Internet phone calls, referred to as Voice over IP (VoIP), are becoming an increasingly popular cloud service due to the low cost, long-term hardware sustainability, increased quality, and wider variety of features, as compared to the copper infrastructure of traditional phone systems. MORE
It’s your average Verizon Wireless newspaper ad, now touting their new LG enV phone. My chuckle was when I noticed the phone on the far right. It’s not about the phone. Oh wait… I chuckled at the screen shot they simulated on the “app-friendly&# phone. Many of the folks looking at the ad over their Sunday coffee aren’t sure what Twitter is exactly, but they’ve heard about it and know it has to mean the phone is cool. MORE
It’s your average Verizon Wireless newspaper ad, now touting their new LG enV phone. My chuckle was when I noticed the phone on the far right. It’s not about the phone. Oh wait… I chuckled at the screen shot they simulated on the “app-friendly&# phone. Many of the folks looking at the ad over their Sunday coffee aren’t sure what Twitter is exactly, but they’ve heard about it and know it has to mean the phone is cool. MORE
that phone calls are the best way to influence legislators. But what exactly is it about a phone call that makes it so effective? The phone rings, and someone picks it up.” The phone tech is out of the ‘50s. Most offices have between 4-7 phone lines. MORE
Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center : Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds A new report from Columbia University and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, offers evidence that in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, anonymous cell phone data helped aid groups target emergency supplies to those most in need, BBC News reports MORE
If you are the 1 in 3 Americans using a smart phone, how are you spending your time on the phone? According to a new report by TNS Digital Media , using social media is the thing people spend the most time on when they’re using their smartphones. The report found that 4.6 MORE
Charity app allows marathon spectators to make instant donations by pointing phones at runners'' vests : "Marathon spectators will be able to make charity donations by taking a picture of a runner''s vest on a mobile phone, a not-for-profit organisation has said. Up to 750,000 spectators at the London Marathon on Sunday will be able to donate money by aiming the SnapDonate app at each runner’s vest and ‘snapping’ the charity logo with their phones." ''via Blog this MORE
How Mobile Phones Are Saving Lives in the Developing World : "In six months, our pilot in Malawi saved the clinical staff 1,200 hours of follow-up time and more than $3,000 in motorbike fuel,” Nesbit says. We’re looking at how mobile phones can make the health care system and the people working in it more efficient, with the end goal of saving more lives,” says Nesbit. MORE
I just had a great meeting with Jenny Zhao where we talked about the cell phone industry in China. Jenny manages the China operations for a global cell phone technology company. Having the chance to talk to an expert like Jenny helped me understand the development environment, which cell phone capabilities are widespread in China as well as practical differences in the issues that would be facing us in a country like China. MORE
Launching a third version of a smartphone app is extremely rare, but with the release of Windows 8 Pro on October 26 for desktop and tablets compatible with the design and functionality of the Windows Phone , nonprofits could very soon be adding a third option to their suite of smartphone apps. MORE
On Tuesday, Google is expected to publicly announce their Nexus One phone running Android. This is addition to a smattering of other Android OS phones out there, like the Droid , with many many more to come if you believe the techie sites. For starters, every carrier has or will have an Android phone available except AT&T. My iPhone is more than just a phone and web-enabled device. MORE
Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional : Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination Mobile technology can help save more lives, but there are challenges to overcome. Handing out phones isn't enough MORE
If you’ve been following the news from the Mobile World Congress (and who hasn’t), you may notice the big buzz has all been around an old phone. And now the classic is back: HMD rolled out a suite of new Nokia phones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Sunday, including a relaunch of the 3310 that capitalizes on ‘dumb phone’ nostalgia.” The new phones will still be Paleolithic by iPhone standards. MORE
To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. Often our best contact lists are now on our phones. Android is by far the most prevalent tablet and phone platform. MORE
———– In the nonprofit world, you likely spend a LOT of time on the phone. Some of you might use a work landline phone to talk with donors, colleagues, vendors and beyond. Some of you might use a second cell phone provided by an employer. MORE
We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7. MORE
