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What is GPRS on a mobile phone?

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General packet radio service is a wireless service that allows you send data across a mobile phone network. GPRS is most commonly used between 2G and 3G mobile phones and often referred to as a between-generation data service. Now 4G networks are replacing the necessity for GPRS, it is still frequently used to send essential data.

What does "clearing cookies" mean on a cellphone?

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Clearing cookies will remove all the data from the cellphone's cache. A cookie is downloaded to a phone or computer to keeps track of the user's use of the website, such as login information.

If a user is having issues with a website, such as logging into an account or a problem with loading the newest version of a website, clearing cookies can be useful. If you are dealing with sensetive data, such as banking details it is recommended that users delete cookies after accessing such information.

Cookies can be cleared on through the browser's settings.

How do you track an Android phone?

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The simplest way to track an android phone is to use an application called Android Device Manager. You should connect your andriod phone with a Google account, the Android Device Manager app, and a computer or wireless device with Web access.

Enable Android Device Manager

• Install the Android Device Manager app.
• Sign in to the app with your Google account.
• Go to Setup Lock and Erase, and enable the app's location, remote lock & factory reset options.
• The app displays the location of your device using Google Maps.

Track with a computer or laptop

• Go to Android.com/DeviceManager
• sign in to your Google account.
• Android Device Manager displays the location of your device as soon as you sign in.

Track with another Android phone

• Open the second Android phone's Android Device Manager app.
• Select Guest on the log in screen.
• Sign in to the Google account that is enabled on the lost Android phone.
• The app displays the location of the lost device as soon as you sign in.

What are SMS gateways?

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SMS gateways allow computers to send and receive SMS messages with the help of telecommunications network.

Gateway software providers, known as aggregators make agreements with different mobile networks for the transmission of their clients' SMS messages. When a cell phone receives an SMS, it then sends back a report to the provider to document any errors.

Some programs, such as AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger and Skype, include SMS capabilities. Microsoft Outlook and some other email programs do not need an aggregator as they equipped with their own SMS Gateway.

Which waves are used to transmit cell phone signals?

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Radio waves, a type of electromagnetic waves are used to transmit cell phone signals. These waves are a non-ionizing form of radiation, which means that they do not break chemical bonds.

Frequency range: 450 - 2700 MHz
Peak Power : 0.1 - 1 watts
According to the World Health Organisation, studies carried out as of 2014 have shown no health risks associated with mobile phone radiation, but more research is needed to fully understand the possible health effects.

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