A mobile phone is made up of many different sections of integrated circuitry (ICs) like the CPU, the Network IC, the Flash IC, the Power IC, the Charger IC, and the Logic IC. It is also made up of network related Antenna switch and P.F.O. Then there are the oscillators and crystals, filters, ROM, and RAM. These are the main internal parts of a mobile phone, which cover all its functions of display, networking, storage, etc. Then there are the external frames and accessories all of which are specific to their brands and model numbers. Like every manufactured product, there is a thriving online market for such parts and with mobile phones becoming the most important accessory in today’s scenario, this marketplace is absolutely booming!

China is the largest market for mobile phones in terms of subscribers. They are also the world’s largest manufacturers of branded phones for other countries as well as off brand cell phones that they sell through various channels at very low cost. This is because they don’t spend much on research and design and manufacturers usually buy a case molding and fill it with their own components. These case moldings are based on internationally famous brands and so their local off brands get to plug into the popularity of the international brand and enjoy it as well.

So, the market for the parts for mobile phones is quite an interesting cocktail!

Who are the customers for the cell phone parts market?

They could be users like you and me or retailers of cell phones and parts

What sort of parts do these online sites sell?

· Terminal product repair parts like LCD screens, battery, and flex cable

· Accessories like earphones, tempered glass, USB cable chargers

· Repair tools

· Other products which are customized

How do you make the right choice of vendors for cell phone parts in such a scenario?

· Replacement screens are the most widely sold part of a mobile phone. One must always look for a good quality screen which has no dead pixels or dead spots and can match any OEM screen. In short, the parts should be of good grade. Many of them buy their parts in bulk, but such parts are of inferior quality and can’t be traced back to the manufacturer in case of defects.

· They should provide technical support as well. Some online retailers of cell phone parts have tie ups with manufacturers with whose cooperation, they can raise their quality of technical expertise.

· They should be able to meet specific demands, whether it is an OEM product or a Chinese copy etc.

· They should have good quality control and provide lifetime warranties for the products.

· Some of their customers like retailers would be happy with financial support like the assurance of credit.

The prices are indicated along with an image of the product. The various brands are all covered in most online cell phone parts sellers.

Just about everyone uses a mobile phone but not everyone has good manners when using one, how often have we seen someone driving along the highway, maybe even children in the back, talking on their mobile? This is not only very bad manners it is also illegal in most countries in the world.

There are some very simple guidelines, usually just common sense on how to use a mobile without being obnoxious or downright rude. How often have I felt like reminding someone yelling on their phone that the signal will not carry any worse if they lower their voice! Then again some people want others to hear all the details of their love life or whether they should get more milk from the store, it may well make them feel important.

So what are the common courtesy rules while using a mobile phone?

1. Don’t talk and drive.

2. No need to shout, it is a phone not a mega phone, this is very bad manners, be softly spoken, your mobile has a very sensitive microphone.

3. Turn it off while at the movies, in a restaurant, in church, at a concert and in hospitals, libraries and anywhere else that it could intrude.

4. Please, please turn it off while on a date! You will not look popular, you will look like a tool and a bad mannered one at that.

5. All those guidelines apply to texting as well.

6. Remember to keep your mobile conversations private, step outside when in company,and don’t forget to excuse yourself when you do so.

7. Obnoxious ringtones, are well.. obnoxious, we don’t want to hear flatulence noises, or the sounds of machine gun fire, bad noises= bad manners, please there is no need to have the ringtones so loud as to make everyone jump.

The mobile phone has become so very widely used very quickly, we have not really had a chance to get that used to them and I suspect some people are still coming to grips with the very basic mobile phone etiquette. When in doubt put your phone on vibrate, this way you can see who is calling and make a note to call them back or go to a more private place to talk, to have good mobile phone manners is only common sense.

The increase in the use of smartphones has led to a significant rise in the demand for mobile applications. Enterprises have recognized that mobile apps can help them increase the value of their brand, and also enhance their business offering to their customers.

Before developing a mobile app, however, it’s important to decide which mobile app development platform the app is going to be built on. And choosing which mobile app development platform to go with is one of the most vital decisions when it comes to developing an app.