GOOGbye, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers | Re/code : OMG strangers! was just one of many strong reactions to the news that Google was opting Gmail users in to a confusing new feature. Here’s how it works: Google users that you have added to a G circle (its version of following) will be able to message you in Gmail without needing your email address. These messages will look like email, but will appear in a Social tab, not your main inbox. MORE
After my highfalutin post on mobile operating systems , I thought I'd step back and post a quick review of my T-Mobile G1 , the first phone running Google's Android Mobile OS. Mind you, I'm not posting this from my phone, but I could. :) Hardware Specs for the G1 In order to discuss this phone, it's important to separate the phone from the operating system. The G1 is an HTC mobile phone with Android installed on it. MORE
And you can share who you are talking to in real time without having to reveal or exchange phone numbers or other identities. No need to share or make additional information public (phone numbers, ID???s Via Dina Mehta , I learned about new application called Phweet. Here's the description: Phweet lets you accept calls with one click from your Twitter page or Twitter clients. Phweet is a simple service where you don???t t need to download or share anything more to talk. MORE
How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup : Telework By Any Other Name Actually the names for telework are proliferating at a good clip. You can call us work-from-home employees, e-workers, iWorkers, teleworkers, telecommuters, web workers, mobile professionals, mobile workers, digital nomads, location-independent professionals, technomads, or workers 2.0. MORE
Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme MORE
A phone call from a constituent can, indeed, hold more weight than an email, and far outweighs a Facebook post or a tweet,” writes the Times. You can ask your constituents to either text in a keyword or to dial a phone number. MORE
Last July, Everytown and Moms Demand Action drove almost 200,000 phone calls around the #NoBillNoBreak sit-in. SMS Is the Most Effective Way to Drive Advocacy Phone Calls When they want to rally their members to speak up, Everytown reaches out across all their platforms. MORE
million so-called feature phones shipped in the U.S., ” Feature phones – aka flip phones – are those relics from a past era that don’t let you download apps. Many people prefer feature phones because they’re cheap and reliable. “Last year, 24.2 MORE
we get new cell phones on average every 18 months. One of biggest risks we face is the critical data stored in our old phones that we get rid of. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to do a hard reset and clear mobile phones of personal information. In the U.S., MORE
Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, and cell phones. MORE
Maybe, but for many NPOs, saddling up, getting down in the dirt and hitting the phones is still one of the most effective ways to get those donations. We’ve added some tips of our own, so pay attention and you’ll be well on your way to phone fundraising success. MORE
Having trouble getting that mobile phone out of your hands and checking it when you need to focus on work? There’s an app that can help you break your mobile phone addiction and it makes it fun. The app is called Forest that turns putting down your phone into a game. MORE
But with that deluge, do the phone calls actually matter? Long answer: The article runs through the history of phones in Washington, starting with Rutherford B. Hayes on the White House’s first phone. It’s a great piece if you’re interested in phone call activism. MORE
Here's an idea from our friend Laura at Idealware: what if you measured any communications method by whether it would have more or less impact than spending the same amount of time calling donors on the phone? If your goal is to have a conversation, then why not pick up the phone and have one? MORE
Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. They distribute about 1,000 emergency phones a month to those who need them. MORE
Last month the Wall Street Journal wrote that flip phones are making a comeback. Now Vanity Fair is reporting that flip phones aren’t just convenient – they’re also a status symbol : Just last year, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro admitted he uses a flip phone. MORE
But more than likely you’re a smart phone user. And, according to a Pew Internet study, 7 percent of Americans own a smartphone but have neither traditional broadband service at home, nor easily available alternatives for going online other than their cell phone. While those of us in philanthropy may not like to admit it, we know that our industry tends to be around five years behind the eight ball when it comes to technology adoption. MORE
Mobile Citizen Journalism: The Phone As Global Equalizer « MobileBehavior: "iran-mobile-citizenThe Iranian crisis put Twitter in the spotlight as an organizational tool showcasing how the online world could be used to communicate and unite people, despite government censorship. Armed with cell phones, Iranians were able to text, tweet, and send pictures and videos to the world community, focusing MORE
