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Sonja Thompson

Sonja Thompson

TechRepublic Staff

Sonja Thompson

Sonja Thompson
Sonja Thompson has worked for TechRepublic since October of 1999. She is currently a Senior Editor and the host of the Smartphones and Tablets blogs. Sonja also edits the TR Dojo video series.
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    How to manually update a Samsung Captivate to Froyo

    Jack Wallen shares the step-by-step process for using the Kies Mini for PC software to get Froyo on a Samsung Captivate. He says the upgrade to Froyo is well worth the hassle.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 11, 2011, 4:47 PM PST | Latest comment by Andrew_MN

  • 9

    Google deletes malware-infected Android apps from users' phones

    Google has remotely erased malware-infected applications from users' phones. Jack Wallen thinks this latest attack is a clear sign that Google needs to shore up the application submission process...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | March 8, 2011, 4:26 PM PST | Latest comment by ereal_2000@...

  • 6

    HTC Inspire 4G: Read TechRepublic's review of the Android phone

    TechRepublic's Jason Hiner says there is a lot to like about the HTC Inspire 4G, especially for under $100. Read his complete review, and check out his photo gallery of the Android smartphone.

    Posted by Mary Weilage | March 4, 2011, 11:18 PM PST | Latest comment by dylanm100700

  • 9

    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

  • 4

    Smartphones like Motorola Atrix can replace corporate desktops

    AT&T's Ralph de la Vega says he is heartened by the early enterprise interest in Motorola's Atrix phone, which doubles as a laptop. Larry Dignan discusses why de la Vega's argument is notable.

    Posted by Larry Dignan | March 4, 2011, 10:27 AM PST | Latest comment by Stalemate

  • 5

    Android interface showdown: Open Home vs. 91 PandaHome vs. ADWLauncher

    If you want to replace the stock UI on your Android phone, Open Home, 91 PandaHome 2, and ADWLauncher are worthy of your consideration. Jack Wallen lists the pros and cons of each Android interface.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 25, 2011, 11:58 PM PST | Latest comment by glengiancola

  • 4

    Windows Phone 7: Perfection needed to counter ecosystem worries

    The Windows Phone 7 update this week had a rough patch. Larry Dignan offers the short version of what happens, and says that Microsoft needs to stick the landing on its next Windows Phone 7 update.

    Posted by Larry Dignan | February 25, 2011, 11:19 PM PST | Latest comment by MarlinUX

  • 1

    Share apps with another Android phone owner

    Recommending apps to your contacts who have Android devices is easy with Share Apps and Bump. Jack Wallen explains how to use these free tools to share Android apps.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 24, 2011, 8:30 AM PST | Latest comment by Life_isfun

  • 0

    10 apps for Verizon iPhone owners

    If you purchased a Verizon iPhone, you may have already downloaded well-known apps, such as Angry Birds and Netflix. Check out a CNET blogger's picks for cool lesser-known apps, and then list your...

    Posted by Mary Weilage | February 18, 2011, 11:56 PM PST

  • 4

    Use IronRuby to develop a Windows Phone 7 app

    Justin James recently got his feet wet with IronRuby, and he was eager to use it in a real-world scenario. Find out what this Ruby novice thinks of using IronRuby to write a Windows Phone 7...

    Posted by Justin James | February 18, 2011, 11:18 PM PST | Latest comment by Justin James

  • 0

    Superphones need super chips

    Larry Dignan highlights key developments from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and says the mobile processor race is on.

    Posted by Larry Dignan | February 16, 2011, 10:27 AM PST

  • 2

    Nokia and Microsoft: Economics, risks of a 2-year transition to Windows Phone 7

    The economics for Microsoft and Nokia may work out, but the biggest unknown is whether the phone maker can endure a two-year transition to Windows Phone 7 devices in a mobile world evolving so...

    Posted by Larry Dignan | February 11, 2011, 11:22 PM PST | Latest comment by PriyaDivya

  • 5

    Install software from outside the Android Market on your Android phone

    Even though there are thousands of titles in the Android Market, there's still a lot of great software that isn't available in the Market. Here's how to install a non-Market application on your...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 11, 2011, 11:07 PM PST | Latest comment by BrianAndrew

  • 8

    Take screenshots of your Android phone from Windows or Linux

    Getting screenshots of an Android phone is not the easiest process. Jack Wallen describes the steps Windows users or Linux users should follow to take screenshots of an Android phone.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | February 9, 2011, 9:10 AM PST | Latest comment by Gis Bun

  • 2

    Add an Exchange account on Windows Phone 7

    Windows Phone 7 devices are beginning to make their way into the enterprise. If you need to add an Exchange 2007 or 2010 account to your WP7 device, follow the steps in this tutorial.

    Posted by Scott Lowe | February 3, 2011, 12:53 PM PST | Latest comment by cguyinsa

  • 3

    12 ways for smartphones to be more business-ready

    Smartphones still have a way to go before the mobile devices are extremely useful business tools straight out-of-the-box. Deb Shinder identifies features, capabilities, and functionalities that...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 1, 2011, 1:28 PM PST | Latest comment by -vgrepl.

  • 0

    Samsung Continuum review: Ticker keeps you up to date with your messaging

    Is the Samsung Continuum's unique ticker feature compelling enough to make EVO or Droid X power users replace their phones? Jack Wallen answers this question in his review of the Continuum.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | January 31, 2011, 12:47 PM PST

  • 16

    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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    Ways to improve your mobile computing experience

    From smartphones to iPads to netbooks and high-powered laptops, our mobile options have gone through the roof. But not everyone is using the devices to their full advantage. Deb Shinder offers...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 21, 2011, 11:30 AM PST

  • 3

    Android 3.0 Honeycomb sweetens the pot for business users

    The upcoming Android 3.0 (dubbed Honeycomb) is designed specifically for the tablet form factor. Deb Shinder outlines the key features business users need in a tablet.

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 18, 2011, 12:48 PM PST | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas

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