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Sonja Thompson

Sonja Thompson

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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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    Smartphone location and navigation services

    Today's smartphones know where it's at -- thanks to embedded GPS receivers and software that takes advantage of the data those receivers collect.

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 21, 2010, 6:18 AM PDT

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    Adobe tops one million Flash downloads on Android

    Adobe has more than one million downloads of Flash Player 10.1 on the Android market, but it still has a few kinks to work out on the mobile front.

    Posted by Larry Dignan | October 15, 2010, 11:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by RipVan

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    LG Ally review: A budget-friendly Android smartphone

    The LG Ally from Verizon Wireless is smaller and much less expensive than other Android devices, such as the Droid X and the HTC Incredible. So is it a viable option for an Android power user?

    Posted by Jack Wallen | October 15, 2010, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000

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    Windows Phone 7 unveiled: First impressions

    Microsoft officially unveiled Windows Phone 7, though it will not be available in the U.S. until Nov. 8. Read what three TechRepublic and ZDNet bloggers are saying about Windows Phone 7.

    Posted by Mary Weilage | October 11, 2010, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by Pohunk45@...

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    Android tablets, smartphones: Firefox's best shot at mobile relevance

    Mozilla has released the first Firefox 4 beta for Android, the organization's best shot for mobile relevance. And that relevance could increase as Android tablets hit the market.

    Posted by Larry Dignan | October 8, 2010, 4:33 PM PDT

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    Review: NAVIGON MobileNavigator iPhone app

    NAVIGON MobileNavigator turns an ordinary iPhone into a full-fledged turn-by-turn GPS device. Scott Lowe says the $60 app is worth the money.

    Posted by Scott Lowe | October 8, 2010, 9:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by lewis.brendan@...

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    Smartphone selection criteria: What factors matter most to you?

    Different people have different priorities when they select a smartphone, thus there is no "one size fits all" phone. Deb Shinder discusses some of the criteria that you might want to consider...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | October 8, 2010, 8:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by Regulus

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    Will VMware miss the mobile virtualization curve?

    VMware is interested in mobile virtualization, but appears to be facing an innovator's dilemma. The company has so much growth ahead with server, desktop, and data center virtualization that it...

    Posted by Larry Dignan | October 4, 2010, 9:25 AM PDT

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    Why Nokia should offer a mobile OS smorgasbord

    Nokia has been a no-show in North America, specifically the U.S., but that may change if it can come up with a unique approach to the market. Here's a thought: offer more than Symbian as an...

    Posted by Larry Dignan | September 30, 2010, 6:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by megous00010

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    Back up your Android phone with these two apps

    Jack Wallen walks you through the process of backing up your Android phone with two free apps: Handy Backup for Android and On The Fly Backup for Android.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 29, 2010, 10:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by zehra 1

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    The five best Android calendar apps

    If the built-in calendar app for your Android device doesn't fill all of your needs, Jack Wallen says one of these apps and widgets should do the trick.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 24, 2010, 11:59 PM PDT | Latest comment by nathan_jx

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    Should Apple loosen its restrictions on how App Store apps are promoted?

    It's rumored that Apple sent Newsday a cease and desist letter regarding its iPad app commercial. Shawn Morton asks: How much control should Apple have on how iPad and iPhone apps are promoted?

    Posted by Shawn Morton | September 24, 2010, 5:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by canewshound@...

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    RIM may launch its Black Pad tablet Monday

    Research in Motion has been quietly touting a big press event Monday in San Francisco, and it appears its Black Pad may be the main event.

    Posted by Larry Dignan | September 21, 2010, 2:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by PESK, mbcs, mcse, mcitp, sts

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    Windows Phone 7: Is Microsoft 'all in'?

    Now that Windows Phone 7 has been released to manufacturing and is expected to launch in October, the tech industry is watching closely to see whether Microsoft has a winner. Deb Shinder spells...

    Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | September 17, 2010, 3:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by jefferyp2100

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    Share media from Windows Media Player on Windows 7 to your Epic 4G phone

    If you are the proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G smartphone, read Jack Wallen's tutorial on how to share out your music library to your AllShare device from Windows Media Player.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 17, 2010, 11:55 AM PDT

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    Review: AndroZip File Manager for Android

    Make the most out of the space and files on your Android device with the free AndroZip File Manager. Jack Wallen says it's the best file manager he has tried for the Android platform.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 17, 2010, 4:49 AM PDT

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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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    Control smartphone usage with Exchange 2010 ActiveSync

    Exchange 2010 includes controls to help IT departments provide mobility services and enable automated methods by which user's devices are required to adhere to organizational policies.

    Posted by Scott Lowe | September 7, 2010, 10:16 AM PDT

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    Android to control half smartphone market, say analysts

    A bevy of Android devices will ultimately mean that Google's mobile OS will control largely half of the smartphone market, according to a Piper Jaffray report. Apple's iOS will probably top out...

    Posted by Larry Dignan | September 7, 2010, 8:43 AM PDT

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    Save battery life on your Android phone with Advanced Task Killer

    Android users can fight against unnecessary battery drainage by installing Advanced Task Killer, an app that lets you manually kill running tasks, set up ignore lists, and more.

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 3, 2010, 11:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by wabryant

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