(NC)—No longer used strictly for business or flashed as a symbol of status, owning a cell phone became a basic necessity for Canadians of all ages years ago. As technology evolved and cell phones developed into smartphones, many users embraced their device's capabilities and took advantage of the various ways to stay connected. Some, however, still prefer the simplicity of a phone call and would rather skip the additional perks altogether.

(NC)—Gone are the early days of the cell phone as a large, clunky and expensive device that allowed you to make calls remotely – that is, if you were lucky enough to find service coverage. Nowadays, the “phone” portion of the device is not always the most often used, as indicated in a recent survey conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion on behalf of Primus Canada.

(NC)—Cell phones are here to stay. Most people would agree with this statement as we've become more comfortable with digital communications and being accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Yet while mobile devices continue to connect us, many people struggle with the basic rules of cell phone etiquette.

(NC)—The end of summer means the beginning of a new school year and with that come the newest and coolest gadgets.

(NC)—School's in. While you're back to school shopping for the kids, it's the perfect time to explore all of the new features smartphones have to offer this season. Today's smartphones are not just about e-mailing and making calls—they are powerful devices that can be customized to suit the many roles you play in your busy life. Customizing your phone is easier than ever, thanks to the superior personalization features of Android-powered phones.

(NC)—As summer vacation cools down and work begins to heat up, it's a great time to upgrade your tech gadgets.