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AT&T finally joins modern wireless world, kills off contracts

AT&T plans to abandon the wireless contract this month, a move that should ultimately mean more flexibility for consumers, who will also save money in the long run despite higher up-front costs.

By Bill Snyder
6 Jan 2016
Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones
opinion

Should you buy the iPhone 6s or 6s Plus?

Some Apple customers wonder if they should buy the iPhone 6s or its larger sibling the iPhone 6s Plus. Which one is better?

By Jim Lynch
5 Jan 2016 7 mins
Small and Medium Business iOS iPhone
opinion

Should Apple make the iPhone thicker to include a bigger battery?

The iPhone is a thin, elegant device but would it be better if it was thicker to fit in a bigger battery? Some of Apple's customers think it's time for a thicker iPhone with better battery life

By Jim Lynch
2 Jan 2016 8 mins
Apple Small and Medium Business iPhone
opinion

Should Apple let older iPhones downgrade to an earlier version of iOS?

Some Apple customers want to downgrade iOS on their older iPhones. Should Apple let them do so? Or do the headaches outweigh the benefits of running older versions of iOS?

By Jim Lynch
1 Jan 2016 7 mins
Apple Small and Medium Business iPhone
opinion

Do cases kill the iPhone experience?

Apple's iPhone is a gorgeous device and some folks think that cases obscure the beauty of the phone. Do cases ruin the iPhone experience?

By Jim Lynch
31 Dec 2015 5 mins
Mobile Small and Medium Business iPhone
opinion

Apple’s iPhone 6s Plus phablet increases in popularity for Christmas

Apple shines with just under 50% of Christmas mobile device activations, and the popularity of phablets like the iPhone 6s Plus continues to grow

By Jim Lynch
30 Dec 2015 4 mins
Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business iPhone
feature

Where do mobile apps fit in the world of enterprise software?

While a recent study turns the idea of a u2018blockbusteru2019 app on its head, thereu2019s no doubt that enterprise companies are embracing apps u2013 especially mobility apps u2013 in a big way.

By Jen A. Miller
30 Dec 2015
Mobile Development Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business
feature

Evernote and OneNote users explain why their app is better

Loyal Evernote and Microsoft OneNote users share reasons why they choose one note-taking app over the other and shine a light on each option's strengths and weaknesses.

By James A. Martin
30 Dec 2015
Collaboration Software Mobile Apps Small and Medium Business
how-to

Stop the Photos app from opening in OS X when you connect your iPhone

How to disable the annoying auto-launching of the Photos app each time you connect your iPhone to iTunes in OS X

By Jim Lynch
29 Dec 2015
MacOS iOS iPhone
opinion

Never regift again! 3 apps and sites that turn bum presents into cash

Get a gift that left you wondering, 'What were they thinking?' Here's how to turn those unwanted holiday presents and gift cards into cold hard currency.

By James A. Martin
27 Dec 2015
Consumer Electronics Mobile Apps