4G: Here It Comes, Ready or Not – Part I
[November 20, 2008] The 4G era has begun. What will it mean for enterprise IT and telecom managers - beyond higher mobile wireless data speeds? It depends who you ask, and who you believe.
Control Your Home with iPhone
[November 13, 2008] "It's coming from inside the house." Home automation vendors have announced new software that will let iPhone and iPod touch users dim the lights, control the temperature, and even view live surveillance video over Wi-Fi at home and over cellular while away.
Realizing the Promise of Mobile Broadband ... Everywhere
[October 30, 2008] While 3G wireless broadband has been hyped for several years by analysts, vendors and operators alike; the real world subscriber experience has yet to match the promise. Recent advances have resulted in hopeful signs that expectations will ultimately be realized, however.
Overview: iPhone - The Portable Genius
[October 29, 2008] Once you've installed the new iTunes Genius playlist function on your desktop, you can take advantage of it on your iPhone or iPod touch.-
A Guide to Understanding Messaging Abbreviations
[October 20, 2008] Don't panic when someone sends you an SMS, instant or e-mail message that seems to be written in a foreign language. This list will help you decipher the lingo so you'll know you asp from your EMA.
Overview: iPhone - Firmware Update 2.1
[October 15, 2008] iTunes wasn't the only dramatic change recently as the iPhone also got a nice, shiny update with 2.1. Aside from a portable version of Genius, the improvements are incremental, but important.
The Hassle of iPhone Passwords
[October 14, 2008] After we admit we're iPhone addicts, we need to admit we're creating easy-to-hack iPhone passwords because the device's too-tiny keyboard makes anything else a hassle. And that's a serious problem.
Chapter Excerpt: What Is Android?
[October 13, 2008] Taken from the book Android: A Programmer's Guide, this chapter is an excellent introduction to Google's Android platform for cell phones and smartphones.
RIM Targeting Consumers with Storm? Perhaps Not
[October 3, 2008] RIM's first touch-screen smartphone to present a viable alternative to business users who can't turn to Apple's iPhone.
Overview: iTunes 8 with Genius Playlists
[October 1, 2008] In his last column, Damon Brown took a close look at the new iPods Apple rolled out at its "Let's Rock!" event earlier this month. This time around, he focuses on software: specifically, iTunes 8 with its new Grid View and much-hyped Genius playlist feature.
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