Aug 13, 2024
Google has just launched its latest products powered by the best smartphone AI technology, Gemini. They released four Pixel 9 smartphones, the Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Within the smartphones they released, they announced the first Pro foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This is a big step in developing new types of smartphones, and it will be exciting to see what comes next. Firstly, this article will discuss all of Google’s latest features.
Google Pixel 9 Series
Google Pixel 9
Both the Google Pixel 9 and 9 XL are powered with Gemini. One of the first things to do after purchasing the new Pixel phones is to take a look at the astonishing new camera. Not only is the camera quality picture perfect, but edit like a pro with Google’s Pure AI-magination. Take amazing group photos with features like Add Me and Best Take and become a pro editor with the touch of a button. Since Gemini is Google’s built-in AI, use it as your assistant. It brings features like Circle to Search, a brainstorming feature, email summarization, and a planning feature. Alongside that, Pixel helps protect you and your info by preventing scams, phishing, and malware. Lastly, Pixel can even detect emergencies and quickly call for help, even when you are off the grid.
Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL
The 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL provide all of the same features as the Pixel 9. The main difference is that they include enhanced features including increased battery life, better camera performance, and an enhanced screen resolution. If you are big on gaming or watching your favorite TV shows and movies, upgrading to the 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL will be the right choice for you.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google has finally announced its first foldable Pro phone. It includes all of the features with the previous phones, but with a twist, literally. It has the biggest screen out of all of Google’s smartphones giving a new cinematic experience, even when you are on the go. Learn more about Google’s first foldable phone.
Where to Buy the Google Pixel 9
The Pixel 9 series is available at all of our locations as of August 13th for pre-order and will soon be available at a location near you! Don’t miss your chance for the best deals on the new Pixel 9 series. Check out all of our exclusive deals and order today!
Aug 5, 2024
Sometimes life can be demanding, whether in your personal life, career, or adventures. As a result, you need a phone that can keep up with your day-to-day. If you are naturally hard on your phone and drop your phone a lot, have a job in construction, agriculture, emergency services, or take on demanding tasks such as hiking through the mountains, Kyocera Smartphones have you covered. These rugged phones provide the benefits of high durability, customization, and environmental awareness.
With Kyocera Smartphones meeting military standards, it is unsurprising that they are leading the construction industry. These phones are built rugged, literally. They use reinforced frames and hardened plastics that can easily withstand drops, shocks, and vibrations better than any standard smartphone. They even go as far as being suitable in extreme temperatures, dust, and humidity, and can even be immersed in water, and come out unscathed.
While high durability is the main focus of these phones, longevity is also a key factor. The materials used are durable and are designed to hold up in the long term. This means being able to hold up after multiple high-altitude drops. Pairing with longevity also comes the battery life of these phones. They are designed to keep up with long work days ensuring you never miss a beat. These factors make Kyocera Smartphones essential in many industries such as construction, outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and farmers.
Out in severe weather or harsh outdoor conditions? Kyocera’s all-new X-frame reinforced structure with non-slip texture and corner bumpers surround a scratch- and shatter-resistant display that is engineered for outdoor viewing and can be used with wet hands or even while wearing gloves. MIL-STD-810H tested to withstand drops up to 5ft/1.5m on concrete,2 IP68 rated dust, and waterproof.
Working in extreme conditions, or as a first responder? DuraXV Extreme+ is designed for demanding environments with advanced performance standards including IP68 dust and waterproof and MIL-STD-810H protection against dust, drops, shocks, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. DuraXV Extreme+ is also HazLoc approved for Non-Incentive, Class I, Div2, Group A-D, and T4 for protection in hazardous locations.
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Aug 1, 2024
Growth is an Equation
We have explored that growth is something we believe to be important and manifests out of experience. It can come unexpectedly and in moments where we lack control. Growth can also be a deliberate process, even to the extent that it becomes an equation.
Mass + Willingness + Action + Follow Up = Growth
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan
For all intents and purposes, on any given day, we see things occur and hear things said. In the moment between occurrence and response, we consider our choices. We contemplate some change; call it a thought. Maybe just a feeling that something needs to change, start, stop, or improve. Then, we engage in a series of responses.
For context, let’s say, I was perusing my new hire orientation documentation as I began my job at Russell Cellular. I read the RC Brand Foundation of “Care for Every Person”, and I realized, “That’s me. That’s one of my values. I relate to that type of expression.” That particular connection stimulates how I see my job as having a specific purpose. I begin thinking about my daily tasks, to-do lists, and aspects of my day where I interact with others. An idea forms in my mind as to how I might live this out.
Mass
The first of these is crafting the idea into something doable. It originates as an amorphous or abstract consideration – lacking shape, focus, or structure. How can I actually “care” for every person? Maybe, caring for every person is not just an outlook but more a certain behavior I can bring into my day. I begin to add a personal responsibility to be caring within my job responsibility. Then, with a deeper consideration, the how becomes more concrete with clarity, form, and meaning. Maybe then, it’s finding something specific to appreciate in every situation and with every person and acknowledging it and them. That’s mass.
Willingness
Willingness is a big tenet for me. It is part of my belief in the WHO factor; to authentically be ‘who’ you are…willing, honest, and open. The challenge is we can say we’re willing – wholeheartedly believing in something or that something needs to change – and let it only be something we say to ourselves and others. This is about committing. So, if “care for every person” is calling out specific things I appreciate, I need to commit to doing this every time I can in all possible interactions like face-to-face chats, calls, meetings, IMs, and emails! Willingness is only as good as the action that follows.