Rosen’s research has found that the average person checks their phone every 15 minutes or less and that approximately 50% of the time there isn’t a notification beckoning them to do so. According to Rosen, we check our phones to reduce anxiety. MORE
Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. The Mobile4All project also sees mobile phones as a key to open the door to recovery and self-sufficiency. MORE
Political activists know that phone calls to Congress are the best way to influence legislators. But what’s the best way to actually get your organization’s supporters to pick up the phone and make those calls? Mobile Research Mobile Strategy & Tips Phone Calls Use Cases MORE
You Just Destroyed Your Phone — Now What? : Since it was a Friday and I was leaving for NTC in a few days, repairing was not a viable option, so I ended up getting a new phone. (I I do, of course, recognize the great fortune being able to get a new phone relatively easily, but that''s another post A couple of days ago, I had the misfortune of dropping my smartphone, shattering and rendering the screen unresponsive. MORE
Can the 50-Minute Phone Rule Change Your Life? Vogue : "Instead of laughing in my face for speaking in clichés, Simon shared that he’d taken motivational speaker and author Brendon Burchard’s advice on giving up “screens”—not just phones, but laptops and TV as well—for the first and last 50 minutes of his day. “It’s MORE
Cell Phones Make Donating Easier - Mobiledia : "'[The program] has a number of advantages over cash collection,' Laurence told the Institute of Fundraising in London. 'It It appeals to the younger generation of donors, half of which do not donate to charity at all. 100% of the donation goes to the charity's bank account and it allows for the collection of gift aid.'". NPIOF2011 NPMobile MORE
If you’ve been following the news from the Mobile World Congress (and who hasn’t), you may notice the big buzz has all been around an old phone. The last time we saw the Nokia 3310, Bill Clinton was still president, and all the phone did was take phone calls and allow for text messaging. MORE
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OCTOBER 29, 2013
Internet phone calls, referred to as Voice over IP (VoIP), are becoming an increasingly popular cloud service due to the low cost, long-term hardware sustainability, increased quality, and wider variety of features, as compared to the copper infrastructure of traditional phone systems.
AFP Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme
TechImpact
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, and cell phones.
AFP Blog
APRIL 4, 2011
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 20, 2017
Rosen’s research has found that the average person checks their phone every 15 minutes or less and that approximately 50% of the time there isn’t a notification beckoning them to do so. According to Rosen, we check our phones to reduce anxiety.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Can the 50-Minute Phone Rule Change Your Life? Vogue : "Instead of laughing in my face for speaking in clichés, Simon shared that he’d taken motivational speaker and author Brendon Burchard’s advice on giving up “screens”—not just phones, but laptops and TV as well—for the first and last 50 minutes of his day. “It’s
AFP Blog
JANUARY 16, 2014
GOOGbye, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers | Re/code : OMG strangers! was just one of many strong reactions to the news that Google was opting Gmail users in to a confusing new feature. Here’s how it works: Google users that you have added to a G circle (its version of following) will be able to message you in Gmail without needing your email address. These messages will look like email, but will appear in a Social tab, not your main inbox.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Launching a third version of a smartphone app is extremely rare, but with the release of Windows 8 Pro on October 26 for desktop and tablets compatible with the design and functionality of the Windows Phone , nonprofits could very soon be adding a third option to their suite of smartphone apps.
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Are mobile phones a lifeline for homeless people? Homeless people use mobile phones to break their isolation, find food and shelter, and connect with the people they care about. The Mobile4All project also sees mobile phones as a key to open the door to recovery and self-sufficiency.
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Political activists know that phone calls to Congress are the best way to influence legislators. But what’s the best way to actually get your organization’s supporters to pick up the phone and make those calls? Mobile Research Mobile Strategy & Tips Phone Calls Use Cases
Mobile Commons
MARCH 27, 2017
If you’ve been following the news from the Mobile World Congress (and who hasn’t), you may notice the big buzz has all been around an old phone. The last time we saw the Nokia 3310, Bill Clinton was still president, and all the phone did was take phone calls and allow for text messaging.
