From LTE to Windows Phone 7 to gigantic displays, there are a host of new features being brought to the market in the coming months.

1. HTC Titan II

The original HTC Titan was met with favorable reviews. With a massive screen, Windows Phone 7, and HTC’s knack for design, the phone was bound to have a successor. At CES 2012, HTC showed off the Titan II. Still running Windows 7 and bringing several improvements over the original Titan, the Titan II is set to be one of the most cutting edge phones the world has seen when it releases. Specs include:

- 4.7-inch screen
- 16 megapixel camera
- 4G LTE
- Dual-core processor

And no, that’s not a typo. The Titan II’s camera really is going to be 16 megapixels. Between having a massive screen, an incredibly high-resolution camera and LTE support, it’s clear that HTC is doing its best to ensure that the Titan II lives up to its name.

2. Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX

The original DROID RAZR is less than three months old and an upgraded version is already on the way. At first thought, it wouldn’t seem that Motorola could have made many improvements to the original device. And, to a degree, that’s true. Not a whole lot has changed in the RAZR MAXX. But the change that has been made is one that many LTE smartphone owners have begged for, and that’s a bigger battery. Motorola has upped the battery in the RAZR MAXX by over 1,000 mAh while only adding a small amount of thickness to the device. Specs include:

- 4.3-inch screen reinforced with Gorilla Glass
- 3,300 mAh battery
- 1.2 GHz dual-core processor

One of the most frequent complaints regarding LTE smartphones is their low battery life. The RAZR MAXX looks like it’s going to fix this in a big way. A great phone was just made even better.

3. Samsung Galaxy Note

HTC isn’t the only manufacturer going big with their screens. The Samsung Galaxy Note is a variant of the wildly popular Samsung Galaxy S2. The screen size has jumped from 4.3 inches to 5.3 inches, and makes the Note something of a hybrid of a phone and tablet. Its features include:

- 4G LTE
- 8-megapixel camera
- Barometer sensor

4. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

The latest Xperia device adds a few intriguing new features. With a Reality Display and 3D Sweep Panorama, Sony certainly has paid attention to the software side of things. The Xperia Arc S is no slouch on the hardware side, either. The device includes:

- 1.4 GHz processor
- HDMI port
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread

5. Nokia Lumia 900

Rounding out the list is another Windows 7 phone. If the HTC Titan II’s display is too large, then the 4.3 inches found on the Lumia 900 might be more fitting. The phone is an upgraded version of the Lumia 800, but that’s not a bad thing at all. It has 4G LTE support and a very impressive camera that’s capable of taking HD video. Like virtually all new smartphones, it also includes a front-facing camera for video chat. Other features include:

- 1.4 GHz dual-core processor
- 16 GB internal storage
- 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack display

Overall, it looks like a terrific device. While there aren’t a lot of Windows 7 devices on the market yet, the Titan II and Lumia 900 should both satisfy Windows fans.

No matter a person’s preference, there are plenty of choices in smartphones and cell phone plans. Between these five devices there’s something for everybody. With all of the phones that have been announced and will be announced, 2012 looks like it will be a very exciting year in the world of smartphones.

Price comparison websites are the best starting point when it comes to finding the electronic gadgets you are after, rather than aimlessly surfing the web or wandering around high street mega-stores like a zombie. There are also popular online blogs for finding gadgets, and a great number of shopping websites where you can easily find the specific gadget and often at a great bargain price.

The first point to bear in mind when looking after precious gadgets like a desktop pc is that they must be handled with some care because, by and large, they tend to be rather fragile. Internal components can become dislodged if the gadget is dropped accidentally, and this may make it inoperable. All such fragile gadgets should be kept in protective cases when not being used.

The question is, how do you take care of your gadgets? You are always using your devices on its full potential. But have you ever thought on how you can handle these properly? If you won’t do it, you will have to spend more changing units year after year. Here are some of the most practical tips on how you can make your gadgets last longer.

1. Protect Your Gadget From Water:

Water is one of the greatest enemies of electronic devices because it is an almost perfect conductor; if a gadget falls into water when it is switched on this can cause its components to short circuit. Water also corrodes metals to varying degrees, so if a mobile phone or other handheld device gets wet it should be wiped dry immediately to prevent the moisture from seeping inside.

