How can you prevent immediate access to your data if your mobile is stolen? Dealers of mobile phones are not disclosing information that would be very helpful in this case, that have no interest to prevent the use of mobile, even if the device is no longer in the hands of original owner. You need to know your phone's unique series and you can do this by typing * # 06 #, without pressing other buttons. Code will appear on your phone, unique in the world that you should keep in a safe place and if you reveal operator declaring phone stolen. Series that enable permanent blocking of furniture, which can not be used or if the SIM card is changed. A test, go!

These codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones to activate/deactivate advanced hidden functions that you can’t change through the phone menu

Code Function
*3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%
#3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR)
*#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time
*#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec



#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)
#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the “*” button to obtain the “p,w” and “+” symbols)

*#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type
*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work
*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number)

*#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330
*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores

*#7760# Manufacturers code
*#7780# Restore factory settings
*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110

**21*number# Turn on “All Calls” diverting to the phone number entered
**61*number# Turn on “No Reply” diverting to the phone number entered
**67*number# Turn on “On Busy” diverting to the phone number entered

Casio brings on the market a different kind of cell phones. Not different in the way that they look weird or have other functions than a normal cell, but different because they are “tough”. Tough because Casio cell phones are water and shock resistant and feature outdoor applications. If you like camping, if you like trips, fishing, hunting, sailing, if you are a person that spends time in the wild these phones will certainly fit you.

The latest product announced by Verizon Wireless and Casio is G'zOne Rock, a cell phone designed to resist weather extremes like water, dust, shock, vibration, humidity, and even more. A new feature introduced with this product is the suit of applications built for outdoor use. These applications are quite interesting and impressive. For instance a magnetic compass works with the phone's GPS and a pedometer measures steps and also counts time, energy consumption, speed, and distance. You can also measure the temperature, follow the sunrise and sunset, and even see information about the tides if you plan a trip at sea.



Standard features of the G'zOne Rock are Bluetooth technology, microSD slot, 2.0 megapixel camera with an LED flash and the rugged clamshell design.

Specifications for the Casio G'zOne Rock
Band: CDMA dual band (1900/800 MHz)
Data: 1xEV-DO rev.A
Size: 4.10 x 2.00 x 0.90 inches (104 x 51 x 23 mm)
Weight: 4.40 oz (125 g)
Main Display: 240 x 320 pixels, 65 536 colors, TFT
External Display: 96 x 96 pixels, Black & White, PMOLED
Camera: 2.0 megapixel Resolution
Multimedia: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA
Memory: microSD/microSDHC
Bluetooth: 2.1

Other: Limited; Ring ID, Picture ID, Multiple numbers per contact, Caller groups, Alarm, Calendar, To-Do / Tasks, Calculator, Recording, Speaker Phone, Push-to-Talk, GPS.

The G'zOne Boulder is also clamshell handset from the series of rugged Casio cell phones which is built to resist water, dirt, and shock. The phone is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a microSD card slot (up to 8GB) for extra storage space.

Like the G'zOne Rock it has built in applications for outdoor usage like digital compass and a convenient LED flashlight. The phone is available in black and silver or orange color schemes and is definitely a good companion for the road.



Specifications for the Casio G'zOne Boulder:
Band: CDMA 850/1900MHz
Data: 1xRTT/EV-DO Rev. A
Size: 99mm x 51mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2" x 0.9")
Weight: 138.9g (4.9oz)
Main Display: 2" 65k color TFT, QVGA (320x240 pixel) resolution
External Display: 1.2" monochrome CSTN, 96x96 pixel resolution
Camera: 1.3 megapixel with LED flash
Video: Record/Playback
Messaging: SMS/MMS
Email: Web
Bluetooth: 2.0 with A2DP (stereo)
Memory: Unknown internal, microSD card slot

Other: 500 names capacity; Ring ID, Picture ID, Multiple numbers per contact, Caller groups, Push to Talk support, speakerphone, Ruggedized to military spec, electronic compass, MP3/WMA, AAC, AAC+ music player, V Cast ready, Alarm, Calendar, Flashlight, Calculator, Stopwatch, Countdown timer.

Lately mobile technology has rapidly climbed up the ladder. Telephony is just one of the segments where high tech devices are released on the market on a high rate. Below you will find a brief review of the top 10 cell phones.

Motorola Droid

The Motorola Droid is both a communication and web surfing tool. It is designed with a 3.7 inch touch screen and also features a sliding QWERTY keypad. For the price of 200 USD this phone delivers performance, reliability and beautiful design.

Apple iPhone 3GS

What distinguishes the iPhone 3GS from its predecessors is the performance improvements. Although on the outside it looks just like the iPhone or the iPhone 3G, on the inside it has been improved with better CPU, memory and video Recorder. The price is 299 USD for the 32 GB model and 199 for the 16 GB one.



Google Nexus One

Produced by HTC, Google Nexus One has a nice design and delivers high quality calls and easy web browsing with its high resolution touch screen and super fast processor.  Depending on the vendor and network it costs between 180 USD and 530 USD.

Motorola Cliq

Again we have Motorola in the top 10 cell phones with Cliq. The phone features both a touch screen and a sliding keyboard, 5 megapixel camera and an innovative way to stay connected called MotoBlur. The average price for this phone is 200 USD.