AFP Blog
JULY 6, 2011
Cell Phones Make Donating Easier - Mobiledia : "'[The program] has a number of advantages over cash collection,' Laurence told the Institute of Fundraising in London. 'It It appeals to the younger generation of donors, half of which do not donate to charity at all. 100% of the donation goes to the charity's bank account and it allows for the collection of gift aid.'". NPIOF2011 NPMobile
Mobile Commons
MARCH 8, 2017
But with that deluge, do the phone calls actually matter? Long answer: The article runs through the history of phones in Washington, starting with Rutherford B. Hayes on the White House’s first phone. It’s a great piece if you’re interested in phone call activism.
AFP Blog
APRIL 21, 2015
Charity app allows marathon spectators to make instant donations by pointing phones at runners'' vests : "Marathon spectators will be able to make charity donations by taking a picture of a runner''s vest on a mobile phone, a not-for-profit organisation has said. Up to 750,000 spectators at the London Marathon on Sunday will be able to donate money by aiming the SnapDonate app at each runner’s vest and ‘snapping’ the charity logo with their phones." ''via Blog this
Mobile Commons
MAY 29, 2016
Last month the Wall Street Journal wrote that flip phones are making a comeback. Now Vanity Fair is reporting that flip phones aren’t just convenient – they’re also a status symbol : Just last year, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro admitted he uses a flip phone.
Mobile Commons
JANUARY 30, 2017
Last July, Everytown and Moms Demand Action drove almost 200,000 phone calls around the #NoBillNoBreak sit-in. SMS Is the Most Effective Way to Drive Advocacy Phone Calls When they want to rally their members to speak up, Everytown reaches out across all their platforms.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. They distribute about 1,000 emergency phones a month to those who need them.
Mobile Commons
APRIL 29, 2016
million so-called feature phones shipped in the U.S., ” Feature phones – aka flip phones – are those relics from a past era that don’t let you download apps. Many people prefer feature phones because they’re cheap and reliable. “Last year, 24.2
SocialFish
JULY 2, 2015
———– In the nonprofit world, you likely spend a LOT of time on the phone. Some of you might use a work landline phone to talk with donors, colleagues, vendors and beyond. Some of you might use a second cell phone provided by an employer.
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 4, 2017
A phone call from a constituent can, indeed, hold more weight than an email, and far outweighs a Facebook post or a tweet,” writes the Times. You can ask your constituents to either text in a keyword or to dial a phone number.
Mobile Commons
MARCH 27, 2017
If you’ve been following the news from the Mobile World Congress (and who hasn’t), you may notice the big buzz has all been around an old phone. And now the classic is back: HMD rolled out a suite of new Nokia phones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Sunday, including a relaunch of the 3310 that capitalizes on ‘dumb phone’ nostalgia.” The new phones will still be Paleolithic by iPhone standards.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 26, 2015
But more than likely you’re a smart phone user. And, according to a Pew Internet study, 7 percent of Americans own a smartphone but have neither traditional broadband service at home, nor easily available alternatives for going online other than their cell phone. While those of us in philanthropy may not like to admit it, we know that our industry tends to be around five years behind the eight ball when it comes to technology adoption.
AFP Blog
JUNE 9, 2011
How Mobile Phones Are Saving Lives in the Developing World : "In six months, our pilot in Malawi saved the clinical staff 1,200 hours of follow-up time and more than $3,000 in motorbike fuel,” Nesbit says. We’re looking at how mobile phones can make the health care system and the people working in it more efficient, with the end goal of saving more lives,” says Nesbit.
