personal-tech: Mobile Applications
Proposed New York Law Would Ban Anonymous Posts
A new bill would require anonymous posts to either be removed on demand or attributed. How is this remotely workable?
Why IBM Turned Off Siri (and Dropbox and Lots Of Other Things)
IBM's growing pains with BYOD read like a checklist for any company's issues with consumerization of IT.
Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
The Google/Motorola Deal is Done. What Now?
Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility is complete, but there are still many unanswered questions. Will Moto's Droid phones have some home field...
Why I Don't Have a Facebook Page
Bob Guccione Jr. is an iconic figure in modern journalism, who started SPIN and GEAR magazines and owned DISCOVER magazine. He helped define new...
Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only...
Keep Your Business Off Of Facebook
Facebook is so outrageously popular that many are tempted to use it for business, just like other consumerization trends. Resist the urge....
This Is Why T-Mobile Won't Officially Carry iPhones
At the gdgt conference in Chicago, Chris Spera learned about T-Mobile's plan to make its network compatible with the iPhone.
Verizon To Sunset Unlimited Data Plan
Verizon customers who move to 4G LTE will lose their unlimited data plan. But let's not gripe about thieving carriers until we know the specifics....
HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up Victims
Certain HTC smartphones have been blocked at U.S. Customs, putting the hurt on AT&T and Sprint. Does Apple care that its patent war is damaging...
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Android, iOS Crush BlackBerry Market Share
May 24, 2012IDC's worldwide ranking of smartphone platforms sees RIM dip below 10% as Android and iOS continue to make big gains.
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Microsoft Drops Aero From Windows 8
May 23, 2012Why is Microsoft dropping the "glassy" Aero look from Windows 8, as announced last week? Battery life could be one reason.
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GameMaker Promises Drag-n-Drop Game Creation
May 23, 2012Game authoring tools make computer game creation accessible to the masses. Is GameMaker: Studio the next Flash?
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2: Second Look At Great 7-Inch Tablet
May 22, 2012This new low-cost 7-inch Android tablet has virtually everything you'd want in a compact, thin, lightweight, low-cost device. It's a great mobile...
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Charlie Miller Makes iPhones Better By Attacking Them
May 21, 2012Apple products have gotten a lot more secure over the years, and Dr. Charlie Miller is one reason why. He is the leading authority on the...
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Is iPatch Tuesday In Apple's Future?
May 21, 2012iOS devices are all over the enterprise. Security threats against them might or might not exist, but they are certainly possible. The only...
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Machines Make Cell Phone Calls To Each Other!
May 21, 2012The world is secretly full of embedded cellular applications. It's called M2M for machine-to-machine, and it leads to new efficiencies for...
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Weather Channel, Flipboard Updates Gain Social Power
May 17, 2012Significant updates to The Weather Channel iPhone app and Flipboard app for iPhones and iPads tap into the social reach of Facebook and Twitter.
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As Facebook Goes Public, Glassboard Wants All Your Data To Stay Private
May 17, 2012Glassboard is a mobile app that looks a lot like Facebook did in it's early days: it's bland but its simple sharing features are meant to keep...
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This App Can Help You Drive Better And May Save Your Life
May 16, 2012
While we were at the CTIA conference in New Orleans, we got to see how the iOnRoad app works. This driving app is one of the best uses of...
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