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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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Automate your Motorola Razr with Smart Actions
Jack Wallen highlights the built-in Smart Actions application, which allows you to control how your Motorola Droid Razr will react in certain situations.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 17, 2012, 11:58 AM PST
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Five best smartphone accessories for the on-the-go IT pro
Jack Wallen lists the five most important smartphone accessories for the mobile IT professional.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 13, 2012, 7:28 AM PST | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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Infographic: Android vs. iOS mobile security
This infographic shows the security features of Android and iOS mobile devices, including their strengths and weaknesses.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 12, 2012, 9:02 AM PST | Latest comment by ed@...
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Motorola Lapdock 100: Disappointing, but great potential
Donovan Colbert thinks the Motorola Lapdock 100 is a nice piece of equipment, but he's disappointed that the Mobile View displays HD apps in Gingerbread resolution.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 11, 2012, 12:33 PM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Chrome to Phone: Interact with your mobile Android device from your desktop
Jack Wallen believes the free Chrome to Phone application is the easiest way to send URLs and pasted text from your desktop to your Android phone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 9, 2012, 2:36 PM PST
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Galaxy Nexus facial recognition doesn't recognize me when I'm drunk
Sonja Thompson recounts her experience with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus facial recognition software.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 5, 2012, 10:45 AM PST | Latest comment by david.urano@...
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HTC Rezound: The good, the bad, the hype
Jack Wallen reviews the HTC Rezound by Verizon. Find out why he thinks it's an amazing mobile experience, minus the sound quality nirvana.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2012, 7:40 AM PST
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Every company should envy the Apple experience
Scott Lowe shares his customer service and support experience at an Apple store when he upgraded to the iPhone 4S.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 3, 2012, 6:02 AM PST | Latest comment by TNT@...
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Apps of the month (December 2011): CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, and more
In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features four useful mobile applications: CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, Tie & Mirror, and Norton Snap QR Code Reader.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 30, 2011, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Iris_1990
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Smartphone apps that need to be created in 2012
Jack Wallen provides his wish list of mobile applications that he'd like to see brought to life in 2012.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 28, 2011, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by octomjbber
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2012: The year that mobile tech stood still
Find out why Donovan Colbert isn't holding his breath for major smartphone innovations in 2012.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | December 26, 2011, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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LG DoublePlay: Gimmicky, but still some things to love
Jack Wallen reviews the T-Mobile LG DoublePlay. This is an average Android smartphone with some unique features at a great price.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 23, 2011, 7:21 AM PST
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Five security risks introduced with smartphones in the enterprise
Scott Lowe discusses five smartphone security issues that should be at the top of every CIOs mind.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 22, 2011, 5:09 AM PST | Latest comment by lmalhoit@...
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Ringing back on the top 10 Smartphones posts of 2011
Find out which 10 Smartphones posts resonated the most with the TechRepublic community in 2011.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 21, 2011, 6:05 AM PST
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Money matters on your smartphone
Deb Shinder discusses some ways to protect yourself when you conduct financial transactions from your smartphone.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | December 19, 2011, 6:56 AM PST
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Tweak your message viewing options in iOS and Android
Sometimes, the default message view on your iOS or Android smartphone isn't the one that you prefer. Scott Lowe show you how to change your message viewing options.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 15, 2011, 6:30 PM PST | Latest comment by dhays
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Windows Phone won't make the Android boo-boo better
Microsoft is offering Windows Phone handsets to Android malware victims. Find out why Donovan Colbert thinks the problem is the people, not the platform.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | December 14, 2011, 5:32 PM PST | Latest comment by Kittyvamp1884
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Pantech Breakout: Strong, budget-conscious Android device
If you're looking for a 4G LTE smartphone that won't break the bank, the Pantech Breakout from Verizon may just fit the bill. The Pantech is a good option for organizations looking to provide...
Posted by Donovan Colbert | December 12, 2011, 8:27 AM PST
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NoiseHush introduces two full-size headsets for mobile devices
William Lewis reviews NoiseHush's entries in the full-size headphone lineup for mobile devices, the NX22 and NX66.
Posted by William Lewis | December 8, 2011, 10:33 AM PST
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Motorola Droid Razr: Super model or serial killer?
Deb Shinder reviews the Motorola Droid Razr. Find out the pros and cons of this sleek Android device.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | December 7, 2011, 8:39 AM PST | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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Configure Samsung's S Voice for a more efficient mobile experience
Jack Wallen highlights some of the S Voice capability, and how you can use this tool to make your mobile experience even more efficient.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 10, 2012, 6:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by brooks@...
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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010, 11:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by mitch_mccarley@...
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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN
Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | August 15, 2011, 9:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by alifaizan
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Quick Tip: Start using widgets on your Android device
Widgets provide easy shortcuts to Android program functions. Find out how to start using these time savers.
Posted by Scott Matteson | June 3, 2013, 10:50 AM PDT
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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone
Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 4, 2011, 12:54 PM PST | Latest comment by psrai
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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer
Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 25, 2013, 1:58 PM PST | Latest comment by perkinmerchant
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Connect your iPhone to Microsoft Office 365
Office 365, the cloud-based collaboration platform from Microsoft, can actually be iPhone-friendly. Will Kelly shows you how to connect your iPhone to Office 365.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 19, 2012, 9:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by vlaverick
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Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen tips and tricks
Jack Wallen highlights some S Pen features that will help you make the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 20, 2012, 7:06 AM PST | Latest comment by corleyman@...
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Standardize your Android contact phone number format with Twitch
Organize all of your Android contact phone numbers into a standard format with the help of Twitch! Contacts Formatter.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 28, 2013, 2:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by danweis
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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone
The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2011, 11:49 AM PST | Latest comment by vpnandroid
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Top four Android voice recorder applications
After combing through numerous Android recording apps, Jack Wallen lists his top four favorite and why.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 23, 2013, 12:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by briesmith
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Access Gmail using IMAP from your iPhone 5
Follow these simple steps to setup Gmail to use IMAP on your iPhone.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 6, 2013, 7:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by partner_mark@...
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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 20, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by jroth420
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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 23, 2012, 9:06 AM PST | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Easily forward calls and SMS on Android phones
Jack Wallen highlights two Android apps that allow you to easily forward calls and SMS -- Simple Call Forwarding and SMS Forwarding.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 25, 2012, 9:44 AM PDT
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Troubleshoot Contacts and Calendar sync between Android and Exchange
Jack Wallen offers some troubleshooting tips for syncing Exchange contacts and calendars on your Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 29, 2012, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Feminaathur
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Five Samsung Galaxy S III features that might blow you away
Jack Wallen highlights five of the coolest features found in the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 17, 2012, 12:56 PM PDT
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Backup your Android SMS, MMS, and phone logs to Gmail
Jack Wallen takes a look at Backup Message & Call to Email, a free application that can help you save your SMS, MMS, and phone logs to your Gmail account.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 6, 2012, 9:13 AM PST | Latest comment by longford4@...
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How to manage the contacts on your Android phone
Jack Wallen shares some tips on how Android device owners can keep their contacts list under control. Two of the tips are specific to the Samsung Captivate line.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 5, 2011, 2:41 PM PST | Latest comment by O Bloody Hell
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How to use the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool
Kris Littlejohn offers a few tips for using the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool to complete your work faster and more efficiently.
Posted by Kris Littlejohn | December 4, 2012, 12:52 PM PST | Latest comment by siddspain
