Droid Launch: Is This The Start of The Android Revolution?

With its large, vibrant 3.7 inch WVGA (854 x 480 pixels), the Motorola Droid hits the shelves today, ready for the Android-hungry masses. Beyond its sharp display, the Droid comes with free turn-by-turn GPS, a fast Web browser, 5.0 megapixel camera — the Droid may just yet live up to its buzz and hype.

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Verizon Droid Eris: Officially launching on Friday for $99

It is official, Verizon has announced that the Verizon Droid Eris by HTC will be launching tomorrow, Friday, November 6th. The Droid Eris will launch alongside the Droid by Motorola. (See our Droid vs iPhone Comparison)

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11 Ways Wireless Providers Screw You Over

Talk to a random sampling of wireless phone users and you are sure to find one thing: dissatisfaction with their provider. Seemingly everyone has a horror story about two about “how bad Verizon is” or “what terrible signal strength AT&T has” or how “so and so has the worst customer service ever.” In fact, it would be tough to visit just about anywhere in the U.S. and fail to dredge up similar stories from just about anyone you met. All of this begs the question: why are people are so universally unhappy about their wireless providers? Here are 11 reasons.

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Anatomy of a Cell Phone Bill

What are you paying for? We broke down all the fees and charges on a typical cell phone bill and found some things you pay for that you may not be aware of. Pay-per-use data access charges can rack up quickly if you’re charged by the KB and if you’re on a cruise, you’ll want to turn the phone off to avoid expensive roaming charges.

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Cell Phones and Credit: Another Reason Your Score Matters

You may know that a good credit score can help you get a new credit card, a car loan, or a mortgage at a low interest rate, but did you know that it’s also necessary for that essential modern-day accessory - the cell phone?

Good credit = cheaper wireless

Like mortgage lenders and credit card companies, cell phone providers check your credit before extending you those crucial minutes of monthly airtime. If you have poor credit, they may charge you additional monthly fees, an upfront security deposit, or just deny you service altogether. AT&T, for instance, charges iPhone users with bad credit up to $800 as a security deposit!

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Droid vs iPhone 3GS vs Palm Pre vs MyTouch 3G: Total Cost of Ownership

After months and months of blogger buzz and a heavy veil of secrecy, the new Motorola Droid by Verizon Wireless is set to launch within days, just in time for the holiday season.

The Droid enters into a smartphone marketplace dominated by the Palm Pre with Sprint and the ever-popular iPhone 3GS with AT&T. But how are consumers supposed to compare the offerings?

BillShrink.com is here to help! While sticker prices are roughly comparable between smartphones, each offers its own particularly generous features. Below is an apples-to-apples comparison graphic that examines the true cost of ownership and select features of each phone.

And, without further ado, we bring you the Droid vs. iPhone vs. Palm Pre vs. MyTouch 3G …(now that’s a lot of smartphones)

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The Top 12 Internet Scams of the 2000s

Throughout human history, one eternal truth has emerged: where there are hordes of people, there will be scams. Rarely has this been so evident than on the Internet, which offers special advantages (namely lack of face to face contact) to scammers that no other medium can. When the only barrier between your bank account and an unscrupulous con man is a glass monitor or laptop screen, it’s no wonder Internet scams have become one of the largest sources of crime in the young 21st century. Today we will look back on 12 of the top Internet scams of the 2000’s and what makes them so attractive to their targets.
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FCC to America: Is Your Cell Phone Bill Confusing?

This summer, the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) asked America to weigh in on whether consumers have enough information to make decisions about their communications services.

Turns out Americans have plenty to say. And so do we. BillShrink has found that 8 out of 10 people are overpaying on their cell phone bills — to the tune of $800 million dollars total so far this year!

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