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Original aritcle from BBC

Mobile phone users are being encouraged to find out if operators are doing enough to keep their calls secret.

Security researchers have released tools that, they say, make it easy to see what security systems operators use to stop eavesdropping.

The researchers want to expose those operators that have not updated security systems to prevent others listening in.

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Smartphones are on the rise and with them the need for accessories. Those huge, bright touhscreens can do some serious damage to battery life, as can using your Android as a WiFi hotspot, so additional batteries and innovative charging solutions are a must. You’ll also want to protect the display from the ravages of the keys in your pocket, or from scraping along the ground when you drop it, making cases and screen protectors invaluable. Smartphones are effectively miniature PCs,  but the moment you stick one to the side of your head to take a call, all that added functionality counts for nothing. Use a Bluetooth headset, though,  and you’ll still be able to refer to emails and search postcodes whilst you talk. Samsung’s new HM3100 is designed to complement the Galaxy S in terms style and features, but, thanks to built-in noise reduction / cancellation, and automatic volume control which adjusts for background noise and / or signal strength, it’ll give you excellent voice quality whichever handset you pair it to – which is easier than ever thanks to Active Pairing. Multipoint means that it’ll pair to two phones simultaneously (there’s a joke in that somewhere…), and usability is excellent with dedicated battery level indicator and power switch. For the best price on  smartphone toys get in touch with Pink Connect.

RIM's sleek new offering

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 has arrived! It boasts all the functionality of its larger brethren, but with an appealingly small form-factor, allowing it to fit easily into your pocket. It’s great for those who disliked the querty or Sure Type variants too: this handset works more like a traditional candybar, with text input handled by either multitap or predictive modes. Talk to Pink Connect today and save money on your business tariff.

The Soldiers Charity have just extended their Mobile communications package with Pink Connect with a dozen more Blackberry devices. With the growth of their non office based staff, the convenience of email anywhere is really improving efficiency working in the field. “The Soldiers Charity give lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it’s “just doing their job”. In return, we provide financial assistance when they are in real need. That’s what we’ve been here to offer for 66 years”. You can contact the Soldiers Charity through their web site: http://www.soldierscharity.org/

The team at Pink Connect are delighted to welcome Tom Knowles as Mobile Manager

Tom joins us with considerable experience of Blackberry® Enterprise and Vodafone services.

Tom can be contacted on tom@pinkconnect.com

Bailey Classic Cars, the renowned Midlands Mercedes SL Specialists, have chosen Pink Connect to supply Lines, Calls, ADSL and Telephone System for their new Showroom and Workshop facility in Stockwood Worcestershire. “The flexibility of DECT handsets combined with the features of the new NEC System have already shown significant improvements over the previous set up” said Sam Baily, Managing Director. “We were missing sales and hire enquiries because we were speaking with visitors in the workshops or showrooms but now we never miss a call”. You can buy, service or hire a classic Mercedes SL by calling Sam and his team on 0844 414 2116.

Protected from dust and water splashes, users can be more playful and rowdy without damaging their mobile’s performance.

Introducing the new “super-rugged” Samsung Rocky. Ideal for your active lifestyle or anyone who regularly works out of doors.

Enjoy the convenience of keeping your mobile handy without having to worry about getting it dirty.

Even the speaker opening is protected by Gore-Tex material to keep mobile’s interior clean and safe!

Original article from BBC Newsbeat

People on mobile phone contracts are wasting £800 million every year because they are on the wrong tariff.

New research from price comparison site Top10.com claims that if people switched to contracts that suited them better they could save £62 a year.

It’s being put down to users either not making the most of their monthly deals in terms of calls, texts and data downloading or going over their minutes and being charged extra.

There are also claims that with so many deals, on different length contracts, people can often get confused and end up not sure which one would work best for them.

To avoid paying more than you need the advice is to check old bills before signing on to any new tariff, especially as many contracts now last up to two years.

Original article from BBC Newsbeat

People on mobile phone contracts are wasting £800 million every year because they are on the wrong tariff.

New research from price comparison site Top10.com claims that if people switched to contracts that suited them better they could save £62 a year.

It’s being put down to users either not making the most of their monthly deals in terms of calls, texts and data downloading or going over their minutes and being charged extra.

There are also claims that with so many deals, on different length contracts, people can often get confused and end up not sure which one would work best for them.

To avoid paying more than you need the advice is to check old bills before signing on to any new tariff, especially as many contracts now last up to two years.