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I remember not too long ago the idea of a camera phone was a revelation, yet the quality of the picture was always lacking. Now we have replaced our digital cameras and sometimes even SLR professional cameras for our cell phones. The convenience of having one device that pretty much does it all is something that we have come accustomed to. With every new device that is launched, another Megapixel is added. The quality of smartphone cameras is beautiful. It's about time we see some great accessories that enhance that quality. For the month of July Telus and Kelcom will be discounting all Mobile Photography accessories. Here are some of my favourite picks: PureGear Selfie Stick (MSRP $34.99) This great addition to the Selfie stick lineup is light weight and compact, so it's easy to store for travel. It features a built-in battery and shutter button so you can snap a selfie from any distance. The PureGear Selfie Stick is compatible with both iOS and Android devices runni...

I often have customers come in to the store with the fear that their smartphone has been compromised by malicious software. Although viruses are more common on desktop computers, they still can exist on our mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. How Do You Know If You Are Infected? One good way to tell if you are the victim of a mobile virus is an unusual increase in mobile data usage. If you are a moderate data user and one month you get a bill for massive overages, this could be potential virus behaviour. A mobile virus has the ability to rapidly drain your phone's battery, delete personal data or even take control of certain features of the device. Depending on which virus it is, it could potentially send unwanted text messages, make long distance phone calls or take unauthorized videos and pictures using your camera! How Do You Stop It? Best case scenario, do a factory wipe. There are plenty of applications that claim they will remove viruses, adware and ot...