Do you go for a native app or a cross-platform app? Are Windows and Blackberry phone worth your attention? Or do you just focus on iOS and Android? If you do this, which of the two do you pick – Android or iOS? Do you pick both?

There’s a lot you need to think about when choosing between mobile development platforms.

So, if you’re wondering which MADP to pick, here are a few for starters:

1. Market Share

The first way to decide on the right mobile app development platform is by learning about each of their market shares. For instance, Android by Google runs 80% of the world’s mobile devices. On the other hand, Apple’s iOS runs about 14% of worldwide mobile devices. However, this doesn’t take iOS out of the running. iOS is preferred by users from countries like the US, Japan, and Australia. And so, if they are your target audience, you should consider iOS. Android is preferred by users in Asian and African countries and is the better mobile app development platform if you’re looking to reach users in these regions.

2. Demographics

When choosing from a variety of mobile development platforms it’s also important to consider demographics. Android users are usually those from a lower income group and prefer Android, as these devices are quite affordable. In addition to this, Android mobile devices are usually owned by people from an older age group. However, because a bulk of Android apps is available for free, there is less engagement with them. iPhones on the other hand, are preferred by users who belong to a medium and higher income group. These users are generally younger, educated individuals who are open to spending money when it comes to buying digital products like mobile apps.

3. Content

Content categories also play an important role in deciding which mobile app development platform to choose. Research has found that those who own iOS devices tend to explore a variety of app categories when looking to download a mobile application. Right from gaming and entertainment, to social media and education, iOS users have the tendency to download different kinds of apps. It has also been found that Android users, unlike iPhone users, generally download solely social apps. That’s why, when choosing a MADP, it’s important to take content categories into consideration.

4. Browsing-to-Buy Conversion Rates

Browsing-to-buy conversion rates should always be taken into consideration when choosing between mobile development platforms. Studies have shown that this rate is higher among iOS users. 23% of iPhone users are more likely to make purchases from their smartphones. Android users, on the other hand, are less likely to do this.

5. Generation of Revenue

As mentioned in one of the previous points, iOS users are more willing to purchase apps. This is why iOS apps generate higher revenues as compared to Android apps. Hence, if you’re looking to create an app that is a product all by itself, like a gaming app, then the mobile app development platform you need to pick is iOS.

6. Development Costs

The costs that come with different mobile development platforms vary. For instance, when an Android app is being developed, the developers are required to write 40% more code, and this, in turn, costs the app owners 30% more.

7. Customization

This also plays an important role when picking the right MADP. Android is the better option here, as this platform allows developers to add a lot more features and customizations to their apps, whereas iOS can be quite limiting.

8. Launching the App

If you’re looking to easily launch your app on an app store, then Android is the mobile app development platform to choose. This is because, it’s much simpler to launch an app on Google Play, than Apple’s App Store, as Apple requires every app to go through an exhaustive approval process.

Introduction

A Mobile library refers to a suitably equipped and reinforced vehicle or bus that visits schools according to a regular schedule, with a resources collection that may be borrowed by learners and teachers. It can also be used to refresh a school’s resource collection by issuing of block loans. This model of library is operated from a central library/depot of resources, such as regional or district education resource center. The mobile library service was initiated chiefly to alleviate the demands for library service at the main libraries by reaching out to the general population with the sole aim of providing accurate and current information to meet the needs in rural schools.

Butdisuwan (2000), defined Mobile library as a library that serves communities and locations that are distant from a local library. They are mostly run from Monday to Friday and sometimes on Saturdays.

Knight (2006), defined Mobile Library as a large vehicle for use as a library. It is designed to hold books on shelves so that the books can easily be accessed by readers when the vehicle is parked. The vehicle used usually has enough space for people to read the book inside of it. They are often used to provide library service to villages and city suburbs which have no library buildings. They can also serve groups of those who have difficulty accessing library services.

Niemand (2004), defined Mobile library as a library housed in a large van that provides a live service to those unable to attend their nearest local library.

Requirements for the Operation of a Mobile Library

Some of the requirements needed for the operation of a such services are highlighted thus:

• A teacher-Librarian to manage the overall service;

• Library assistant and a driver;

• Funding for fuel, maintenance and licensing;

• Optional online information and circulation services, linked to parent education library management system, by means of a laptop and scanner;

• A service level agreement with schools involved that clearly articulates the role and responsibilities between the schools and the providers of the service;

• A schedule of regular visits, based on school terms;

• A dedicated budget for collection development and running costs;

• Ongoing training for teachers who have access to the collection; and a

• Monitoring and reporting mechanism (Knight, 2006).

