iPhone 3GS 3.1 Update Due SoonBy Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 2, 2009As fears of overheating units and insufficient inventory plague the iPhone, Apple is moving quickly to release an iPhone OS upgrade.
HP ProBook 4510s: Well Priced, StylishBy Gerry Blackwell |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 1, 2009The Hewlett-Packard ProBook 4510s is a stylish and reasonably muscular 15.6-inch widescreen notebook.
Palm Takes It on the Chin, Still FightingBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 27, 2009Forget the non-impressive current results, the company might benefit from some good developments, like an app store strategy, favorable Pre demographics and the webOS ecosystem.
Acer Aspire 3935 Laptop: Pricey but SweetBy Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 25, 2009The Acer Aspire 3935 isn't the cheapest laptop on the shelves but it lives up to its boast about offering "glamor and efficiency."
Netbook Review: Asus 1000HE, the 'Champ'By Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 24, 2009With different user needs, it's hard to call one netbook "the best," yet the Asus Eee PC 1000HE has as good a shot as any netbook.
iPhone: 3G vs. 3G SBy Larry Magid |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 22, 2009The iPhone 3G S is a pricier option. Is Apple's new iPhone worth it?
Analysts Still Bullish on RIMBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 20, 2009Research In Motion didn't wow investors with its Q1 earnings, but industry observers are far from discouraged.
iPhone Crowds Fairly SmallBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 19, 2009Some lines appear in front of Apple and AT&T stores, but nothing like the iPhone's debut.
Why Apple Should Dump AT&TBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 17, 2009Thanks to AT&T's slow execution on support for new iPhone features, its horrible customer service, and its high and confusing prices, yet another iPhone launch has been compromised.
Fixes for Wi-Fi Hotspot AnnoyancesBy Eric Geier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 17, 2009A guide to securing your connection, accessing remote files, sharing connections and more.
iPhone Apps: the Top 46 OddestBy Troy Dreier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 15, 2009You have all the productive iPhone apps already loaded. Now its time for a little amusement.
Cell Phone Sales Hit HardBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 14, 2009The recession has produced a double-digit slump in sales of mobile handhelds -- with one notable exception.
Is Love for iPhone 3G S Fading Fast?By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 10, 2009Questionable support and a robust pricing structure is prompting some kvetching even among the faithful.
Netbooks: Okay, Ten Inches is FinalBy Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 10, 2009The size of netbooks has inched larger over time yet seems to be settling in at 10 inches.
New iPhone: S for "Speed"By Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 9, 2009The new iPhone also sports video capability, among other upgrades.
Why the Palm Pre Will FailBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 28, 2009Pre is not ready for business, can't top the iPhone for consumers and is entering the market at the worst possible time.
Netbook Wars: Linux, Android, Windows 7By Matt Hartley |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 28, 2009The perceived "failure of Linux on netbooks" has nothing to do with desktop Linux. It's a matter how desktop Linux and Android are presented to the end user.
Microsoft to Unveil New ZuneBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 27, 2009Later this year the software giant will launch a refreshed competitor in the music player market.
Apple Mum On Rumor Of New iPhoneBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 5, 2009Speculation is rampant that an updated iPhone will be announced at worldwide developers' conference on Monday.
Next iPhone Details Leaked (Unofficially)By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published June 2, 2009A brief sighting of the next generation iPhone reveals a tantalizing array of upgrades, including video capability.
The Cell Phone as Wi-Fi HotspotBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 26, 2009A forward-looking vendor is seeking to turn the lowly cell phone into a wireless hotspot.
Nokia Unveils Online App StoreBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 26, 2009Following the lead of Apple's popular iPhone App store, Nokia is now selling content online.
iPhone Without Data Plan May be ReleasedBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 19, 2009A leading industry analyst expects Apple in coming weeks to unveil new iPhones that will appeal to more cost-conscious consumers.
Mobile Allies: Sybase, Amazon, SamsungBy Alex Goldman |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 17, 2009Sybase shows great flexibility as it works with a diverse blend of app vendors and device companies.
Verizon to Offer HP NetbooksBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 15, 2009The HP netbook is priced at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year activation on a mobile broadband plan.
Google Improves Search on Cell PhonesBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 13, 2009Google touted various new offerings, including a solution for better search on cell phones.
In-House Tech Support vs. Palm, AndriodBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 12, 2009After handling the headaches of the iPhone, still more handhelds are challenging in-house tech support.
Wireless to Get Faster -- Much FasterBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 11, 2009The recently proposed standard is expected to be as much as ten times faster than current Wi-Fi standards.
Have Mobile Devices Grown Too Numerous?By David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 7, 2009As the recession-resistant mobile sector keeps growing, the blizzard of choices verges on confusion for consumers.
Asus Eee Top ET1602: Stylish PackageBy Joseph Moran |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 5, 2009Asus Eee Top PC ET1602 boasts a stylish design, a touch-screen LCD display, and an integrated Wi-Fi. Yet its performance is just okay.
