60 Fantastic Free Android AppsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 06, 2012The Android Market has the best selection of free apps of any mobile platform. Here are 60 of the very best free Android apps.
IBM Acquires Worklight to Expand Mobile CapabilitiesBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 01, 2012Big Blue will acquire the Israeli specialist in mobile applications platforms and tools for developing software for smartphones and tablets.
50 Android Apps to Customize Your SmartphoneBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on January 23, 2012Android apps to extend battery life, improve communication, optimize RAM and otherwise boost your smartphone’s performance.
LG Signs Microsoft License Agreements for Android, ChromeBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on January 12, 2012LG Electronics is the 11th mobile device manufacturer to agree to a licensing agreement from Microsoft rather than face suits for alleged patent infringement over Google's Android mobile operating system and Chrome OS Platform.
Apple Leads App Stores in Revenue, but Android Is King of FreeBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on January 04, 2012The Apple App Store for iPhone and Apple App Store for iPad both outpace competitors by a wide margin in terms of revenue, but the Google Android Store has the largest selection of free apps.
Three Trends Shaping Mobile ComputingBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 29, 2011Your mobile device is now a full-fledged cash register, among other trends shaping mobile computing.
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Roadmap LeakedBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 28, 2011According to a leaked roadmap, Tango, the next release of the Microsoft Windows 7 Phone operating system, will focus on low-end smartphones and will be available in the second quarter of 2012.
Where is Wearable Computing Ware Going?By Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 21, 2011Apple and Google have sparked speculation about the future of wearable computing. But is it real?
How Google Will Become Your Phone CompanyBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 15, 2011The search giant has already laid the foundation to be the center of your communication network.
7 Hot Mobile Trends for 2012By Jeff Vance |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 14, 2011Privacy concerns and location-based services will lead the way, yet a host of other mobile trends will shape this booming market.
100 Top Android Apps of 2011By Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 05, 2011Our favorite Android apps in 2011, including apps for search, communication, note taking, backup, travel and more.
Verizon Deals for More Spectrum as AT&T Lashes Out at FCCBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on December 02, 2011Verizon announced a $3.6 billion agreement to acquire wireless spectrum from three cable companies. Meanwhile, AT&T castigated the FCC for what it called a slanted analysis of its own bid for additional spectrum: the $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile.
How Amazon Is Making a Sucker Out of GoogleBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on November 23, 2011It’s time for Google to change its self-defeating, anything-goes policy on Android before Amazon makes a fool it.
Boost Your Mobile Security: 6 TipsBy Eric Geier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on November 10, 2011A handful of tips to ensure that your handheld device is as safe as it needs to be.
Mobile Device Management: Choosing a VendorBy Jeff Goldman |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on November 04, 2011As mobile devices flood the workplace, the need to safely and effectively manage this logistical thicket fuels a rapidly growing market.
Nokia May Miss U.S. Holidays with Windows PhoneBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on October 25, 2011A publication that tracks advertising says it hasn't seen any signs of a marketing campaign for Nokia's Windows Phones as the holidays loom.
Why You Should Wait for the iPhone 5By Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on October 25, 2011The iPhone 4s feels like an unfinished product released to satisfy Wall Street.
Mobile Device Management: Buyer's GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on October 18, 2011With employees carrying Androids and iPhones along with Blackberries, a good cross-platform mobile device management solution is paramount.
Why You'll Fire Siri and Hire GoogleBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on October 12, 2011
The new iPhone’s voice recognition software is garnering rave reviews. But it won’t hold top billing for long.
50 Fabulous Free Android AppsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on October 10, 2011A list of 50 great free Android apps to get you started.
Why There's No Such Thing as a Cheap KindleBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on September 28, 2011Kindles are sold at a low price point, when in fact you're being seduced into a long-term relationship where you'll pay and pay and pay.
Google Acquires More Patents to Defend AndroidBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on September 15, 2011Google is buying another 1,023 patents in a bid to bolster its intellectual property stance against Microsoft and others.
Microsoft Gives Out Windows 8 TabletsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on September 13, 2011With the first technical previews of Windows 8 released to developers this week, Microsoft is moving to get the latest version of Windows out by the end of 2012.
Why Amazon's Tablet is the Only iPad CompetitorBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on September 07, 2011The iPad and Amazon’s tablet both have strategies for separating people from the burden of their money. Yet Amazon’s dream is far more ambitious.
How HP Can Save PalmBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on August 31, 2011HP could challenge Apple and Google in the all-important mobile sector if it took a series of key steps.
Do IT Staff Need Tablets? By Sean Michael Kerner |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on August 31, 2011Tablets are wildly popular, but do IT staffers really need one?
Smartphone Security: Top TipsBy Joseph Moran |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on August 24, 2011Think your handy smartphone is safe? Think again -- smartphone security presents a major challenge. Joseph Moran provides smartphone security tips.
Mobile Communications Surge but Revenues StagnateBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on August 05, 2011A leading analyst firm predicts that mobile connections will continue to burgeon but providers have to watch for potholes on the road to data-services Nirvana.
Technology Lies on the RiseBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on August 03, 2011It's time to start demanding authenticity and honesty in technology -- before it becomes rare.
Android Apps: Free Wi-Fi AppsBy Eric Geier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on August 01, 2011Free Android apps to find wi-fi hotspots, analyze networks and monitor all your Wi-Fi connections.
