InformationWeek is part of the Informa Tech Division of Informa PLC
This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them.Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.
|
Apple iOS Fingerprint Scanner Has Security Limits
Thumb-scan authentication for your smartphone might sound sexy, but bypasses remain all too easy.
Can Microsoft Rebound From Surface Flop?
Clearly, Microsoft's Surface tablets have bombed. Now what will the company do about it, and what does it mean for customers?
Samsung Galaxy Phones Edge iPhones In Consumer Satisfaction
Two Samsung smartphones beat Apple's in latest American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Google To Replace AT&T Wi-Fi At Starbucks
Starbucks kicks AT&T to the curb and chooses Google to provide free Wi-Fi at its 7,000 U.S. stores; Google promises speeds up to 10 times faster.
Google Glass: Autocorrect For Your Life?
To offer the right assistance at the right moment, Google Glass will need workflow tech.
MOOC Students Attracted Most By Course Topics
Of those who drop out, 68% said they got too busy to continue, according to Canvas survey.
10 Must-Try Travel Apps
Travel smarter for business and pleasure with these travel apps that deliver last-minute hotel deals, sightseeing discounts and even customized packing lists.
6 Top iOS Photo Apps
Is your iPhone's Photo Stream turning into a deluge? Use these apps to edit, organize and share pictures and videos.
Semester Online Adds Baylor, Temple, Southern Methodist
New partners join program allowing students to take semester of credit-bearing online undergraduate courses from top universities.
HTC Warns Of Q3 Loss
Inventory costs, market slowdown seen as factors in company's ongoing struggles.
BlackBerry Launches Q5 Smartphone In Canada
BlackBerry's low-cost QWERTY smartphone reaches its home market of Canada on August 13.
Apple iOS 7 Ready For Fingerprint Scanner
Forthcoming iPhones may authenticate valid users via a fingerprint scanner in the Home button.
Apple's Next iPhone Outed In Labor Abuse Report
Coming soon: A less-expensive, plastic-backed iPhone, made by workers who earn $1.50 an hour.
Nexus 7 Reveals Android's Ongoing Flaws
Google's new tablet looks sharp, but software incompatibilities and system crashes plagued this test drive.
Nokia To Microsoft: Can't Sell Phones Without Apps
Microsoft needs to get more apps to Windows Phones faster, says Nokia VP.
Udacity: Creating A More Engaging MOOC
Udacity cofounder and online education pioneer David Evans sees powerful potential in platform's unique project-based approach.
Google Nexus 7 Vs. iPad Mini: 6 Key Factors
Comparing the mini-tablets? Here are six reasons to embrace Google's latest 7-inch tablet.
Microsoft's Dilemma: Windows 8.1 May Not Be Enough
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tells employees that Windows 8 has underwhelmed. A turnaround depends on Windows 8.1 and his reorg plan.
Apple Dominates Consumer Brands Poll
Apple wins brand of the year from U.S. consumers in Harris Interactive poll's smartphone, tablet and PC categories.
Samsung Leads Smartphone Market
Samsung reported record profits during its most recent quarter, thanks in part to strong sales of the Galaxy S4.
Google Nexus 7, Chromecast: Visual Tour
Google reveals its Nexus 7 tablet and Chromecast wireless TV device, capable of streaming content from any mobile or desktop device to an HDTV.
Google Nexus 7 Heats Up Mini-Tablet Battle
Will Microsoft's ambitions again by thwarted by Google's aggressive move in the mini-tablet market? Here are 8 factors to consider.
Rosetta Stone Moves Deeper Into Education Tech
Rosetta Stone acquires Lexia Learning, which markets online reading instruction and adaptive learning software to schools.
5 Wishes For Samsung Nexus 10
Google's Android chief says Samsung will make the next Nexus 10 tablet. Here's what it needs.
Android 4.3's Best Features
The latest version of Android may be an incremental update, but it brings some much-needed improvements to Google's mobile platform.
Windows Phone Users Wait Impatiently For Updates
While Ballmer talks up the goal of rapid software releases, some Windows Phone 8 users tire of waiting for new features.
Google Takes On Apple With Chromecast, Android 4.3
It may be a multi-screen world but Google's new Chromecast streaming TV hardware brings it all together. Android 4.3 debuts for Nexus tablets.
