Win 2 Ways to Stay Charged On the Go from AT&T

win a charge sync cable for iPhone Android and MoreTrying to keep your devices charged is basically the bane of modern mobile existence. We’re here to help, so we’re offering a way to win two mobile charging aids from AT&T: a combo sync/charge cable, and a dual USB car charger.

First up the is a combo sync and charge cable. One side is a Micro USB, and the other is an old-school 30-pin dock connector for iDevices. That means this device can charge AND sync just about any smartphone or digital camera that takes a MicroUSB, plus iPhones and iPods, other than those brand-new iDevices with lighting connectors. And it can charge your tablets.

win a dual usb car chargerAs if that weren’t enough, we’ve got one more: the dual USB car charger. It’s like those regular car chargers that are almost a necessity these days, except it’s designed to accomodate two USB cables. That means two people can charge their phones at the same time, or if you’re flying solo you can charge two devices at once.

So how do you enter? Just tweet about our big giveaway! Because in addition to these two cool products we’re giving away a bunch more, all thanks to AT&T. Go here to see all our giveaways, and follow the directions in the widget below to enter to win your charging devices!

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Win a ZAGGfolio Keyboard Case for iPad from AT&T

Win a free Zaggfolio for iPadSometimes you just need to type fast. Not iPad fast, but keyboard fast. It’s not a problem, if you’ve got a ZAGGfolio keyboard case to help make it work. It’s a keyboard, but it’s also a carrying case that protects your iPad. And it also doubles (triples?) as a stand for the iPad. AND the keyboard will slide out of the case, if you’d like to sit back and get some space between you and the tablet. In short, the ZAGGfolio is an incredibly handy gadget to have if you own an iPad2 or iPad3. So you want to know how to get one, right?

Entering is easy – follow the directions in the widget below! It will tell you how to visit one of Mario’s blog posts, and leave a comment to enter to win. Simple!

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LG Optimus G Coming November 2, $199 on AT&T

While we wait to find out what Google phone (or phones!) are going to be the next Nexus phones, possibly an alternate version of the LG Optimus G smartphone running a new version of Google’s Android OS, pre-orders for the actual, existing Optimus G are already starting on AT&T.

What is the Optimus G?

The new high-end smartphone from Korean smartphone giant LG, the Optimus G is a totally loaded smartphone featuring some of the highest end specs available today. The phone includes Qualcomm’s 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon S4, 2GB RAM, and 32GB of storage memory (expandable up to an insane 80GB with a micro SD card).

There are a few standout features of this new phone, detailed below.  Read More

How to Use One Smartphone for Work and Play With AT&T Toggle

AT&T ToggleDo you carry two phones, one for work and one for personal use? Or do you find that work stuff is crowding out the fun stuff on your smartphone? Anyone who’s using mobile devices to stay constantly connected inevitably ends up needing access to work and personal at all times…it’s just not always very convenient.

Enter AT&T Toggle, a new program designed to let you use one device for everything. Essentially, Toggle has 2 modes (business and personal) that you can switch between, depending on what you’re doing. They are 2 different environments with different apps, settings, etc., and they’re also completely separate from each other, so you don’t have to worry about personal photos accidentally showing up in a REALLY wrong place at a really wrong time! In business mode, users can access all their work contacts, email, and calendars, just like a regular corporate-issued device. Personal mode is the same experience you’ve gotten used to on your device, complete with fun stuff.

It’s also really great for small business owners and IT managers who have security concerns, but also have employees who want to use their own devices. Using the AT&T Toggle Hub, IT managers can control what a user’s “business mode” looks like. There’s a web interface to manage what apps business mode includes, as well as manage access to files and resources, and remotely wipe the device if it’s lost or if the employee leaves the organization. Managers can even “lock” work mode to keep an employee out…sounds like a good way to make sure people actually relax on their vacation!

Plus, AT&T Toggle works on smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android, and is available on most major wireless carriers. That makes it easy to accomodate employees in a professional world where bring-your-own-device is becoming more and more common. Click here for more information on how to use AT&T Toggle to streamline your small business’s mobile use.

