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Tip
10 Dec 2019
How to install root CA certificates on iPhones and iPads
Apple iPads and iPhones can connect securely to enterprise networks, but IT admins need to install root certificates or CA certificates to the devices first. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Jun 2015
What are the best ways to use tablets for business?
As more enterprises begin to support tablets, many users find that the screen size and portability provides the right balance for common work-related tasks such as note taking. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Dec 2024
What is an AI assistant?
An AI assistant, or digital assistant, is software that uses artificial intelligence to understand natural language voice commands and complete tasks for the user. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Sep 2024
What is Google Glass?
Google Glass was a wearable, voice and motion-controlled Android device that resembled a pair of eyeglasses and displayed information directly in the user's field of vision. It was discontinued in March 2023. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2023
Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is the repository of source code and the foundation which maintains it that is responsible for the core of the Android operating system. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Apr 2023
iPad Air
Apple's iPad Air is a tablet that is lighter and thinner than Apple's previous tablets. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Dec 2022
OTA update (over-the-air update)
An over-the-air (OTA) update is the wireless delivery of new software, firmware or other data to mobile devices. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Nov 2022
capacitive touchscreen
A capacitive touchscreen is a control display that uses the conductive touch of a human finger or a specialized input device for input and control. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Apr 2022
mobile service provider
A mobile service provider (MSP) is a company that offers mobile communication services to users of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Dec 2019
How to install root CA certificates on iPhones and iPads
Apple iPads and iPhones can connect securely to enterprise networks, but IT admins need to install root certificates or CA certificates to the devices first. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Jun 2015
What are the best ways to use tablets for business?
As more enterprises begin to support tablets, many users find that the screen size and portability provides the right balance for common work-related tasks such as note taking. Continue Reading
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Guide
08 May 2015
Android device management: Everything you need to know in one guide
The Google Android mobile operating system runs on a wide variety of devices. Learn how IT can manage and secure such a diverse OS in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Mar 2015
Get to know Android for Work profiles and productivity features
Now that Android for Work is out, we dig into the features of the program’s work profiles and productivity apps. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2015
Affordable Apple MDM option emerges for IT on a budget
One real estate services company needed device management and found JAMF's Bushel to be a cost-effective MDM for its Apple devices. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2015
Apple Device Enrollment Program streamlines deployment, MDM
The Apple Device Enrollment Program allows IT pros to automate deployment, and they can also preset mandatory MDM configurations out of the box. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Aug 2014
Google Glass at Work could make some jobs easier
With Glass for Work, Google aims to overcome the challenges the "smart glasses" have faced in the consumer marketplace. The new focus on enterprise could help field workers, manufacturers and engineers get more done hands-free. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2014
IT admins, MDM vendors mull Apple Device Enrollment Program integration
Apple is listening to IT with device enrollment and volume app purchasing programs updates, yet vendors and IT pros are left to sort through it all. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2014
Android 4.4 upgrade on the way for Galaxy devices
Samsung confirmed that it will roll out an upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat for 14 of its Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the U.S. in the coming months. Availability will vary based on carrier. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2014
How to manage and modify SE Android
SE Android protects against malware, but it can also block regular functions. You can modify SE Android settings to re-enable those apps and features. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2014
Apple sets new record for tablet sales in Q4
Apple sold more iPads in Q4 than it ever has before with a year-over-year increase of almost 12%. The company sold 26 million tablets last quarter. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2014
New firmware update for Surface Pro 2 fixes power issues
A December firmware update for Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 tablet gave many users wake and battery drain issues. A new update for the device is available now and solves some of those power problems. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2014
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 now ships with faster processor
Microsoft has begun shipping its Surface Pro 2 with an improved processor. The original Surface Pro 2 has an Intel i5-4200U chip, but these new models have an Intel i5-4300U processor chip. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
Meet Samsung's newest giant phone: The Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Grand 2 has a 5.25-inch screen with a middle-of-the-road processor and Android 4.3, but no LTE compatibility. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Nov 2013
Can I plug a USB drive into a phone with a micro-USB connector?
