New game for smartphones took the world

The newest game for smartphones called "Pokemon Go" was first released in the US. The game rapidly expanded accross Europe as well.

What is the game about?

It works with GPS and displays the streets where there are players. When the players pick up their phones, on the screens appear smaller virtual creatures with special powers.

Then the hunt for pokemons begins.

The more people play at the same place at the same time, the more pokemons will the game "produce".

The game created contradictory reviews in some countries

The president of the Turkish Trade Union of Imams Diyanet -Sen Mehmet Bayraktar - offered the game to be banned in the country. He pointed out that the game undermines respect for holy places for Muslims, as players try to catch pokemons in a variety of public places, including mosques. "It undermines the significance of the mosques. I want this game to be banned in Turkey," said Bayraktar.

The Turkish Ministry of Health issued a warning: the interactive game should not be played between 11 am and 16 pm., because then the sun is very strong during that time of the day. The Ministry advises people not to look at the displays of their mobile devices while crossing the streets, because there is risk of being hit by a car when doing so.

Smartphones cause death. See why!

Over 200 scientists have signed a petition to the UN calling for protection from the electromagnetic radiation of the modern devices, reports International Business Times. According to experts, all users of tablets, laptops and smartphones are included in the risk group.

The radiation from those devices leads to damage in the DNA of the cells and can even cause premature death, according to Blitz.

According to an expert in the field of electromagnetic radiation from Columbia University Medical Center, Martin Blank, these devices can even increase the number of cancer cases.

Scientists have asked the UN to formulate international safety standards on electromagnetic radiation and to promote greater awareness in society about the risks of using wireless devices.

Smartphones for students

Long gone is the time when parents were buying their children only backpacks, notebooks and textbooks for September 15. Now, the "school kit" also includes a mobile phone. The choice the parents are facing is not easy because the phone should be more for communication rather than a device to distract the child during classes.

Along with choosing the device also stands the big dilemma for an appropriate subscription. Flexibility is a key condition. On the one hand it is important that the student can be called at any time, and on the other - the monthly bill should not hurt the family budget. Some prepaid services allow your child to contact you even if there is no money in the card - for free and without restrictions. Each month the card is automatically charged and a selected amount is reflected in your monthly invoice. Also, you can pay only what you have spoken. Thus, if in the early days of the school year the child still feels unfamiliar environment and does not talk often on the phone with his classmates, in the coming months, when your child starts talking more often, unused minutes earlier can be used. The good news is that rates include transfer and internet. Also, according to the functionalities of the phone, you can restrict which sites they visited. A good suggestion is to use a perantal control mobile app.

For the new school year, we offer a choice of several mobile phones suitable for children. Each of them is not only functional, but is available at a very reasonable price.

Alcatel One Touch Pop C3

With a 4-inch display and a 4-gigabyte memory this smartphone is fully sufficient for the needs of the student. The TFT screen has a resolution of 800x480 pixels and the memory can be increased with a micro SD memory card up to 32GB. The processor is dual-core MediaTek MT6572, running at 1.2 GHz. The mobile chip handles smooth operation of the smartphone and is suitable for games on Google Play. Your child can make very good pictures with a 3.15-megapixel rear camera equipped with LED flash. The battery lasts up to 510 hours. Standby to over 13 hours.

Nokia X Dual SIM

For the more discerning teenagers Nokia X Dual SIM is an excellent opportunity to show their individuality, and the price is more than tempting. The smartphone has a 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The processor is 2-core Qualcomm Snapdragon, which supports Dual SIM. The device has 512MB RAM memory and a 3-megapixel camera. The internal memory is 4GB, but this is not a problem because with microSD card can get up to 32GB if necessary. The smartphone works under Android, version 4.1.2. You can use most of the applications, widgets but do not have access to the services of Google Play. However, this is not a problem. If you do not find your preferred application from the Nokia Store, the smartphone allows you to download it from another store, as SlideME, Aptoide, 1Market or Yandex. The smartphone is packed with preloaded applications such as
Opera browser, WeChat, Viber, BBM, Nokia MixRadio, 10 games and more.

HTC Desire 310

Desire 310 is an intelligent solution if you are looking for the perfect balance between price and quality. The smartphone features a 4.5-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution 854h480 pixels, has a 4-core processor MediaTek, which runs on 1,3 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of internal memory + microSD slot, 5 MP main camera that captures HD video, 0.3 megapixel front camera, Bluetooth 4.0. The operating system of the device is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Its lithium-ion battery capacity of 2000 mAh make it pretty durable - up to 11 hours of talking time and up to 850 hours standby.

