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Because of the recent advance in technology, children are learning more at a younger age.  Computer software has made it possible for children to learn and play at the same time all the while perfecting their computer skills.  Even websites like direct.tv are also now more interactive. The software you choose for your child has to be chosen with caution to prevent them from learning things that their maturity level is not ready for.

Preschool children need preschool software.  These can include software games like Reader Rabbit or games that are inspired by preschool television shows such as Dora the Explorer or Sesame Street.  These preschool games will teach your preschooler everything from letters to number, shapes to colors and everything in between.  It teaches them hand-eye coordination necessary for sports and things of that nature when they start school.

Older children will benefit from educational software with more of a mysterious twits or a twist that fits their personality.  If your child is into sports, you can find software that may teach your child math while teaching them how to play soccer.  You can find games that will teach your child how to use grammar while doing a fashion show.

For high school kids, you can find software that will prepare them for major tests and college.  The testing software can give them practice tests that will help with the actual test scores in the future.  This software is an investment that must be made for their future.  We now have more ways to ensure our children’s success and we should utilize it as much as possible.

With the recent advances in technology and software, you can find software that will fit any age group, interest or educational need.  If your child is falling behind in science you can find them a program that focuses on science, but utilizes the information in a fun and imaginative way, making learning more fun, and more retain-able.

Since the dawn of the computer age (the 1970s) and the rise of the Internet (the 90s), our world has been transformed by the ideas developed by computer geniuses working out of garages in Silicon Valley and elsewhere.

Technology has taken us very far very quickly. Not only have we become able to communicate quickly and stay in touch with people globally, we’re also able to receive new ideas on a greater level.

This ability to communicate also helps us stay in tune with changes globally, from the restructuring of corporations to the realignment of the banking industry and even changes in health care. Ideas that were once considered very “alternative,” like acupuncture and holistic health treatments, are now becoming part of the mainstream, largely due to our exposure to so much information and so many new ideas.

Here at Portalmes.org we’re committed to bringing our readers everything there is to know about new developments in communications technology and how it affects us in business and in our daily lives. Our blogs and articles will continue to stay in touch with the rapid changes in our ever-evolving society, so check in with us often for updates and news on what’s happening in our fast-paced world.

One of the ways that you can do this is by offering a variety of car refinancing options. In today’s economy, people who were once on solid financial footing are now struggling against the current. Offering them the opportunity to renegotiate their loans so that they can pay them off quicker, reducing the amount of overall interest shows them that you care about them as individuals.

A personal touch is rare in today’s business world. When you take time to talk with your clients, perhaps through emails on the Internet, there is a good chance they will remain loyal to your company. If you hear that they are struggling financially, consider offering a car refinancing option that gives them immediate cash in their pockets.  Explain that they can do this by renegotiating loan terms so that they pay for a longer period of time.

People today are overwhelmingly busy. In reality, your clients don’t want to spend time hunting around for a different company. When you show them that you care about them and offer good deals, they know they can trust you. You’ll have a loyal customer for life.

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There is no denying how much the advent of the Smartphone technology has changed the way we communicate. Granted, many people still use their Smartphones primarily for making and receiving calls, but they are heavily utilized for other purposes. The impact of Smartphone technology can be seen in the workplace, home and educational arena. The improvement in communications technology has also resulted in cheaper calling rates and Internet access.

The Power of Smartphones

Few things have had quite the impact on social networking as Smartphones. Just about every application enables people to easily log on to and update their status on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and all the other sites. People can quickly receive and answer emails once they have internet access.

In the business arena, this technology has enabled constant contact between people all over the globe. Many businesspeople can now have a conference using their Smartphone. This has resulted in cost-savings on travel and hotel costs. The fact that almost all versions of Smartphones now come with Wi-Fi, means going on the Internet is relatively easy. The technology now enables network connectivity from just about anywhere which encourages collaboration between colleagues.

While when use inappropriately, Smartphones can be disruptive, they do help in the educational sphere as well. They enable quick access to research and information. Teachers and students can use them to communicate and pass on information or questions and answers concerning assignments.

The few disadvantages inherent in the use of Smartphones pale in significance to the advantages. In fact, over time some disadvantages may cease to exist.

