- Follow this blog:
- RSS
- Email Alert
Smartphones
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
-
Apps of the month (March 2012): Apple Store, Speedtest, Tweetbot, and more
In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features the following mobile applications: Apple Store, Alarm Clock HD, Speedtest.net, Tweetbot, and MovieTickets.com.
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 30, 2012, 5:14 AM PDT
-
Five ways ICS changes your Android experience
Thanks to Ice Cream Sandwich, Donovan Colbert says it's time to revisit how we interact with our devices and unlearn some habits that are no longer necessary.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 29, 2012, 8:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by anjali189
-
Cool iPhone 4S Siri tips
Jack Wallen shares some iPhone 4S Siri tips that will make your mobile life even easier.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 27, 2012, 9:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by DionisioRibeiro
-
Nokia Lumia 710: Less is not more
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that no one in IT will want the Nokia Lumia 710 Windows smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 23, 2012, 9:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by cbslc
-
Encrypt your smartphone voice communications with TrustCall
Deb Shinder tested a voice encryption solution called TrustCall. Find out how TrustCall works and if it's right for your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 21, 2012, 3:35 PM PDT
-
Three Mobile Device Management services suited for enterprise needs
Jack Wallen highlights three companies that provide enterprise-level MDM services for controlling mobile devices.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 19, 2012, 9:22 AM PDT
-
iPhone or Android: Five questions to help you decide
When people ask if they should buy an iPhone or an Android device, which do you recommend? Donovan Colbert lists five questions to ask prospective buyers that will help them decide.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 16, 2012, 12:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by myangeldust
-
Acoustic docks offer amplified vintage sounds for smartphones
Ryan Boase, owner of ReAcoustic, shares information about his acoustically amplified docks for smartphones.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | March 13, 2012, 5:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by nepper
-
Android Market upgrades to Google Play
Jack Wallen says that Google Play (or the Play Store) offers more than just a name change for the Android Market. Find out what you can expect to see from this upgrade.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 12, 2012, 8:31 AM PDT
-
Mobile device email and the 24x7 work week
Do you check the email on your business phone outside of normal work hours? Take the poll and let us know.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 8, 2012, 12:54 PM PST | Latest comment by spdragoo@...
-
Print from your Android phone with PrinterShare Mobile Print
Jack Wallen walks you through the installation and use of PrinterShare Mobile Print, which is the best tool that he's found for printing on the Android platform.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 7, 2012, 8:38 AM PST | Latest comment by MarieDee
-
Samsung Galaxy Nexus: What it means to IT
Jack Wallen reviews the Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Find out why he thinks it's the single most powerful and desirable device available.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 5, 2012, 8:48 AM PST | Latest comment by msrichard
-
How to use your not-quite-so-smart phone offline
Deb Shinder provides some tips for utilizing your smartphone offline, especially when you're traveling and Internet connectivity is either expensive or non-existent.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 2, 2012, 1:56 PM PST | Latest comment by ITOdeed
-
Smartphone showdown: Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid 4
Donovan Colbert was looking for a new smartphone, and after testing several review units, it came down to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. the Motorola Droid 4.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 29, 2012, 4:12 PM PST | Latest comment by rcl4rk
-
Get a Siri-like interface on Android with Vlingo Virtual Assistant
Vlingo Virtual Assistant is Android's answer to Siri envy. Jack Wallen explains how to get the most out of Vlingo.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 27, 2012, 8:46 AM PST | Latest comment by mike_armstrong@...
-
My name is Sonja, and I'm a nomophobic
Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile device. Sonja Thompson suffers from it. Do you?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | February 23, 2012, 7:57 AM PST | Latest comment by carolinagirl38D
-
Android mobile hotspot and tethering: Avoid data overages
Jack Wallen offers some tips for avoiding data overages with mobile hotspots and tethering on your Android device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 21, 2012, 12:59 PM PST | Latest comment by alovato@...
-
LG Spectrum: Simple and uninteresting, perfect for daily use
Donovan Colbert reviews the LG Spectrum smartphone. Find out why he would pick this middle-of-the-road device over the Motorola Razr or Galaxy Nexus.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 16, 2012, 8:41 AM PST
-
Mobile credit card processing made easy
William Lewis highlights two easy options for getting started in the credit card game and staying mobile in the process: Square and GoPayment.
Posted by William Lewis | February 14, 2012, 6:51 AM PST | Latest comment by Will Lewis
-
Migrate Outlook contacts to your Android phone
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for migrating your Outlook contacts to your Android phone if you're using IMAP or POP3.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 13, 2012, 8:28 AM PST | Latest comment by huwtomos
-
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@...
-
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
-
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@...
-
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 drewlat
-
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@...
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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 Florian Draschbacher
-
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@...
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Create unique SMS/MMS popups and quick replies with Glowfly
Glowfly is an Android app that offers control over SMS/MMS notifications. Find out how business users can use Glowfly to make daily life more efficient and reliable.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 26, 2013, 5:26 AM PDT
