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Paul Cerrato
When To Ignore That Mobile Health App
January 03, 2013 12:03 PM
Patients and clinicians need to be aware of all the digital snake oil cluttering up the iTunes store.
Eric Zeman
Apple Tests iPhone 6? Not A Shocker
January 02, 2013 09:40 AM
Server logs show that Apple is already working on the next-generation of its iPhone and iOS platform. Um, no kidding.
Eric Zeman
Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
December 28, 2012 09:06 AM
The last twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone makers and wireless network providers. Here's who took it on the chin hardest.
Eric Openshaw
5 Ways To Stay Ahead Of Consumerization Of IT
December 24, 2012 09:06 AM
Here's how to seize on the user trend as an opportunity rather than a problem.
Eric Zeman
Smartphone Race's Third Horse: Microsoft Or RIM?
December 18, 2012 12:05 PM
Apple and Google are the two strong leaders in the smartphone wars. Microsoft recently kicked off its comeback bid, and RIM follows next month. Which one has the best shot of being the third horse in this race?
Kurt Marko
Google Nexus 10: My First Month
December 18, 2012 11:06 AM
After almost two years of iPad use, I've been living with a Google Nexus 10 tablet for the past month. Google's iPad rival does not disappoint.
Thomas Claburn
Google In 2013: 11 Predictions
December 17, 2012 09:06 AM
Google Glass won't shine, but the company as a whole will thrive in 2013. See if you agree with our predictions.
Eric Zeman
Yahoo Gets Serious About Mobile
December 12, 2012 11:10 AM
New email and Flickr apps show that CEO Mayer is pushing to make Yahoo a contender in the mobile market.
Eric Zeman
Google's Motorola Acquisition: All About The Patents
December 11, 2012 01:22 PM
Slew of facility closures and divestitures prove that Google was never interested in Motorola's hardware business.
Eric Zeman
What If Google Ignores BlackBerry 10?
December 10, 2012 12:33 PM
Google's long-time support for RIM's BlackBerry platform seems to be waning. Will BlackBerry 10 be able to win back Android and iPhone users without mobile apps from Google?
Kurt Marko
Nokia Lumia 920: Close, But No Cigar
December 08, 2012 09:06 AM
I spent a few not particularly pleasant weeks with Microsoft's latest effort to achieve mobile relevance.
Craig Mathias
WLANs Will Provision Apps In 2013
December 07, 2012 08:02 AM
With virtualization now entrenched as the preferred IT strategy, look for servers and even storage inside of wireless LAN controllers.
Kevin Casey
4 Smartphone Upgrade Pitfalls For SMBs
December 06, 2012 03:02 PM
It's smartphone upgrade time, and my Android is falling apart right on cue. Here are some mistakes I'm hoping to avoid when choosing my next device.
Eric Zeman
Apple Vs. Samsung Returns To Court
December 06, 2012 11:19 AM
Apple and Samsung revisit the courtroom to debate several major issues involved in their patent dispute, which Apple won. The eventual outcome may reverberate through the smartphone industry.
Michele Pelino
4 Steps To Build A BYOD Business Case
December 05, 2012 02:30 PM
Use these strategies to gather the support you'll need for a successful bring-your-own-device program.
Eric Zeman
Schmidt: Apple, Google Waging A Cold War
December 05, 2012 12:45 PM
Google chairman Eric Schmidt says don't oversimplify this complicated relationship -- and don't look for the patent fights to end soon.
Eric Zeman
Unlocked iPhone 5: Worth The Cost?
December 01, 2012 09:06 AM
Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 starting at $649. Make sure you know the pros and cons involved in buying an off-contract device.
Eric Zeman
Why Apple Can't Deny Google Maps On iPhone
November 16, 2012 01:41 PM
When Google submits its rewritten Google Maps app for iOS, Apple can't block it.
Eric Zeman
Why Android's Dominance Is Bad
November 15, 2012 11:07 AM
Google's Android platform grabbed a commanding 72% share of the smartphone market during the third quarter. That needs to change.
Paul McDougall
Watch For Microsoft To Acquire Nokia, Nvidia
November 08, 2012 11:30 AM
With Surface already out and a Windows Phone possibly on the way, it's clear that Microsoft means to become a big player in hardware -- but it will need to open up its checkbook.
Kurt Marko
Tablets Cause Wi-Fi Stress: Truth And Fiction
November 08, 2012 10:39 AM
Don't fall for vendor scare tactics about an impending iPad-fueled WLAN-a-geddon.
Eric Zeman
Samsung's 10-Inch Android Tablets: Which Is Best?
November 02, 2012 09:06 AM
With its Nexus 10 tablet, Samsung risks cannibalizing sales of its existing 10-inch tablets. Let's look at the key differences.
Eric Zeman
RIM Seeks Carrier Approval For BlackBerry 10
October 31, 2012 03:34 PM
Research In Motion has given BlackBerry 10 to more than 50 carriers around the world for certification.
Peter Rysavy
4G World: The Need For More Spectrum
October 31, 2012 09:28 AM
The wireless industry may run out of spectrum in three years, and it needs government help to find more to realize the promise of mobile broadband.
Eric Zeman
Google Nexus 4: Why No LTE?
October 31, 2012 09:06 AM
LTE 4G is conspicuously missing from Google's brand new Nexus 4 Android smartphone. What's the deal?