How the iPad Conquered the EnterpriseBy Nathan Clevenger |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on July 29, 2011The author of "iPad in the Enterprise" overviews how traditional patterns of enterprise adoption were upended by the Apple iPad.
50 Essential Android AppsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on July 27, 2011Download the hottest and best Android apps -- these 50 Androids apps are all must-haves.
Microsoft Scores Android RoyaltiesBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on July 08, 2011Microsoft hasn't been aggressive in launching a tablet, yet that doesn't mean the company is ignoring the mobile market.
Free Windows Phone 7 Apps: Essential AppsBy Joe Moran |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on July 06, 2011Want some free apps for your Windows Phone 7? Take a look at this list of great apps -- and let the downloading begin.
Windows Phone to Top iPhone (Guess Which Year....) By Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on June 16, 2011Research firm IDC forecasts that Microsoft's Windows Phone will improve on its current lackluster showing to move into a strong second place by 2015, helped by the Nokia deal.
50 Paid Android Apps Worth the PriceBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on May 26, 2011Want some more Android apps but not sure they're worth the price? These 50 Android apps are clearly worth your hard-earned pennies.
50 Must-Have Android AppsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on May 18, 2011Want the hottest and best Android apps for your mobile unit? Here's a list of 50 android apps you simply must have.
Game Over: iPad Wins, Android LosesBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on April 27, 2011As the Android suffers market fragmentation, the Apple iPad is the Windows of our generation -- the dominant platform that simply can't be killed.
50 Android Apps to Customize Your PhoneBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on April 27, 2011Want new Android apps to add function to your phone? Here are 50 great Android apps for your “must have” list.
What Happened to Real Open Source Phones?By Serdar Yegulalp |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on April 20, 2011Before Android, the truly open source OpenMoko proved that “open” can be a synonym for “awkward.”
Microsoft Shows Off 'Mango' for Windows PhoneBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on April 13, 2011The software giant trots out its latest pitch to popularize Windows Phone, and also shows a developers kit for PC apps that use Microsoft's dynamic games controller.
50 Android Apps to Manage Your Phone (and Your Life)By Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on April 13, 2011Android apps can extend your phone’s functionality. These 50 Android apps allow you to control many aspects of your Android phone and its functions.
Will Microsoft's Windows Phone Succeed?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 31, 2011Clearly Windows Phone is currently the dark horse. But what are its prospects over time against the iPhone and Android.
The Case Against AndroidBy Rob Enderle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 23, 2011With dozens of Android-related lawsuits pending, one tech pundit opines that the problem is that Android is actually a set of services, not an operating system.
50 Android Apps for Business TravelersBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 16, 2011Android apps to help travelers get where they’re going, find a place to eat, stay in touch, and more. Many free Android apps.
Kerry, Snowe Introduce Spectrum Overhaul BillBy Kenneth Corbin |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 03, 2011Comprehensive reform legislation would authorize inventory of wireless spectrum, pave the way for auctions to transition from TV broadcasters to mobile broadband.
Malware Found in Android AppsBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 03, 2011Google pulled at least 20 Android apps after the company learned they were infected with malware.
Why Tech Gadgets Are Too CheapBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 02, 2011We tech consumers have focused on low price for far too long, and we’ve gotten what we deserve.
iPad Leads Mobile Business IntelligenceBy Paul Shread |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on March 02, 2011Surprising some business observers, the iPad tops the Blackberry for mobile business intelligence deployments.
It's Time to Rethink Chinese Tech ManufacturingBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 24, 2011We don't need more cheap tech gadgets, we to be more concerned about where our phones, tablets and other consumer electronics come from.
Nokia Can't Rescue Microsoft's Mobile OSBy Paul Rubens |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 24, 2011An industry observer opines that the Microsoft-Nokia mobile alliance is too little, too late.
10-Hour iPad vs. 30-Hour ThinkPadBy Datamation.com Staff |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 24, 2011Amid the romance with the iPad, tech buyers have forgotten about actual functionality.
Free Android Apps: 50 Top DownloadsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 21, 2011Free Android apps are just a couple clicks away -- here's a list of 50 must-have free Android apps to get you started.
Is Nokia-Microsoft a Doomed Partnership?By Dana Gardner |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 17, 2011Both Nokia and Microsoft were positioned to dominate in the mobile space yet neither has. So why should an alliance of these two giants now work?
How Apple's iOS Will Dominate ComputingBy Scott Alan Miller |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 17, 2011IOS’s app delivery system, ease of use, low power consumption and other factors will enable Apple to dominate computing – including business computing.
Will iPhone 5 Have a 4-Inch Screen?By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 15, 2011iPhone 5 may have a larger screen: though exact size remains speculation, savvy observers speculate that the iPhone screen is getting larger.
Zendesk Brings Help Desk to the iPadBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 14, 2011The iPad is tapped for the first tablet version of Zendesk's popular help desk application.
The iPhone's Lackluster 'Security'By Chris Null |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 11, 2011The iPhone was the victim of three password hacks in 2010 alone. What's next?
How HP Can Save Its Doomed TouchPad TabletBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 09, 2011The TouchPad’s lack of apps means the tablet is no iPad killer -- unless HP makes one essential strategic move.
4G Android Smartphone ComparisonBy Herman Mehling |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on February 02, 2011Compare Android smartphones like the HTC Thunderbolt, LG Revolution, Motorola Atrix 4G, and the Samsung Vibrant.
50 Free iPad Apps for Business UsersBy Troy Dreier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published on January 31, 2011Free iPad apps for productivity, remote access, information management and more.
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