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NYC Flagship Opens, Outlook Mobile Redesign: Microsoft Roundup
This week brought Microsoft's NYC store opening, a facelift for Outlook on iOS and Android, and the general availability of Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.
Mobile Carriers Cashing In On Mining Your Data
Some major mobile carriers are selling your data under the radar, and it's potentially worth $24.1 billion this year.
Outlook On iOS, Android Gets UI Revamp
Microsoft redesigns the iOS and Android versions of Outlook, which will soon replace calendar app Sunrise.
IBM Buys The Weather Company In Watson IoT Push
IBM has announced it will acquire most assets of The Weather Company, including its data, analytics, and cloud capabilities. Here's how Big Blue will leverage them as part of its Insight and Internet of Things businesses.
iPhone 6S, Samsung Sales Drive Q3 Smartphone Market: IDC
Apple's upgraded iPhone gave a big boost to the smartphone market, though worldwide shipments came in below IDC's projections.
iPhone Demand Drives Strong Apple Earnings
Strong demand for iPhone in China drove Apple's earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2015.
Net Neutrality Vote: EU Will Allow Data Discrimination
Rejecting strong net neutrality protections, the European Parliament has voted to allow Internet fast lanes.
HTC RE Camera Price Slashed In Wake Of One A9 Fumble
Remember that attractive $400 price-point for the HTC One A9? Yeah, that's a limited promotion. The real price is $100 more.
9 iPhone Apps Perfect For 3D Touch
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have at least one piece of new technology going for them -- Apple's 3D Touch. Here's a look at nine apps that help optimized that experience.
Microsoft Store: First Look Inside NYC Flagship
Microsoft opens the doors of its massive NYC flagship store the same day it releases the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 to the public.
HTML 5 Vs. Native Apps: What's Best For Developers?
Debate rages on about whether an HTML5 Web application or a native platform application is the best solution for your project team. We've put together this list of arguments -- five for HTML5 and five for native apps -- to help frame the debate.
BlackBerry Priv Smartphone Pre-Orders Start At $699
The Priv smartphone will be BlackBerry's first Android device, and it features a slew of security enhancements, as well as a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
Google's Chromecast Offerings: Hands-On Review
Google's new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio dongles make it easier than ever to send video to your TV and audio to your stereo system.
Windows Phone Fail, Surface Enterprise Update: Microsoft Roundup
Microsoft added to its Surface Enterprise Program, released its quarterly earnings, dealt with its Windows Phone failures, and quietly slashed 1,000 more jobs this week.
Microsoft Earnings: Cloud Rises, Hardware Falls
Cloud computing continues to give Microsoft strength amid declines in hardware sales.
Fitbit Hacked In 10 Seconds
A Fortinet security researcher says the fitness tracker can be hacked by anyone within Bluetooth range. It doesn't matter whether or not it's paired with another device.
iOS 9.1 Leads Apple Software Updates
Apple delivered system updates across its product line on Oct. 20, adding new features and fixing bugs along the way. The updates included iOS 9.1, watchOS 2.0.1, and Mac OS X 10.11.1.
10 iPhone Apps Only An IT Pro Could Love
The Apple iTunes store is chock-full of apps that are equally useful to IT and business users. Here, we're focusing on 10 iPhone apps that only IT professionals could love. See what we've uncovered.
Tim Cook Talks Apple TV, Cars, Watch
Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses a wide variety of topics, including the company's innovation cycle, wearables, and what's coming to television. Here are the highlights from his conversation with The Wall Street Journal.
Sprint To Throttle 'Unlimited' Data Over 23GB
Sprint joins other major carriers in setting lower priority levels for heavy users.
iPhone 7: Will It Have Intel Inside?
Intel is vying against Qualcomm to develop LTE modem for Apple's iPhone 7.
Apple Must Pay $234 Million In Patent Infringement Case
Apple loses a battle against the University of Wisconsin concerning the use of processing technology. The loss could cost the company $234 million.
Top Windows 10 Apps To Boost Your Productivity
Whether you're working on a Surface Pro 4, a Surface Book, or an upgraded Windows 10 laptop, here are 10 apps to take your productivity to the next level.
Surface Book Sells Out, Microsoft Offers $300 MacBook Bounty
Pre-orders for Microsoft's Surface Book kicked off last week and have blasted through the early supply. In addition, Redmond is looking for customers to trade in their MacBooks.
Apple iWork Refresh Updates iOS 9, OS X 10.11 Apps
Apple's new support and features for the iWork suite of apps refine usability.