Scientists: smartphones kill concentration

Nobody would be surprised by the statement that the use of mobile phones change the human behavior. A group of American scientists shed new light on the extent to which our "smartphones" change our behavior. The main conclusions of the study, led by a famous psychologist, are that smartphones cause some symptoms of ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in completely healthy people. Among reported symptoms are inattention, poor concentration, feeling of boredom when trying to focus on a specific task, fidget and fuss and inability to retain at one place.

"Smartphones likely contribute to these symptoms because they serve as a quick and easy source of distraction," explains the psychologist. This does not mean that phones cause ADHD or that if we reduce their use this can cure the disorder, adds the scientist. The encouraging conclusion from the study is that the negative effects of the continuous use of smartphones can be seriously reduced in a very simple way - by mute. Another option is the "smartphone" to be placed further away where it can not be easily reached. This seriously reduces the effect of the continuous flow of information from the phone.

If you are having troubles with you kid using too much a smartphone, you can try this educational mobile app.

Scientists say - the smartphones and the tablets are extremely dangerous for your health

Two hundred scientists got the attention of the people all over the word, saying that the governments should protect the public from electromagnetic fields. The risk group includes all users of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. According to the experts, the use of irradiation devices leads to damage to the living cells of the body and can lead to major health problems and even death. It is concluded that the telecommunication equipment and power lines can cause damage to DNA in the cells.

A representative of the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) said that the radiation undoubtedly increases the number of cancer cases. Moreover, it can cause neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Experts in the field of cell technology argue that the negative effects of radiation on cells has long been known fact, but many experts don't pay attention to this danger. Scientists compare the resulting effects with the environmental pollution. In this case, the public prefers not to see the consequences until it's too late.

The Australian scientist John Tickel shared the concerns of his colleagues, claiming that radiation from mobile phones and repeaters increase the likelihood of getting a brain cancer. Experts advise the people to switch off their device if they don't use it at the moment.

Of course, not all scientists and researchers share this view. For example, earlier scientists from Manchester University said that the electromagnetic radiation from the mobile phones is absolutely harmless. Moreover, even earlier, the British agency for health protection of the population also have concluded that smartphones and Wi-Fi are safe.

Overall, so far there is no unified position on this problem, scientists have yet to understand this so important question.

Attention! Now your smartphone can be hacked through YouTube videos

Every owner of a smartphone should know that its device can be hacked via voice commands from a video on YouTube. This was discovered by scientists at UC Berkeley and Georgetown University, writes a famous media portal.

The attack takes place through hidden voice commands.

You should be careful!

These commands are inaudible to the human ear, but perceived by the mobile device. All it takes is the user to watch a video in YouTube and his mobile device can be hacked easily. It turns out that it doesn't matter what device reproduces the malicious video - a smartphone, a computer, a tablet or a TV.

All commands are perceived by voice assistants like Google Now, Siri and Cortana, installed on your mobile gadget. Such an option allows attackers to install malicious programs with the help of which can make changes to the configuration of the device or to steal personal data.

Users can protect themselves from the threat by prohibiting the production and implementation of voice commands. General solution is to develop better instruments to recognize malicious sounds, the researchers concluded.

When is it okay to buy your child a smartphone?

It is still too soon to tell how the most modern electronic devices affect children's development in the long term but there are already some studies conducted and the experts have come to some conclusions that will help parents in deciding on when is the right age for the children to use smartphones or tablets.

The majority of today's children receive early access to mobile devices and the parents often ask not whether but when to buy their children a smartphone or a tablet.

Here are some tips targeted to moms and dads:

How much time is safe for children to stand in front of the screen:
- If two to five years: 1 hour;
- If six to nine years: 2 hours;
- If the child is 10 years old and up: 3 hours.

American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the children under two years old to stand in front of screens, because the brain develops better at communicating with people and unstructured games (initiated and managed by the child activity without rules, organization and goals) and human communication.

But how do parents decide when it is appropriate to give a smartphone to their children?

Every child is unique, so in order to determine whether there is a need for such a device, it is best to answer the following questions:

- Have you placed restrictions on the use of digital devices - and does your child recognize and respect these restrictions?
- Does your child need a phone in order to contact you in case of emergency?
- Can you trust your children that they will not use the phone in inappropriate situations, such as in classes?
- Have you installed parental control applications on the smartphone of your children?

After all, if you feel that your children are ready to own a smartphone, do not stop to talk with them on the subject and observe their online behavior to make sure that there is nothing wrong.

Instruct them what to share, with whom it is safe to communicate on the Internet and what portions of the network you agree them to visit.

Note that according to the statistics, the children begin to get online as early as 3 years old. Between 6 and 9 years of age they can have their own tablet, but they should use it under your supervision.