This week, our expert answers a question on how to connect a phone or tablet to a USB drive with a micro-USB connector. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2013
Google Nexus 5 available today
Google unveiled the Nexus 5 smartphone, the first device to run Android 4.4 KitKat. Users can buy the device unlocked and run it on AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2013
iPad market share dips below 30%
In Q3, Android tablet makers continued to gain market share. Apple still leads the market, but its share fell to 29.6%. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2013
Microsoft Surface sales top $400 million in Q3
Microsoft didn’t reveal how many Surface Pro and RT tablets it sold last quarter, but the company did say it sold $400 million worth of the devices. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2013
BlackBerry to customers: You can count on us
As BlackBerry struggles to maintain relevance, the company sends a mass email to try and reassure its remaining customers. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2013
New Apple iPhones set sales record
Apple sold nine million new iPhones during their first weekend on the market, a new company record. The iPhone 5s sold out completely, and there are now 200 million devices running iOS 7. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2013
Apple announces iPhone 5c and 5s
The iPhone 5s and its low-cost sibling, the 5c, will be available Sept. 20. They will come in new colors, and the 5s has a fingerprint scanner Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2013
New iOS devices will run on 64-bit A7 processors
The next generation of Apple's devices will use a 64-bit chip, and iOS 7 will be a 64-bit operating system. The A7 processor will have twice the performance of Apple's previous chip. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2013
Apple schedules Sept. 10 event
Apple sent out invitations for an event next week where observers expect to hear about new iPhones and iOS 7. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Aug 2013
VMware vCenter Mobile Access (VMware vCMA)
VMware vCenter Mobile Access (VMware vCMA) is a virtual appliance used by admins to manage a data center from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2013
Microsoft Surface Pro prices drop by $100
Until the end of August, both versions of the Surface Pro tablet will cost $100 less than usual to give back-to-school shoppers the chance to save some cash on the devices. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2013
Android tablets outsold iPad in Q2… by a lot
Last quarter, Android had 67% of the world tablet market, while Apple's iPad had 28%. But studies of tablet usage show that the iPad gets significantly more use than do Android tablets. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2013
Apple iOS devices and VDI: Connecting the cult and the corporation
If your organization wants to access virtual desktops from Apple iOS devices, keep these tips in mind to make the transition smooth. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2013
New in Windows 8.1: 20 security, mobility and BYOD features
Windows 8.1 will include better antivirus capabilities, built-in device encryption, native support for fingerprint authentication and more security, mobility and BYOD features. Continue Reading
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06 May 2013
Department of Defense will allow iPhone, iPad use
The Defense Information Systems Agency is expected to announce in coming weeks that devices running Apple's iOS 6 are approved for non-classified tasks such as email and Web access. Continue Reading
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01 May 2013
Tablets are on their way out, says BlackBerry CEO
According to BlackBerry's CEO Thorsten Heins, there won't be a reason to have a tablet five years from now and tablets aren't "a good business model." Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2013
Tablet shipments reach record heights
Worldwide tablet shipments set a new record in Q1 this year. Apple still leads the market, but Android and Windows tablets are close behind, according to new research. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2013
Next Apple iPad won't be available before fall
There won't be any new versions of the iPad, iPad mini or iPhone before this fall, according to Apple's CEO Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2013
Apple posts impressive Q1 iPad, iPad mini sales
Apple saw strong growth in tablet sales during the first three months of this year. Tablet sales were up over 65% from the first quarter of last year. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2013
Customers won't ditch current carriers for T-Mobile's contract-less model
T-Mobile's no-contract pricing model saves customers money over time, but the carrier will have to improve coverage before users will jump from their carriers to T-Mobile. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2013
T-Mobile goes contract-free
With its new Simple Choice Plan, T-Mobile is ditching contracts and offering a number of different tiers of voice and data options for users and families, ranging from $50 to $160 a month. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2013
T-Mobile finally enables 4G LTE
4G LTE from T-Mobile is now available in Baltimore, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Washington, D.C., Kansas City, Mo. and San Jose, Calif. T-Mobile is the last of the big U.S. carriers to offer 4G LTE. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2013
Apple App Store adds two-factor authentication
Users can enable two-factor authentication for iTunes and App Store purchases made from a new device. The first factor is the Apple ID and password, and the second is a four-digit passcode sent to another of that user's devices. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2013
Why Windows 8 tablets could beat the iPad
An analyst recommends that large companies deploy tablets running Windows 8 to employees because they have better hardware options and enterprise management tools than Apple's iPad. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2013
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. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2013
BlackBerry to focus on smartphones, for now
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said there could be another BlackBerry tablet in the future, but smartphones are the company’s priority for right now. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2013
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. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2013
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. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2013
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. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2013
Could Google merge Android and Chrome OS?
