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Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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Five reasons why next-gen smartphones need M2M
Will Kelly shares five reasons why next-generation smartphones need M2M technology.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 9, 2013, 6:14 PM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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M2M is one of Verizon's key business tech trends
Find out how Verizon Wireless is working hard to help businesses take advantage of M2M. Do you think they'll be one of the major players in M2M solutions?
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 7, 2013, 12:59 PM PST
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Use the Dolphin Webzine add-on for fast access to uncluttered content
Jack Wallen takes a look at Dolphin Webzine, an add-on to the Dolphin Browser that makes it easier to navigate and read content.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2013, 4:33 AM PST
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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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Get out of your home office with Work+
Will Kelly shows us the basics of Work+, a free iPhone app that can help you find alternative places to work, including coffee shops and cafes.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 1, 2013, 6:58 PM PST | Latest comment by deselby
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iPhone settings to know for possible BYOD compliance
Will Kelly reviews some iPhone settings you need to know before you BYOD into work.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 27, 2012, 2:19 AM PST
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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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Top 10 Smartphones posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read posts for TechRepublic's Smartphones blog in 2012.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 19, 2012, 4:51 AM PST
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Samsung: Exynos 4 processors are vulnerable to serious attack
Gina Smith reports on the recent vulnerability of Exynos 4 processors, found in Samsung smartphones.
Posted by Gina Smith | December 17, 2012, 5:32 AM PST | Latest comment by fishystory@...
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Create location-aware profiles to automate tasks with NFC Task Launcher
Jack Wallen takes a look at NFC Task Launcher and how to create a tag that will automatically connect a device to a wireless access point.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 11, 2012, 5:09 AM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Things: Now cloud fortified
Will Kelly shows us the basics of using Things, a powerful and flexible iPhone to-do list app that now includes cloud synchronization.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 7, 2012, 9:38 AM PST
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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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Why the Motorola Razr Maxx HD is an ideal phone for IT
Jack Wallen takes a look at some of the pros and cons of the Motorola Razr Maxx HD and explains why he thinks this smartphone would be a good choice for IT pros.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 3, 2012, 2:26 PM PST | Latest comment by jknowles@...
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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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Turn your iPhone into a document scanner with Scanner Pro
Will Kelly demonstrates the basics of document scanning with Scanner Pro on your iPhone.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 27, 2012, 9:13 AM PST | Latest comment by PatChan
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Protect personal data on your iPhone with Personal
Will Kelly demonstrates the basics of Personal, an iOS app and cloud solution for protecting personal data on your iPhone.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 23, 2012, 9:56 AM PST | Latest comment by CorporateLackie
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Siine Keyboard: A unique, effective mobile keyboard
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that once you've tried the Siine Keyboard, you'll have a hard time going back to the standard method of text input on your mobile device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 20, 2012, 5:52 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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The history and evolution of 4G
Scott Reeves looks at the two main contenders for 4G and where they differ from the current 3G systems in operation.
Posted by Scott Reeves | November 15, 2012, 7:08 AM PST
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Annotate and manage images on your iPhone with Skitch
Will Kelly shows us how to use new Skitch iPhone app to annotate and manage images.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 13, 2012, 2:28 PM PST
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10 mobile apps for tech pros: SF AppShow 2012 preview
Here's a preview of 10 apps showing at the SF Appshow, a showcase event for mobile technology in San Francisco.
Posted by Gina Smith | November 7, 2012, 3:21 PM PST | Latest comment by alastairconroy
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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
