Mobile/Wireless
News, blogs, analysis, tips, discussion, reviews and how-to about mobile and wireless technology.
- Android Security Woes: Google Wallet Threat Bad News for NFC Payments
- What You Can Learn from Motorola's Recent Refurbed Tablet Security Scare
- Latest Leaked Image of RIM's New BlackBerry 10 Smartphone, "London"
- Free Android Security App Utilizes CIO.com Tips
- Mobile Phone Etiquette: Vibrate Mode Just as Rude as Ringtones
Much of Western U.S. is a 3G Wasteland, Says FCC
FCC Map: Large Areas Not Covered By Mobile Broadband
Fri, February 10, 2012 - The agency will use the map to identify areas for potential assistance through its new mobile broadband fund
Apple Tops the $100B+ Tech Club
Fri, February 10, 2012 - Ten years ago Apple posted revenue of $5.3 billion, a mere gnat compared to the IBM elephant which topped all tech companies with sales of $85.8 billion.
Blogger Exposes Major Google Wallet Security Flaw
Fri, February 10, 2012 - If you took one look at Google Wallet and said to yourself, "There's no way that's completely secure," it turns out you were right.
Motorola Mobility Fails to Make Patent Case Against Apple in German Court
Fri, February 10, 2012 - Just claiming a patent is essential to implement a standard is not enough, the court told Motorola Mobility
Election Fever: 6 Mobile Apps That Can Keep You Informed
Fri, February 10, 2012 - The big game is on -- and by that, we don't mean football, basketball, baseball or Angry Birds. We're talking about the biggest pastime in the U.S.: Watching (and taking part in) the current Republican primaries and the upcoming presidential elections.
Mobile World Congress Sneak Peek: Quad-Core Smartphones, Ice Cream Sandwich, More
Fri, February 10, 2012 - It might be hard to imagine there will be that much more for makers of smartphones, tablets and other wireless offerings to reveal at Mobile World Congress at the end of this month after the deluge of products that debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show to kick off 2012. But Sony, HTC and others have gotten wireless watchers in a frenzy already by issuing MWC event invitations and stirring speculation about Android 4.0, Windows Phone and quad-core devices.
Japan's Largest Carrier to Launch Test Service to Combat Android Fragmentation
Fri, February 10, 2012 - NTT DoCoMo says its new remote testing service will help developers keep up with the variety of Android handsets and software versions
Stoke Gateway Could Ramp Up Carriers' Wi-Fi Offerings
Thu, February 09, 2012 - The Wi-Fi Exchange from Stoke is designed to make it easier for mobile operators to connect users with Wi-Fi networks
Activists Target Apple, Deliver Petitions to Seek Labor Reform
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Outraged by reports of harsh working conditions in overseas factories that produce iPhones, iPads and other popular Apple products, supporters of labor protections for supply chain partners deliver petitions to Apple stores around the world.
Google, Microsoft and Apple Letters Aim to Keep Regulators At Bay
Thu, February 09, 2012 - In detailing their stances on licensing essential patents, the companies hope to reassure regulators and standards bodies
Coming Soon from BlackBerry: 5 Things to Look Forward To
Thu, February 09, 2012 - It's easy to dwell on BlackBerry-maker RIM's current troubles , but CIO.com's Al Sacco says there's reason to be optimistic, and it's not just about brand new handheld software and new devices. Here are five things to look forward to from BlackBerry in the coming months.
Microsoft Mobile CRM Clients May Mean More Productivity
Thu, February 09, 2012 - The productivity of salespeople could jump with the upcoming release of native Microsoft Dynamics CRM applications for specific mobile platforms and put the software vendor ahead of some of its competitors, an expert says.
LTE Boosts Mobile Gear By 17% in 2012
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Thanks to 4G LTE technology, the global market for mobile communications gear will grow 17% in 2012, according to research firm IHS, formerly iSuppli.
Androids Don't Age Well Compared to IPhones
Thu, February 09, 2012 - Apple's iPhone is a better investment than any other smartphone because it has a higher resale value than an Android device, and it's also less expensive to own. That's according to a study from Priceonomics.