Steve Jobs Gets PwnedBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 7, 2009Apple fumbled hugely by allowing the Kindle to dominate the rapidly growing eBook device market.
iPhone Outsold by the BlackberryBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published May 5, 2009The mighty iPhone lost its status as the top-selling cell to Blackberry, according NPD.
Do iPhone Apps Live Longer than Fruit Flies?By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 30, 2009iPhone app users spend about 9.6 minutes at a time with their apps, accessing them nearly 20 times before they're abandoned.
Google's Android Keeps ExpandingBy Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 24, 2009A new developer solution will port Google's Android to an ever expanding array of devices.
Gateway UC7807 Notebook: Good Looking CompactBy Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 23, 2009 Gateway positions its first 13.3-inch notebook as a good-looking compact for travelers who can't afford to pay the luxury tax -- but it ain't skinny.
New Bluetooth Taps Wi-FiBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 22, 2009The new Bluetooth will use Wi-Fi to speed up wireless transfer.
Windows 7 Tweaked for NetbooksBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 21, 2009Two versions of Windows 7 will be slimmed down for netbooks, with the focus on a lean and fast OS. But are the OSes too bare bones?
HP Mini 2140 Netbook: Upscale PortableBy Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 20, 2009With a 10.1-inch screen and an ExpressCard slot, the Mini 2140 is HP's effort to romance mobile professionals or serious students.
Netbook Sales StrongBy Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 17, 2009Amid a slumping PC market, the low-end continues to be healthy.
Why is the iPhone Still Tethered to AT&T?By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 16, 2009The limiting factor is the type of carrier network that Apple wants. And there may be few alternatives, despite consumer desire.
Cheap Smartphones are Hot SellersBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 15, 2009Amid the recession, cell phone vendors are seeing robust sales of low-end but still highly capable mobile units.
Apple Rumor: Video Record for iPhone?By David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 7, 2009A mysterious job listing suggests that video recording may be in the works for the iPhone. Plus: better image for the iPod?
Living with a Netbook: Battery Life to Screen ResizeBy Michael Horowitz |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 6, 2009Okay, so you've bought that new Acer or Samsung netbook, but how do you extend the battery life, get the best apps and easily resize the tiny screen?
Google's Plans for Mobile AppsBy Owen Linderholm |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 6, 2009Google's software for mobile phones will benefit from a unified platform and an ambitious world view.
T-Mobile Gear to use Andriod, Paper ReportsBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 6, 2009Leading carrier T-Mobile will launch a major effort in the home gadget market with units that use Google's Andriod OS, according to a newspaper report.
eBay Reveals App Store DetailsBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 5, 2009eBay has ambitious plans for an app store, which will be a venue for developers in the expanding mobile market.
Netbook Market Challenges WindowsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 3, 2009Clearly Windows is the top dog in the emerging netbook market, but the competition seems tougher all the time.
HP Considering Google's AndroidBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 2, 2009HP is weighing possible use of Google's Android OS, which could significantly affect Microsoft's Windows OS.
The 10-Minute Netbook GuideBy Jamie Lendino |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 31, 2009Buying a netbook? Heres everything you need to know to make the right decision.
Wi-Fi Phone for Skype: Mobile SkypeBy Ted Stevenson |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 30, 2009Our reviewer finds that the IPEVO So-20 Wi-Fi Phone for Skype is reasonably priced and works well over Wi-FI. But the audio isn't great at high volumes and the device lacks non-voice functions.
Skype Launches iPhone, Blackberry ServiceBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 30, 2009Skype will debut iPhone service this week and BlackBerry service in several weeks as it strives to move beyond its traditional desktop market.
Hacking iPhone 3.0 for Fun and ProfitBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 28, 2009Though still months away, the next iPhone is attracting a new crew of hardware hackers. (And no, what these 'hackers' do isn't typically illegal.)
Newest Netbook Competitor: VerizonBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 28, 2009The telecom provider has a chance if it can offer lower connection fees than its competitors.
Smartphone App Use SoaringBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 27, 2009The rise of the mobile apps is meteoric, and is now attracting ad dollars.
The Apple Rip-OffBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 25, 2009Who else but Apple would make headphones proprietary? And what about the RAM upgrade for $6,100? Is there no limit to the Apple dollar-grabbing madness?
Netbook Review: HP Mini 2140, the 'Mobile Professional'By Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 25, 2009The HP Mini 2140 netbook is HP's first netbook targeted at the professional crowd. We find it handsomely understated, or, if you prefer, understatedly handsome.
Netbooks, Linux and the Lenovo S10By Carla Schroder |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 18, 2009A look a the netbook world, focusing on the Lenovo S10 netbook and open source software.
Mobile Phone World in FluxBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 19, 2009The world of the once lowly cell is teeming with new innovations, including targeted apps and enterprise tools.
Blackberry App Store (Almost) OpenBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published March 19, 2009Research in Motion says that the firm's competition to Apple iPhone store will open this month.