2. Clean Your Gadgets As Necessary

Electronic gadgets need to be regularly cleaned as well. Keeping your gadgets clean and dust-free is important, as it may affect its performance.

A soft cloth should be used to wipe any accumulated dirt away, avoiding the use of chemicals and harsh cleaners because these may damage the case. Mild detergent in the water is usually enough; apply with a soft, damp cloth.

3. Protect From Extreme Heat/Cold Exposure:

Extremes of heat and cold should be avoided, as internal components can be irreparably damaged by swings of temperature. If taking them into such extremes cannot be avoided, then they need to be adequately protected in suitable bags and other casings.

4. Keep Your Gadget Away From Food and Drinks:

Many people, including me, work on their table with their computers and other tech stuff while eating or drinking something. This has been very common; however, we should be very careful about this because one small mistake, like accidentally spilling your juice, can damage your gadgets.

To avoid this, put your precious gizmos somewhere safe and make sure that your food and drinks are far enough from your things so even if there’s an accident, you’ll only have to worry about how to clean up the mess.

5. Always Repair Your Gadgets At An Authorized Service Center:

Another problem with electronic devices that cannot be separated from their utility is their sheer complexity, and when they malfunction in some way it is always better to get them looked at by an expert than simply opening the casing and ‘having a go’, which usually just makes matters worse.

If in case your gadgets broke down, don’t bring it to cheap repair centers. In the end, you will be paying more. It would be best if you bring it to well known repair centers. That way, you know that you are putting value on your money.

Bonus Tips: Take Good Care of Gadget’s Battery:

Batteries are a particular cause for concern in things like iPhones, iPads and laptops. Laptops should be left plugged in, which causes less battery strain, and the latest version of the battery should be used with iPads and iPhones. On all devices, check the programs available for extending and optimizing battery life.

Take out adequate insurance on your precious electronic gadgets as a final line of defense against their damage or loss. Many of these devices are quite expensive, and apart from the cost of replacing them there is the loss of irreplaceable data to consider; this should be regularly backed up on various media, such as external hard drives and discs.

I know I haven’t covered everything and there are a lot more things that can be done to protect your gadgets. These are just some basic tips that you can do. How do you take care of your gadgets?

Nokia and Samsung have become fierce competitors in the Indian mobile phone market. On one hand Samsung seem to be beating Nokia in the smartphone segment. Nokia on the other hand still rules the roost in the feature phone segment.

Nokia has recently launched the Asha 300, a touch and type dual sim phone that really takes your breath away(or does it?). Priced at par with Samsung Galaxy Y ( Rs 6709), has Nokia ( Rs 6730) shot itself in the foot or has it delivered yet another masterpiece? What should you buy if you had Rs 7000? Here we try to help you make your choice.

Why to Buy Nokia Asha 300? Dual Sim Advantage

Dual Sims are here to stay. If we look at the recent sales figures of mobiles, dual sim mobiles accounts for more than 54% of the feature phone sales in India. So whether you wish to separate work and play or just have to travel between 2 states constantly, Dual sim is the minimum feature you require.

Dual sim has already taken most of the country by storm and Nokia has lately realized the potential of the Dual sim phenomena. But in the price range of the Nokia Asha 300, are consumers really looking for Dual sim as a USP? With the Dual Sim version of Samsung Galaxy Y slated to hit the Indian shores in 2012, Nokia Asha may find itself losing market share.

Specifications: Nokia Asha is almost a Smartphone

Nokia Asha 300 is no doubt a neatly crafted mobile phone, a sleek, elegant body with a 2.4” resistive touch screen and a regular phone keypad. The phone comes packed with a 5 MP camera that takes breathtaking pictures which Samsung Galaxy Y cannot even dream about with its 2MP camera.

Nokia Asha 300 has faster data rates (10.2mbps HSDPA) than Samsung Galaxy Y( 7.2 mbps HSDPA) and a faster processor (1000Mhz vs Galaxy’s 832 MHz) which will give you a better browsing experience.

Add to this a better battery and more talk time, Nokia does have specification advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Y. Nokia comes with the capability to view higher resolution movies as well as higher PPI which leads to texts and visuals appearing more crisp and clear. Nokia Asha 300 seems more like a smartphone than a feature phone with these features.