The Role of Mobile Libraries in supporting education

Libraries and information centres do not exist in vacuum. There is always a sound rationale for their operations. Hence the following reasons below express the importance of mobile libraries:

• Move on to service other schools as schools progress towards developing their own school library and information service;

• The school’s library resource is refreshed regularly by mobile library service since the selection is based on the needs of the schools that are visited;

• This service is useful especially in the rural schools, when there is a lack of large organizational capacity and a lack of space to establish a proper library;

• Engage in the sharing of resources which enables learners and teachers to access a wide range of resources;

• Assist the teachers in growing learners to become information literate and develop the reading habit;

• Have other learning interventions such as music, arts, science and technology learning Programmes as part of the School Library and Information Service Programme, which will benefit all learners.

• Target user groups and their information needs in remote communities or other regions where library services are currently unable to stimulate or meet the demand for information;

• Stretch out their services to reach the physically disabled;

• Mobile libraries make reading materials available to various schools based on their different learning needs. Picture books with less complex illustrations, words and information books with many photographs are selected for a class at the preparatory level;

• They play a vital role in times of crises by directing many stakeholders such as citizens, experts and policy makers by providing trustworthy sources of information;

• Building lasting ties with the school community through establishing sustainable partnership by helping to inculcate the habit and culture of reading in the communities;

• Provide read-aloud session and user-education programmes especially when new users are introduced to their services; and

• Provide reference materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, maps, atlases, and globes for extensive source of information and references for their patrons (Beenham and Harrison, 1990).

Challenges Faced in the Operating Mobile Library Services

Mobile Libraries operations are not without challenges. These range from a lot of issues as stated below:

• Resources are limited and there is a chance that the appropriate resources could be selected by another school first. Mobile Library is medium is size and referral in nature and most times can accommodate less than fifty (50) users at a time. It also lacks certain facilities such as the bibliographic instructions and the library catalogue which are the keys to the holding of the library;

• The lack of space to read and the time to explore the mobile library is not sufficient. Typically depending on the size of the school population and duration of visit, each class is given thirty (30) minutes to utilise the library. As the number of children and classes increases in schools, the amount of time and space decreases in order to cater for all;

• More so, lack of sufficient trained and qualified personnel is another challenge of mobile library operation. Many a time, mobile library staff lacks the required qualification in the field of librarianship;

• Financial constraints also pose a challenge to running a mobile library. A mobile library needs a recurrent income and expenditure budget in order to augment for its depleted resources over a set of time owing to its consistent usage by users;

• Management of the Service could be problematic, as schools have to be held accountable for items borrowed;

• Distance and terrain present their own challenges especially as the service is limited by the number of buses servicing rural areas;

• Buses can also be a target for thieves especially if they carry computers; and

• Donated buses already customized from other countries need to be serviced locally, while there is also the added attendant of cost of importation clearance.

Indeed, a mobile library service is one of the most important services that library and Information Services use to meet their aims and objectives. There is considerable potential in the use the mobile library services as a support to local or stationary library services but there are also many challenges. There should be therefore commitment on the part of the government of nations, Educational Administrators, Librarians, and National library administrations, in order to achieve quality and sustainability in the development and improvement of mobile library services. Only through their active participation will mobile library services transform the teaching and learning process in education.

Mobile phones have become an important aspect of our busy life; one almost feels incomplete without a cell phone today. There was a time when people were used to landlines, and dreaded using mobile phones because of high call charges. But nowadays, life is almost unimaginable without these tiny boxes.

Mobile phones are now easily affordable and the price we have to pay is negligible compared to the benefits we derive. However, the question, whether mobile phones are better than landlines is always a debatable issue. The primary advantage of cell phones over landlines is ‘mobility’. The former make the working pretty easy as one can communicate from anywhere at any time!

The advent of cellular phones has come with many other advantages as well; instant call making facility has made life much easier than before. Personal safety, general convenience, and above all, staying connected with near and dear ones round-the-clock have made these accessories something to die for.

