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Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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Google wants us all to be mobile app developers
Google's App Inventor for Android development tool does not require users to have any programming knowledge. Here's a brief overview of how it works.
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 14, 2010, 9:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by captainpj
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Get the most out of the Swype text-entry technology
Deb Shinder offers tips and tricks for using Swype, a fast way to enter text in smartphones' on-screen keyboards.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 13, 2010, 5:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by Graham@...
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Video calling apps for the iPhone 4
As with the HTC EVO 4G on Android, there are two solid video calling options available for the iPhone 4. Shawn Morton looks at FaceTime and Fring for the iPhone 4.
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 12, 2010, 10:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Lulugreen
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Review: Palm Pre Plus 3G Mobile Hotspot
IT pros who are often in the field or who require an almost always-on connection may want to check out the Palm Pre Plus Mobile Hotspot feature.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 9, 2010, 1:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by joepierce1988
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Review: android-vnc-viewer application
If you want to control the desktop of a target machine via your Android smartphone, the free android-vnc-viewer application might fit your needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 9, 2010, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by sivgu01
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Is the iPhone 4 becoming Apple's Windows Vista?
Between antenna problems and app store hacks, ZDNet's Sam Diaz thinks the iPhone 4 is starting to feel like an outcast in the iPhone portfolio - kind of like Windows Vista was for Microsoft.
Posted by Sam Diaz | July 7, 2010, 1:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Mobile news: Apple sells 1.7m, Verizon to get iPhone, Gingerbread on the way
Shawn Morton highlights the latest mobile news, including reports that Verizon Wireless will get the iPhone in January 2011, Gingerbread is slated to come to high-end Android devices in the fall,...
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 1, 2010, 7:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by yobtaf
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iPhone 4 rollout: Buy, wait, or pass?
Do you plan to buy the iPhone 4, wait until the mania has subsided, or pass on Apple's latest device? Share the reasons for your decision with the TechRepublic community.
Posted by Mary Weilage | June 24, 2010, 7:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by scharina1
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Analysts drool over Apple iPhone 4 upgrade cycle
Apple's iPhone 4 is about to land and analysts are tripping over themselves to gauge the power of what's expected to be the company's strongest upgrade cycle ever.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 23, 2010, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by tracy.walters@...
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Poll: What are your first impressions of iOS 4?
iOS 4, Apple's latest iPhone OS, is now available. If you have downloaded iOS 4, take these quick polls to let us know your thoughts about the software update.
Posted by Mary Weilage | June 21, 2010, 3:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by zclayton2
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Sybase: Apple's iPhone 4 likely to solidify enterprise traction
Apple's upcoming iPhone 4 is likely to increase the device's usage in the enterprise, according to a survey commissioned by Sybase and conducted by Zogby International.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 21, 2010, 9:12 AM PDT
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Tiered mobile data plans accelerate: Verizon Wireless to follow AT&T's lead
Verizon Wireless is following AT&T's lead and cooking up tiered data plans. The all you can eat mobile data buffet is history.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 18, 2010, 1:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by bsherman_04@...
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Windows Phone 7 enterprise features overview
At TechEd 2010, Scott Lowe explored some of the IT-related capabilities of the upcoming Windows Phone 7. Find out why he's optimistic that Microsoft is building an enterprise-worthy mobile OS.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 18, 2010, 8:39 AM PDT
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Deploy and secure iPhones in the enterprise
Blogger Paul Mah explains how to use Apple's iPhone Configuration Utility to deploy and secure iPhones in your enterprise.
Posted by Paul Mah | June 11, 2010, 11:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by Gis Bun
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Video calling apps for the HTC EVO 4G
Shawn Morton tells you how to make video calls with Qik and fring, two Android apps that allow you to take advantage of the EVO 4G's front-facing camera.
Posted by Shawn Morton | June 11, 2010, 7:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by hitesh050797
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iPhone 4 unveiled: Highlights from WWDC 2010 keynote
Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone 4 during his keynote address at Apple's WWDC 2010. Here's a rundown of what you need to know about the fourth generation of the iPhone.
Posted by Mary Weilage | June 7, 2010, 2:55 PM PDT
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AT&T revamps data plan pricing, adds iPhone tethering
AT&T revamped its data plan pricing structure in a move that could force rivals to follow. Unlimited plans are gone, but most customers should make out on the deal.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 2, 2010, 9:49 PM PDT | Latest comment by Twilight23
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Mobile news: EVO 4G, iPhone 4G, video calling ready for prime time
June is shaping up to be an eventful month in the mobile space. Shawn Morton talks about HTC's EVO 4G, the iPhone 4G, rumors about Skype, and more.
Posted by Shawn Morton | June 2, 2010, 2:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by wswinyer
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Can Motorola differentiate itself in the Droid mix?
Motorola co-CEO Sanjay Jha has been fielding questions about the company's next Droid act since HTC's Incredible launched.
Posted by Larry Dignan | May 31, 2010, 4:34 PM PDT
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AT&T exec: 4 out of 10 of our iPhone sales to enterprises
An AT&T exec says that some CIOs are forgoing laptop purchases if an employee can get by with Apple's iPhone.
Posted by Larry Dignan | May 28, 2010, 7:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by vince@...
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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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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device
Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 3, 2013, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by simonschilder
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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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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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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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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 englandrugbyfaninthesun
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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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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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Learn how to multitask on the Samsung Galaxy Note II
Jack Wallen takes a look at two multitasking features on the Samsung Galaxy Note II: Multi Window and Popup Note.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 3, 2013, 7:39 PM PST | Latest comment by radleym
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Save on your data plan with Onavo Extend
Find out how to extend the value of your existing data plan with the help of Onavo Extend, a free mobile application for both iOS and Android devices.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 22, 2013, 1:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by jcball5
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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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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone
Take a look at some iPhone data center apps, plus peers into the future of the iPhone in the data center.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 30, 2013, 9:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by jcbronson@...
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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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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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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 Rayvens
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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
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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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xScope Browser Pro: Full-featured, fast, one-handed browsing
Take a look at how to install and configure xScope Browser Pro, an inexpensive but powerful app for your Android mobile device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2013, 1:17 PM PDT
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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
