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Unlock Your Mobile Experience with Our Exclusive 2023 Christmas and Boxing Day Offer!

Unlock Your Mobile Experience with Our Exclusive 2023 Christmas and Boxing Day Offer!

The festive season is upon us, and at Unlocked-Mobiles.com, we’re thrilled to add a sprinkle of joy to your celebrations. This Christmas, we’re excited to unveil a special gift just for you – a 10% discount on every order! Read on to discover how you can make the most of this exclusive Christmas coupon offer and elevate your mobile experience.

Why Choose Unlocked-Mobiles.com for Your Christmas Wishlist?

 

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Explore our extensive collection of unlocked mobile devices featuring the latest technology and innovations. From sleek smartphones to cutting-edge gadgets, we have the perfect device to suit every tech enthusiast.

 

2. Freedom to Choose: 

This Christmas, liberate yourself from carrier restrictions. With our unlocked devices, you have the freedom to choose your carrier, switch seamlessly, and enjoy a mobile experience tailored to your preferences.

 

3. Global Connectivity:

Whether you’re home for the holidays or jet-setting to a winter wonderland, our devices offer global compatibility. Stay connected effortlessly, wherever your festive spirit takes you.

 

How to Unlock Your 10% Christmas Savings:

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- Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.

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A Badass Workphone with Advanced Thermal Imaging

A Badass Workphone with Advanced Thermal Imaging

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FLIR Thermal Imaging on the Cat S62 Pro 4G

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has an incredibly badass, rugged work phone with advanced thermal imaging: The Cat S62 Pro 4G. Although this device is considered a heavy duty smartphone, its design is rather sleek and modern when compared to previous models and other hard-wearing phones.

                                                                                            

Sleek & small – not your typical “hardcore” smartphone!

This device has glove support, so you can use it even when you’re wearing thick work gloves, and an orange programmable button on the side. What does the orange textured button on the Cat S62 Pro 4G do? Whatever you want it to! That’s right. You can set the orange button to work as a flashlight, to use search and rescue, or open any app on your device– assign any task your heart desires to the customizable orange button! Furthermore, there’s a circular fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone, so you can easily secure and unlock your device.

The sleek body of the Cat S62 Pro 4G is made of a tough, high grade aluminium and the back of the device has a non-slip rubberized TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) – it weighs 248 grams. This particular device has a 5.7” FHD+ display made of Corning Gorilla Glass 6, which is a damage and scratch resistant glass. It is also IP68 and IP69 certified – that means it can withstand dust, dirt, salt mist, vibration, pressure, and sand and can also be submerged underwater up to 1.5m and dropped from 1.8m. It’s even MIL-STD 810H certified as well, which means it has passed military standards for ruggedness. All in all, it’s a pretty badass phone that can survive even the harshest of circumstances. A Youtuber even put the Cat S62 Pro 4G in their washing machine in 40 degree water for 55 minutes and it survived the washing cycle! That being said, you can safely wash the Cat S62 Pro 4G with soap and water or clean it with alcohol or bleach wipes.

You might be wondering about the Cat S62 Pro 4G’s battery life. Would it last a full workday? Yes, it would AND even longer! Its 4000 mAh battery can last for up to two days of general use. Moreover, it has dual SIM slots and expandable memory, thanks to microSD. Its 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage is impressive – it’s as big as my Macbook’s storage! Powered by a Snapdragon 660 chip and Android 10 (with upgrade to Android 11), it runs quickly and efficiently, perfect for all of your work and life needs.

So what are the cameras like on the Cat S62 Pro 4G? Well, it has a 12MP rear camera that can shoot video at 4K and 1080p, an 8MP front camera, and the incredible FLIR thermal imaging camera. The FLIR thermal imaging camera is actually the highest quality thermal camera on the market – it’s a Lepton 3.5 professional grade camera that has 4x more thermal pixels, 30% more image sharpness, and 10% wider field of view than the prior version of the phone. The Cat S62 Pro 4G has the FLIR app for your thermal imaging needs, which tells you the exact temperature of objects within the camera frame. The app also has a box tool that allows you to place a box over a specific area in frame and can tell you the average temperature and minimum and maximum temperature within the box. Need to send a report with thermal imaging information? The app also exports a FLIR thermal image report in .pdf formal! In addition to taking photos and videos, the FLIR thermal imaging camera on the Cat S62 Pro 4G can also do Youtube Live streaming and record time-lapse content.

                                                                                                                             

FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera in Action!

Interested in the multifaceted Cat S62 Pro 4G? Get yours here at Unlocked-Mobiles!

What is the cheapest Samsung 5G Smartphone?

