Smartphones to Surge in 2010By Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 20, 2009The robust sales growth of smartphones is expected to continuing growing in 2010.
Nokia: Businesses Interested in NetbookBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 19, 2009Nokia launched its netbook with the consumer market in mind, yet now sees major corporate interest.
Why Android Could FailBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 18, 2009Googles Android platform faces colossal challenges in all three of the factors that determine success in the handheld market.
Dell to Hawk Smartphones InternationallyBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 16, 2009Dell will sell its first smartphone in China in late November, followed by Brazil toward the end of the year.
Apple's iPhone Profit Tops Nokia, SamsungBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 11, 2009Probably surprising no one, Apple in the recent quarter was the cellphone maker generating the highest total operating profit in the industry.
Smartphone Battle: Samsung vs. NokiaBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 10, 2009Cell phone titans Samsung and Nokia are maneuvering to win the battle with smartphone rivals like iPhone and Blackberry.
Will Andoid Kill the iPhone?By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 9, 2009Sure, the iPhone is sexy, but Google's Android mobile platform has some unbeatable advantages.
iPhone to See Enterprise AdoptionBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 7, 2009An analyst notes that current penetration, while minor, is expected to grow substantially.
Netbook Top Sellers: Acer, Asus, SamsungBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 6, 2009Netbooks are enjoying zooming sales figures, with Acer, Asus, Samsung as the top netbook sellers.
Apple's iPhone Apps vs. Google's AndriodBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 5, 2009Apple touts its 100,000 iPhone apps, but developers are flocking to Google's Andriod platform.
Sony Ericsson Announces Android PhoneBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 3, 2009Google's Android has gained this year as mobile phone vendors look for ways to compete with Apple's iPhone.
A Windows XP...Smartphone?By Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published November 2, 2009A Chinese firm is making claims of a smartphone running Windows XP, yet observers are skeptical.
Google Voice: Keep Your Cell NumberBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 27, 2009Google Voice service users don't need to switch to a special phone number, an option that greatly broadens the new service's appeal.
RIM vs. Apple: Can RIM Stay Strong?By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 26, 2009While some see RIM's lion's share of the cell phone market slipping, others note that the company remains strong.
Apple Sued by NokiaBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 23, 2009Claiming patent infringement, Nokia accused the iPhone maker of trying to hitch a "free-ride" on its technology investments.
Universal Cell Phone Charger Being DevelopedBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 22, 2009A one-size-fits-all charger will lessen waste by reducing the number of chargers thrown away with the purchase of a new cell phones.
RIM Unveils Upscale Blackberry BoldBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 21, 2009The new BlackBerry Bold smartphone is designed for professional users and affluent retail consumers.
Run a Business from Your iPhone: The Best AppsBy Troy Dreier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 20, 2009The entrepreneur who ran a business completely from his iPhone talks about the apps he used. Plus: a list of the essential business iPhone apps.
Microsoft: Most Sidekick Data RecoveredBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 16, 2009Depite a Microsoft server computer failure, most of the data feared lost by Sidekick mobile phone users has been recovered.
RIM to Release New Blackberry StormBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 15, 2009The move is an effort by RIM to challenge the the iPhone as Apple offers the device to a larger number of wireless carriers.
Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Netbook: Good TravelerBy Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 14, 2009Toshiba sells two Mini NB205 models, with and without Bluetooth. Both are good netbooks for their respective prices.
The Apple Tablet Won't FlyBy Don Reisinger |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 8, 2009The world doesn't want an oversized iPhone, no matter who makes it.
Dell to Launch U.S. SmartphoneBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 8, 2009Dell will use Google's Android mobile software on carrier AT&T's network for its first venture into the remarkably competitive U.S. cellphone arena.
Palm Pre: Good Interface, Few AppsBy Gerry Blackwell |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 2, 2009The Palm Pre, a competitor to the iPhone, includes a QWERTY keyboard. But it's not likely to stop the hordes flocking to the iPhone.
