The short answer is yes, absolutely, and there are a few things that are worth the explanation of why it’s a quick yes…  PHONEDOCTORS® has been in the retail phone repair business for 18 years and has seen first hand the amazing evolution of what phones have become over that time.  Over the last 11 […]

Having the latest iPhone sure sounds cool, but is it really worth paying upwards of $1000 for it even if your financing it?  Some people like to purchase a brand new car when it first comes out, while others like paying ½ price for it in 2 years.   Taking this into account, iPhones that […]

The hunt for Christmas 2016 is already in the books. You’ve purchased your goodies and wrapped them already. All that is left to do is give your gifts to your friends and family. While you’ve probably done all your shopping, you probably are curious to see what the top electronics gifts were this year. We […]

The release of the Galaxy Note 7 was the handset drop heard round the world, but not for its ability to topple Apple’s stronghold on the market. Shortly after its release Note 7s started exploding or catching on fire during routine use and charging. As the tally grew users were asked to turn off their […]

Apple, 103.6% of Profit…   When sales decline and stocks dive, such as Apple has had to contend with recently, the best way to recover is by default. In other words, the best way to make a profit is to cross your fingers and hope the other smartphone companies decline in sales. That’s exactly what has happened […]

Is the Note 7 Hurting Samsung? What happens when you owe big bucks, and you don’t have the cash to cover the debt? If you are like most people who want to guard the integrity of their name, you start selling off your assets and breaking the kids’ piggy banks. USA TODAY recently ran a story entitled, […]

Phenomena is defined by dictionary.com as, “a plural of phenomenon.” A phenomenon in the singular is anything that is extraordinary, extremely unusual. The word comes to mind, in its plural, when I consider what’s happening to people (people: the plural of person, i.e., Buku people) who are playing “Pokemon Go.” Just today I read a […]

Now you might be thinking: How does this relate to PHONEDOCTORS®–talking about the mission of a school dedicated to the advancement of science and technology, and we are a retail business. Well, it all has to do with declaring a mission statement and then sticking to it whether in a time of war or in a time of peace.

In March of 2016, the FCC’s chairman repeated previous pleas to open up high-band frequencies for 5G usage as soon as possible. But, he also stated that it will take several years to open up 600MHz for mobile broadband usage because it has to be auctioned off.

Software invention has become a blessing and a curse. It has caused Apple to rise exponentially as one of the world’s biggest organizations. But, doom may loom ahead for Apple because of where software is headed (artificial intelligence).

#NEWLIFE #tDash0355 Everyone knows that a top-selling smartphone can go from being the phone everyone must have to the bottom of the list in just a short amount of time. So, why would a company launch a 2015 smartphone in 2016, and hope to have it compete successfully at the mid-range? HTC has done this […]

  #NEWLIFE Need an edge in customer service? If so, consider these four social tools for reaching out and touching your customers: 1. Intercom.  It’s a customer service platform with a “suite of products for live chat, marketing, and support” according to their website.  Some of the features are: tracking customers in a live and self-updating […]

#NEWLIFE The HTC 10 is a ready review… According to DxOMark, which touts itself as, “the trusted industry standard for camera and lens image quality measurements and ratings,” the new HTC 10 marks up a score of 88 points for outstanding mobile photography for both stills and video. The HTC 10 is chalking up points […]

I’m downloading the iOS 9.3 on my iPhone 5s, and, according to the buzz, that’s the thing to do. As you probably know by now, Apple has just released the biggest update for the iOS 9 platform: It’s the iOS 9.3, which contains several new features as well as a number of fixes for bugs. […]

OLED—any idea what the acronym stands for? Well unless you’re a Jeopardy contestant or very techy, you probably will need some help with the definition.

According to David Nield of Science Alert, it’s estimated that humans are producing ten million Blu-ray discs’ worth of data every single day. The question is: Is it possible to store all that data and why would we want to store that data in the first place?

One report at of Canada found that seven out of eight fitness tracking devices emit persistent unique identifiers that can expose the wearer to long-term tracking of her location when the device is not paired, and connected to mobile device.

Brooke Crothers has published an article on foxnews.com entitled, “Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 7 Rumor Roundup.” Although the article bases its content on rumors, my research indicates that the fiction may be closer to the truth than realized.

Testing the waters? That’s right. Seems Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has given his blessing for more Apple software being used on Android operating systems.