What is the cheapest Samsung 5G Smartphone?

What is the cheapest Samsung 5G Smartphone? The Samsung Galaxy 5G A22.

                                                             

5G is currently the newest mobile data network; it makes your smartphone experience fun, easy, and lightning fast! With 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the Samsung Galaxy 5G A22 has enough power and memory for your day to day needs, like streaming content, scrolling through social media, and gaming. Even though it’s not the priciest phone on the market, it packs a lot of heat into its 16.76 cm display.

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One of its most exciting features is the screen itself. The Samsung Galaxy 5G A22 has a 1080p 90Hz refresh rate screen, which is very high-end for a budget smartphone. Despite the screen not being AMOLED, the TFT display is breathtaking to use. The display shows sharp, crisp, and stunning imagery and its Real Smooth technology is easy on the eyes and snappy. This device can be used outside, in direct sunlight, and its flat screen design is extremely responsive, with no accidental responses to your touch.

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Another highlight is its Rear Triple Camera. The main camera is a 48 MP wide angle lens, the Ultra Wide lens is 5MP, and there’s also a 2MP Depth Camera. Its primary camera does a stunning job of taking everyday photos and can zoom up to 10x. Moreover, with Ultra Wide, you can explore wider angles, up to 115 degrees, adding extra perspective to everything you capture. With its Depth Camera, you can customise your background focus by adjusting your depth of field, and you can also create background blur in your image to highlight your subject. Lastly, we can’t forget about the Front Camera or “selfie camera”! Snap Instagram worthy selfies with the 8MP front camera with bokeh effect, which gives you more focus on yourself and less focus on the background.

Additional features include its fingerprint sensor, which makes it easy for you to secure and unlock your phone, and its 5,000 mAh battery. With 5,000 mAh, there’s no need to recharge all day long!

Interested in the incredible and budget friendly Samsung Galaxy 5G A22? Get yours today here at Unlocked Mobiles!

Is your smartphone making your life worse? Try these tips for a healthier relationship with your device.

Is your smartphone making your life worse? Try these tips for a healthier relationship with your device.

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“Do you check your smartphone before you pee in the morning, or while you are peeing?” -Roger McNamee, The Social Dilemma, 2020

2022 is right around the corner, and I’d personally like to adopt some healthier phone habits before the new year. Admittedly, I’m quite addicted to my technology. In a modern world of constantly wanting things to be better, faster, & bigger, it’s easy to be buried in technology 24/7– for some, it’s simply part of life. From believing I need to respond immediately to everyone in my life to being obsessed with news updates, my iPhone 8 feels like an extension of my body; I literally think I’ve lost part of myself when I lose it. Thank goodness for the FindMy app!

However, we need to remember that our smartphones and all the apps on it are meant to be addicting – they literally cause the release of dopamine (the “pleasure” chemical). I personally don’t think it’s our fault that we’re glued to our devices. What we can do is set up systems in our lives to make our smartphones work for us, instead of the other way around. Smartphones are supposed to be a tool that makes our lives easier, not something that sucks our life force and happiness away!

At Unlocked-Mobiles, we care about your mental health in addition to wanting to help you save an extra buck. :) Here are some tips for a better relationship with your smartphone in 2022.

  1. Don’t check your email constantly – schedule specific times of day to check it and don’t check it outside of work hours.

Let’s be real – email obsession & compulsive email checking is a real problem.

Marketing emails, work emails, personal emails, delivery emails, updates, updates, updates… they pile up fast in the ol’ inbox!

To mitigate “email addiction”, schedule a couple of specific times a day (preferably less than 5 times) to check your email.

Furthermore, if you haven’t already, be sure to organise your email to prioritise what’s important and sort out the trash. You’ll get to what’s crucial faster and get distracted less.

  1. Turn off notifications, except on your most important apps

Not all notifications were made equally! Do I care about a notification from Jiobit that tells me my cat has wandered back home? Of course.

Is a Microsoft Teams message from my boss or coworker something I should reply to in a timely manner? 100%.

Do I care about my “Last Chance to Play Starbucks for Life”? I honestly DGAF.

But all of these notifications pop up on my phone, and are always distractions from the task at hand I’m working on.

By turning off notifications, you’ll clear out a lot of the white noise from your life and create a more streamlined, productive smartphone experience.

  1. Keep your phone out of bedtime

Using your smartphone right before bed can have some pretty damaging effects on your brain. Smartphones emit a blue light that communicates to your brain that it’s time to be alert. Therefore, smartphone usage around bedtime is actually keeping you up longer at night and messing with your sleep schedule! Unfortunately, the long term downsides of constantly losing sleep are awful – insomnia, depression, etc.