Action
A commitment must become action. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German writer and philosophical thought leader from the late 18th century, is known for saying, “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” Or what about from the Book of James, “Faith without works is dead”? The point is, that growth comes in the engagement of behavior. Specifically, when we’re with a team member or customer, caring for them. Serving them and appreciating them in real-time. Thinking becomes doing, and doing becomes consistent, ongoing behavior. It becomes sticky.
Follow Up
Nothing says “sticky behavior” more than doing what we planned to do, assessing and reflecting on the outcome, ‘tweaking’ if needed, and then doing it over and over again. I remember years ago finding out that some seventy percent of all initiatives fail or fall short of being fully realized because of poor or lack of follow-up and follow-through. While I am uncertain whether that number has changed, I am still certain it tops the list. Therefore, if caring for every person is important…if it truly matters…then even with varying degrees of success and failure, we keep doing it. We keep caring and keep growing.
To be fair, this equation is a natural, organic requirement for growth. I believe if we lack in any one of these elements…if we ignore one or more or apply half-measures…our growth may very well lack in desired impact, influence, and outcome. As John Maxwell summed up, “Change is inevitable, Growth is optional.” So, choose growth and see what happens next.
How you define growth may very well be found in the answers below.
Questions to take away and consider:
- How do you intentionally create growth in your professional and personal life?
- What things do you ensure are in place for effective growth?
- What things keep you or have kept you from growing forward?
- If you were to schedule some type of consistent growth activity, what would it be, why would it be, and when or how often would it be?
- Name a thing or two you identify as “behavior(s) that stuck” in your growth journey. And why?
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Jul 22, 2024
When buying a new phone, upgrading, or changing plans, it is hard to know which is right for you. There are many questions to ask yourself when getting a new phone plan. Such as:
- How many people will be on my account?
- What type of perks can I receive with my plan?
- How do I save the most money?
Clearing up these questions will lead to a better understanding of our provided plans, and unlock the full potential of our perks.
Unlimited Phone Plans
One thing that is not always accounted for is how many people will be in your account, which can lead to significant savings for everyone, making pairing up with friends and family more viable. With Verizon, there are four levels of savings between having just one line or four lines. However, you do not necessarily need four people on your account to receive the full discount. You can have multiple devices such as a phone and a tablet that count as two lines.
Unlimited Perks
With everyone having different interests, we offer perks that can be added to your account to fit your style. Each perk option also adds savings to any existing subscriptions you have. If you already use the Disney Bundle which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, you must activate this Perk through your account to begin receiving savings. However, if you use different types of services we offer a variety to bundle with.
Perks offered are The Disney Bundle (Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+), Netflix & Max, Apple One (Music, tv+, Arcade, iCloud), Walmart+, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, 100GB Hotspot, +play Monthly Credit, 3 TravelPass Days, and Unlimited Cloud Storage. If you already use any of these services, bundle and save today!
Unlimited Savings
So, the questions are, what is the best plan type for me and how do I save the most money doing so? Not only are bundling perks and adding more lines to your account great ways to save money but alongside that, there are other options.
The first option to save money on your Verizon plan is to activate auto pay and paper-free billing which will save $10/line.
Secondly, adding Fios Home Internet to your plan will also reduce your monthly bill by $10 as well as give you discounts on 5G Home Internet.
Lastly, utilize the BYOP (bring your own phone) deal by bringing in a phone that is active with another provider. This would reduce your bill further. By combining these options, you will enjoy monthly savings per line!
Overall, there are many ways to save with Verizon and receive great benefits along the way. Explore Benefits, Perks, and Savings options.
Jul 10, 2024
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 6
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 6 have finally been released. Samsung’s latest technology innovations have greatly increased the functionality of the foldable screens resulting in increased durability and longevity. Some of the key features follow from Samsung’s latest release of the S24 Series. The Fold and Flip 6 have access to Samsung’s latest AI “Gemini”. With tools such as Circle to Search with Google, Hands-free Interpreter, Photo Assist, Note Assist, and Health Tracking. Along with the new innovative AI features the Z Flip and Fold also offer a unique experience with an Immersive screen and graphics paired with a multi-window view on the Z Fold and Flex Zoom on the Z Flip. Check out more details on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 6.
Samsung Watch Ultra
Not only has Samsung revealed the new Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 6, but they have also been working on the upgraded Galaxy Watch Ultra. The new watch, powered by innovative AI along with a sleek modern design, provides a stylish upgrade. Some of the key features of the new Watch Ultra are Improved Sleep Accuracy, AI-powered Communication, Durability, Customizable Quick Button, and Improved Long Battery Life. With endless customization available, the Watch Ultra makes it easy to fit a unique style. Other options also include the new Galaxy Watch7.
Galaxy Ring
Looking for a new way to enhance personal style while also receiving the latest benefits of smart technology? Samsung has just announced the release of the all-new Galaxy Ring. With this new smart ring, spend more time wearing it and less time charging. As it only requires a charge every 7 days and it is fit to wear 24/7. It also provides an easy way to Track Health and Fitness while maintaining reliable comfort.
Samsung Bud 3
Struggling with old earbuds, poor battery life or connectivity issues? Looking for something with a cleaner sleek design that fits comfortably in your ears? The new Galaxy Buds3 Pro are here. With a new design that supplies long-lasting comfort and an immersive listening experience, take them on your adventures anywhere. These new Buds provide Increased Durability, an Auto Switch Feature, One-way Language Interpretation, and Auracast. With all of these features combined, the new Galaxy Buds3 Pro are the right fit for anyone.
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