Al Agrawal, a writer for Forbes, has written an article worth noting. It’s entitled, 5 Ways to Build Customer Trust. When I saw the title, a thought ran through my mind: Why would my company or anyone’s company for that matter care about building customer trust? What advantage does a company gain by taking the […]

Another secure-communications smartphone was released at the CES 2016 Consumer Technology Association in Las Vegas, USA, on January 6, 2016. The new Macate GATCA Elite Series operates on a modified version of the Android 5.1 OS and will compete with Blackberry’s PRIV, mostly with Silent Circle’s Blackphone series. The new Macate GATCA Elite series is […]

It could be a reality really soon. 3D Holograms on iPhones is coming, suspicioned to be operational even now, but—secretly. The online publication of tech news, bgr.com, reports, “A secret Apple lab in Taiwan made the news a few days ago, with subsequent reports offering potential explanations for Apple’s new research facility. After Bloomberg explained that as many as 50 employees are working on new display tech […]

What is Swift? Think, programming language. Now, think about an open source language, and you’re on your way to learning about Swift. Apple® announced Swift to the world on December 3, 2015. Swift is a robust programming language that gives developers worldwide the freedom to create the next generation of cutting edge software. The Swift open source code […]

PHONEDOCTORS® has been successfully repairing phones and tablets in the Greater Tulsa and Northwestern Arkansas communities for over 11 years. In late 2013, we purchased the building at 1209 S. Frankfort Avenue in Downtown Tulsa. We have since worked to completely remodel the building to serve as our corporate headquarters, national mail-in repair center, as […]

Ah, the time is upon us again.  MOM company has released another robot, and we’re all in line to pick it…wait.  Wrong universe!  The famous reference to Apple from Futurama is brought to mind again as we look at the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.  With new devices come waves of excitement, and […]

About 3 or 4 months ago, Samsung released a new phone intended to be the offspring between the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy series, called the Mega.  It took off well with great popularity.  As we got into the device and had a repair blog up, many of you commented – and boy, did you […]

Earlier this year, we reached our 10th anniversary date.  A lot has happened for us since the beginning, and what began as a small side store in Tulsa has grown to six locations, an online store for parts and DIY operations, and even the aid of tech support calls (Even when it’s not our part!). […]

Selecting an OS for your needs is a tough call. When looking into a new phone or device, the operating system can play a major part into your decision and with competition comes different ways for things to operate and new innovations.  This is seen in personal computers through Windows, Linux, Unix, the Mac OS […]

New Fire Phone Joke In Town. Nokia, LG, and Motorola walk into a bar…and meet Amazon already sitting at the bar-stools.  Yes, that’s right folks, Amazon is entering the competition with the first major phone out of its lineup, and it has chosen to come out swinging.  By seeking to redefine the user’s connection to […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Apple iPad 1 repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

Just When You Thought You Were Safe… Yes it’s a common movie line, but this is about mobile phone security, viruses, and YOU!  Our devices have come a long way.  We started with phones that were literally the size of backpacks, and have gone through changes: first a contest to get the device slimmer and […]

Bent iPad, iPhone, and iPod frames are no longer a problem thanks to this new precision tool. Damaged frames can be a nightmare on Apple devices. Once the frame is bent, you have to use some type of force to get everything back into place. Hammers, chisels and pry tools will normally get your frame […]

When the summer rolls in, so does the fun…and as our world has grown, more and more smartphones have entered the mix than ever.  From apps such as instagram to just the basic text message, we are more connected with our friends, families, and the world.  Keeping it that way is part of the Phone […]

Cell Phone Repair Just Got Easier thanks to ScrewMat The Ultimate Cell Phone Repair Tool ScrewMat.com has just released a new patent pending tool and guide for the cell phone repair industry. The ScrewMat™ is designed to magnetically hold screws and small parts in an organized fashion to help professionals and amateurs accurately and efficiently […]

One of the newest rumors circulating the nation regarding mobile devices is the new law, the kill switch for mobile phones.  Phone Doctors has been getting your questions about the creation of a software-initiated kill switch.  It has people on both sides of the law concerned for its effectiveness; much like gun control, there are proponents […]

When all I want to do is play, Google Play errors are the last thing you want to see. This counts doubly on your new device like a Galaxy S5, LG G Flex, or Note 3.  The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is undoubtedly one of the newer and hotter devices to enter the market.  We […]

  We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about How to fix common problems with LG Optimus G Pro repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about How to fix common problems with LG Optimus G repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with LG Lucid series repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with LG Nexus 4 and 5 repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Apple iPad Mini repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Samsung Galaxy S4 repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was missed […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Apple iPhone 5C repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with LG G2 repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was missed […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Apple iPad Air repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Samsung Galaxy Mega repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was missed […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Amazon Kindle repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was missed after […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Apple iPhone 5S repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was missed […]

We are here to help! Our technicians have answered the most common questions about how to fix common problems with Apple iPhone 5 repair process.  Depending on the device, mobile phone and tablet repairs can be a tedious process.  Troubleshooting is a vital part of both diagnosing a broken part, and discovering what step was missed […]