The first thing users will notice is the office button is missing. Users found this inconvenient and confusing so Microsoft brought back the file menu. This new file menu is unique in the fact that it encompasses the entire screen. Its bigger size gives the user more control over the documents.

 

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Microsoft also realized that security is a concern for users in today’s computer environment. They have added a feature that actually allows the user to encrypt their document if they choose to. There is a button to prepare the document for sharing and users can also check a document for compatibility.

Users that use Word for technical documentation will appreciate the enhanced ability to capture screenshots. There are also increased photo editing and artistic effects for users to try.

The ribbon with the 2010 version can be customized. This can save users a great amount of time. This allows users to add tabs that are used the most frequently and delete tabs that are used sparingly. Customizing increases the ability to create documents quickly for the frequent user.

It is up to the individual user whether they want to upgrade their Word software. If you haven’t upgraded since 2003 it is most definitely worth the upgrade. If you upgraded in 2007 check out the new features and see if they are useful enough to you to make the change.

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With the release of the Blackberry Playbook, users are discovering its wide range of applications and uses, one of which is video calling with other Playbook users.

A video call can be made by launching the application and adding a buddy to the listings. This has to be done manually by entering the Blackberry ID email address. Once you have added a person as a buddy, you can name them and add a picture. To make a call you simply click the icon to call the buddy that you want to talk to. The great thing about this feature is that you don’t need to have the video calling application running in order to receive calls.

The quality of the video calling picture may vary depending on where you are and what type of connection is being used. If you have a good solid connection, then there shouldn’t be any problems.

The video call features on the Blackberry Playbook work best when the device is held away from the face, or if it is sitting on a desk or table in front of you. This means you can be comfortable while making your call as you do not have to hold it up near your face. There won’t be any issues with sound quality when making a video call. The high quality speakers enable for a large range of volumes without distortion.

With constant updates being released by RIM for the Blackberry Playbook, the video calling feature will no doubt continue to keep up to date with operating systems and communication technologies.

• How do you know which ones are compatible with the hardware on your computer?

• Where can you find software, and how much does it usually cost?

The first question is fairly easy. First, find out which types of hardware are loaded on most computers and yours in particular. You may actually have a communications program already in place in your operating system. If not, once you find out what your computer has on it, you can compare it to the specifications listed with the different types of software that is available.

As for where to find software and how much it costs, here you have a great many choices. Communications software can be purchased online or through retail outlets. It may even be possible to download communications software directly from the Internet. Some downloads are free, while others may have to be purchased or you may have to pay a periodic usage fee.

Once you have found what you are looking for, and started using it, you may be amazed at how advanced the technology is. The types of programs that allow you to see the person you are communicating with may have clear, crisp images. Audio programs may be very good, even if you are communicating with someone in another country.

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There are various circumstances which require some couples to maintain a relationship while living away from one another by a significant distance. Sometimes it is because of military duty. Other times it is job related. Perhaps it is while one goes to care for an ill family member. Any of these circumstances can put a strain on the relationship if precautions are not taken.

While there are other considerations for keeping a long distance relationship healthy, it is generally considered that communication is the most important because it keeps a sense of unity in the relationship. Decisions are still made jointly whenever possible. Showing love, affection, respect and support are still part of the relationship. The biggest risk to any relationship, though, is growing apart because of neglect.

Consistent communication is critical. Maintaining as close to the level of conversation time as you would if you were together will be helpful in safeguarding that neither party feels alone. Talking on the phone regularly is important. Take the time to discuss the same things you would normally would. It used to be that the lack of face time was a big strain, but thankfully technology has come to the rescue with webcams.

There is just something wonderful about communicating with a webcam and seeing the person you are talking with. Words in an online chat or email can be misinterpreted much easier than when they are accompanied with visual expressions and where there is the ability for feedback to ensure the message is understood.

No longer does being apart have to mean being out of sight and out of mind.

Try out sites that are specifically geared towards searching for people. You can head over to your favorite search engine and type in “find a phone number” or “find a person. Several different options will come up. Choose one and fill in the requested information. Provide as much of the first and last name as you have and if you know the city and state, that can make things even easier. Look through the information that you receive and see if you can find the person you are looking for.

You can also do a reverse look up. If someone calls you and you have caller id, you will be able enter the phone number and find out who was calling. This can be helpful if you are avoiding certain people. You should take some precautions as you begin your search. There is no reason for you to pay for this information. If you come across a site that won’t give you the number if you don’t pay isn’t a site you want to use. Just back out and move onto the next one.

