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Guide to Samsung devices, products and services
More employees are bringing Samsung devices into the enterprise. Luckily, a lot of them come with business-friendly tools such as SAFE APIs and KNOX. guide
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Android device and security quiz
Despite their reputation for shoddy security, different Android devices and versions offer security and management features for IT. Test your Android knowledge. Quiz
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Top 5 holiday tech gifts coming to the workplace
All your end users want for Christmas is the latest smartphones and tablets. Now's the time to prepare for the post-holiday onslaught of tech gifts. Feature
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Android device management: What you need to know
Malicious apps, security and control: There's a lot to worry about with Android devices. See what you can do to manage Android in the enterprise. guide
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Guide to consumer mobile operating system features
Apple, Google, Microsoft and RIM are the big consumer OS players. Each offers unique features, but management resources for all four are right here. Consumer mobile OS
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Enterprise device management: A brave new world
Windows desktops aren't the only game in town. Smartphones and tablets are changing the face of IT client management, whether you like it or not. Tutorial
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Tablets in the enterprise: Are you ready?
Tablets have taken the computing world by storm, and now they're moving into the enterprise. Prepare for the inevitable with the tips and reviews in this guide. Guide
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An introduction to Android for mobile application development
Introducing Android, Chapter 1, from 'Android Wireless Application Development,' explores the benefits this open source platform brings to mobile application development. Chapter Download
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Facebook Home for Android heightens mobile data security concerns
The new Facebook Home Android app adds mobile data security and privacy challenges to BYOD environments. News | 05 Apr 2013
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Android fragmentation complicates enterprise BYOD support
IT pros that want a consistent version of Android to support as part of a BYOD policy, take note: Android fragmentation is here to stay. News | 04 Apr 2013
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Security bug found in Samsung smartphones
A newly discovered bug in some of Samsung’s Android phones allows users to bypass the lock screen by placing a fake emergency call. News | 21 Mar 2013
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Samsung Galaxy S IV comes with better security features
Samsung’s new flagship smartphone will be available some time in Q2. The Android device will come with Samsung's dual-persona technology, Knox. News | 15 Mar 2013
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HTC tries to One-up Galaxy S IV release
Outside Radio City Music Hall in New York, HTC reps showed off the unreleased HTC One smartphone to people waiting in line for Samsung's Galaxy S IV unveiling. News | 15 Mar 2013
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Android gets a new head honcho
Andy Rubin is no longer in charge of Android. He is replaced by Sundar Pichai, Google’s current head of Chrome. News | 14 Mar 2013
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Could Google merge Android and Chrome OS?
With one exec now overseeing Chrome and Android, analysts say Google might move to unify the OSes. News | 14 Mar 2013
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New Samsung Android devices take on iOS for enterprise mobility
Samsung wants to displace Apple and BlackBerry for enterprise mobility, but adoption of its new devices could be hindered by their use of Android. News | 04 Mar 2013
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DoD adds more iOS, Android support
BlackBerry has been the Department of Defense's mobile OS of choice, but security improvements in iOS and Android have spurred a change. By next year, the DoD will support a wider range of mobile devices. News | 01 Mar 2013
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HP Slate 7 to run Android, cost $170
Hewlett-Packard will release its first tablet running Android Jelly Bean in April. The Slate 7 will have a lower screen resolution than competing devices, but it undercuts the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD by $30. News | 25 Feb 2013
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Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company. Tip
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SAFE-certified devices make Android work for businesses
If your employees use SAFE-certified Android devices for work, you have tons of Samsung APIs at your disposal to make managing the devices easier. Tip
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How to control enterprise tablet bandwidth consumption
Tablets on your network can suck way more bandwidth than laptops. Prioritize tablet apps and use firewalls to control this bandwidth consumption. Tip
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Multi-platform device management with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion
With BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, IT can perform some multi-platform device management tasks. But without full features for iOS and Android, it might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Tip
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Top 5 Android business apps
Android business apps help corporate employees work more efficiently. Apps for document editing, mobile printing, invoicing and more make Android tablets work overtime. Tip
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Android management features improve, but still no home run
