The Prospector

’Visit El Paso’ mobile app now available to download

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • July 7, 2015

A new mobile application is now available for both Apple and Android smartphones with the sole purpose of helping inform visitors and locals about the events, attractions and festivals that are happening in the El Paso area. Now, the citizens of El Paso...

“Tinder” now charges for dating app

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2015

The popular dating app “Tinder” launched its premium plus version earlier this month, which charges users who are over the age of 30 more than double for the same service. Since it was first launched in 2012, the app has had more than 50 million...

Necessary Upgrade? Probably not

Marcus Seegers, Staff reporter • October 1, 2013

It seems like there are constantly new smart phones on the market tempting you to upgrade. It does makes sense that companies want you to upgrade, after all they are trying to make money. So should you upgrade to a new smartphone? Before you decide, here...

Smart phones, stupid batteries

Marcus Seegers, Contributor • September 17, 2013

Everyone loves to have the freedom and accessibility a smart phone gives you. You have the ability to communicate with anyone and everyone you want. With smart phones you also have the Internet in the palm of your hand. However, there is one problem everyone...