While “stalking” a blog is reasonable, there may come a time when you would like to be more of a participant. In this case you can leave a comment on a post to let the author and others know your opinions, feelings, and ideas. However, you don’t just want to start typing without thinking about what you are going to say and how you want it to come across. You don’t have to agree with everything said; in fact, debate is healthy.

Make sure that your comment is on task with the post. You want to be contributing to the discussion, not just randomly speaking. If you are planning to disagree, be prepared for a response. Interestingly enough, everyone on the Internet isn’t friendly or nice and they may say unpleasant things. Just be sure that no matter what you don’t resort to name calling or personal attacks. While it may be tempting, people that do that just lose credibility. You can comment as often as you want and most bloggers enjoy having some that reads their posts frequently and provides feedback through comments.

It might save you money. If you are currently spending money on long distance phone calls you could be wasting your money. Instead of paying that home phone or cell phone bill, talk to that person over the computer using Skype. It will not cost you anything and there is no limit to the amount of time that you can talk. If the two groups don’t already have web cams there may be some upfront cost, however over the course of a month or two the money will come back to you in the form of savings from lack of long distance calls.

Seeing someone face to face is important. There is nothing better that grandma and grandpa being about to see their grandchildren’s faces. If there is a lot of distance between the two of you this is the perfect way for the grandparents to see the kids grow and have a chance to talk with them directly. The kids can hold up school papers or books they are reading. It keeps the communication more personal and benefits everyone involved.

You have nothing to lose when it comes to trying out Skype. If you don’t like it, just don’t use it anymore. If you like it, keep practicing with it until it is easier to set up conversations with friends and family. This is a unique way for your family to keep in touch with the people in your life that you don’t get to see regularly.

Think about the services tying you to a home phone and see if there is any way to incorporate them into your cell phone service. If you have relatives that live out of town you may need to keep long distance services. Today, most cell phones come with some type of long distance so check with your provider to see what your options are. You may find that you already have long distance as part of your package.

Worried about the amount of minutes that you use? For one month attempt to keep track of the amount of minutes that you spend taking on your home phone. Add them to the number of minutes that you used on the cell phone. You can check your bill to get the exact numbers. Would you have gone over in minutes? If so, find out how much it would cost to add minutes to your plan. If it costs less than what you are paying for a home phone you may have found your solution.

Getting rid of your home phone can reduce one of the bill that you have to pay each month. In fact you may find that you end up saving a little money as well. If you haven’t already, take the time to at least keep track of your usage and payments for a month and find out whether or not this option is for you.

A More In-Depth Understanding

Advances in technology offer students the opportunity to have a better and more in-depth understanding of classroom concepts. These ideas can be shown and explained through the use of virtual simulation or the allows students to see and understand the information that is trying to be conveyed. These visual simulations and graphics supplement the textbook learning that the students have.

The Ability to Learn From Experts

Some classroom concepts are better understood when an expert in the field can explain them. Technology allows students in the adult education field to have the chance to receive information directly from the experts. This is done through the use of chat rooms, specialized forums and video chats that allow the students to interact directly with the experts in the field first-hand. Traditionally, students have often been unable to interact directly with these experts because they were too far away or meeting with them was too time-consuming. Technology allows these experts to interact with students and provide them information to help further their education.

A Tailored Learning Environment

Studies have found that different people learn in different ways. One student might learn better through the use of visual concepts, while another might learn better through textbooks and written material. Before technology adult education classes were forced to choose a popular way of teaching and stick with it. This forced many students to miss out on concepts as they found the particular teaching protocols used difficult to grasp. However, technology has allowed adult education classes to offer tailored learning environments. A student who is more visual can use technology to research videos, chart and various other concepts on the Internet; while student who is more text-based can use the Internet and technology to tailor their learning environment to the way that they learn.

Hands-On Learning Experience

Technology also offers the opportunity for students to have a hands-on learning experience with concepts that might not previously available without the use of technology. This hands-on learning experience allows students to see first-hand potential cause/effect relationships of concepts and even to better understand the classroom teaching because of the 3-D hands on experience the students were offered.