IPhone MMS (Finally) AvailableBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 28, 2009The activation of MMS for the iPhone 3GS and 3G finally delivers on AT&T's promises to deliver the feature.
Why Microsofts Courier' Tablet Will Never ExistBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 23, 2009Despite the hype, there are at least six good reasons why the Microsoft tablet will exist only in the fevered imaginations of A-list bloggers.
Microsoft to Launch New Tablet?By Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 23, 2009One prominent -- but unconfirmed -- news source indicates that Microsoft will go toe to toe with Apple.
iPhone 3.1 Upgraders Complain to AppleBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 22, 2009iPhone owners who upgraded to the new operating system 3.1 are complaining that battery life falls short after updating to the new OS.
Google: Apple Blocked iPhone Voice AppBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 21, 2009Google claims Apple flatly rejected its Google Voice application for the iPhone -- in contrast to what Apple told regulators last month.
Hot iPhone, Android Trend: Augmented RealityBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 18, 2009Overlaying information on real-world views displayed on a smartphone camera lens is expected to become highly popular.
Enterprise IT vs. Mobile DevicesBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 16, 2009Plenty of staffers now use their personal handheld for company business, creating myriad security and policy challenges.
Gaming on the iPhone Stinks!By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 15, 2009Sure, Apple claims otherwise, but the platforms drawbacks are hard to paper over.
HP Unveils New Netbook, Ultra-thin PCsBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 15, 2009The PC maker is navigating the downturn by targeting the sweet spot of consumer desire.
iPhone Marketing Guru Looks BackBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 14, 2009Having left Apple, iPhone marketing guru Bob Borchers breaks the silence and looks back on his time with the company.
Motorola's Google Phone: a Comeback?By Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 11, 2009Can the once dominant Motorola make a comeback by leveraging its phone partnership with Google?
ZaReason's Linux Netbook StrategyBy Carla Schroder |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 10, 2009Linux PC maker ZaReason -- with its Terra A20 -- targets a tough but growing market.
Microsoft Defends Its Netbook EffortsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 10, 2009While some critics claim Microsoft is behind the curve on the booming netbook market, the software giant says otherwise.
Nokia to Skip Operator Tailoring for Linux PhonesBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 9, 2009Nokia's plan for phones using its Linux Maemo operating system is the latest twist in a battle between handset vendors and operators for access to cell phone users.
Cell Phone 'Cloud' Apps: 1B by 2014By David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 8, 2009From a mere 42.8 million in 2008, a research firm forecasts more than a billion subscribers to mobile cloud apps by 2014.
iPhones to Get MMS by Late Sept.By Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 4, 2009The announcement by AT&T appears to be an attempt to appease harsh criticism of the iPhone's lack of MMS.
Netbook Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2By Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 2, 2009The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook lacks the ExpressCard slot of the prior model, but it offers three USB ports.
Why are Apple Smartphones Trouncing Windows?By Paul Rubens |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 2, 2009Apple is so clearly outpacing Microsoft in the rapidly growing -- and all-important -- mobile sector. Isn't this odd?
Nokia Boosts Smartphone LineupBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 2, 2009Nokia is targeting Apple's smartphone success, yet some observers remain unimpressed.
Netbooks Zooming Ahead of LaptopsBy Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 1, 2009Who buys a full-size notebook anymore? Netbook sales are healthy despite -- or perhaps because of -- the recession.
Apple to host Big Event September 9By Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published September 1, 2009Apple watchers speculate that Apple's so-called iPad will be unveiled at a high profile confab on September 9. Yet that appears unlikely.
Apple Event Soon, Tablet MissingBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 27, 2009The much-discussed Apple tablet -- rumored to be a netbook killer -- may not be quite ready for its stage debut.