Enter to Win a Free Sony Reader

enter to win a free sony readerWe just talked recently about how much we like the new Sony Reader. It’s the best e-reader on the market for “Read it Later” web content, like Instapaper, and it’s got great integration with Facebook and Evernote, which sets it apart from competitors. We like it so much, in fact, that we are giving one away on Twitter!

Entering to win is simple: 1. Make sure you’re following @marioarmstrong on Twitter. 2. Tweet him about your favorite book! Pretty simple and it might even help us build up our reading list for the future!

Click here to enter to win a free Sony Reader.

The Reader is Sony’s latest e-reader device, with up to 2 months of battery life and 2GB of storage, plus access to free library books at over 15,000 libraries throughout the country. Click here for more information about the Sony Reader, including how to trade in your old device for credit toward a new reader!

Enter to Win a BlueAnt Bluetooth Car Speakerphone & Stop Texting and Driving

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Proof of just how hard it is to drive & text: AT&T’s texting while driving simulator at http://www.itcanwaitsimulator.org/

Texting while driving is dangerous. It turns out that in the United States, someone is killed or injured once every five minutes on average in a crash that happens while a driver is texting and driving.

AT&T is looking to raise awareness of the problem with their It Can Wait campaign, where they encourage people to wait until they’re not behind the wheel to text. They also have an online pledge called “No Text on Board” with over 500,000 signatures at itcanwait.com.

We want to do our part to help you be safe too! That’s why we’re giving away a BlueAnt S3 car speakerphone. You can use it to make and receive calls, or to ignore calls while you’re on the road. The built-in vibration sensor knows when you get in the car, so you don’t even have to remember to turn it on. Just get in the car and go!

To enter all you have to do is follow the directions below to follow us on Twitter! But hurry, we’re only accepting submissions till Friday at midnight.

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Win a Duracell Powermat & 2 Tickets to Our Party in NYC

That’s right, we’re making it easy to win a free Duracell Powermat 24-Hour Power System, so you’ll #neverbepowerless. Entering is simple: just like Mario’s page on Facebook and you’ll be entered to win.

Duracell PowermatThe best part? Get a friend to enter, and you’ll be in the running for 2 VIP tickets to our Power House Party at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in NYC on September 12th. You’ll join Mario to celebrate Socialcam users with over a million followers, and you’ll get to charge your phone right on the walls of Jay-Z’s new club!

The Duracell Powermat 24-Hour Charging System is one of the best ways to ensure your iPhone is never without a charge. It includes a wireless charging case for your iPhone, the Powermat you use to charge it on, and a backup battery to get an extra charge while you’re on the go.

Want one? Want to come to the party? Awesome. Enter the drawing, and maybe we’ll be seeing you in NYC this fall!

Guest, Edith Yeung, head of Marketing for Dolphin Browser

Edith is a founding partner at RightVentures focusing on mobile and consumer internet companies. She is the head of Marketing for Dolphin Browser, a Sequioa-backed mobile browser with over 12 million installs on Android/iOS. Edith also founded BizTechDay and SFentrepreneur. Prior, Edith worked with companies including AT&T Wireless, Oracle, Siebel, Autodesk, Telstra, etc. She frequently speaks on mobile, women and international entrepreneurship.

Samsung Galaxy S III: a Social, Simple, and Intelligent Smartphone from AT&T

The next generation Samsung Galaxy S III is the perfect smartphone for your small business needs. Fast 4G LTE speeds, huge touchscreen, one-touch social sharing, powerful new features and more. Here’s a breakdown of the new 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone, now available at AT&T Premier:

*       1.5GHz dual-core processor

*       4.8″ HD Super AMOLED(tm) display

*       Fast 4G LTE network speeds

*       Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich)

*       8 MP camera and 1.9 MP front-facing camera

*       Samsung S Beam one-touch sharing

*       Smart Stay eye tracking technology

Pre-order yours now!

AT&T fine print: Eligible voice and data plans required. Limited 4G LTE available in select markets. Additional restrictions apply.