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Is 'mobile border control' an oxymoron?
Has the time come to brandish the white flag and simply embrace any old mobile device that makes its way into the enterprise? Maybe, according to some experts. Read More


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Out-of-this-world Apple iPad 3G has 5 antennas
The new iPad 3G no sooner went on sale Friday than iFixit got to work looking at the tablet computer's insides, which include five antennas to ensure Internet access. Read More

Mother's Day gift guide for geeks
Mother's Day gadgets and gizmos are fun, practical and even a bit absurd Read More

Apple's Steve Jobs: We've sold 1 million "magical" iPads
Apple said Monday it took just 28 days to hit the 1 million iPad sales mark, and that was even before the new 3G version went on sale. Read More

Customize Your Android Phone
One of Android's biggest strengths is its flexibility. Unlike Apple and its iPhone, Google lets users and third-party developers tweak just about every aspect of the Android interface, and the customization options are nearly endless. If you find something that you don't like about your phone, odds are good that you can change it. From the desktop wallpaper to the notification sounds to the blinking LED indicator light, Android is easy to personalize. Here's how to give Android your own personal flair. Read More


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Deployment Strategies for 802.11n
Many organizations are looking to reap the benefits of the new 802.11n standard, but what is the best way to deploy wireless technology while minimizing costs? Learn why understanding the "Three Cs"-context, coverage, and capacity-is critical for choosing an optimal network implementation strategy. Read More!

Average iPad apps cost more than iPhone apps
The average iPad app in the Apple App Store costs $4.67 vs. $3.87 for the average iPhone app, according to new research from apps watcher Distimo. Read More

Rhomobile upgrades Rhodes mobile apps framework
Bidirectional media streaming and a metadata framework for easier integration with enterprise apps are offered in version 2.0 Read More

U.S. Mobile Culture Still in Stone Ages, Survey Says
The country that gave birth to the iPhone lags other countries in adoption of mobile services. Read More

3G v. Wi-Fi: Which iPad is Right for You?
The iPad has been available for a month now in the United States, but the 3G-capable version of Apple's tablet device just launched this past Friday. Apple has reportedly sold more than one million iPads thus far--less than half the time it took the original iPhone to reach that same milestone. If you aren't one of the million plus that already has one, here are some things to consider when choosing between the Wi-Fi only or 3G-capable models. Read More


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This webcast will give you a primer on BIRT including the technology and the community. BIRT can help you overcome the challenge of delivering accurate and meaningful data to users while minimizing IT development efforts. Learn more today!

Android: Motorola's Salvation
Not that long ago, Motorola was struggling to survive in the cell phone business, just like Palm. But then Motorola took off, while the Palm continued its death spiral before being bought by HP. What saved Motorola? Put simply, it was Google's Android operating system. Read More

Speedier phones still can't keep up with networks
Next-generation smartphones will be able to access the Internet at higher speeds, but costs and technical limitations will prevent them from getting the most out of the networks they are connected to. Read More

Report: Feds may launch inquiry into Apple's Flash stance
Apple may soon find itself the subject of a federal antitrust inquiry over its stance on Flash-built iPhone apps, if a report in the New York Post pans out. Read More

Android's Motorola Cliq XT Gets an Upgrade
Hey Android users: If you're rocking Motorola's Cliq XT smartphone, I have some good news and some bad news to share with you. Read More

Comedian tears into Apple over iPhone raid
Apple can ignore the bloggers, but perhaps it can't dismiss the views of Jon Stewart, perhaps the most influential left-leaning satirist in the US and a man well-known to the 'Mac demographic'. Read More

Make the Most of Android Messaging
A smartphone is designed to help you keep in touch, and Android devices are no exception. Google's mobile operating system gives you plenty of robust ways to stay connected. Here's a tour to get you started. Read More



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