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
that phone calls are the best way to influence legislators. But what exactly is it about a phone call that makes it so effective? The phone rings, and someone picks it up.” The phone tech is out of the ‘50s. Most offices have between 4-7 phone lines.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional : Mobile phone-based humanitarian projects need greater co-ordination Mobile technology can help save more lives, but there are challenges to overcome. Handing out phones isn't enough
AFP Blog
APRIL 29, 2014
How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup : Telework By Any Other Name Actually the names for telework are proliferating at a good clip. You can call us work-from-home employees, e-workers, iWorkers, teleworkers, telecommuters, web workers, mobile professionals, mobile workers, digital nomads, location-independent professionals, technomads, or workers 2.0.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 25, 2014
To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. Often our best contact lists are now on our phones. Android is by far the most prevalent tablet and phone platform.
AFP Blog
AUGUST 17, 2009
Mobile Citizen Journalism: The Phone As Global Equalizer « MobileBehavior: "iran-mobile-citizenThe Iranian crisis put Twitter in the spotlight as an organizational tool showcasing how the online world could be used to communicate and unite people, despite government censorship. Armed with cell phones, Iranians were able to text, tweet, and send pictures and videos to the world community, focusing
Judi Sohn
JANUARY 2, 2010
On Tuesday, Google is expected to publicly announce their Nexus One phone running Android. This is addition to a smattering of other Android OS phones out there, like the Droid , with many many more to come if you believe the techie sites. For starters, every carrier has or will have an Android phone available except AT&T. My iPhone is more than just a phone and web-enabled device.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 30, 2014
Maybe, but for many NPOs, saddling up, getting down in the dirt and hitting the phones is still one of the most effective ways to get those donations. We’ve added some tips of our own, so pay attention and you’ll be well on your way to phone fundraising success.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
And you can share who you are talking to in real time without having to reveal or exchange phone numbers or other identities. No need to share or make additional information public (phone numbers, ID???s Via Dina Mehta , I learned about new application called Phweet. Here's the description: Phweet lets you accept calls with one click from your Twitter page or Twitter clients. Phweet is a simple service where you don???t t need to download or share anything more to talk.
Judi Sohn
JUNE 14, 2009
It’s your average Verizon Wireless newspaper ad, now touting their new LG enV phone. My chuckle was when I noticed the phone on the far right. It’s not about the phone. Oh wait… I chuckled at the screen shot they simulated on the “app-friendly&# phone. Many of the folks looking at the ad over their Sunday coffee aren’t sure what Twitter is exactly, but they’ve heard about it and know it has to mean the phone is cool.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center : Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds A new report from Columbia University and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, offers evidence that in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, anonymous cell phone data helped aid groups target emergency supplies to those most in need, BBC News reports
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Here's an idea from our friend Laura at Idealware: what if you measured any communications method by whether it would have more or less impact than spending the same amount of time calling donors on the phone? If your goal is to have a conversation, then why not pick up the phone and have one?
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 28, 2006
I just had a great meeting with Jenny Zhao where we talked about the cell phone industry in China. Jenny manages the China operations for a global cell phone technology company. Having the chance to talk to an expert like Jenny helped me understand the development environment, which cell phone capabilities are widespread in China as well as practical differences in the issues that would be facing us in a country like China.
Judi Sohn
JUNE 14, 2009
It’s your average Verizon Wireless newspaper ad, now touting their new LG enV phone. My chuckle was when I noticed the phone on the far right. It’s not about the phone. Oh wait… I chuckled at the screen shot they simulated on the “app-friendly&# phone. Many of the folks looking at the ad over their Sunday coffee aren’t sure what Twitter is exactly, but they’ve heard about it and know it has to mean the phone is cool.
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2012
We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7.
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2013
we get new cell phones on average every 18 months. One of biggest risks we face is the critical data stored in our old phones that we get rid of. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to do a hard reset and clear mobile phones of personal information. In the U.S.,
Idealware
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
After my highfalutin post on mobile operating systems , I thought I'd step back and post a quick review of my T-Mobile G1 , the first phone running Google's Android Mobile OS. Mind you, I'm not posting this from my phone, but I could. :) Hardware Specs for the G1 In order to discuss this phone, it's important to separate the phone from the operating system. The G1 is an HTC mobile phone with Android installed on it.
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