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Mobile server solution unveiled: Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008

October 24, 2007 10:13am PDT

Going mobile is truly the way of the future. In order to make some ground in the mobile market, Microsoft recently announced its mobile-dedicated server solution, called the Microsoft System...

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Poll: What mobile OS is easiest for developers?

January 6, 2012 7:00am PST

Is Android, iOS, BlackBerry, WP7, or another mobile platform the easiest in terms of development? Let us know why you prefer a particular mobile OS over another.

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First impressions of the jQuery Mobile framework

August 9, 2011 11:21am PDT

Kyle Miller calls jQuery Mobile an excellent framework for quickly creating a basic mobile website with minimal effort and styling. jQuery Mobile's pros and cons are outlined.

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Why are websites getting your mobile-phone number?

February 6, 2012 8:24am PST

Are mobile-service providers leaking data into traffic destined for web servers? That's what a research analyst set out to prove.

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Call for writers: App development

February 4, 2012 10:40pm PST

If you have real-world mobile application development experience and would like to write for TechRepublic, please contact us.

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A look inside one independent consultant's mobile arsenal

February 2, 2012 8:02am PST

Scott Lowe shares what he likes and dislikes about the devices in his mobile arsenal, and he lists three possible purchases to add to his collection in 2012.

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10 ways to combat the threat of mobile malware

November 23, 2011 2:54pm PST

Mobile malware is on the rise, but user awareness is lagging behind. These preventive measures can help safeguard mobile devices.

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IBM buys Worklight, focuses on software to help manage BYOD trend

February 1, 2012 5:22am PST

IBM showed it's as concerned as most enterprises are about the so-called bring-in-your-own-devices trend by purchasing Worklight, a company that offers software for managing mobile devices.

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A new type of mobile: CRM messaging platforms for B-to-C and B-to-B

January 30, 2012 9:24am PST

Louisville, Ky.-based Rede App contends that CIOs and IT managers are being pushed to embrace mobile interfaces for a variety of audiences that deliver on customer engagement.

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Four ways to make money with your mobile apps

January 28, 2012 3:39pm PST

InMobi global marketing director Gregory Kennedy gives mobile developers specific tips on how to make money with their apps.

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Demise of mobile Flash may accelerate growth of mobile Web

November 10, 2011 4:49pm PST

Writing applications that run in a browser, instead of the native OS, changed the way the world viewed PC software. The end of mobile Flash may be a precursor to the same revolution on mobile devices.

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Enough with the hubbub about Android fragmentation

January 28, 2012 3:07pm PST

Mobile developer Kyle Miller doesn't see what all the fuss is about Android fragmentation. He argues that Web browsers are much more fragmented than Android.

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Tips on making sure your apps work for mobile users

January 26, 2012 11:58am PST

Read about two UI considerations you should keep in mind when developing native mobile apps and other app development tips.

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Quickly create mobile dashboards for your mobile device

November 2, 2011 7:39am PDT

Scott Lowe says that SoftwareFX has transported the power of creating dashboards to the mobile world with PowerGadgets Mobile.

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iPhone apps are Google's biggest threat in mobile search

May 25, 2009 12:26am PDT

Google created the Andoid mobile OS because it wants its search engine to remain relevant as the world migrates more toward mobile computing. But Google's biggest challenge in mobile search is not...

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2012: Developers focusing on mobile development and the cloud

January 25, 2012 5:44am PST

Developers are moving into mobile development and the cloud in a big way. Here's what a new report from Zend Technologies had to say.

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Is your network ready for the mobile device explosion?

April 23, 2008 3:30am PDT

Mobile computing is on the brink of an explosion of users and Mobile Device Management is estimated to grow to a $20 billion per year industry by 2013. The issue is how to manage all of the smart...

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Mobile device upgrades from Microsoft, Intel, Yahoo, and hackers

April 3, 2008 4:14am PDT

Mobile devices are receiving upgrades from some of the biggest players in the technology industry, led by the release of Windows Mobile 6.1 and System Center Mobile Device Manager.

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Will the Wi-Fi hot spot go the way of the telephone booth?

March 10, 2008 1:54pm PDT

Ericsson Chief Marketing Officer Johan Bergendahl said Monday that the spread of mobile broadband is going faster than either the mobile phone or the original landline phone. He also predicted...

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Pizza Hut rolls out mobile strategy

January 18, 2008 8:06pm PST

Pizza Hut introduced new cell phone services that let customers order from any of its 6,200 outlets nationwide via either text message or the mobile Web. As part of its bold strategy to tap into...