You can solve this whole issue by committing to keeping your smartphone out of your bedtime – or even your bedroom. Charging your device outside of your bedroom is one healthy solution. Another one would be to schedule a “phone off” time around an hour before you’re scheduled to go to bed. Furthermore, most smartphones have a night shift mode, where you can reduce blue light if you must use your phone before bed. However, the phone out of the bedroom before bedtime strategy is the best option, in my opinion.

  1. Set time limits on Social Media

Social media was meant to be addicting! If you haven’t seen The Social Dilemma already, I highly recommend it. It delves into how harmful social media is for humans and how it’s used to manipulate and influence people.

I’m not saying you should cut out social media completely. But it’s definitely better in moderation. Apps like Instagram and Facebook have a setting you can turn on where you can set a daily time limit for social media. Once that limit is reached, it will send you a reminder that you’re at your limit and that it’s time to sign off. If a friendly notification isn’t enough to stop you, there are social media blocker apps, like Freedom, that can block you out of your social media, based on the schedule you set.

  1. Sit in your bad feelings, instead of using your phone as a distraction from them.

It’s so easy to use social media as a distraction from bad feelings. It feels good to numb the pain, and let your mind float into a world of funny memes and your ex’s Cabo photos; it feels good to avoid the pain. For some people, it has become a habitual self soothing activity.

Ultimately, social media is a horrible way to cope with negative emotions and is pretty bad for your mental health, for the most part. You’re pushing the emotions away and distracting yourself, instead of fully processing the feelings and using healthy coping strategies.

Personally, as someone who has anxiety and has been prescribed anxiety medications, I’ve noticed that using my phone & social media when I’m feeling down is worse for my mental health. I tend to compare myself to others while scrolling through endless posts and wishing my life was like everyone else’s highlight reels. When my therapist recommended healthy coping strategies for when I’m feeling down, I felt a world of difference. I created a list of activities I enjoy or that would help me during gloomy times, and I always felt much better after completing the activity versus how I felt using my phone as my default coping mechanism.

Here are my personal “healthy” coping mechanisms (feel free to create your own!):

  1. Journaling until all my “brain vomit” is out.

  2. Meditation

  3. Yoga

  4. Running or walking around my neighbourhood

  5. Petting or playing with my cat

  6. Taking a long, hot shower

  7. Drawing out how I’m feeling

There are also apps, like Calm or Headspace, that can help you if you’re feeling less than perfect. However, be sure to turn off notifications or block social media when you’re using them, so you don’t get distracted from your self care practice!

If you’re looking for something fun and active to release your feelings, there’s also an app called ActivitiesApp, where you can find entertaining physical activities near you.

Best wishes on your 2022 journey! I hope you will find healthier practices this year. :)

What is Dolby Atmos on Samsung Galaxy smartphones?

What is Dolby Atmos on Samsung Galaxy smartphones?

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You might have seen signs advertising Dolby Atmos everywhere as it’s being marketed all over the place. You may think… what the heck is Dolby Atmos? Does it even make that much of a difference?

It does.

Dolby Atmos is an impressive new technology that brings movie theatre level surround-sound into your daily life – it gives you a better, smoother listening experience when you enjoy your music and other digital content. In fact, Dolby describes Atmos as, “the most significant development in audio since surround sound.”

Here’s where it gets a little interesting – Atmos creates 3D surround-sound, also known as spatial sound, by adding variable height for sounds. You might be wondering… what is 3D surround sound? Well, it’s similar to how sound works in real life. Sound naturally comes from all directions. Therefore, 3D surround-sound comes from above, below, and around! For instance, when a plane flies above your home, you hear that it’s above you. The same goes for when your annoying downstairs neighbour blasts music at 6AM – you can tell that the sound is coming from directly below you. Basically, Dolby Atmos recreates real life and delivers it straight through your headphones or speakers.

Atmos can be found on Samsung Galaxy S20 Series phones as well as many other newer Samsung devices. On your Samsung device, can enjoy Atmos with earphones,  bluetooth headsets, or bluetooth speakers. Furthermore, there are four different settings for Dolby Atmos on a Samsung phone: Auto, Movie, Music, and Voice. Auto adjusts to whatever you’re listening to, Movie is ideal for films, Music makes music sound richer and more balanced, and Voice helps make voices louder and clearer. There’s also an Equaliser setting where you can adjust the decibels based on the sound you’re listening to (there are Classic, Pop, Normal Jazz, Rock, and Custom settings). Atmos on the Samsung Galaxy even has a setting for gaming (“Dolby atmos for gaming” setting) that provides you with the best audio experience when you play games on your Samsung Galaxy phone. It creates all sorts of audio magic by mixing your audio in real time, based on your Atmos settings.

