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rhager
rhager
3 days ago
Best remote support tool

Any suggestions on a good remote support tool? Any free options?

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riffin
riffin
1 week ago
What is sideloading on a smartphone, and is it a bad thing?

I see the term sideloading used pretty often in articles about smartphones, but they don't seem to explain what it is. I understand...

Tags: apps, side loading, sideloading, smartphone |
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jack12
jack12
1 week ago
Will being able to see exactly what info Carrier IQ tracks be enough to address privacy concerns?

Lot's of people, myself among them, were not happy to find out that personally identifiable information was potentially being sent to...

Tags: carrier IQ, mobile, privacy |
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OldHippie
OldHippie
1 week ago
What are the drawbacks of using a protective case on a smartphone?

I got my wife a new iPhone 4s for her birthday, and told her that I would also get her a case for it if she wanted to pick one out....

Tags: cases, covers, iPhone 4S, smartphone |
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ablake
ablake
2 weeks ago
How significant are the complaints about iPad Wi-Fi problems?

I've been bouncing back and forth between getting a Kindle Fire and an iPad. Yes, I know that they are very different devices, and the...

Tags: iPad, kindle fire, Wi-Fi |
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ernard
ernard
2 weeks ago
What does the crash in Kindle Fire sales say about the tablet market?

The Kindle Fire sold like hotcakes when it came out last year. All the sales reports I have seen for the 1st quarter of 2012 show a...

Tags: iPad, kindle fire, tablets |
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jack12
jack12
3 weeks ago
What do you think of RIM's Blackberry 10?

RIM started revealing the upcoming BB10 to developers this week, and I think it is fair to say the consensus is that this is a make or...

Tags: Blackberry, BlackBerry 10, RIM |
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wstark
wstark
3 weeks ago
What am I missing by still using a device with Android 2.2 instead of 4.0?

I haven't yet got my hands on Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0). My smartphone is a little less than a year old, and still running Froyo (2.2...

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bcastle
bcastle
3 weeks ago
Will apps written for ARM Androids run on Androids with the new Intel Medfield architecture?

The new Lava XOLO X900 should be available soon. As far as I know every Android made up to know has utilized ARM processors....

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delia25
delia25
4 weeks ago
When I get a new Android phone, can I migrate all of my data or do I have to start over?

I've had my first Android smartphone for almost two years, and I think it is time for an upgrade. This is the first time I've replaced...

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Microsoft Office for iOS and Android may arrive this fall
Microsoft appears to be closing in on a release of Microsoft Office for both iOS and Android this fall, despite previous denials.
iPhone 5 growing up, but not out, this fall
The rumor mill says the iPhone 5 will have a taller screen than the iPhone 4S, but that the width will stay the same.
Google has finally closed Motorola Mobility acquisition
Google employee Dennis Woodside named new CEO.
Mobile app standoff: Web app vs. native app
For resources-strapped companies that want to get in the mobile app game, a Web app tuned for smartphones and tablets is a wise choice. Just ask Texas insurance provider ANICO.
How AT&T boosted cell coverage at Boston's TD Garden
U.S. wireless carrier AT&T today announced it has finished installation of Boston's first indoor, LTE-capable Distributed Antenna System (DAS), designed to improve cellular-network performance during Boston Celtics basketball and Bruins hockey games, concerts and other events held at the TD Garden.
Android in enterprises 'severely limited' by weak management support from Google
Adoption of Android tablets and smartphones in large businesses has been "severely limited" because of the complexities of managing the various Android models and versions, market research firm Gartner said in an evaluation of 20 mobile device management software vendors.
Cisco's wireless unit shifts emphasis to "mobility"
Cisco's Wireless Networking Business Unit doesn't actually talk so much about wireless networking these days. Increasingly, its message aimed at IT groups is about the broader concept of "mobility."
Smartphone security is heading for 'apocalypse'
The meteoric rise in the smartphone market is creating a dangerous vulnerability in smartphone security - one that may not be patched until the problem expands into what has been dubbed an "apocalypse."
How to make Android faster, more productive and more secure than iPhone
IPhone users love to brag about their phones. They line up around the block and stand in line for hours when a new one is released. Yet, for many users, Android is clearly the superior platform. Yes, its Achilles' heel is a big one: security. Android's openness and large market share mean that it's a juicy target for attackers.
Apple lets crowd-funded developers sidestep App Store policies
Sometimes it pays to ask nicely.

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