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These concept phones may be impractical, silly, or just plain ugly. But if we saw them on the market, it would be a nice break from the smartphone standard we’ve come to know so well – slim and rectangular with very few, if any, buttons on the front and a camera at the top in the back. Read on for some smartphone inspiration.  Read More

 

Finding enough space on your desk, counter or nightstand to charge all of your mobile devices can be a challenge. Organizing the resulting mess of wires is even harder. If you have an office or a household full of phones and tablets, the Griffin Powerdock 5 may be the perfect solution for charging and storing them in a compact and attractive space.  Read More

BlackBerry announced last month a potential 4.7-billion buyout from Canadian holding company Fairfax Financial, putting the future of its smartphone business in question. This week it has also been reported that BlackBerry has opened talks with several major tech companies, including Google and Samsung for backup sales offers if the Fairfax deal falls through.  Read More

September was an exciting month for Apple fans, as the company released two new iPhone models and an upgraded operating system. As expected, the iPhone 5S is Apple’s new flagship high-end smartphone, featuring an upgraded processor and camera, home button fingerprint scanner and a snazzy new “champagne” color model.  Read More

In order to provide better product recommendations for our customers, the CAFL Web Team is now providing detailed product reviews of Bluetooth headsets to help you choose the best model for your unique needs. With a matte black and brushed steel design, this is one attractive headset. Good thing, too, because a headset named Style can’t afford to be boring. The headset is also lightweight and has great sound quality.  Read More

In collaboration with cell phone manufacturer Nokia, researchers at the University of Southampton sparked some excitement within the tech community recently when they charged a Nokia Lumia 925 using a bolt of lightning. The team created the surge by passing 200,000 volts of electricity across a foot-long space of air. Nokia's circuitry stabilized the bolt's power and charged the phone as quick as lightning. That is, in a matter of seconds.  Read More

Keeping your devices charged and ready to go is essential to keep your business moving. While many people choose to purchase device-specific chargers for each of their devices, there are benefits to choosing a universal charging solution. We’ve found the only charger you may ever need: the Ultra-Rapid Dual Port AC Adapter for USB Cables.  Read More

In a tablet market saturated with options, choosing the best model for your needs can be difficult. We’ve taken the guesswork out of it by carefully selecting the best tablets available. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available to purchase at CAFL. A robust tablet for business and personal users alike, the Galaxy Tab is sure to power you through your work day and help you enjoy your down time.  Read More

It's official. Apple will announce the latest additions to its popular product lines on Sept. 10. A media invitation sent out Tuesday featuring bubbles of various colors behind a bright white Apple logo simply says "This should brighten everyone's day."  Apple is expected to unveil two different iPhones at next week's event: a cheaper version of its popular phone, dubbed iPhone 5C, and the next-generation iPhone 5, or iPhone 5S.  Read More

At one time, the smaller your cell phone was, the cooler you were. It seemed like cell phones were heading toward Barbie accessory territory when suddenly the mobile market took a turn in the opposite direction, toward bigger screen sizes and phone/tablet hybrids dubbed phablets. Now it seems Zoolander-style cell phones are making a comeback in at least one market: prisons.  Read More