Touch and Type Vs. Touch

There are still a few among us who loath the touch screen while typing out texts and messages. Budding romantic couples, young collegians and avid text messengers prefer the feel of a keypad to the touch screen. Nokia has catered perfectly for this segment. Nokia Asha 300 can guarantee you a truly satisfactory messaging experience and has paid greater attention to it with its direct messaging short key right at the center of the phone.

Add to it the social network integration facility, the Nokia Asha 300 is ideal for facebooking, tweeting and checking mails online. Nokia has definitely got the best of both worlds, the touch screen and the keypad complement each other perfectly. Whether there are enough people willing to pay such high prices for just comfortable texting is debatable.

It’s not ghosts,  aliens,  zombies and goblins that Ashley Hurts worries about on Halloween — it’s her 13-year-old son who goes trick or treating with friends this Halloween.

There is no magic age when it’s safe for your kids to go trick or treating alone. But there is a plethora of apps that will allow you to track them, right from your home computer. Yes, that’s right — this Halloween, a crop of geo-location apps can help parents keep tabs on their kids as they roam the neighborhood in search of tricks and treats.

Some of the apps use GPS technology on Smartphones.   Apps include, Mobile-me, family-map and trick-or-tracker. Once the GPS on the phone is activated, you can monitor the kids from your home computer.

Top 5 Mobile Phone Apps to Track Your Trick-or-Treater This Halloween

Latitude is a FREE geo-location based app from Google and allows users to share their locations with selected family and friends. It stores your location history (which is not shared with anyone) and can be used as a standalone app or as an opt-in feature of Google Maps. There are versions of Latitude for Apple mobile devices (including an iPad app), Android-powered gadgets and BlackBerries.

The Trick or Tracker app monitors your child’s location, and notifies you if your child travels outside a pre-set perimeter. It costs $4.99 to download.

The Glympse app allows people to share their location, and you can download it for free. Your child would need to carry a Smartphone and you could track their location from your computer or mobile device.

Lookout wasn’t designed as a person-tracking app; it was created to help people find their lost smartphones or, failing that, at least lock down their data. The way to adapt it to Halloween duty, the Times explains, is to download “the app onto your child’s phone, log in online, click on the “missing device” tab, and locate the phone – and your child.” Lookout works on iPhones, iPads, Androids and BlackBerries.

Footprints is available only for iPhones, iPods and iPads. It requires users to download the app on both the parents’ phones and the children’s (or the trackees). This also means a paid subscription for each download, which is $4.99 each for two years, $2.99 for one year, 99 cents for three months and free for two months.

Something to keep in mind, some of these mobile phone apps are free, but others can be costly. Check with your phone carrier. You don’t need a smart phone for all of the applications.

The multifaceted applications allow the user to remain connected to the virtual world in a seamless manner. But which one of these to buy if you are looking for a Facebook Phone?

The HTC ChaCha

The HTC ChaCha is a fine example of the increasing inclination towards the “mantra” of social media. The blue color scheme it possesses gives a better feel of the Facebook page. Features include a 2.6 HVGA capacitive 480×320-pixel-resolution touch screen, Android 2.4 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, 3G, Wi-Fi, etc.

Sharing becomes easier with the HTC ChaCha. Other features include a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard. The phone has a unique tilt design to provide convenience while typing and viewing.

The dual cameras enable the user to capture memorable images, which can be instantly shared with friends and loved ones through the Internet. You connect to your friend in a unique way while making a call to him/her. The phone displays details (like latest status, birthday, etc.). You get similar updates while receiving a call from your Facebook friend.

There are many other features which are customizable as per your need. The Facebook share button will pulse softly for updates or content sharing. The Facebook Chat and Messages have also been made user-friendly. The HTC ChaCha can be purchased for $599 from Vodafone New Zealand.

The several features are meant to provide an ever-faster input, particularly ease of usage, to connect the users with their loved ones. The maker describes the phone as an initiative towards “instant life-sharing at its best.” The Vodafone Smart Network enabled phone can be duly advantageous to the Facebook users.

The phone potentially offers its users better accessibility. Updating social media should not remain much of a concern when using the services of one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry, the HTC. The company emphasizes its customers, which supposedly are the inspiration behind its smart phones and tablets. The effort is aimed to provide improved services according to individual needs.

