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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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Software innovation is critical for hardware success
Bashyam Anan of Flexera Software highlights how device manufacturers can grow revenue by transitioning to software-driven businesses.
Posted by Guest Contributor | June 26, 2012, 1:52 PM PDT
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Is Windows Phone 8 worth the wait?
Deb Shinder discusses Microsoft's preview of Windows Phone 8. Find out why she's cautiously optimistic about this device.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | June 21, 2012, 7:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by S J
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Infographic: Apple rules U.S. smartphone market
Smartphone sales during Q1 2012 in the Unites States reveal the popularity of Apple's iPhone.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 19, 2012, 1:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by Alex Silva
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How to find those permission-grabbing add-ons in Android
Ad networks are not the only add-ons we need to worry about. Michael Kassner test-drives an app that monitors all add-ons accessing Android permissions.
Posted by Michael Kassner | June 18, 2012, 5:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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The smartphone revolution and open government
Scott Lowe discusses a government-wide strategy to provide American people with digital government information and services from mobile devices.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 15, 2012, 6:47 AM PDT
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Track your finances from your mobile with Mint
Jack Wallen takes a look at Mint, a free application that allows you to view your bank accounts information from your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 14, 2012, 6:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by shsull
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Infographic: Enterprise mobility
This infographic shows the growing importance of enterprise mobility and the technology behind mobile application development.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 13, 2012, 7:58 AM PDT
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Create a PDF using your iPhone
Adobe CreatePDF is an app for creating PDFs using your iPhone. Will Kelly demonstrates how.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 11, 2012, 6:33 AM PDT
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Submit the best and worst Draw Something sketches
Sonja Thompson challenges the TechRepublic community to submit what they consider to be the best and worst Draw Something sketches.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 8, 2012, 3:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by CaterinaAnna
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Modding the Atrix Lapdock for the Droid 4
Donovan Colbert walks you through the steps of modding the Motorola Atrix Lapdock so that it's compatible with the Droid 4.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 6, 2012, 2:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Add some eye candy to your Android device with GO Launcher EX
Even if eye candy isn't your thing, Jack Wallen says that GO Launcher EX is still an incredible home screen replacement that will extend your mobile device in ways you may not have thought possible.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 4, 2012, 1:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by Den2010
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App spots hidden ad networks on Android phones
Who gets to use private information stored on your phone should be your choice. Michael Kassner found an app that makes it so.
Posted by Michael Kassner | June 1, 2012, 6:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Will your phone ever realistically replace your wallet?
Patrick Gray is hesitant to jump on the mobile payments system bandwagon until some of the current problems have been resolved. Do you think a wallet-less future is possible?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 31, 2012, 6:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Manage projects with Zoho Projects for iPhone
The Zoho Projects app brings access to Zoho Projects to your iPhone. Will Kelly shows us the basics on how to use it to track projects and collaborate with teams.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 29, 2012, 7:51 AM PDT
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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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Use Coaxion to access SharePoint and Dropbox from your iPhone
Coaxion from Moprise enables you to access SharePoint and Dropbox from your iPhone. Will Kelly shows you how.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 23, 2012, 2:23 PM PDT
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Tips to get more battery life from your iPhone 4S
Jack Wallen offers some tips for preserving and even extending the battery life of your iPhone 4S.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 21, 2012, 10:54 AM PDT
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Unify multiple instant messaging services with IM+ Pro
If you're a heavy IM user who has contacts spread across a wide range of messaging services, Donovan Colbert says IM+ Pro is a great solution to consolidate and manage your contacts and chats.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | May 18, 2012, 2:00 PM PDT
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Five of the most addictive smartphone apps
There are hundred of thousands of apps available, and some of them are literally irresistible. Here are five of the most addictive apps. Did the app you can't live without make the list?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 17, 2012, 8:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by KaryMills
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Better organize the app drawer on your Droid Bionic
Jack Wallen walks you through the creation of app drawer groups, so that it's easier to find the apps you need on your Droid Bionic.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012, 7:08 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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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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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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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
