May 31st, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Travel without our iPhone, Android or Blackberry? Surely, you jest. That baby is practically glued to our thumbs as we photograph, text and tweet our way through our travels. Our phone has even saved our lives on more than one occasion – TaxiMagic and Google Maps, thank you.
Which explains why we can't get enough of this new infographic from ebookers. Are you using your phone when you ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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May 31st, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Travel without our iPhone, Android or Blackberry? Surely, you jest. That baby is practically glued to our thumbs as we photograph, text and tweet our way through our travels. Our phone has even saved our lives on more than one occasion – TaxiMagic and Google Maps, thank you.
Which explains why we can't get enough of this new infographic from ebookers. Are you using your phone when you ...Kayak drops Blackberry support in favor of iPhone and Android
Feb 8th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
If we didn't already think the death knell for Blackberry had begun, here's yet another sign that the once leading phone platform, at least where it comes to consumer travel apps, is well on its way to becoming outdated.
Kayak has revealed that it dropped support for its BlackBerry app, NextWeb reported.
"When we started KAYAK in 2004, we issued BlackBerries to the entire engineering ...Civil War reenactor injured in groin by his horse
Aug 12th, 2011 at 3:00PM: Two Civil War reenactors were injured yesterday preparing for a reenactment of the Battle of Wilson's Creek.
One man playing a Confederate cavalryman got pinned under his horse, while a Union cavalryman got injured when his horse stepped on his groin. Exactly how he got into a position where his horse could do that is unclear. Both were given medical attention but neither was thought to be ...Where are all the travel guide apps for Android?
Mar 25th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Nearly two years ago, I bought my first smartphone: the T-Mobile Android MyTouch*. I'm only occasionally jealous of my iPhone-carrying friends, as I find few travel guide apps for Android. Even after a move to Istanbul, I still use and rely upon it daily; Android's interface is fast and easy-to-use, and seamless use of Google applications like Gmail and Google Maps is part of the reason I bought ...Five ways to make bus travel bearable
Aug 2nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: I've been spending a lot of time on buses lately – and not the kind that trace an east-west route across Manhattan. For the trips I've been taking, it's been the best way to go, but rolling by bus is still far from exciting. From having to smoke outside with the homeless people in front of Port Authority to being stuck next to or in front of a loud cell phone talker, it's hard to find a less ...Distracted driving rules drive you to distraction
Jul 19th, 2010 at 12:30PM: Road trips are a staple of summer travel. You load up the car, cram in the kids and put the pedal to the metal. Well, it's not that simple any more. The rules with which you have to contend vary from state to state, especially when it comes to distracted driving (also "known as get off your cell phone while driving"). Can you go hands free? Should you just shut up and drive? It depends on the ...Blackberry Bold 9650 - global email powerhouse
Jul 6th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
With all the recent talk of the new iPhone and snazzy new Android devices, you'd be forgiven if you forgot that the U.S. smartphone market is still dominated by RIM and their lineup of Blackberry phones. For many corporate users, the Blackberry still rules, and even though it may lack the sex appeal of the iPhone 4, the newest generation Blackberry devices are still selling like crazy.
In ...Crowne Plaza hotels help business travelers "switch off"
Apr 28th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Crowne Plaza hotels in Africa, Europe and the Middle East have put together a service designed to help business travelers "switch off" at the end of a long day.
And no, the service does not involve forcing them to hand over their Blackberry - it is not much more than a polite reminder phone call at 7pm telling them that the time has come to put the PDA away and to close the laptop.
Crowne ...SkyMall Monday: SkyMall Mobile
Apr 12th, 2010 at 1:00PM: For years, we've all enjoyed flipping through the SkyMall catalog on domestic flights. If you're like us, you've always been frustrated that you had to wait until you landed to order your products. Sure, you could call in your order using the in-flight phone, but those calls are expensive and using the seatback phone pretty much lets everyone on the plane know that you're a USDA certified ...Blog it or Facebook it or Tweet it or ... - Road trip tip
Mar 12th, 2010 at 11:25AM: Let friends and family share in your road trip adventure by posting details along the way via your blog, Facebook, Twitter or other social media site. People at home are curious about your adventures, and seeing your update may trigger a memory or suggestion they have to improve your trip.
