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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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HTC Status: A mobile for Facebook junkies
Jack Wallen reviews the HTC Status, which is an Android-based smartphone for Facebook junkies. Find out if he thinks other folks will like this device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 2, 2011, 7:08 AM PDT
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Is speech input/output on smartphones ready for prime time?
According to Deb Shinder, voice integration on smartphones is increasingly becoming more advanced, and speech is well on its way to becoming the primary input/output method. Do you think it's...
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 29, 2011, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by db625
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Five reasons Android is superior to the iPhone
Jack Wallen lists the top five reasons he thinks the Android platform is better than the iPhone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 27, 2011, 8:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by fiosdave
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Apple's B2B App Store: Why it's a big enterprise deal
Larry Dignan lists four reasons why it's a big deal that Apple's B2B App Store went live last week and that the company is taking the enterprise seriously.
Posted by Larry Dignan | July 25, 2011, 12:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by Darwin 62
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Travel with your Android mobile without losing your mind (or bankroll)
Jack Wallen offers some travel tips for your Android smartphone so that your information is secure, your bill doesn't cost a fortune, and your battery life is optimized as wisely as possible.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 21, 2011, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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Internet-to-go: Use your smartphone connection with other devices
Deb Shinder says that one of smartphones most useful features is the ability to share their 3G or 4G Internet connections with other devices. Find out if mobile hotspot / tethering is right for you.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 19, 2011, 10:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by Software-ripper
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How to side-load apps on your Android device
Donovan Colbert offers a how-to guide for backing up an application from one Android device and side-loading it onto another.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | July 18, 2011, 8:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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10 Android apps that could get you fired
Sure, you can download all the apps you want on your personal devices. However, if you download the following Android apps on your business phone or tablet, you could get in a lot of hot water at...
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 15, 2011, 1:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by MaeIstrom
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Set the Scenes on your HTC device and make your mobile life easier
Jack Wallen takes a look at Scenes, which are a part of HTC's Sense UI. Find out how Scenes can help you become a much more efficient, task-oriented mobile device user.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 13, 2011, 12:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Five ways that smartphones enhance your business
Scott Lowe explains five ways that smartphones can shape your business communications strategy and interaction opportunities.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 12, 2011, 4:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by Scott Lowe
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Q&A on Verizon's new tiered data plans
Michelle Gilbert from Verizon Wireless provides some answers to questions about Verizon's new tiered data usage plans.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 11, 2011, 9:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by OmegaWolf747
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Even men can multitask in Android
Jack Wallen offers some tips and tricks for making multitasking on the Android platform almost as easy as it is on your desktop.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 7, 2011, 7:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by dinkydonko
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Are the benefits of mobile tethering worth the additional cost?
According to Scott Lowe, the cost/benefit of mobile tethering is very clear. Before you make a decision, consider the additional cost, performance, security, and bandwidth caps.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 5, 2011, 3:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by elvis_higgins@...
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Will Mango put Microsoft back in the smartphone game?
Deb Shinder highlights some of the major improvements to Microsoft's first major update to Windows Phone 7 code-named Mango. Two features have not been addressed that she considers deal breakers.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 4, 2011, 11:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by elvisfan0108
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Bad apps: Avoid them
How much simpler can it get? Upload a malicious app and wait for unsuspecting victims. It's time to complicate it for the bad guys.
Posted by Michael Kassner | July 1, 2011, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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iOS vs. Android race is too close to call
It's too early to declare Apple the victor in the mobile device OS war, according to Donovan Colbert. Read his thoughts and predictions on iOS and Android.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 29, 2011, 5:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Google Docs Android app is a mobile office must-have
The official Google Docs app for Android has finally been released. Despite one drawback, Jack Wallen calls the app a major win for the Android platform.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 28, 2011, 1:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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Apps of the month (June 2011): Google Voice, Priority Matrix, and more
In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features five business-focused mobile applications: Google Voice, ABBYY Business Card Reader, Read It Later, Priority Matrix, and iTranslate.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 27, 2011, 5:34 AM PDT
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Turn your mobile device into a credit card terminal
If you need to accept customer payments when you're on-the-go, try the free Credit Card Terminal app, which is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone 7-based devices.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 23, 2011, 3:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by Network God
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iPhone 5 rumors timeline worth bookmarking
Can't keep up with the iPhone 5 rumor mill? You're not alone. CNET created a timeline that tracks the iPhone 5 rumors of 2011 so far.
Posted by Mary Weilage | June 23, 2011, 3:32 PM PDT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Manage multiple account passwords with Passwords Plus
Find out how to use Passwords Plus to manage login information from your mobile device.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | May 21, 2013, 12:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by jan.de.baat@...
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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
