Mobile/Wireless

Fri, April 30, 2010 - Shopping for a cell phone can be overwhelming; after all, these devices do a whole lot more than just make phone calls. They also come in a variety of shapes, sizes, prices, operating systems, and user interfaces. So which carrier has the best selection of phones? It really depends on what you're looking for.

Mon, April 19, 2010 - The best of the Droids on Verizon, the Droid Incredible ($200 with a two-year contract from Verizon) impresses with its speedy user interface, gorgeous AMOLED display and fun Sense user interface. Other than some minor design qualms, this smartphone truly lives up to its name.

Mon, April 12, 2010 - With a better design and stronger specs, the Kin Two (Verizon; price TBA) outshines its sibling, the Kin One. But it isn't perfect: Limitations and omissions within the software keep it from being a threat to lower-priced smartphones on Verizon.

Fri, April 02, 2010 - For the un-initiated, the term Easter eggs is geek parlance for secret gags and goofs buried deep inside software. Google's been laying Easter eggs for years. Now as cell phones have hit mass appeal, perhaps it's no surprise that Easter eggs have snuck into our handhelds.

Thu, March 04, 2010 - At first glance, Motorola's second Android phone on Verizon, the Devour ($150 with a two-year contract from Verizon; price as of 3/3/10) looks a lot like the Droid. But after spending some time with the new model, I realized that it couldn't be more different from its older sibling. There's a lot to like about the Devour, especially its social networking features, intuitive user interface, and sturdy design, but it also has some shortcomings.

Wed, March 03, 2010 - Android's openness, flexibility, and Java foundation make it the best choice for many developers and the businesses that depend on them

Wed, January 20, 2010 - A grab bag of handy productivity apps that can make your iPhone as useful as can be. Enjoy!

Wed, January 13, 2010 - The coveted "Google phone" is finally here, but the HTC Nexus One ($180 with a two-year contract with T-Mobile, or $530 unlocked; prices as of January 12, 2010) isn't quite the superphone that Google intimated it would be. It lacks some valuable features--like multitouch and Outlook calendar syncing--that we've seen on competing models, and the Android keyboard can be difficult to use. That said, the Nexus One's speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor definitely sets it apart from the Android pack in performance.

Tue, January 12, 2010 - So you've joined the growing ranks of the unemployed. Obviously, you're not alone. You need to find a job soon, though, because you need to pay your monthly data charges and, unfortunately, you cannot eat your iPhone or your iPod touch. Turns out, you don't have to. But you can look for gainful employment. The beauty of job-finding applications for your handheld is you can hunt for a new gig while you're waiting in line at the unemployment office.

Thu, January 07, 2010 - Two new smartphones demonstrated at the CES show this week offer a glimpse into some of the fascinating features to come to Android devices.