The HTC Salsa

The HTC Salsa is the other one by HTC, with many resemblances to the HTC ChaCha. It is an Android smart phone which also integrates superbly with Facebook. The design is robust. Features include a full touchscreen, Android 2.4 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, 5 megapixel camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, a dedicated Facebook button, etc.

With the HTC Salsa, Facebook usage can obtain a fresh and unique appeal. The Facebook button, which can be found below the screen on the bottom edge, works contextually. It lights up for updates and sharing multimedia content. The music application enables you can to share the name of the song (which you are listening to). Pressing and holding the button can automatically check (through the Facebook Places feature) to update your status.

Possibly the finest feature of this phone is the new lock screen (borrowed from the HTC Sensation). The lock screen provides you multiple shortcuts which are customizable. You can also view missed calls, SMS notifications and emails on the lock screen. “Long pressing” on the Facebook button can allow you to check in at your current location via Facebook Places.

Instant messaging to Facebook contacts is possible through the FB Chat application on the phone. The ticker at the bottom of the clock shows the latest Facebook updates. The HTC Salsa, however, does not score much on its weak processor, making playing games or running processor-intensive apps burdening.

Largely, these phones are good as far as specializing about Facebook is concerned. The HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa are identical in many ways. They have been supposedly designed to target the most hardcore of Facebook users.

Guest Author: This is a guest article Kate, who is a blogger and writer by profession. She loves writing on environment and technology. Beside this she is fond of Cell Phones. She is very active on social media and likes to update everything about her surroundings.

Powered by Android Froyo 2.2, the Samsung GALAXY Fit is aptly named due to the perfect, comfortable manner in which it fits right in the palm of your hand. It boasts a 3.3-inch display and is a touchscreen device that has a 600MHz single processor. The screen is made up of a material that is fingerprint proof. The volume and power buttons are located on either side of the smartphone, which measures in at 4.34×2.41 by .5 inches.

While any self-respecting Android enthusiast would go straight for a dual-core beast, such as the Samsung GALAXY S II or the HTC EVO 3D, for example, when picking their next smartphone, the budget-conscious smartphone user would pick something rather cheap and modest. If you’re looking to save additional funds by getting a phone without a contract, one of the T-Mobile prepaid phones is the Samsung Galaxy S, which is the precursor to the Galaxy S II.

If you are not overly concerned with an inordinate amount of mobile web browsing, the Fit is an optimal choice of smartphone. Due to its small screen size, the resolution is 240 by 320 pixels. Using simple data features such as social networking sites Twitter and Facebook are reasonable, but anything overly elaborate will not provide you with an excellent picture.

In general, the Samsung GALAXY Fit lacks sharpness in its overall display, especially in contrast with more advanced smartphones on the market today.

The Fit runs TouchWiz 3.0 over Android’s 2.3.4 Gingerbread version, offering the user efficient navigation. The onscreen keyboard is especially responsive and allows for you to type out a quick text message relatively quickly. They keys also have a good amount of space between them so that you can avoid accidentally hitting the wrong one.

One of the best features of the Samsung GALAXY Fit is its camera. Although it is only 5-megapixels, there is an autofocus feature that makes for some truly great quality photos. Colors are plentiful and sharp, with the maximum resolution of your images measuring at 640 by 480 pixels.

There is also a video capturing feature that gives you a playback resolution of 800 by 480. Unfortunately, the quality is subpar due to the low resolution display.

As far as in call sound quality is concerned, the Samsung GALAXY Fit ranks quite poorly in this area. While in the middle of a call, you can expect occasionally muffled voices and some crackling noises.

There is also no noise cancellation feature. In addition, talk time is only six hours and 45 minutes on 3G, yet a mere 421 hours while the device is in stand-by mode.

In conclusion, all in all, the Samsung GALAXY Fit may be a reasonable purchase for individuals who are seeking their first smartphone and don’t want to spend much money. For more experienced smartphone users, it would benefit you to continue shopping around for a better device.

Guest Author: This is a guest article by Jeremy Hayes is a tech junkie often blogging his opinions as well as experience with new technologies, especially new mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets.