Technology might appear to be making many changes in the world. However, the changes it has made to the adult education world have bettered the way students learn and offers them the chance to further their education. In what ways will you now use-technology to-improve your learning experiences?

If you’re interested in these kinds of different online games, look around and see what’s offered to you. You may find that there are all kinds of things that you want to play. Online casino games are one of the most popular options. People can play just for fun, or they can actually win money with specific kinds of games on certain sites. If you’re not sure whether you’re good enough at a particular game to win money, you may want to play just for fun for a little while, and see how you do. Then, if you’re good at your casino game, it may be time to play for actual cash.

A text message is short, sweet and to the point. There isn’t a lot of room for fluff when you are typing each word using a small keyboard. You just want to state the basic facts and move on. For the most part this is great for finding out what you need to bring home from the store, letting someone know that you are on your way to their house, or finding out what time everyone is meeting up. With one text message and one reply the question is answered or the information is received.

You can avoid wasting time on the phone. Have you ever been on the phone and the conversation just continues to drag on? You don’t have the time to listen to the other person’s story and you just can’t seem to find the will to pay attention to what they are saying. With texting you can avoid these conversations completely. You can still find out how things are going with a friend when you meet face to face another time. It isn’t that you are uninterested in their life; it just means that you are using your time more efficiently.

It provides you with a reminder. Text messages are stored on your phone. You can go back and reference what was said about the meeting time and place, what you need to get at the store and even who is going to be coming over tonight for dinner. You can use the text messages like post it notes stored within your phone.

Show them your phone. Chances are that you have a cell phone that will be able to do so much more than they may be interested in. Don’t make it overwhelming. Just give them a chance to check it out and see what they think. Listen to the responses that they have. If they are concerned about the size of the keys or they can’t see the screen very well you want to think about these things are you pick out a cell phone that they will feel comfortable using.

If you think they are interested or even if they aren’t but you would feel more comfortable if you were able to communicate with them often, go ahead and start looking at phones. Some models may be perfect with larger keys or even a screen that is easier to see. Once you make the purchase, you want to go over the basics with them. You may want to plug in some important numbers for speed dial to make the whole thing easier. Show them how to call, how to answer and help them set ringtones.

It may take time to convince them that this is the way to go, but once they have a cell phone they will be able to contact anyone right away and it may give them a new sense of freedom. Why wouldn’t grandma want to be able to text her friends to let them know that the bridge game that was scheduled for later in the week has been canceled.

While this was relatively harmless when it came to someone stealing lunch money, the consequences of bullying someone online have had dire repercussions as seen by the recent cases of it.

Perhaps the most daunting case was that of Megan Meier. The mother of her classmate, using a fake online persona, bullied her online via Myspace. The fake online person was a boy that began messaging Megan over the social networking site – they became friends and once he had her hooked (and by he, I mean the mother of the classmate) he started sending her mean insulting messages. Megan couldn’t take that kind of pressure anymore and decided to hang herself.

Thus, online bullying can have as influential consequences as bullying in person; the only difference is that cyber bullying is easier to do. Because of the anonymity factor, and even without it in some cases, bullies feel a sense of security and invincibility, as if the Internet firewalls are somehow even protecting them from the consequences of their action. Because of this, it is especially important to monitor Internet activities – as one knows, with the invention of the internet, everything became possible.

You may need to purchase a new pillow, but you want a specific pillow.  You were able to check customer ratings online and decide that the top rated pillow is the one you want.  Now it is time to hunt.  You can become a detective.  You can search out the best prices and quality by researching thoroughly.  Then when you find your target, you pounce.  Your “target” being the deal and pounce meaning to “purchase”.  Shopping online can be turned into an activity that you enjoy more than shopping in brick and mortar stores.

There is no substitute for shopping in a store and trying things out before you buy them.  The best part about shopping in stores is that you get to take your purchases home the same day, whereas purchases made online, take days and sometimes even weeks to make its way to your home.

Grocery shopping can be done online too.  The items that you purchase on a regular basis, can be purchased and delivered to your home because of the advances in technology.  You do not have to get up or dressed, you can shop fro groceries in bed if that is what you want to do.

Shopping for goods using internet technology has made our lives a little easier and a little more entertaining, but you can only get a real shopping experience when you get out of that bed, put on your clothes and drive to the store.  This will help give you a little more fresh air and vitamin D.  Shopping online is fun but should be utilized with caution, do not turn into a hermit.  You need fresh air.

