Smartphones

Archive: 02-2012

• Smartphone showdown: Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid 4

  Donovan Colbert was looking for a new smartphone, and after testing several review units, it came down to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. the Motorola Droid 4.

  Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 29, 2012, 4:12 PM PST

• Get a Siri-like interface on Android with Vlingo Virtual Assistant

  Vlingo Virtual Assistant is Android’s answer to Siri envy. Jack Wallen explains how to get the most out of Vlingo.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | February 27, 2012, 8:46 AM PST

• My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic

  Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you?

  Posted by Sonja Thompson | February 23, 2012, 7:57 AM PST

• Android mobile hotspot and tethering: Avoid data overages

  Jack Wallen offers some tips for avoiding data overages with mobile hotspots and tethering on your Android device.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | February 21, 2012, 12:59 PM PST

• LG Spectrum: Simple and uninteresting, perfect for daily use

  Donovan Colbert reviews the LG Spectrum smartphone. Find out why he would pick this middle-of-the-road device over the Motorola Razr or Galaxy Nexus.

  Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 16, 2012, 8:41 AM PST

• Mobile credit card processing made easy

  William Lewis highlights two easy options for getting started in the credit card game and staying mobile in the process: Square and GoPayment.

  Posted by William Lewis | February 14, 2012, 6:51 AM PST

• Migrate Outlook contacts to your Android phone

  Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for migrating your Outlook contacts to your Android phone if you’re using IMAP or POP3.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | February 13, 2012, 8:28 AM PST

• Three apps for the traveling consultant

  Scott Lowe highlights three apps that help IT consultants on the go.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | February 10, 2012, 8:24 AM PST

• Three protective cases for different smartphone needs

  William Lewis takes a look at three protective cases for your smartphone: The Callet, the iPhone 4/4S Soft Touch Pong, and the OtterBox lineup.

  Posted by William Lewis | February 9, 2012, 8:53 AM PST

• The phabulous phablet: A new form factor arrives with the Galaxy Note

  Deb Shinder spent some time with the Samsung Galaxy Note at CES 2012. Find out what thinks about this phablet.

  Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 7, 2012, 5:41 AM PST