Some of the best iPad and iPhone applications that have made a revolution in the Apple (iTunes) market are discussed here. I’ve selected my top 10 from dozens of great apps for your iPhone or iPad this year — and here’s the best but: they’re all FREE.

1. Drop box:

Dropbox is one of the best applications that has come out in the year 2011 and is exclusive for use in iPad to bring all your files under a single roof. Using Drop box you can bring the files with you from the office synchronizing the day’s work and still give time to complete the urgent presentation while on the go. This is easy for offline viewing of files, easy to upload photos and videos and share them freely with family and friends.

2. Audibly:

Audibly is the iPad and iPhone application that is handy for those who are voracious readers. This application is a collection of nearly 3000 audio books, all of which are free. However, it is sad that you will not find some of the recent favorites like Harry Potter series or Twilight, but if you are a lover of classic novels, then this is the perfect application for you.

3. Google Places:

Are you looking for a perfect venue for your first date? Then Google places is the application that has a directory of restaurants, cafes, bars and other venues worldwide, besides the choice of the places that this application recommends, usually meets your requirements.

4. Hey Tell:

This application is for those who find typing very difficult and are more dedicated towards sending voice messages using their iPhone or iPad. Using Hey Tell app this is possible to send voice messages to single users or to a group using 3G or EDGE or Wi-Fi connectivity using push notifications for new messages.

5. Thermo:

Are you traveling using you car? By using thermo, you can decide whether to switch on the air-conditioner of your car or not. Thermo is the application that will tell using your iPhone or iPad, the current temperature of outside. Besides, it also provides a consolidated report of the weather from the past, like yesterday’s temperature and it also provides weather forecast.

6. Merriam – Webster:

This is like carrying your pocket dictionary in your iPhone or iPad. This application will let you search for the meaning of a word instantly, and at the same time, helps you to increase your vocabulary by providing with an option of word of the day. This dictionary application is very much easy to use and the spoken search feature is much more efficient and has been liked by many users.

7. Onava:

Onava is a must-to-have application for both your iPhone and iPad, as this saves a lot of money on data usage by working behind the scenes and by shrinking the data usage via its servers, especially when you are on a capped data plan or using data abroad on roaming. It can effectively double or even triple your data plan, by compressing much of the data you use while surfing the web or using apps.

8. Color:

Color is one of the best applications that has been used and liked by many of the iPhone and iPad users, which combines both social networking and photo-taking, and helps to bring together the people in your vicinity, especially when you are making new connections and develop professional networks on the go.

9. Opera Mini 6.x:

For unknown reason, among the web browsers for mobile phones and tablet PCs, which does not leave out iPhone and iPad, that Opera has been the best of the web browser making internet browsing experience really pleasureful? Background tab loading is one of the greatest and the most desired feature of this web browser that has been attributed for this success. This is also fast and most of the time comes at no cost.

10. Photosynth:

Photosynth is an application that has been exclusively designed for iOS applications like iPhone and iPad, in both of which this will help you to capture the precious moments at 360 degree, to create and share them via the ability of Photosynth to synchronize what you capture via Facebook with your friends.

Now, you have in front of you some of the best applications that are most commonly used for iPad or iPhone or both, and if you are not using one of them, then it is the best time to pic your choice. These are one of the best applications available for iPhone and iPad lovers.

Guest Author: This is a guest article by Amanda Kidd who is a blogger and writer and she writes about various health and tech topics on her related site. She gives full attention to makes her readers aware about hacking. Being a versatile writer she is busy in writing on Smart cell phones these days.

It is the first smartphone available in the Indian market offering a superior 3D viewing experience without glasses. Other specs include a 4.3″ 3D display with pixel dimensions of 540×960, a gigabyte of RAM, secondary 1.4 MP camera, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, microUSB with MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) support, and a 1730 mAh battery.

“Qualcomm congratulates HTC on the launch of the HTC EVO 3D powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 mobile processor. This device opens up a new dimension for capturing, consuming and interacting with 3D content on the move.

The powerful and power-efficient asynchronous dual core CPUs coupled with their rich 3D and HD capabilities of Adreno 220 GPU and integrated support for stereoscopic 3D in Snapdragon, enable an immersive glasses-free 3D experience for Indian consumers,” said Dr. Sandeep Sibal, Country Manager and VP, Business Development, Qualcomm India and South Asia.