Windows 7 Netbook Batteries: Below XPBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 26, 2009Tests by leading tech publications indicate that batteries on netbooks running Windows 7 will have a shorter life than those with XP.
eReader Battles: All About SoftwareBy |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 26, 2009If you're looking an eBook reader, consider buying an iPod and getting the test reading software.
Free iPhone Apps: 50 Useful OnesBy Troy Dreier |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 26, 2009Its free iPhone apps that make the iPhones high cost a little bit easier to handle.
Nokia Launches NetbookBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 24, 2009The cellphone market will enter the crowded netbook market with a lightweight unit whose battery reportedly gets up to 12 hours.
Netbook Review: HP Mini 5101, Business or FunBy Jamie Bsales |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 20, 2009The HP Mini 5101 netbook, with a 95-percent keyboard and a 10.1-inch screen, offers enough capability for business -- or pleasure -- users.
Is In-Flight Wi-Fi Cleared for Take Off?By Naomi Graychase |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 19, 2009After years of false starts, it appears airplane travelers will have easier access to the Internet.
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Laptop: Hot NotebookBy Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 17, 2009Sometimes, Lenovo pulls out the stops and builds a machine worth swooning over. For instance, the ThinkPad T400s.
iPhone Users Complain About Wi-FiBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 17, 2009Users who upgraded to OS 3.0 say that Wi-Fi isn't working properly -- and are looking to Apple to fix it.
Mac 'iPad': The Apple Netbook?By Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 10, 2009An industry analyst lets loose with a few details about the carefully guarded Apple touchscreen tablet to be unveiled this fall.
Is the Netbook Dead? Ha! It Never Existed!By Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 6, 2009Calling small laptops netbooks was just advertising hype. The true netbooks will be the upcoming crop of smartbooks. And guess which vendor will own the market?
Ultra-Thin Laptops: AMD's Big HopeBy Andy Patrizio |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 5, 2009AMD sees major potential in ultra-thin laptops, citing the weight as an attractive factor.
Should the Palm Pre Cost $99 (Not $199)?By Don Reisinger |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 2, 2009A pricing error by Best Buy prompted a feeding frenzy among cell phone users. But maybe the lower price should be the correct one.
Mobile Gadgets on the RiseBy David Needle |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 31, 2009An industry confab about the mobile sector shows the variety of innovation in the handheld world.
Smartphones Help You Wake UpBy Reuters |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 30, 2009No, it's not just Internet-enabled, it also has an alarm clock -- many different types of alarm clocks.
Microsoft Stores to Launch in AutumnBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 29, 2009Expect the brand new stores to promote shiny Microsoft mobile gadgets, among other tech gear.
Company Mobile Costs Are Too HighBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 27, 2009Outfitting employees with mobile gear is getting costlier and companies aren't containing the expenses.
Amazon CEO Decries Kindle Book RemovalBy Michelle Megna |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 25, 2009Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos apologized for how the retailer handled illegally sold copies of e-books on the Kindle.
The iPhone Is a DiseaseBy Mike Elgan |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 23, 2009The psychological reaction to the iPhone is something that transcends geeky gadget preference, gadget addiction or even gadget snobbery. It's a full-blown personality disorder.
Ready for Your Wi-Fi-Enabled TV?By Naomi Graychase |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 23, 2009Some experts claim that this holiday season's hot gift will be a Wi-Fi TV. Really?
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450: Cheap and AppealingBy Eric Grevstad |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 21, 2009Netbooks have been getting all the love, offering tons of features for cheap. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 wants you to know you can also get a full-size for small cash.
Mobile Networks Congested by P2PBy Alex Goldman |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 21, 2009Downloading from P2P networks is causing concerns for those who rely on the networks that support cell phones.
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s: Slimmer, LighterBy Jamie Bsales |
Mobile/Wireless Article Published July 14, 2009Though it boasts a larger screen and keyboard than the ultra-portable, the ThinkPad T400s notebook is not much heavier.