Google Nexus 7: Small Tablet To Beat
Google announced the second-generation Nexus 7 tablet Wednesday with a low price and high-definition 7-inch screen, raising the standard for small Android tablets.
Apple, Samsung Lead Q2 Smartphone Sales
Second-quarter sales results show Apple and Samsung leading a healthy smartphone market, while Blackberry struggles.
Apple Sets iPhone Sales Record For Quarter
Despite the absence of any major new product releases this year, Apple's business is thriving.
10 Hidden iPhone Tips, Tricks
From flashing LED alerts to scrolling shortcuts, your iPhone has capabilities you may not have found. We shine the light on some great tips.
PayPal Founder's Fellowship Hatches Medication Reminder App
PayPal founder Peter Thiel created a fellowship to get young people tackling big ideas. One result: a medication reminder app worth sticking with, designed by a 19-year-old.
Verizon Intros Trio Of Motorola Droids
Verizon refreshes aging RAZR lineup with new Android smartphones from Google's Motorola division.
Nokia Brings Big Screen To Lumia Line
Lumia 625 has a 4.7-inch display, the largest of any Windows Phone.
10 Tablet Battery Tips: More Power
Your tablet battery can last more than the typical 8 to 10 hours if you follow these smart strategies for iPad, Android devices.
Google Gmail Ads Appear Within Inbox
Gmail Sponsored Promotions look like regular Gmails but are ads in new format that pushes the boundaries of ad placement.
Online Programs Target Adults Without Degrees
Still a few classes shy of your college degree? You now have more options, as institutions target adult learners with online programs and simplify the process.
NASCAR Team Drives Dell Windows 8 Tablets
Windows 8 tablet sales remain slow, but NASCAR team JTG Daugherty uses the devices to speed collaboration and put more competitive cars on the track.
Facebook Scores 100M Mobile Users In Emerging Markets
Facebook For Every Phone app is an affordable option for non-smartphone users in developing nations.
Moto X: Motorola's Not-So-Bold Rebirth
As Motorola prepares to reveal the Moto X, its first smartphone developed under Google's ownership, here's what we expect.
Apple Tinkers With Larger iPhones, iPads
Apple has asked suppliers for larger prototypes of its smartphone and tablet, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Google Invites Users To Send Money Via Gmail
Google invites some users to try the new version of Google Wallet that lets you send money via Gmail.
Do Clickers Beat PCs For Testing Students?
Handheld devices typically used for informal polling and quizzes get attention as an alternative for digital testing, following online testing failures in several states.
What Apple Maps Gains from Locationary
With Locationary's crowdsourced business listings, Apple hopes to make local data on its maps more accurate and timely.
Smartphone Plans: 5 Ways To Avoid Trouble
AT&T and Verizon rolled out ugly smartphone plans this week. Before you choose any new plan, consider this advice.
Microsoft's Struggles Grow: 9 Key Points
Redmond, we have a problem. Microsoft's $900 million Surface RT write-down was not the only troubling sign in the company's rough earnings report.
AT&T, Verizon's Upgrade Plans: Insane Choices
AT&T and Verizon debuted early device upgrade plans this week. Avoid them if you value your hard-earned dollars.
Google Maps Updated: 10 Cool Features
Tour the latest version of Google Maps, now available on the iPad and the iPhone, boasting better navigation and search tools, including Google Earth's bird's-eye view.
College E-Textbook Adoption Hinges On Savings
Higher education faculty and students are interested in swapping paper textbooks for electronic versions, but only if it saves money, says Internet2 and EDUCAUSE study.
Google Misses Earnings As Ad Business Morphs
Google's online ad business is getting paid less per click, but CEO Larry Page is optimistic about the multi-screen mobile era.
|
2021 State of ITOps and SecOps Report
This new report from InformationWeek explores what we've learned over the past year, critical trends around ITOps and SecOps, and where leaders are focusing their time and efforts to support a growing digital economy. Download it today!
Monitoring Critical Cloud Workloads ReportIn this report, our experts will discuss how to advance your ability to monitor critical workloads as they move about the various cloud platforms in your company.
Tweet This
