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Is it safe to fix my iPhone at a 3rd party repair shop like PHONEDOCTORS®?
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Is it safe to fix my iPhone at a 3rd party repair shop like PHONEDOCTORS®?

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 […]

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Why the latest and greatest iPhone isn
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Why the latest and greatest iPhone isn’t always worth upgrading to.

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 […]

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‘Aggressive Battery Design’ Cited As Potential Reason for Note 7 Explosions
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‘Aggressive Battery Design’ Cited As Potential Reason for Note 7 Explosions

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 […]

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Samsung Selling Off Shares
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Samsung Selling Off Shares

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, […]

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Pokemon Go’ Phenomena
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Pokemon Go’ Phenomena

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 […]

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MIT and Mission
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MIT and Mission

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.

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From Yesterday to 5G
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From Yesterday to 5G

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.

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Where Software is Leaving Apple in the Dust Bin of History
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Where Software is Leaving Apple in the Dust Bin of History

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).

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HTC Desire 626s Review
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HTC Desire 626s Review

#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 […]

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Tools for better communicating with your customers
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Tools for better communicating with your customers…

  #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 […]

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