http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:42:26 GMT 2009-11-23T12:42:26Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/507992/Five_Qualities_of_a_Great_iPhone_App?source=rss_work_life_balance Thinking about creating an iPhone app? A contest run by retailer Gap shows off five common strengths of winning iPhone apps. Here's a look at the lessons learned -- and the apps. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507992/Five_Qualities_of_a_Great_iPhone_App?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507668/Bill_Draper_Talks_Philanthropy?source=rss_work_life_balance Wealthy individuals like Silicon Valley's Bill Draper are following the lead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett and becoming philanthropists. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507668/Bill_Draper_Talks_Philanthropy?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507213/Not_Bilingual_25_iPhone_App_for_That_Translates_Spoken_English_and_Spanish?source=rss_work_life_balance Jibbigo, which debuted last month, breaks new engineering ground for iPhone apps: It's the only speech-to-speech translation app in the App Store. Speak into the iPhone in either English or Spanish and in a few seconds a voice translates your words. This $25 app, which has humanitarian origins, packs sophisticated technology. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507213/Not_Bilingual_25_iPhone_App_for_That_Translates_Spoken_English_and_Spanish?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506624/Peter_Drucker_as_Life_Coach_New_Book_Shares_Visionary_s_Wisdom?source=rss_work_life_balance The "father of modern management" had as much to say about self-management and personal development as he did about innovation and organizational effectiveness, says Bruce Rosenstein, the author of a new book on Peter Drucker. In this revealing Q&A, Rosenstein shares what you can learn from Drucker's life, legacy and lack of e-mail. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Meridith Levinson <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506624/Peter_Drucker_as_Life_Coach_New_Book_Shares_Visionary_s_Wisdom?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506572/iPhone_vs_BlackBerry_Owners_Survey_Pits_Sexy_Against_the_Suits?source=rss_work_life_balance If you're an iPhone, chances are you're a self-confident female, a new survey says. You may want to seek out a BlackBerry boy, because they're less likely to break up a relationship electronically. Read on for more on what your gadget may say about you. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506572/iPhone_vs_BlackBerry_Owners_Survey_Pits_Sexy_Against_the_Suits?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506365/Droid_vs._iPhone_Predictions_Weigh_ins_Pre_Bout_Chatter?source=rss_work_life_balance Google's Droid makes its debut and stares down the Apple iPhone. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506365/Droid_vs._iPhone_Predictions_Weigh_ins_Pre_Bout_Chatter?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/504637/_A_Bear_Ate_My_iPhone_?source=rss_work_life_balance For CISO Kris Rowley, an iPhone comes in handy when a bear closes in. She just wishes Apple would be as helpful. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/504637/_A_Bear_Ate_My_iPhone_?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/504477/Golfshot_GPS_for_iPhone_More_Bogeys_Than_Birdies?source=rss_work_life_balance When one reporter takes Golfshot's GPS app for a stroll around the links, he discovers worrying about battery life can be a real distraction. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/504477/Golfshot_GPS_for_iPhone_More_Bogeys_Than_Birdies?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/503892/Apple_iPhone_Users_It_s_All_Good_Except_AT_T?source=rss_work_life_balance New customer satisfaction surveys show that Apple has done a clever job keeping users satisfied, despite recent iPhone battery life and Exchange e-mail brouhahas. But AT&T -- well that's quite another story. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/503892/Apple_iPhone_Users_It_s_All_Good_Except_AT_T?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/503789/iPhone_App_Prices_How_Much_is_Too_Much_?source=rss_work_life_balance iPhone app developers are pushing the patience of some users with apps priced at $99. But what's the "right" price for an iPhone app? While users like free best, three sweet spots are emerging -- all under $20. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/503789/iPhone_App_Prices_How_Much_is_Too_Much_?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/502716/5_Things_That_Drive_iPhone_Users_Crazy?source=rss_work_life_balance Apple's iPhone is supposed to be the most user-friendly smartphone on the planet, but bad application design choices tick off iPhone newbies and experts. Here's what iPhone users have to say about the top 5 app design flaws -- are developers listening? Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/502716/5_Things_That_Drive_iPhone_Users_Crazy?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-09-20T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/500759/Students_Abandoning_Apple_MacBooks_for_Cheap_Netbooks?source=rss_work_life_balance A survey finds that students no longer want their MacBooks, preferring cheap netbooks instead. A UC Berkeley CTO bears witness to this trend. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/500759/Students_Abandoning_Apple_MacBooks_for_Cheap_Netbooks?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/500018/Amid_Cheers_Three_iPhone_3GS_Concerns_Surface?source=rss_work_life_balance AT&T, lackluster battery life and zero enterprise support raise iPhone owners' ire. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/500018/Amid_Cheers_Three_iPhone_3GS_Concerns_Surface?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/499460/Best_of_the_Best_iPhone_Apps_New_Book_Rounds_Them_Up?source=rss_work_life_balance A new iPhone app guide book by Josh Clark hopes to clear up some of the clutter of the App Store. Here's a look at his picks for the best iPhone apps for work and play. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Tom Kaneshige <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/499460/Best_of_the_Best_iPhone_Apps_New_Book_Rounds_Them_Up?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/499136/Wi_Fi_Still_Not_Universally_Free_Though_Consumers_Think_It_Should_Be?source=rss_work_life_balance Nearly 80 percent of smartphone and laptop users expect free Wi-Fi. However, businesses, such as McDonald's and Starbucks, still have some type of Wi-Fi connectivity revenue plan. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thomas Wailgum <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/499136/Wi_Fi_Still_Not_Universally_Free_Though_Consumers_Think_It_Should_Be?source=rss_work_life_balance 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z