Windows 10 PC, Mobile Builds, Skype For iOS: Microsoft Roundup
Microsoft released preview builds for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. Skype for Business came to iOS. Acer launched new Windows 10 PCs.
Steve Jobs Movie: 5 Myths, 5 Realities
The latest Steve Jobs film hits most theaters this weekend. What did the movie get right, and what did it get wildly wrong?
AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint Race Toward Single-Number Service
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint are all to offer single-number service to phones, tablets, and watches.
JetBlue Launching Free In-Flight WiFi In 2016
JetBlue will be able to offer free WiFi service across its entire fleet by the fall of 2016.
Gartner: 10 Radical Changes Coming To IT
Gartner's Daryl Plummer paints a convincing picture of a near-term future full of robots, smart machines, machine learning, and changing mobile habits. Here's everything CIOs and IT professionals need to know to be prepared.
Microsoft's Skype For Business Officially Lands On iOS
iPhone and iPad users can now download Skype for Business, which Microsoft has rolled out to iOS devices.
Apple Faces $862 Million Processor Patent Judgment
A jury says Apple infringed on technology that makes processors more efficient. The company could owe the University of Wisconsin $862 million.
Tag Heuer's $1,800 Smartwatch Has Intel Inside
Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer says the Apple Watch is a threat to its entry-level products, but not its high-end timepieces.
Big Data, Cloud, Mobile, Security Drive ROI, Dell Survey Finds
Dell's second annual Global Technology Adoption Index shows companies investing in big data, cloud, mobility, and security are enjoying about 50% faster revenue growth than their competitors that didn't invest.
7 Microsoft Improvements We Need To See
Microsoft has demonstrated its commitment to building tech for the future, but there is still some room for improvement across Windows, Office, and hardware.
Apple Disables iOS News App In China, NYT Reports
The Great Firewall of China has extended to one of the latest iPhone apps. Apple disables the News app in mainland China, according to the New York Times.
Apple Dumps Ad-Blocking Apps Over Privacy Fears
The apps removed from Apple's store installed root certificates that could have potentially allowed third-parties to view private user information.
iPhone 6s Chipgate: Benchmarks Create Battery Life Worries
Apple's new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus rely on A9 processors from Samsung and TSMC. Some claim the chips consume battery life differently.
Windows 10 Device Bonanza, Lumia Struggle: Microsoft Roundup
Microsoft this week debuted the Surface Book, the Surface Pro 4, Lumia handsets, and an updated Band. Can its new hardware compete and help spike Windows 10 sales?
10 Emerging IT Trends From Gartner Symposium
Here's a look at the top 10 emerging IT trends from the Gartner Symposium 2015, and what they mean for your IT operation.
Andy Rubin: AI Is The Future Of Computing, Mobility
Andy Rubin, the man behind Google's Android operating system, thinks artificial intelligence will define computing in the future.
Sony Acquires Image Sensor Specialist Softkinetic Systems
Softkinetic's time of flight and other image sensor technologies will help Sony become more competitive in the video gaming and smartphone markets.
Google Pushes For Faster Mobile Web
To make bloated Web pages load quickly, Google has introduced Accelerated Mobile Pages framework.
AT&T WiFi Calling On iPhones Now Allowed With FCC Waiver
The FCC grants AT&T a waiver of its rules for the hearing impaired, allowing the carrier to roll out its WiFi calling on the iPhone and other devices.
Microsoft's New Lumia Phones Feel Like Failure
Microsoft's Lumia 950 and 950 XL are fine handsets, but they will ultimately be products for Windows-centric enterprise users.
Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, Lumia 950: Microsoft's New Hardware Push
Microsoft showcases its Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 family, Surface Book, and a new Microsoft Band.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 Lineup, Surface Book Debut In NYC
At its Windows 10 hardware launch, Microsoft unveiled its Surface Pro 4, Lumia handsets, Microsoft Band, and surprise Surface Book laptop.
Apple iOS 9.0.2 Fixes App Slicing Bug
Apple's promise that iOS 9 would trim down memory use in iPhones and other devices can finally be realized with a newly rolled out iCloud delivery fix.
Apple Acquires Perceptio, A Deep Learning, AI Specialist
In the quest to create an ever-smarter iPhone, Apple has acquired Perceptio, which could make Siri faster and more effective.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Lands On Nexus Devices First
Google has started delivering the next generation of Android to Nexus-branded smartphones and tablets. Here are the details.
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