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AT&T 4G Takes First Place in Speed Tests

Comments | Esther Shein, BYTE | March 15, 2013 08:15 AM
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Verizon's LTE network is available in more markets and has a better reliability rate, however, according to findings by independent analytics firm Root Metrics. Read More >>

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BYOD Security: Do You Really Need MDM?

Networkcomputing | March 12, 2013 09:02 AM
IT is being stampeded into adopting MDM to protect mobile devices. But it's not a silver bullet, and it may be overkill for many needs where conventional wireless network security best practices will suffice. Read More >>

Category: Smartphones
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Microsoft Reverses Course on IE10 Flash Support

Comments | Larry Seltzer, BYTE | March 12, 2013 08:00 AM
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Until today — March 12, 2013 — Internet Explorer 10 in the new Windows UI allowed Adobe Flash content only when the site was on a special Microsoft-controlled whitelist. Now all sites are allowed except those on a special Microsoft-controlled blacklist. It's probably a concession to usability problems. Read More >>

Commentary

Samsung Knox Raises Android Security Game

Comments | Larry Seltzer, BYTE | March 11, 2013 08:15 AM
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Following the BlackBerry announcement of BES 10 as a general-purpose mobile management solution, Samsung has expanded their SAFE program to include EMM features like MAM and business/personal partitioning. These companies are advancing the technology for customers. Where are Microsoft and Apple in this? Microsoft is doing a little, but Apple seems to think that management of their devices is not their problem. Read More >>

Reviews

Mailbox App is Gmail on iPhone Done Better

Comments | Max Cherney, BYTE | March 08, 2013 11:00 AM
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Mailbox's elegant approach, simple design, and system of swipes that handle email and task management make this app worth trying for everyone who uses Gmail on their iPhone. For someone who lives in their inbox, and uses email to manage tasks this may well be the best app to date. The UI is sophisticated and easy to use, as is email composition and reading. But, its long waiting list and exclusive Gmail-iPhone compatibility will exclude some iPhone users from trying the new app out. Read More >>

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Samsung Galaxy S IV: New Feature Details

Informationweek | March 06, 2013 12:17 PM
We're learning more about the Galaxy S IV before its March 14 launch. Read More >>

Category: Smartphones
Commentary

BlackBerry Can Set EMM Standard With BES 10

Comments | Larry Seltzer, BYTE | March 05, 2013 08:30 AM
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The need for the BlackBerry Enterprise Server that's still in almost all large organizations has been declining, but BES 10 changes everything. Instead of being a legacy server to manage legacy phones, BES 10 can be the cental console for managing all mobile devices. Read More >>

Category: Smartphones
Reviews

Microsoft Surface Pro: A First Look

Comments | Dino Londis, BYTE | March 04, 2013 01:27 PM
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The Microsoft Surface Pro is the most famous of the hybrid tablet/notebook systems running Windows 8. We know what the competition from Dell, Asus, Acer and HP offers, so does the Surface Pro hold up? Read More >>

Category: Tablets
Commentary

Open Public Wi-Fi: How To Stay Safe

Comments | Larry Seltzer, BYTE | March 01, 2013 08:00 AM
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Open public Wi-Fi networks are still very common in coffee shops like Starbucks, public libraries and other common areas, yet using them can compromise the confidentiality of your communications. We do have many ways for you to protect yourself, some stronger than others. Read More >>

News

Pentagon Unveils Secure Mobile Device Plan

Informationweek | February 28, 2013 08:50 AM
Military releases a new plan to accelerate the adoption of mobile devices and apps for both classified and unclassified use. Read More >>

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Smartphones, Foolish Security Choices

Comments | Thomas Claburn, InformationWeek | February 27, 2013 10:30 AM
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One quarter of smartphone users store "intimate" images on their mobile devices, says security vendor AVG. Read More >>

Category: Smartphones
Reviews

Android For Google Nexus UI Re-Imagined

Comments | Max Cherney, BYTE | February 26, 2013 08:30 AM
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For Android enthusiasts Paranoid Android is a cool re-interpretation / customization of the Android 4.2.X OS. But, the complexity of the install, as well as the requirement to root the device will likely deter many people from using Paranoid Android 3, which is a shame. It's a well thought-out, extremely stable, clever modification to the stock UI. With the addition of the PIE feature in version 3 it gives Android 4.2.X some serious competition. Read More >>

Commentary

You Will Subscribe To, Not Buy Software

Comments | Team BYTE | February 22, 2013 09:03 AM
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Especially in a BYOD environment, software subscriptions have a lot going for them, but many just don't like the idea of paying for software and not owning it. The recent revelation that Office 2013, at least in some cases, will come locked to a specific computer, much as OEM Windows does, shows how the subscription model is coming whether we like it or not. Here's what we think. Read More >>

Reviews

iPad Mini Keyboard Cover Makes A Better Tablet

Comments | Serdar Yegulalp, BYTE | February 19, 2013 09:30 AM
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The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Mini is an excellent addition to any iPad Mini, which provides not only a proper typing surface but a stand and a protective cover. Read More >>

Category: Tablets
Commentary

Google to Launch $99 Tablet, Rumor Claims

Comments | Max Cherney, BYTE | February 19, 2013 08:30 AM
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If the rumor is true, a $99 tablet with decent Web browsing, email, social media would completely disrupt the tablet market Read More >>

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