Landlines in no way can compete with the features offered by hand-helds. They have simplified things and shrunk the world into a global village. No two people are apart when they carry a mobile phone in their pockets. They are light in weight, portable, connectible to internet and carry various other features that make life simpler and better. A mobile handset is equivalent to a watch, calculator, organizer, notepad, camera, MP3 Player and other media devices like alarm clock, telephone index and above all, a wireless phone with boundless range and connectivity.

Cellular phones have definitely shoved away landline phones and their applications to a great extent, though the choice between the two again depends on the budget, utility and the convenience level of those using them.

Samsung is among the top mobile phone brands you can trust for high quality phones. It has a myriad of phones to choose from and to suit all kinds of budgets. The latest phones from Samsung come with amazing features that you can literally work from your phone if you have no access to a computer or on the go. But considering that not all features are important to everyone, you must of course determine what matters to you most and select the phone that offers you precisely that. Here are a few aspects you might want to consider when chasing for a Samsung mobile phone.

Storage capacity

No matter what you intend to use the phone for, every user wishes to have a phone with a big capacity when it comes to storage. You may want to download apps, take and save photos and even create videos and all this without really running out of storage space. Fortunately, most phones of this brand come with huge storage spaces from 2GB all the way to around 64GB. Choose the size that serves your personal and professional needs, but remember that sets that come with larger capacities tend to be a little costly compared to those with smaller ones.

Battery life

This is what will determine how long you can use your phone before needing a recharge. The majority of phones from Samsung have long lasting batteries, but you need to remember that a few factors also play a role in how long the battery lasts. For instance phone that are 4G enabled tend to be a little low when it comes to battery life compared to 3G enabled phones. How often you use the phone can also determine the life of your battery after every recharge. If browsing is your thing, consider using WIFI over 3G to save the life of your battery. Whereas you can have up to 15 hours talk time on your Samsung, you may need to get the latest models for this and probably more. Again, consider your phone usage and select a model that will work efficiently for you.

Screen size

It is true to say that smartphones with bigger screens are more preferable among users, but standard sized screens still appeal to many. The good thing about Samsung is that it offers all kinds of screen sizes to its users so you can find what you prefer. Whether you like small displays or larger ones, you will find all kinds of screen sizes and resolutions to suit your needs. The Galaxy Note makes a very good example of models offering bigger displays with its 5.5inch display. With such a display, working your spreadsheets is easy and so will watching a movie from your phone.

When it comes to Samsung mobile phones, there is something for everyone in terms of size, price, colors and features. You simply need to know what your needs and priorities are and then choose a phone that works for you.

Almost everyone owns a mobile phone nowadays and we have become heavily dependent on this portable small device made of plastic and glass. Whether it is booking a cab or buying grocery items, watching a movie or clicking awesome pics, mobile phones turned out to be a device that is more than just making calls and sending messages. They bring a complete entertainment package and become an intrinsic part of modern life and culture.

Mobile phones allow us the liberty to gather information, communicate, and socialize in an effortless way. Thanks to the highly advanced smartphone technology, it has become possible to have a huge amount of information at our fingertips. Quite naturally, when something wrong is detected in this useful device, it hampers the stability of our life and suddenly we become completely detached with everyone around us. Official, personal or educational, whatever the reason may be, one thing is sure that we can’t stand leaving our phones for even a little while.

When your prized device develops glitches, it becomes essential to find a mobile repair shop that can offer you a value-driven repairing service and make sure your phone remains in top-working order and gives you seamless service. It is really annoying experience for any mobile phone user to remain away from the device. But finding out a trustworthy and reliable mobile repairing store could be a challenging task. If you search on the internet, you will get suggestions of hundreds of companies claiming they offer the best mobile repair service. Picking out the most reliable one could be tricky. So, take a look at the 5 qualities you must spot in a mobile repair shop before hiring it.

1- Check their expertise–

There are stores that have special expertise in fixing a particular brand. For example, few stores specialize in repairing a particular brand’s smartphones while others are efficient in fixing other brands. It’s all about their efficiency and technical knowledge about dealing with the smartphone of a particular brand. Apart from this, there are shops that are capable of repairing mobile phones of all brands. The sign of a reputed store is, it will have recognition from the smartphone company as the certified store for repairing their product.