Android management features have improved in newer versions, and we’re seeing more encryption and remote-wipe capabilities. But IT still needs third-party apps to cover its bases. Tip
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Android app security FAQ: Keeping devices safe from Android threats
IT can’t really control the apps on users’ Android devices, and malware is one of the biggest Android threats. But fear not: There are ways to get a handle on Android app security. FAQ
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Making Android remote control and IT administration apps work for you
You’ll be the toast of the IT department when you equip your tablet with Android remote control and administration apps. Analyze networks, connect to PCs and more with these tools. Tip
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Why Android malware protection is so important in the enterprise
Just because an app came from the Android Market doesn’t make it safe. Devices have to have Android malware protection to keep phones and tablets shipshape and enterprise-ready. Tip
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Android tablet security: OS features and Android security apps
Securing Android tablets with their built-in features isn’t enough. Android security apps can fight viruses and boost Android tablet security. Tip
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Android malicious apps: How to tell secure Android apps from malware
Distinguishing malicious Android apps from clean ones can be tough, particularly for users with little security savvy. Expert Nick Lewis gives advice. Answer
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Samsung Galaxy Note (Samsung GN)
Samsung Galaxy Note is a large Android smartphone with a touchscreen and stylus that is manufactured by Samsung Electronics. Definition
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Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy is Samsung Electronics' flagship line of Android smartphones and tablets. Definition
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Nexus
Nexus is a series of smartphones and tablets manufactured by Google and its hardware partners. Nexus devices run the native Android operating system. Definition
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mobile device fragmentation
Mobile device fragmentation is the deployment and use of several different versions of the same mobile operating system during the same period of time. Definition
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mobile application processor
A mobile application processor is a system on a chip (SoC) designed to support applications running in a mobile operating system environment such as Android, Apple iOS, Windows CE/Mobile or Symbian. Definition
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Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is an initiative created to guide development of the Android mobile platform. Definition
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Guide to Samsung devices, products and services
More employees are bringing Samsung devices into the enterprise. Luckily, a lot of them come with business-friendly tools such as SAFE APIs and KNOX. guide
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Samsung Galaxy Note (Samsung GN)
Samsung Galaxy Note is a large Android smartphone with a touchscreen and stylus that is manufactured by Samsung Electronics. Definition
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Facebook Home for Android heightens mobile data security concerns
The new Facebook Home Android app adds mobile data security and privacy challenges to BYOD environments. News
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Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy is Samsung Electronics' flagship line of Android smartphones and tablets. Definition
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Android fragmentation complicates enterprise BYOD support
IT pros that want a consistent version of Android to support as part of a BYOD policy, take note: Android fragmentation is here to stay. News
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Security bug found in Samsung smartphones
A newly discovered bug in some of Samsung’s Android phones allows users to bypass the lock screen by placing a fake emergency call. News
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Samsung Galaxy S IV comes with better security features
Samsung’s new flagship smartphone will be available some time in Q2. The Android device will come with Samsung's dual-persona technology, Knox. News
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HTC tries to One-up Galaxy S IV release
Outside Radio City Music Hall in New York, HTC reps showed off the unreleased HTC One smartphone to people waiting in line for Samsung's Galaxy S IV unveiling. News
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Android gets a new head honcho
Andy Rubin is no longer in charge of Android. He is replaced by Sundar Pichai, Google’s current head of Chrome. News
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Could Google merge Android and Chrome OS?
With one exec now overseeing Chrome and Android, analysts say Google might move to unify the OSes. News
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About Android devices
Android devices come in many shapes and sizes, from low-end Android smartphones to high-end Android tablets and everything in between. And because Google’s Android is an open source operating system, Android mobile devices are available from a wide range of manufacturers and on all major wireless networks. It’s good that IT professionals have choices when it comes to Android devices, but with so many different Android mobile devices out there, fragmentation can be a real problem. So make sure you consider the possible firmware and application compatibility issues before choosing Android tablets and smartphones for your organization. This section includes news on the latest Android smartphones and tablets from manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, HTC and Nokia. You’ll also find tips on managing Android devices in the enterprise in the era of consumerization.