Almost all websites have the ability to utilize survey tools to create a survey that will appear on your website. The way that these tools work is that the website or webmaster creates a survey with two to five questions on them. The tools will program the survey to pop up when the visitor visits a page on the website. This allows you to get customized feedback for the specific pages that the person is visiting.

Common questions that are asked in website surveys include any products that the visitors would like to see on the website, how customer service is and even a fill in the blank section where customers can leave a sentence or two about their experience on the website.

The best part about the survey tools that come with the website is that the webmaster and business owner do not have to allocate a large amount of their business budget to purchasing surveys or seeking out their website visitors via email. The survey goes directly to the website visitors, only has two questions on it and the customers can complete the survey in a short span of time.

With online surveys for your website there is no reason you should still be in the dark regarding issues that surround your customers and website visitors. Take a few minutes to use the research tools that are available and get a customized view of your website visitors.

Hand written letters are far more personal than email.  Even greeting cards are being done online now.  This is great because it saves us time and money, but it separates us from the person we want to send the letter or card too.  That personal touch is missing.  The scent of the paper after we take it out of the envelope that reminds of the person who sends it is missing.  You cannot smell an email, no matter how hard you try.

Are we at risk of losing our humanity?  Maybe, but we as a species are meant to evolve.  Evolution is scary, but it is the way of the world.  You still need to write letters.  You still need to let certain people know that they mean more to you than a few click on the keyboard.  If our humanity is important to us, than we can still make sure that we retain a bit of it, by allowing for time to write an actual letter to those you love and care for.  Teach your children how to write a letter, you never know when it will come in handy, the world of technology can end tomorrow and we need to know how to do things the old fashioned way.  In the process of teaching your child to write a letter you can make someone’s day after they check their mailbox and find something other than a bill.

The Benefits:

Because of the technological advancements in the last twenty years we can do so many things that we would otherwise not be able to do.  We can retain records of our family history.  Pictures can be saved in digital form and save space.  We can use webcams to see our family that may reside too far away to visit.  Any and all information needed for anything is but a mouse click away.  If you need to know about signs of an addict, you can find the information online as fast as brushing your teeth.  You can educate your children at home.  This is particularly handy if you do not live near a decent school district.  Educating your children has never been easier.

The Down Side:

There are several down sides to this technology, but with a little work, these reasons do not have to be downsides.  One major complaint is the fact that parents are worried that children will forget why books are so important.  While it is true that we are coming to an age where paper books are not the preferred method of reading, we can still utilize this method for bedtime stories to help retain this tradition which unfortunately for some will be an “old fashioned” tradition.  It is important that we keep reading the old fashioned books and continue to print old fashioned books.  While the advancement in technology is wonderful for man-kind, it can also be our demise.  If we rely so heavily on technology, we lose our ability to function without it.  This would not be beneficial if something was to happen to our electricity source.  Without electricity, all of this technology will not be worth the weight of, well anything.

We can maintain the use of technology and utilize its benefits, but we must still be able to function without it.  We may have no other option than to survive without it one day, so if that day comes we need to know how to live without technology.  We need to know how to live outside the box and inside the box.

The most important things that were once upheld in someone addicted to the computer no longer apply.  They only care about their virtual lives and the basics utilized to maintain human life.  They stop surfing long enough to eat and rid themselves of waste.  They do not consider things like showering to be essential in maintaining their virtual lives.  This is the worst case of addiction to computers and the internet.  Some cases are not so awful, but still have devastating effects on their lives.

Many people establish other marriages online and other children online.  Making their real life families seem as though they are extra baggage.  So this is the catalyst for divorce and worse.  They can get addicted so badly that even when they are at work they are using the computer designated for work in order to satisfy their addiction.  This can lead to loss of a job.

The worst case of computer addiction can truly be the end of the addicted persons real life and mental state.  If they are not rehabilitated they will live in their fantasy world for the rest of their lives, with or without the computer.  Should they only have a mild addiction, it is possible to stop them before they ruin their families and their source of income.

Yes, these are things to worry about, these things happen all too often.  Without proper oversight and education, we cannot be sure what our teens are up too.  They need to know that there are dangers out there that can hurt them and it is you job to educate them before allowing them to surf the internet.

