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Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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A look at the BlackBerry Push Service for third-party apps
In this high-level overview of RIM's BlackBerry Push Service, Paul Mah discusses what it could mean for third-party applications on the BlackBerry platform.
Posted by Paul Mah | April 29, 2010, 6:57 AM PDT
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Your mobile browsing experience is better, thanks to WebKit
Shawn Morton looks at how Apple revolutionized the mobile Web browsing experience with the open source rendering engine WebKit and explains why this matters.
Posted by Shawn Morton | April 28, 2010, 11:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by Adam Parker
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Smartphones news: WES 2010, acquisition rumors, Android Market, Nexus One
Mobile stories that caught Shawn Morton's eye this week include major acquisition rumors, app store milestones, changes in carriers' handset selections, and more.
Posted by Shawn Morton | April 28, 2010, 10:43 AM PDT
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First look: What to expect in BlackBerry OS 6.0
At WES 2010, RIM delivers many more details - and a demo - about the next version of its OS platform, now officially called BlackBerry 6. Here's a list of new features.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 27, 2010, 12:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by J T CUNNINGHAM
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Nexus One: Is Google pushing away from smartphone sales business?
Google has shifted gears on its newest smartphone for Verizon in a way that suggests it may be backing off of its effort to sell directly to the consumer.
Posted by Sam Diaz | April 26, 2010, 2:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by Hazydave
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RIM announces BlackBerry Pearl 3G; bets many consumers won't need full QWERTY
Research in Motion kicked off its WES 2010 event by unveiling the BlackBerry Pearl 3G and touting it as the phone for consumers upgrading from standard cell phones.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 26, 2010, 2:23 PM PDT
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BlackBerry 9650 makes the Bold RIM's new flagship smartphone
Research in Motion showed off its new CDMA version of the BlackBerry Bold on the first day of WES 2010.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 26, 2010, 2:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by M Wagner
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Adobe casts Flash lot with Android; Drops iPhone plans
Adobe's Mike Chambers, principal product manager for the Flash platform, said the company will halt future development on plans to bring Flash apps to Apple's iPhones.
Posted by Larry Dignan | April 22, 2010, 6:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by marshallpaisley@...
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Apple earnings: iPhone growth magnifies global smartphone potential
Apple's strong iPhone growth in international markets offers a glimpse at the potential -- and future competition -- in global markets.
Posted by Sam Diaz | April 21, 2010, 10:12 AM PDT
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Will Opera get traction on the Apple's iPhone?
Opera said Tuesday that its Mini browser has been approved for the iPhone and iPod touch. Will Opera get traction on the iPhone?
Posted by Larry Dignan | April 14, 2010, 8:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by Gis Bun
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Microsoft unveils KIN: Will users like this all-cloud, no-apps approach?
Microsoft has unveiled KIN ONE and KIN TWO, devices that take advantage of social networking integration yet lack third-party apps. Do you think KIN will deliver well enough for users to overlook...
Posted by Shawn Morton | April 13, 2010, 1:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by boxfiddler
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Palm for sale: What's the best case scenario?
Palm has gone from darling to putting itself up for sale in just a few months. Here's a look at the best and worst case scenarios for Palm's future, developers, and customers.
Posted by Larry Dignan | April 12, 2010, 8:30 PM PDT
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Five things you should know about BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express
Thinking of deploying the BlackBerry platform in your organization? If so, read Paul Mah's overview of BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express.
Posted by Paul Mah | April 9, 2010, 8:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by Cheetahguy
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Apple iPhone OS 4.0: A look at the seven tentpole apps
At the iPhone OS 4.0 press event, Steve Jobs referenced a laundry list of 100 new user features for the operating system. He focused on what he called seven "tentpole" apps, which include the...
Posted by Shawn Morton | April 8, 2010, 5:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by mrsalsabor@...
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4G networks: Know the basics before jumping on the bandwagon
Shawn Morton plans to jump on the 4G bandwagon when Sprint releases the HTC EVO 4G Android-powered handset. Let us know whether you're ready to make the leap to 4G.
Posted by Shawn Morton | April 8, 2010, 9:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by anonymous_user
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Turn your smartphone into a WAP with WMWifiRouter
When Deb Shinder's FiOS Internet connection went down, she used WMWifiRouter to connect her Sony VAIO laptop to the Internet through her Windows Mobile phone's 3G service.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | April 8, 2010, 7:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by dok418
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BlackBerry development basics from RIM's Mike Kirkup
Justin James shares what he learned about BlackBerry development from Mike Kirkup, Director of Developer Relations at Research in Motion.
Posted by Justin James | April 2, 2010, 11:36 AM PDT
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Windows Phone 7 cheat sheet
After several years of seeing Apple and Google take over the smartphone market, Microsoft is attempting a comeback with its upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series. Shawn Morton provides an overview of...
Posted by Shawn Morton | April 1, 2010, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by berrys@...
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Apps are hot, but don't forget the mobile Web
When you're looking at your company's mobile strategy, don't underestimate the value of the mobile Web as a viable platform to reach your customers.
Posted by Shawn Morton | March 31, 2010, 7:35 PM PDT
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Windows Phone 7 Series wish list
Deb Shinder shares her wish list of Windows Phone 7 Series features and attributes. One wish is for Microsoft not to go too far in emulating Apple.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 24, 2010, 5:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by dr_cox@...
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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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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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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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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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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
