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SIM card gadget backs-up and copies on the cheap

by Sean Cooper, posted Nov 16th 2007 @ 3:33AM


Not only does this shiny gadget bring SIM safety via its backup abilities, it looks good while at work. Using it is a snap, place your SIM -- any SIM or R-UIM card -- in the device and choose to back up or restore up to 500 saved contacts from a previous backup to your card. The device's screen doubles as clock / calendar while not performing any SIM copying or backup duties, and did we mention, it's shiny? While this bit of tech may not be too useful for the smartphone crowd, for 15 bucks, it'll make a useful gift for those not sync inclined.

[Via I4U]

AT&T Mobile Backup launches June 8

by Chris Ziegler, posted May 17th 2007 @ 11:31AM


AT&T is poised to bow to the ever-growing trend of online backups, launching its Mobile Backup service on June 8. The service involves the download of an app to the phone, after which users can set contact backups to occur automatically on a scheduled basis -- daily or weekly -- or they can kick it off manually. The compatible phone list is pretty hefty, featuring the latest AT&T-offered models from Motorola, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson (not a smartphone in sight, though). Look for it to run $1.99 / month when it launches in June.

[Via Boy Genius Report, thanks anonymous tipster]

Palm outs Backup beta for Palm OS Treos

by Chris Ziegler, posted Apr 12th 2007 @ 4:19PM


We've gotta admit, this is pretty cool. Palm has started offering a beta of its "Backup" utility which wirelessly backs up the contents of your Palm OS-based Treo (the 650, 680, and 700p, to be exact). Into the password-protected ether, as far as we can tell; it appears that carriers are involved in the action, since it currently only works for AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon customers. The software and service are free (though an unlimited data plan is, obviously, highly recommended) and can be kicked off from anywhere you have a signal. It can also be set to automatically kick off on a schedule, and it only chews up 2MB of storage space on your beloved Treo. As with any beta, be wary -- but at least it's free, right?

[Via Wirelessinfo, thanks Emily]

Address book back up solution roundup

by Paul Miller, posted Apr 27th 2006 @ 11:03PM

Just like our mother used to say: "backing up your data isn't just a good idea, it's the law!" (Or something like that.) Anyways, PC World has a nice little roundup of address book backup solutions for your phone. They run the gamut of convenient, but expensive, carrier-based solutions, interesting SIM card readers and hardware dongles, and tried and true PC software for those with USB sync cables, so hopefully you can find something that fits your style. We prefer to have our people call their people when it comes to using teh phonez, and don't know these "address books" of which we speak, but your mileage may vary with this method.




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