Along with educating them on the dangers of the internet, you also have to be a little underhanded.  You can purchase software that will go unnoticed but will keep you informed of your teenager’s comings and goings online.  While this may be considered a violation of privacy, it is more important to protect your child than to care about privacy morals.

It is still important that you allow them some privacy, do not question them about everything you download from the software.  Give them room to be teenagers, but beware of suspicious activities. Keep yourself up to date on the latest sources that child predators and on likewise utilize to manipulate children online.

While we cannot be with our children every waking moment of their lives, it is still our responsibility to keep them safe. This means stepping on some moral independent values at times, but it is worth the risk of upsetting your teen if it ends up keeping them safe.  You need to find software that is completely hidden, you do not want them to know that they are being watch online, they will find other ways to rebel.

Thank you to the development of computers and the internet, military families are now able to communicate more often.  This advancement in technology is directly responsible for a certain percentage of families that stay together now.  With limited communications between a service member and their families, the divorce rate was much higher than it is now for military families.

Not only is email utilized in communications for service members and their families but also software and hardware that make it possible to do a live chat with video.  This is an excellent way to keep young children and their parents familiar with one another.  A lot of military service members would come home to children who did not even know who they were; this was not good for the mental state of the service member or that of the child.  These advances have strengthened the bonds between families that need it so desperately while separated.

The love and bond that is between the spouse and the service member is maintained with the use of email and webcams.  This advancement has made it possible to still feel like a family when they are separated by thousands of miles.  Families that did not have this advantage just twenty years ago, did not fare nearly as well as military families do now.

These communication developments have played a key role in so many things, from divorce rates to suicide rates.  It is important for a military family to communicate.  The service member and the family of the service member are able to remain close even when they are so far apart.

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As if the human craving for social contact wasn’t satisfied enough through the advent of email, cell phones, and more recently social networking – all the aforementioned mediums are now adding instant messaging to their list of services to insure that people are never truly alone.

Companies are now finding it beneficial to integrate instant messaging technology into their systems. Google was the first one to introduce this to their gmail users – it cleverly built in a Googletalk messenger onto their email webpage. Soon this notion was taken over by companies such as Hotmail, who have recently integrated their MSN messenger into their email page as well. This new phenomenon gives a new take on emailing – why bother when you can just reach your contact through the in built messenger?

This similar concept has been taken over by social networking companies such as Facebook. The idea of writing on a “wall” has now been replaced by simply instant messaging the person you choose to contact. Gone are the days where one would log on to AIM to talk to their friends – now people simply log on to Facebook where they can chat with their friends while browsing their pages at the same time.

Finally, gone is the idea of “texting”, and it’s been replaced by “bbm-ing” or “whatsapp-ing”. Why send out texts or make phone calls when one can get in touch with people for free, and with instant gratification. This adds to the idea of being in “constant” contact with a person.

Thus, instant messaging is now taking over and replacing even the most basic technological forms of communication. This now begs the question – What’s next?

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There is a new saga out there and it’s got more followers than even that crazy twilight-saga. These are the die-hard iPhone fans, and Apple doesn’t disappoint them.

Just when you think you have the latest gadget that comes out on hand, Apple surprises its clients by coming out with an even smaller (rather than bigger) and better device. The rapidity with which all the iPhones came out left fans reeling with the disappointment of having only recently bought the previous one. AT&T raked in the profits with one prototype after another pouring in, setting up elaborate schemes to “upgrade” their phones to the new models, while selling their old refurbished ones for a hefty price as well.

So, this summer Apple came out with it’s iPhone 4, which has taken the nation by storm – by adding in features such as FaceTime, Apple took phone calls to a whole new level with the ability to talk to people while looking at them. Of course, this could only work if the person you were on call with had the iPhone 4 as well, which exponentially increased their sales.

Moreover, now that they’ve signed a contract with Verizon to provide Verizon users to purchase the iPhone as well, they’re well on their way to dominating the phone market with just blackberry and android being able to keep up.

But before you rush out to buy your new iPhone 4, rumors of an iPhone 5 are circling about. This phone is said to be faster and better in a lot of ways – from crazy new apps to a better processing system.

But that’s just the thing with Apple, you can never have the latest model for too long.