With one exec now overseeing Chrome and Android, analysts say Google might move to unify the OSes. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2013
First BlackBerry 10 device out March 22
AT&T is taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry Z10, which will cost $200 with a two-year contract. The device will hit shelves on March 22. Verizon and T-Mobile will have the Z10 later this month. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2013
Don't expect cheap BB10 devices
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins told Bloomberg that there won't be low-cost versions of BB10 devices because "that is not BlackBerry." Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2013
Small businesses prefer iPads
In companies with fewer than 100 employees, the iPad is finding a very cushy home. More than 92% of all tablets in use among SMBs are iPads. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2013
Judge significantly reduces Samsung's damages bill
In August, a judge ordered Samsung to pay $1.05 billion in damages to Apple for patent infringement, but due to inaccurate calculations in that ruling, Samsung will now pay $450.5 million less. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2013
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. Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2013
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2013
How iPhone encryption and data protection work
With Apple's iPhone encryption and data protection, you can take advantage of strong security. But make sure users enable the right iOS data encryption settings. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2013
Microsoft Surface Pro out now
Microsoft's Surface tablet with Windows 8 Pro is now available from Microsoft, Best Buy and Staples. There are two versions, one with 64GB of storage ($899) and one with 128GB ($999). Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Feb 2013
Surface RT review: The good, the bad and the ugly
The Surface RT tablet comes with Office and has good battery life, but it has some drawbacks, too. This Surface RT review explains the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2013
Surface Pro compromises battery life for speed
Microsoft's Surface Pro gets 3.5 to 4.5 hours of battery life, which is a result of Microsoft's efforts to build a device that doesn't compromise speed or performance and weighs less than two pounds. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2013
PlayBooks to get BlackBerry 10
The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be able to upgrade to the BlackBerry 10 operating system, but there isn’t a release date yet. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2013
Google postpones EAS termination, buys Microsoft time
Google is extending support for Exchange ActiveSync until July 31. This gives Microsoft more time to develop support for Google's new protocols necessary for Windows Phone users to access Gmail. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2013
Apple doubles iPad’s storage
A 128GB version of Apple’s fourth generation iPad will be available Feb. 5. It doubles the capacity of the largest iPad on the market today. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2013
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. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2013
Apple bests itself in Q4
The last three months of 2012 were killer for Apple. The company sold 47.8 million iPhones, had higher revenue than ever and posted record profits -- $13.1 billion, to be exact -- in Q4 alone. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2013
Surface Pro launches Feb. 9
Starting on Feb. 9, Microsoft's Windows 8-based tablet will be available in Microsoft retail stores and online. The Surface Pro starts at $899 and comes with a stylus, but not a Touch or Type Cover. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2013
iPhone beats Android at Verizon
Verizon sold more Android phones than iPhones in Q3, but the iPhone 5's release before Q4 gave Apple a boost in the last months of the year. Verizon sold about twice as many iPhones as Android phones. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2013
Apple unseated: LG the new number two
LG has become the second biggest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S. with 13% of the market share. Apple now stands in third place with 12%, but Samsung is far ahead of other competitors with 33%. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2013
Smartphones more data-hungry than tablets
Smartphone users consume more data than tablet owners, according to a new study. Six of the top 10 data-consuming devices were phones. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2013
New generation of hipsters dislike Apple before it's cool
A new report says teenagers think Apple devices are uncool because so many adults use them. Millennial kids are gravitating towards Surface tablets and the Samsung Galaxy S III. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2013
Samsung reconsidering Windows RT
Low demand has caused Samsung to put off building Windows RT devices. The head of Samsung's U.S. PC and tablet business said explaining Windows RT to consumers would be difficult and pricey. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2013
More IT managers will deploy tablets in 2013
According to a new poll, 57% of CIOs will support tablets in 2013, up 11% from 2012. Employees tend to use the iPad for work, so it’s likely Apple will benefit from the increase. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2013
Big wireless players agree to carry BB10 phones
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile have signed on to carry Research In Motion's line of BlackBerry 10 smartphones. The devices are almost a year late, but are set to some out later this month. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2013
Dropbox app comes to Windows 8
The Dropbox app for Windows 8 and RT is now available. It gives users access to their online documents directly from their Start screen and the interface looks like Windows 8's tiled display. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2012
Updates to iOS office apps enhance compatibility
Apple's iOS office apps got updates that improve compatibility with iWork and Microsoft Office. Keynote now offers enhanced slide sizes, Pages got track changes, and Numbers now has a toggle feature. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2012
Nokia not abandoning Windows Phone
A Nokia job posting for a Linux expert set off rumors about a switch to Android, but an exec said the company is sticking with Windows Phone. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2012
Microsoft reveals pricing for Surface with Windows 8 Pro
Two versions of the Surface Pro will be available in January, one with 64GB or storage for $899, and the other with 128GB at $999. Both will come with a stylus, but without a Touch or Type Cover. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2012
Is Apple's denouement imminent?