What will you listen to with Dolby Atmos?

Experience Dolby Atmos.

Explore Samsung smartphones here today at Unlocked-Mobiles.com

Elevate Your Remote Work With A Tablet

Elevate Your Remote Work With A Tablet

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With the prominence of remote work in our lives, people have been rediscovering ways to improve their home offices. From DIY design upgrades to new tech, there are many ways you could make working from home more productive. Are you feeling like your home office isn’t meeting the demands of your job? Take the logistical stress out of your day and consider if buying a new tablet if the right choice for your needs.

 

Tablet Talk

You’ve probably heard all about the big tablet boom. From media portrayal to high end brand releases, tablets are all the rage these days. The majority of the big telecommunications brands have their own version of a tablet, the most well-known of which are Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab. Tablets are easier to use than a smartphone because of the bigger screen making it easier to view websites and watch videos. Similar to a smartphone, tablets have a large app market and thousands of app options for users. Tablets are in high demand because they are lightweight and easily portable while holding similar capabilities as a laptop, while being more affordable.  This broadens the world of what a tablet can do from streaming to art design, making the tablet a great asset to your home office. However, there are some reasons a tablet may not be for you. If you need access to an HDMI port or USB ports to connect to a projector, non-wireless printer, or hard drive, then a computer may be better suited for you. With that being said, a tablet can be a great addition to households who already have computers but would like a more transportable option for their remote work or school.

 

Tablets At Unlocked Mobiles 

Does this sound like your remote work situation?  Unlocked Mobiles has a great collection of competitively-priced tablets available with international shipping. Browse our inventory today to discover some of Samsung’s most popular and highest performing tablets. With our tablets starting at just £154.15 for the Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition, you don’t have to break the bank to elevate your home office. Shop with Unlocked Mobiles today!

How to Take a Picture of the Moon with a Smartphone

How to Take a Picture of the Moon with a Smartphone

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If you’ve ever tried to take a picture of the night sky with your smartphone, it’s pretty clear that the moon never looks as good in photos as it doesn’t in person. However with the increase of innovation in the tech industry, handset cameras are becoming more high quality. This means you don’t need to break the bank to get a high definition photograph. Whether you are on a romantic night out or hanging with friends at a beach bonfire, here are some tips to help you improve your photography and best capture your memories.

 

Night Sky Photography Tips:

  1. Clean your lens. Thumbprints can obstruct a good image so give your lens a wipe with a lint-free cloth before heading out.
  2. Steady your hand or use a tripod to ensure a clear image.
  3. Plan your timing. The moon is most visible as it is rising so try your luck at the beginning of the night.
  4. Pinch and zoom to frame and then make sure your flash is off.
  5. Want even more control over your quality? Download a specialized camera app. This will allow you to manually adjust things like ISO and shutter speed.
  6. Check if your phone has advanced photography features. Some handsets have a Night Mode in their camera settings that elevate camera performance.

 

Best Handset Cameras

Unlocked Mobiles carries the best handsets on the marketplace at industry competitive prices. But how do you narrow down your search to find the phones with the best cameras for your personal and professional use? If camera quality and ability is your number one priority when buying your new handset, I recommend checking out these Unlocked Mobiles Best Sellers:

  1. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  2. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
  3. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
  4. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
  5. Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  6. Sony Xperia 1
  7. Samsung Galaxy S10

Introducing The New iPhone 13 Series

Introducing The New iPhone 13 Series

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Apple held its highly anticipated 2021 launch on Tuesday, September 14th. The event was led by Apple CEO, Tim Cook. The company announced the new flagship smartphone, alongside the new iPad and Apple Watch. Missed the lived stream? Our team at Unlocked Mobiles have captured the top product announcements and release dates so you don’t have to. Here are the 2021 Apple Launch highlights:

 

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini

As expected, Apple announced its new iPhone 13 series. The iPhone 12 comes in several fresh colours with a brighter, better display. The new iPhones also introduce Apple’s A15 Bionic chip for improved performance and longer battery life. How does the iPhone 13 compare to the iPhone 12? They look pretty similar in terms of design and display. This biggest difference being the larger battery in the iPhone 13, which lasts up to an hour and a half longer than the iPhone 12. Pre-orders for the iPhone 13 lineup begin September 17th.

 

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max introduced brighter (28% brighter than the iPhone 12 Pro). The handset is also more durable thanks to a new ceramic shield durability to prevent cracked screens. Apple is adding massive storage capabilities to the iPhone 13 Pro, with a new 1 terabyte option. Focused on getting the perfect picture?Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro has a 77mm telephoto lens to do 3x macro shots.