Priced at Rs 35,990 in Indian market, the phone also features dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both conventional and 3D images and videos.

The smartphone’s 3G mobile hotspot capability enables it to provide support for up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices at the same time.

Besides offering users’ access to the Android Market teeming with millions of apps, the device also integrates Google mobile services like Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation, Google Calendar, Voice Actions and YouTube.

Features The HTC EVO 3D Has to Offer:

* 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
* Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
* 3G Mobile Hotspot capability that supports up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
* Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 1.2 GHz dual core processor
* Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
* 4GB Internal memory/ 1GB RAM
* MicroSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card)
* Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n
* Stereo Bluetooth
* Integrated GPS
* 1730 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Stereo Bluetooth and integrated GPS. Battery is 1730 mAh Lithium-ion which offers a talk time of up to nine hours.

Furthermore, users of this smartphone, which accommodates GPS, can benefit from the instant messaging along with corporate and personal e-mail features.

Nearly all smartphones, particularly more recent ones, have the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network such as a public hot spot or even a home internet connection. However, the problem arises when you need to access the internet but there’s no Wi-Fi connection within range – what do you do?

There are several apps available from app stores on Android and iOS that can help you access the internet when you need it most, whether they turn your mobile into a modem or guide you to the nearest hotspot.

JiWire Wi-Fi Finder

This app does pretty much what it says on the tin – it finds Wi-Fi connections. There are nearly half a million Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, yet when you need one, you can never find one.

The Wi-Fi Finder app allows you to search for free and paid hotspots that are in your area, call the location, and even get directions to it. Available for free on Android and iPhone.

Wi-Fi Fixer

If you find that you often have problems with blocked, disabled or disconnected Wi-Fi connections then this app is the perfect solution.

It maintains your Wi-Fi connection automatically and works around the bugs blocking your internet access. Available for £0.60 on Android

Y5 Battery Saver

Leaving your Wi-Fi connection open drains your battery leaving you caught short when you need to call a cab home or check emails.

However, this little app turns your Wi-Fi connection on and off automatically when you save that specific connection, meaning that you don’t have to worry about switching Wi-Fi on and off all the time or a drained battery. Available for free on Android.

MyWi

Sometimes you will find yourself miles away from the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot, you will need to tether your smartphone. The iPhone app MyWi allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot immediately, allowing you to connect your laptop/computer to a connection straight away.

This app has been voted the best tethering app available but it does come at a cost. Available for $19.99 on iPhone

Guest Author: This is a guest article from Choose, a site that can help users find mobile phone deals as well as the best broadband deals in the UK.

It’s time to get realistic, we take our smartphones abroad to access social networking sites, download apps and games, send texts and make calls to friends and family, and many other reasons.

This enhanced use of our mobile phones abroad means that we need to find better ways to reduce costs when we are on holiday. Of course, it might be easier if we left our smartphones at home, but this just isn’t feasible for the majority of smartphone addicts. Here are some simple tips to help you roam free (cheap)!

1) Use Texts (SMS) rather than Voice Calls

In the EU the cost of calls and data has been capped in order to avoid the network providing charging extortionate fees. However, although the costs can only hit a maximum it will still set you back around 10 pence per minute to receive a call.

Receiving text messages is now free in the EU so you might find it beneficial to ask friends to drop you a text if they want to chat, then find a cheaper way to contact them back.

2) Use VoIP

If you have access to free Wi-Fi whilst you are abroad you are already onto a winner. Firstly, using a wireless connection rather than your 3G will save you a small packet, but also by downloading an internet-to-phone calling system such as Skype before you go abroad means that you can make voice calls for free.

3) Buy International SIM Cards

You can usually buy a local SIM card from a store whilst you are on your holiday, but it is often far more convenient to purchase one of these SIMs in advance. This is great for heavy users, but not necessarily as effective if you only plan on making one or two calls home.

International SIMs are usually available for anywhere between £15 and £30, and often have a small amount of calling credit pre-loaded. Just as with British SIM cards, the prices will vary depending on the network so make sure you research properly.

Guest Author: This is a guest article from Choose, a consumer site that helps consumers find the best deals on mobile phones and broadband and includes guides on providers such as Plusnet and broadband without a phone line.