2- Service warranty-

A reliable mobile repairing center always offers a full 12 months warranty on their service. Warranty on service is a sign that the highest possible standard has been maintained throughout the repairing procedure and the repairing company is quite confident about their service.

3- OEM quality parts–

Whether it is a broken screen, accidental damage or liquid damage, a trusted mobile repair shop will use OEM quality premium parts. A top quality repairing company will assure their clients for genuine parts at the lowest price in comparison to other ordinary service providers.

4- Quick service-

Every aspect of our life revolves around mobile phones, so it is natural that the repairing house you select should fix the issue quickly. For the repairing of other gadgets, you can afford to wait, but not in case of mobile. Go to the repairing shop that gives fast service without damaging your phone and within an affordable rate.

5- Expert in data recovery-

It is the data that makes your mobile more valuable. Identify a mobile device repairing firm that has an extensively organized method of recovering the lost data from your device. Mobile repair work is not just about finding the fault and fixing it properly, it is also about recovering the data and maintaining complete confidentiality of the restored data.

Final Thoughts-

The salient features of a reputed company is, it will always give top-preference to the overall satisfaction of their clients. It will be client-focused and strongly believe in maintaining a long-term relationship with the clients with brilliant service. It seems to hold true that a reputed repairing shop will never depend on cheesy gimmicks to attract clients. Their service will speak for themselves.

Apple mobile phones are unique in their own way. The most outstanding thing about the brand is that it comes with its own unique operating system iOS meaning that there are features that only iPhone users get to enjoy. The mobile phones are also known for their high quality; this is a high end brand and it is highly unlikely to find a cheap phone under it. After spending a considerable amount on your iPhone, the least you can do is ensure that you take good care of it so you can retain its functionality and superior quality. This need not be hard since simple care tips can ensure it remains in the best condition to serve your needs for the longest time possible.

Tip 1 – Get a good display protector.

Just like any other phone, your high end Apple mobile phone can get scratched or marred. Using a display protector you can easily keep your display as good as new. A transparent film sheet might be all you need to protect the display and you can have this changed once in a while to keep it looking good.

Tip 2 – Get a protective phone case.

If you would rather not put the film on the display, then you can get your phone a hard case that fits it perfectly. There are cases for all iPhone models available and they make great additions since they take all the abuse on behalf of your phone. With your phone snapped in a case, you need not worry about slipping and even when it slips, chances of extensive damages are minimized greatly. Some cases come with elevated corners so that the screen does not experience any impact even when the phone falls.

Tip 3 – Charge it right.

This means not overcharging your phone no matter what. It is best that you keep an eye on your iPhone during charging so you can disconnect as soon as it is fully charged otherwise you could end up overcharging and overheating lead robbing your battery of its life. Still on charging ensure that you use only approved iPhone charger and get originals if you need to replace. Whereas car chargers are very convenient, it is best that you avoid using them as your primary charger. In case you must use a car charger, disconnect the phone when starting or shutting your car because power surges can be damaging.

Tip 4 – Keep it free of moisture

Moisture and water is an enemy not just to your iPhone, but any other phone for that matter. Do not leave it in areas that are high in moisture like enclosed swimming pools and bathrooms as they could end up causing damage. It is best that you leave it behind instead of risking water damage. You should also never handle the phone with wet hands, In case moisture gets into it, remove the battery immediately and place your phone in uncooked rice; it sucks all the water even in areas that would be hard to reach.

A name flashes on the screen of your mobile phone and a smile appears on your face as the caller is someone very dear to you but suddenly you see just a single signal strength bar and all your joy disappears immediately. Has it ever happened to you? If yes, you are in dire need to know the ways which can make your cell phone receive stronger signal strength at your place. Here are some unusual but highly effective methods to boost mobile signal reception.

1) Utilize Tesla Coils and Tape

Take a little piece of Tesla coil, an electrical resonant transformer circuit, and tie it to the external antenna of your phone with the help of some tape. It really helps boosting the signal strength received by your phone. However, this option is feasible only if you can find the external antenna on the phone.

