http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:04:39 GMT 2009-11-08T23:04:39Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/506963/RIM_BlackBerry_Developer_Conference_Kicks_Off_in_San_Francisco?source=rss_client RIM's second annual BlackBerry Developer Conference is set to begin at San Francisco's Marriott Marquis hotel, and CIO.com's Al Sacco is on the scene. Couldn't make it this year? No worries. Here's an idea of what to expect in the coming week--as well as a first-hand look at what attendees see after arriving. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506963/RIM_BlackBerry_Developer_Conference_Kicks_Off_in_San_Francisco?source=rss_client 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506835/Microsoft_Courier_a_Feature_Breakdown?source=rss_client More details have emerged about Microsoft Courier, Redmond's rumored tablet project. Gadget blog Gizmodo has uncovered a set of illustrations that make it clearer how you would operate the device, and what its mains functions would be. On paper, Courier looks like it would be an innovative device, with some killer features. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Ian Paul <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506835/Microsoft_Courier_a_Feature_Breakdown?source=rss_client 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506715/Linux_s_Share_of_Netbooks_Surging_Not_Sagging_Says_Analyst?source=rss_client Reports that the Linux netbook is dead or dying are incorrect, at least globally, according to an analyst firm. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Eric Lai <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506715/Linux_s_Share_of_Netbooks_Surging_Not_Sagging_Says_Analyst?source=rss_client 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506660/RIM_BlackBerry_Desktop_Manager_Update_Fixes_Security_Flaw?source=rss_client BlackBerry-maker RIM has issued a software update to address a serious security flaw in its BlackBerry Desktop Manager software for Windows PCs. The company recommends all Desktop Manager users update the software immediately. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506660/RIM_BlackBerry_Desktop_Manager_Update_Fixes_Security_Flaw?source=rss_client 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506634/TwitterPeek_Twitter_Only_Gadget_Destined_for_Extinction?source=rss_client Gee willikers, have you heard? They've just invented a new device that can let you use Twitter, even if you aren't at a computer! This could be the biggest thing in made-to-be-obsolete technology since the standalone Wi-Fi text messenger! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506634/TwitterPeek_Twitter_Only_Gadget_Destined_for_Extinction?source=rss_client 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506595/Windows_XP_Smartphone_Raises_Functionality_Questions?source=rss_client A new smartphone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is starting to generate buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose and practicality. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Agam Shah <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506595/Windows_XP_Smartphone_Raises_Functionality_Questions?source=rss_client 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506311/RIM_BlackBerry_Storm2_Launch_Week_Round_Up?source=rss_client RIM's newest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2, launched this week in the United States on Verizon Wireless. CIO.com's Al Sacco rounds up the key news, analysis, unboxing and device images, and pre-release rumors that proved to be (mostly) true. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506311/RIM_BlackBerry_Storm2_Launch_Week_Round_Up?source=rss_client 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506286/Motorola_Droid_Let_the_Presales_Begin_?source=rss_client You may not be able to get your hands on Verizon's Motorola Droid for another week, but you can get your name on one starting today. Best Buy opened the doors to the first Droid presale on Thursday -- and it's offering an instant rebate if you sign up, too. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506286/Motorola_Droid_Let_the_Presales_Begin_?source=rss_client 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506217/Verizon_Droid_5_Standout_Features?source=rss_client Well, gang, it's official: Verizon's Motorola Droid smartphone is on its way into the world. The Droid, unveiled Wednesday, will hit store shelves on November 6 with a $199.99 price tag, after a $100 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year contract. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506217/Verizon_Droid_5_Standout_Features?source=rss_client 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506187/Bug_Forces_RIM_to_Pull_BlackBerry_Enterprise_Server_BES_5.0_MR3_for_IBM_Lotus_Domino?source=rss_client BlackBerry-maker RIM has removed the latest maintenance release for its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5.0 software for Lotus Domino due to a bug that could cause BlackBerry users' past filed messages to be mistakenly moved back into their inboxes. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506187/Bug_Forces_RIM_to_Pull_BlackBerry_Enterprise_Server_BES_5.0_MR3_for_IBM_Lotus_Domino?source=rss_client 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506132/ARM_Vs._Atom_the_Battle_for_the_Next_Digital_Frontier?source=rss_client Small, inexpensive, power-efficient new chips from Intel and ARM are enabling the new wave of mobile devices -- and setting the two companies on a collision course Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Neil McAllister <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506132/ARM_Vs._Atom_the_Battle_for_the_Next_Digital_Frontier?source=rss_client 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506106/Apple_Magic_Mouse_Still_MIA_as_Software_Update_Arrives?source=rss_client Apple has issued a new Mac software update that lets Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh users employ the company's cool new, touch-sensitive wireless "Magic Mouse." The problem: You still can't buy the Magic Mouse by itself online or in Apple retail stores. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506106/Apple_Magic_Mouse_Still_MIA_as_Software_Update_Arrives?source=rss_client 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506028/Verizon_BlackBerry_Storm2_to_Ship_with_Microsoft_Bing_App?source=rss_client Verizon Wireless will ship a new Microsoft Bing application with RIM's BlackBerry Storm2 9550, which is expected to become publicly available on Wednesday, October 28. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506028/Verizon_BlackBerry_Storm2_to_Ship_with_Microsoft_Bing_App?source=rss_client 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506024/BlackBerry_Storm2_New_Features_Enhancements_List_from_RIM?source=rss_client RIM's recently-announced BlackBerry Storm2 packs a number of new features and enhancements not found in the original touch-screen BlackBerry Storm. Here's a quick list from the BlackBerry-maker that details many of the changes. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506024/BlackBerry_Storm2_New_Features_Enhancements_List_from_RIM?source=rss_client 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506009/BlackBerry_Users_Get_Free_Boingo_Mobile_Wi_Fi_App?source=rss_client Boingo Wireless has released the free Boingo Mobile Wi-Fi application for BlackBerry smartphones. Boingo Mobile is now available for all major smartphone platforms, including the iPhone OS, Windows Mobile, Android and Symbian S60. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506009/BlackBerry_Users_Get_Free_Boingo_Mobile_Wi_Fi_App?source=rss_client 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z