Between July and September, Samsung sold two million more Galaxy S III devices than Apple sold iPhone 4S units. And 12% of iOS users would switch to another OS, compared with only 7% last year. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2012
Big Red expands 4G coverage faster than expected
Verizon Wireless says its LTE coverage will equal its current 3G footprint by the middle of 2013. The company had previously said LTE coverage would match 3G by the end of 2013. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2012
Surface RT sales starting slow
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says Surface RT tablet sales are off to a modest start, in part because the devices are only available in Microsoft stores. Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2012
AT&T, T-Mobile launch anti-theft database
Using identifier numbers, AT&T and T-Mobile's new database identifies a device and who owns it. If a device is suspected stolen, the database can block it from being used on either carrier's network. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2012
Tablet market shares: Apple dips, Android grows
Tablet sales for Android devices in Q3 topped 10 million units, more than double the shipments of Android slates this time last year. Apple sold 14 million iPads, but saw little growth year-over-year. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2012
Surface RT tablet out today
Microsoft's Surface RT is available today, and pre-ordered tablet will arrive today. The device runs Windows RT, which has better battery life but can't run apps from outside the Windows Store. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2012
Q3 good for Apple, but not record-breaking
Apple sold 29.9 million iPhones in Q3, up 58% year-over-year. The company also sold 14 million iPads, a 26% increase from a year ago. Apple did not, however, set any records for handset sales. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2012
Apple reveals iPad mini and fourth-gen iPad
In addition to unveiling the iPad mini today, Apple revealed the fourth generation iPad, with a faster processor and Lightning port. It has already replaced the third generation iPad on Apple.com. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2012
Surface pre-orders sold out in four days
Pre-orders for Microsoft's Surface tablets began on Tuesday and sold out by Saturday. Microsoft is still taking orders, but shoppers can't order a device to be delivered on launch day. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2012
Android still outselling iPhone on Verizon
In the third quarter of 2012, Verizon sold 3.4 million Android smartphones and 3.1 million iPhones, continuing a long-held trend. Big Red had a strong quarter, besting analysts' predictions. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2012
Softbank buys Sprint
Japanese wireless carrier Softbank will buy 70% of Sprint Nextel for $12.1 billion. Softbank will also invest $8 billion to help improve Sprint's networks. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2012
Google to devs: Please build more tablet apps
Google released a checklist to help application developers build software for Android tablets. Without great apps, Android tablets won't sell, but without sales, devs won't build. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2012
PlayBook and iPad prove secure enough for business use
A Context Information Security study shows RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook and Apple's iPad are the safest tablets for enterprise use, but Samsung's Galaxy Tab has some serious security failings. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2012
iPad crushes other tablets for Web browsing
An Onswipe study shows that 98.1% of tablet-based Web page views come from iPads. Samsung's Galaxy Tab came in at a distant second, with 1.5%. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2012
Apple iOS 6 for iPad due Sept. 19
On Sept. 19, new iPad and iPad 2 owners will receive iOS 6 as a free over the air update. The newest version of the OS sports Siri, Apple Maps, and more new features. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2012
Apple iPhone 5: What the hype is about
Apple's iPhone 5 has 4G LTE, a larger Retina screen, a faster processor, longer battery life and more. Available for pre-order starting Sept. 14, its prices will range from $199 to $399. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2012
500 million Androids and counting
Thanks to an almost 70% market share, 500 million Android devices are currently active, and 1.3 million more devices are activated every day. Most Android devices run older versions of the OS. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2012
Nokia unveils first Windows Phone 8 devices
Nokia debuted the Lumia 920, its flagship Windows Phone 8 model, and the Lumia 820, a more affordable mid-range option, at a press event in New York. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2012
Apple says Samsung infringed on more patents
Apple filed a new claim against Samsung alleging 21 Samsung devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab 10.1, infringe on eight patents related to user experience. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2012
New Kindle Fire expected Sept. 6
Amazon will hold a press conference on Sept. 6 and is expected to unveil the 7-inch Fire 2 and a new, 10-inch Kindle Fire. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2012
SMS security flaw detected
An iOS researcher found a flaw in the iPhone and other devices with SMS. Hackers can send SMS messages with false return numbers and get sensitive information from recipients. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2012
Windows Phone 8 announcement coming soon?
Nokia and Microsoft will hold a New York press conference Sept. 5. They’re hush-hush on the topic, but it’s likely to pertain to Windows Phone 8. Continue Reading