Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads derive from the medieval French chanson balladÃ©e or ballade, which were originally dancing songs.
There are some possible reasons why someone might want a smartphone without a data plan. For one, a smartphone is a powerful mini-computer, and people might want to have access to one, even without a constant Internet connection.
A new study reveals that Android smartphones' built-in 'factory reset' feature may not be enough to delete your personal data. Security software maker Avast discovered that Android's factory reset fails to delete some data and leaves it in a recoverable state. The study didn't include iOS devices.hen users discard or sell their old phones, a simple click of the 'Factory reset' option reassures them all their personal data has been wiped from the device-Avast says however, that the feature does not wipe the data thoroughly.