Research In Motion BlackBerry Bold 9700

Research In Motion’s BlackBerry Bold 9700 has an ergonomic keyboard and combines the features of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 and the BlackBerry Bold 9000 in a smaller, attractive design. It is the best BlackBerry available at the price of 200 USD.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G

MyTouch 3G is the second phone from T-Mobile which uses Google's Android mobile operating system. It has a compact and elegant design but lacks the physical keyboard and you can operate only on the touch screen. The average price is 150 USD.

Palm Pre Plus

Palm Pre Plus is not quite a new product, but more of an update of the original Pre. It has new software improvements, extended memory of 16 GB and 3G Mobile Hotspot which works fine. The average price is 150 USD.



Palm Pre

Palm Pre smartphone features the webOS operating system which has a nice and intuitive user interface. The color of the phone is glossy black and the design is quite unique since it has a curved slider body and a 3.1 inch touch screen. Palm Pre sells at 150 USD.

Samsung Behold II

The Behold II by Samsung is a light phone, with a beautiful design. It has many multimedia features, an innovating AMOLED display, a great camera and TouchWizz interface. Although the price is quite high, around 230 USD, this phone is a nice gadget.

The Research in Motion BlackBerry Tour

The Research in Motion BlackBerry Tour completes the top 10 cell phones. The phone combines the BlackBerry Bold and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 features in a new design. It does not have Wi-Fi function and performing camera, but the bright display and nice keyboard and business functions make it a top device.

Cell phones help us in all our daily activities. That’s a fact all of us know. I don’t know how many of you can picture your lives without these devices. I couldn’t possibly imagine my life without such a device. I use it in all my activities even if they are professional or private ones. All of us want to benefit of all the advantages these devices have to offer us. So, we appeal to their help. Wouldn’t you do the same thing? Wouldn’t you buy one such device you’ll use it all the time you want and need to?



People buy a cell phone thanks to all the advantages they have to offer them but wouldn’t you like to find the answers to some Cell Phone Questions before buying one such device. This is the first thing all of us should do in the moment we have to buy a new communication device. The first question we’d like to find an answer to is what cell phone model should we  buy? This is the first question we should find an answer. The cell phone market was invaded with all sorts of cell phone models and in the moment we have to take the decision what model of a cell phone  we should buy we find ourselves in an impasse.



So, what’s the best thing we can do? What should we do to find an answer to the question that bothers us? This is a thing we’d like to clarify, that’s for sure. So, we read all sorts of cell phone reviews and even check all its features to find the answer we want to know. I’m sure once you’ll do this you’ll find the answer you need. It’s the easiest thing all of you can do. Why should we rely on our friends when we can find by ourselves the answer to the question that bothers us?

Now that you know what model of a cell phone  to buy you should inform yourself and find all the answers to all the Cell Phone Questions you may have. Have you ever asked yourself what you can do when you have a cell phone number without an identity? How can you find its owner's identity? This is the cell phone question that will bother you. So, why don’t you just try finding an answer?  Why don’t you just try obtaining the name of the process you’ll have to perform to find the identity of the cell phone number you have?



This is just one of the Cell Phone Questions that may bother you. Have you ever asked yourself what can you do when you will want to contact a certain person but you don't have this person's cell phone number? This is a situation all of you will experience. All of you will be put in the situation of not having a needed cell phone number. So, try to find an answer to the question that bothers you. Try to find the name of the process you’ll have to perform. Try to find answers to all the Cell Phone Questions that may bother you.

People like the idea of having and using the right devices that can help them in all the situations they find themselves being involved in. Aren’t you this kind of person? Cell phone is the device all of you should use. I can’t think of a better device to communicate with the rest of the world. I can’t deny the landline phone’s role but cell phones can and will help me in all the situations I’ll find myself no matter where I’ll be. Now you see why all of you should have at least one such device? Cell phones help you communicate and not only this; they will also help you to track down the cell phone’s owner.



Don’t tell me you’ve never received calls from certain cell phone numbers that were a mystery to you? I have been in such an awkward situation and I must admit that it isn’t a pleasant situation at all. How can this be? We like to know who are the persons who call us. At least this is my case. I don’t like the idea of not knowing who’s calling me. Don’t tell me you like to speak to total strangers?! I don’t, that’s for sure and this is the main reason why I’ve performed a Reverse Cell Phone Trace.



Thanks to this process I could find all the information there was to know about a certain cell phone number. You can do the same thing if you receive calls from a person who doesn’t introduce himself/herself. It’s quite an easy process if you decide following all the steps indicated by the database you’ve just accessed. Perform a Reverse Cell Phone Trace and you’ll find your caller’s identity and even his/her address. After all, these were the information you wanted in the first place to find out by performing one such process. So, find those databases that are going to help you and you won’t encounter any problem.

The first database you should think of if you want to perform this kind of process is a phone directory access. This is the database that stocks all the information you want to find about a cell phone number. Access it and see how it works. Check if you can find all that information about the cell phone number you have. All you’ll have to do will be to type the cell phone number you have and press the search button. That’s all you’ll have to do and you’ll obtain all the information you need.



If you’ve already accessed a phone directory to perform a Reverse Cell Phone Trace operation but you couldn’t find the information you were looking for you should think of accessing other databases that are going to offer you the information you need. This is what all of you should do. Access reverse lookup websites and perform Reverse Cell Phone Trace. This is the operation all of you should do. The process remains the same only the databases you’ll have to access changes. So, access one such reverse lookup website and type the cell phone number you have. That’s all you have to do to receive an answer from the database you’ve just accessed.