 

The New iPad and iPad Mini
Apple showcased the new iPad and iPad Mini models. The 10.2-inch iPad received an upgrade to the A13 Bionic processor, 1st Gen Apple Pencil support, and fastly improved 12MP cameras on the front and the back. Meanwhile, the new iPad Mini introduces a bigger screen and four colours. It has USB Type-C (not lightning,) 2nd Gen Apple Pencil support, 5G, TouchID, and improved 12MP cameras on both the front and the back.

 

The Apple Watch Series 7
The Watch Series 7 won’t ship until later this fall but you can pre-order it now. It has 33% more charging capabilities with slimmer bezels, measuring just 1.7mm, and a larger screen. It is 20% bigger and 40% thinner than the Series 6. You can choose from the 41mm and 45mm sizes.

 

iOS 15
Perhaps one of the biggest innovations was the release of iOS 15. Apple announced iOS 15 will become available on September 20. It will come with a privacy dashboard that will help you manage the permissions you’ve granted on your iPhone, including a new email feature, which will prevent marketers from being able to record your IP address and other data each time you open an email. This is a big win in the war for internet user privacy. Excited about the new Apple buzz? Stay tuned with Unlocked Mobiles for exclusive deals on Apple products.

Wireless Trends In Telecommunications

Wireless Trends In Telecommunications

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Wireless has slowly been taking over the telecommunications industry in the last decade. With the popularity of 5G and long range WiFi, it seems that wireless is a permanent fixture in our industry. It can be hard to keep up with the constant innovation. Here’s our take on what wireless technology is currently at the frontlines of the movement.

Wireless Technology Trends

Wi-Fi is at the center of the wireless movement, as the primary high-performance networking technology for homes and offices. However, recently WiFi has begun to be used in new roles such as radar systems and authentication systems. This advancement is mirrored in the innovation of cellar systems such as 5G, as a cost-effective for high-speed data networking in large sites, such as ports, airports and factories. In the auto industry, we are beginning to see V2X Wireless components that include self-driving cars, wireless phone systems in vehicles, and navigation support. Other forms of popular wireless technologies include:
1. Long-Range Wireless Power
2. Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) Networks 3. Wireless Sensing
4. Enhanced Wireless Location Tracking
5. Millimeter Wave Wireless
6. Backscatter Networking
7. Software-Defined Radio (SDR)

 

Wireless At Unlocked Mobiles

It’s clear that wireless isn’t going away any time soon. Unlocked Mobiles offers some of the most innovative and exciting wireless products to date, including the Go Talk WiFi Hot Spot that allows you to travel and work on the go. Don’t get left behind, join the wireless movement with Unlocked Mobiles and explore our inventory for individual and wholesale telecom and wireless procurement options today!

Google’s Next Smartphone Will Be Powered By a Custom Chip

Google’s Next Smartphone Will Be Powered By a Custom Chip

 

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Google is joining the tech industry’s new trend of developing their own processors, alongside the ranks of tech giants Apple and Samsung. However, this chip stands out from the pack. But what makes the Google chip different?

 

The Need For Custom Chips 

It seems like extra work to design both the software and the hardware of a new flagship smartphone. So why do the tech giants find it necessary to develop their own chips for their phones, laptops, and other gadgets.? It comes down to the fact that advancements in software development has simply outpaced advancements in commonly used hardware systems. According to Rick Osterloh, Google’s hardware chief, the company has hit the ceiling of what it can build with other companies’ chips. Osterloh continued to say that the previous hardware wasn’t capable of running sophisticated AI models. It comes down to hardware capability. If you are innovating the future of tech, you can’t play by the rules and regulations of the past.

 

Google’s Announcement
In the beginning of August 2021, Google announced that its next flagship phones (the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro) will be powered by a custom-built processor called Tensor. The Pixel 6 series is set to be released in the fall. The Tensor chip has taken four years to build with the best artificial intelligence and machine learning experts. Google calls the chip Tensor Processing Unit, or TPU, in reference to the company’s open source machine learning platform TensorFlow. The TPUs will be application-specific chips. They are designed to be machine-learning and compatible with the AI servers that live inside giant data centers. Up until now, Pixel phones have been powered by Qualcomm processors, the most popular processor within non-Apple smartphones. This new silicon Tensor chip will have a similar architecture so customers won’t lose app compatibility.

What’s next in the future of custom hardware in the mobile industry? We’ll have to wait until the fall to see the impact of the new Tensor chip in the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro.

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