With a smartphone such as the Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid or Research in Motion's BlackBerry, it's a snap ...Escape from New York: Five tips for leaving the city when flights fail you
Mar 8th, 2010 at 8:00AM: New York is no stranger to tourist and business travel. We get lot of guests here, and eventually, their trips must come to an end. When the weather turns harsh, this can be problematic. Spring may be close, but March and April snowstorms happen, and there are always spring showers to make getting off the ground at JFK or LaGuardia a pure living hell. Whether you're traveling in the northeast ...Boingo introduces Blackberry connection app and $7.95 global Wi-Fi plan
Oct 28th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Boingo is no stranger here on Gadling - the Wi-Fi company was one of our top 25 best travel products of 2008, and they are continuously making Wi-Fi on the road easier to use. Yesterday, Boingo announced a new plan specifically for Blackberry users. For just $7.95/month, customers with a Blackberry Curve 8320, Curve 8900 or Bold can access any of the 100,000+ Boingo Wi-Fi hotspots around the ...Five ways to make long flights more productive
Oct 19th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Every business traveler has said or heard: "I'll get to it on the plane." By the time your bags are stowed safely overhead, however, it occurs to you that the flight won't be long enough for everything on your list. The problem I've seen is that most business travelers don't use this distraction-free environment as effectively as they could. If you could get more out of your flights, you'll have ...Slacker radio comes to every Verizon Blackberry Storm
Jul 19th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Here at Gadling, we've been huge Slacker fans for ages - their personal radio player even won a spot in our top 25 travel gadgets of 2008. Apparently we were not the only ones to notice the power of Slacker, because Verizon Wireless just announced that they would "push" the Slacker player to every single Blackberry Storm. This means millions of Storm owners will have access to the awesome radio ...Business travelers: five pre-flight rituals
Jun 19th, 2009 at 9:00AM: When you take that early Monday morning flight, you know you're kicking off a marathon. If you're a business traveler, you'll have five days of meetings, late nights and team dinners that deprive you of sleep, push your personal relationships to the periphery and generally dominate every ounce of your life. This is the path the business traveler has chosen. So, any measures that reduce anxiety and ...Guilt-free vacation, part II: free your inner workaholic
May 29th, 2009 at 3:00PM: If you haven't read the earlier installments in this series, check them out:
Guilt and fear: balancing vacations, work and getting away with either
Fear-free vacation, part I: look busy while you recharge
Fear-free vacation, part II: look busy while you recharge
Guilt-free vacation, part I: free your inner workaholic
Once you're up to speed, check out the latest round of tips ...Guilt-free vacation, part I: free your inner workaholic
May 28th, 2009 at 3:00PM: If you haven't read about how to screw-off and look good while you're on vacation, check out yesterday's article. This is what you're up against. The workaholic invests even vacation time in career success, and to look like that white-collar stud, you need to deliver beyond the appearances of your lazy, poseur coworkers.
But, you will.
When you get to the office, you see opportunities rather than ...Fear-free vacation, part II: look busy while you recharge
May 27th, 2009 at 3:00PM: If you haven't read the first 10 suggestions for looking busy without actually working on vacation, check out yesterday's post. If you've already been there, let's keep pushing ahead. We have even more for you today, thanks to the slothful talents of me and the rest of the Gadling team. Leave it to a group of bloggers to find so many ways to look hardcore without actually lifting a finger that it ...Fear-free vacation, part I: look busy while you recharge
May 26th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Many are afraid to take vacations these days, according to a recent study by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The 200,000 layoffs in the United States in January alone underscore the importance of looking essential in the workplace. But, you can't push on forever. Fatigue will catch up with you, and you'll just need a break. Instead of skipping your vacation and burning out – or taking your ...Gadling Gear Review - T-Mobile Blackberry Curve 8900
Apr 27th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Last year, I wrote about the T-Mobile Blackberry Curve, and described why I was convinced that it was the best phone for International travelers. Its combination of T-Mobile WiFi calling and smartphone features made it an absolute winner, and it was one of the 25 products featured in our "best travel products of 2008". As with all mobile phones, technology does not stand still, and T-Mobile ...