2) Put Paper Clips to Work

Here comes the most hassle-free way to enhance the signal strength received by your cell phone. Paper clips are easily available anywhere. You just have to place it in the external antenna of your phone. But you must be careful while doing that, as improper use of these clips can cause scratches on the screen or body.

3) Pick Your Discarded Radio Antenna

No, we are not cracking a joke here, the trick really works. All you have to do is to take a copper wire and connect your mobile phone’s external antenna to a radio antenna. If you still don’t believe it, you can watch testimonial videos posted on YouTube that guarantee good results from the technique.

4) Take Clue from Tin-Can Telephone

Remember the tin-can telephone you used as a kid? Make it again by soldering two cans and attach it to your phone’s external antenna using some copper wire. It will surely take some time but the results would be amazing. It can increase 2 or 3 signal bars on your phone’s screen.

5) Create an Extra Antenna

Take a piece of insulated wire, ideally 20cm long, and wrap it around a stick to make an antenna of your own. When placed on the mobile phone’s external antenna, it works as an extra antenna and brings in more signal strength to allow uninterrupted, high-quality calling and browsing experience.

6) Never Let Signal Bars Go Below 2

Drained batteries need more power to search for signals. That’s why keeping your phone always charged can be a good way to keep connectivity issues to the minimum. Make sure the battery of your phone is charged at least to 2 bars all the time. Whenever you find it draining beyond that point, start charging it.

I hope you will find these methods to keep battery issues at bay helpful. You can also invest in a good quality mobile signal booster to enjoy sound signal strength in your home, office, or car.

Google has begun rolling out its mobile-first index, which is a direct shift to one of the most important shifts in user behavior. The shift is not expected as over the past couple of years, surveys and research have disclosed that mobile devices account for approximately fifty-seven percent of all traffic. This move by Google means that mobile-friendly websites will be given preference over desktop-only websites in terms of ranking. Once the index completely switches over, the mobile version of websites is going to become the primary version. In order to benefit from this development, search marketers are willing to be at their most vigilant to make sure that their websites are fully optimized for mobile.

Given below are helpful tips for search engine optimization specialists that will help them in gaining from the mobile-first age.

Observe Google's crawl activity

When your website has switched over to the mobile-first index, you will receive a notification from Google through your Search Console. However, you need to gather more in-depth insight into the search giant's crawl activity. If you monitor the log file data, you will be able to find out how search engine bots are accessing your website. In case you find that there is an increased activity from mobile devices than their desktop counterpart, you will have to work on making your website mobile-friendly or lose end users to the competition. Since Google performs several tests and the data you get may be inconclusive, you can hire search engine optimization services and ask the experts to keep a close watch on the activities of your website.

Develop content for mobile

Businesses with responsive websites have very little to do in preparation of the mobile-first index, but only if their content caters to a mobile audience. In case you have the same content across various devices, there is no guarantee that your site rankings will remain the same. As a matter of fact, research suggests that keyword return different results across desktop and mobile. This means that consumers expect different content on different devices. For smartphones and other mobile devices, you need to create content that helps users in achieving their objective quickly. You may integrate progressive web applications into your mobile content strategy to offer your consumers with a fast experience.

Comprehend the journey of a mobile user

On mobile devices, the attention span of the audience is even shorter than on a desktop. So, you need to have a strong understanding of micro-moment. When your audience is on a mobile device, you will basically get very short windows of opportunity to engage consumers. To make full use of this opportunity, you require a data-driven, powerful strategy, such as maybe a voice search strategy as it targets certain micro-moments. If studying consumer behavior is too much of a task, you can engage the services of a professional SEO agency as they have the tools and experience to instantly provide you with the answers you are looking for.

Cover the technical SEO best practices

In order to prepare for the mobile-first index, you need to follow certain technical SEO best practices, which is:

1. Verify that your website is a mobile site in Google Search Console by adding the robots.txt. Your site must have an "m." in order to be a mobile site.
2. Revisit metadata in order to find out if you can further optimize it for gaining higher CTR (click through rate) on mobile devices
3. Carry out speed test to ensure that your mobile site is not slow. In case it is, you need to take proper action to optimize and accelerate its speed.

You can no longer delay having a mobile website. So, get in touch with expert SEO agencies and improve your ranking opportunities.