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Art Wittmann
Enterprise Buyers To Carriers: We're Not Thrilled
October 31, 2012 08:00 AM
The 4G network is fast and mostly adequate for existing enterprise needs, but that's not stopping IT pros from worrying about future viability. Here's how providers and customers see the issues.
Mike Feibus
The Apple-ization Of Microsoft
October 25, 2012 09:06 AM
As Microsoft prepares to launch Windows 8, the hardware world faces a big question. Is going it alone exactly what Microsoft wants?
J. Nicholas Hoover
BlackBerry Loses Its Grip On Federal Government
October 24, 2012 03:26 PM
RIM's BlackBerry platform has maintained a strong following in government for years, but that is changing.
Charles Babcock
Apple Vs. The Swiss Railways Patent
October 20, 2012 09:07 AM
Apple's not been convicted of anything by a jury, even if a clever Swiss attorney could make up a color graphic that makes the two clock faces look exactly the same.
Eric Zeman
Nokia Reports Loss, Desperately Needs Hit Smartphone
October 18, 2012 10:05 AM
Nokia's disastrous third quarter highlights just how badly the company needs Windows Phone 8 and the Lumia 920 to reach the market ASAP.
Eric Zeman
Foxconn: iPhone 5 Is Hard To Make
October 17, 2012 02:55 PM
Apple iPhone 5 shortages are the result of a difficult manufacturing process, but Foxconn says its productivity is improving.
Eric Zeman
Ashamed To Be Seen With Your BlackBerry? Malarkey
October 16, 2012 03:06 PM
RIM's handsets are increasingly seen as relics of days gone by, leading to deep personal shame, users tell the New York Times. Oh please.
Eric Zeman
Apple Lightning Cable Teardown Reveals Mysterious Circuits
October 16, 2012 01:31 PM
Innards of Apple's lightning cable, announced along with iPhone 5, beg the question: What's going on with all that silicon?
Craig Mathias
Should You Buy From Huawei?
October 15, 2012 01:09 PM
Congress says U.S. companies should not purchase products from Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE, citing national security concerns. I say Congress is dealing more in fear than facts.
Kyle McNabb
Digital Disruption: Don't Get Left Out
October 10, 2012 09:06 AM
Is your company's customer experience changing as fast as say, smartphones are progressing? Forrester shares advice from digital disruptors.
Paul Cerrato
Meaningful Use Needs Mobile Magic
October 09, 2012 08:28 AM
Mobile technology could play a huge role in meeting the federal MU regulations, but the Stage 2 rulebook virtually ignores this potential.
Eric Zeman
HTC Losing Smartphone War One Quarter At A Time
October 08, 2012 11:10 AM
Despite making some of the best smartphones available, HTC struggles to gain market share against Apple and Samsung.
Chris Murphy
6 Bright Ideas Found At A Tech Conference
October 08, 2012 08:00 AM
From working with the CMO to experimenting with clouds.
Paul McDougall
8 Must-Haves For Windows Phone 8
October 05, 2012 01:21 PM
Microsoft plans to formally launch the next version of its mobile OS on Oct. 29. It could be the company's last chance to make a dent in the smartphone market.
Eric Zeman
HP's Smartphone Plans: Anything But Clear
October 05, 2012 10:56 AM
HP CEO Meg Whitman says she has no plans for a smartphone, but the company is trying to fill 50 webOS developer jobs.
Eric Zeman
What T-Mobile, MetroPCS Merger Means For Business
October 04, 2012 02:18 PM
Proposed merger of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS will have far-reaching implications once the deal is complete. Here's what you can expect.
Eric Zeman
iOS 6 Drains Older iPhone Batteries Faster
October 01, 2012 11:38 AM
Does Apple need to tweak iOS 6? Comparing the battery life of the iPhone 5 with that of the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 suggests it does.
Eric Zeman
iPhone 5: My First Week
September 29, 2012 09:06 AM
After spending a week with the Apple iPhone 5, I have a clear picture of what has improved, evolved, and gone sideways.
Eric Zeman
Nokia's Pricey Lumia Phones Hit Europe In November
September 27, 2012 12:11 PM
Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 go on sale in select European markets come November, with initial prices that are troublingly high.
Eric Zeman
RIM Hints BB10 Debuts In January: Too Late?
September 25, 2012 03:20 PM
Research In Motion CEO gives away a clue that the earliest possible sale date for BlackBerry 10 devices is mid-January. Can RIM hold on that long?
Jim Ditmore
6 Features I Want In Future Smartphones
September 25, 2012 08:44 AM
Apple's iPhone 5 makes design advances, but here's how vendors could make smartphones even more useful.
Eric Zeman
iPhone Scuffgate: Every Launch Must Have Scandal
September 24, 2012 11:36 AM
Remember Antennagate? Apple can't launch an iPhone without coming under fire for some reason. Now it's chipped paint on the iPhone 5.
Jonathan Feldman
Why Are We Still Buying Desktop OSes, Anyway?
September 24, 2012 08:00 AM
Add up what that Windows 8 upgrade really costs before committing.
Fritz Nelson
5 Reasons Windows 8 Could Save Microsoft's Bacon
September 24, 2012 08:00 AM
The mobility revolution and RIM's self-immolation couldn't come at a better time for Redmond.
Thomas Claburn
Mobile Is Not A Sideshow
September 21, 2012 10:10 AM
Some businesses at GigaOm Mobilize conference report that mobile is 25% of their Web traffic, yet many enterprises still don't have mobile-optimized websites.