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Apple, Samsung Patent Slugfest Returns To Courthouse
Apple wants Samsung to pony up $40 per smartphone for patents. Will the strategy backfire?
Microsoft Office For iPad: 7 Questions Answered
Is Office for iPad a good fit for you? We go hands-on and answer seven key questions to help you decide.
Interop 2014: 8 Hot Technologies
Interop 2014 kicks off Monday in Las Vegas. Here's a sneak peek of technologies to watch.
Android KitKat Most Stable Mobile OS
Android KitKat beats iOS 7.1 when it comes to stability for mobile users, app study finds. That's big news for developers, too.
BlackBerry 10 Gets Defense Department Approval
BlackBerry becomes first mobile vendor to get full operational authority to run on DOD networks.
Office for iPad: Microsoft Shifts Strategy
After years of anticipation, Microsoft Office for iPad arrives -- and it's just the beginning of a new push toward apps across all mobile devices, says new CEO Satya Nadella.
Social Media And Future Of News: 8 Findings
Pew Research Center finds reason to believe that American journalism has a future -- and social media will play a key role.
DARPA Next-Gen Aircraft: Sneak Peek
Four companies vie to develop a new breed of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can take off and land vertically like a helicopter but fly twice as fast.
Apple Transparent Texting: Faceplant Prevention?
New Apple patent won't stop people from texting while walking, but it could help prevent some distraction-related injuries.
HTC One: Pros & Cons
There's a lot to like about HTC's new wunderphone, but it's not perfect.
Microsoft Office For iPad: 5 Big Questions
Will the much-anticipated productivity suite, expected to be revealed Thursday, be a hit with customers? Watch these five factors.
HTC One: Sleek Design, Novel Camera
HTC's updated One smartphone delivers a stunning design with an all-metal skin, 5-inch display, and powerful camera. Where does that leave Samsung and Apple?
Cisco's Cloud Plan For Internet Of Things
Cisco's $1 billion cloud investment is not about competing with Amazon, Google, or Rackspace to supply general-purpose IaaS. Cisco and its partners will offer a global chain of datacenters to serve as a backbone for the Internet of Things.
CIO's Real Boss: The Customer
As customers become more engaged with business through mobile and social, the CIO must help nurture that relationship.
LG Smart Lamp: Lighting, Meet Smartphones
Control lighting with your smartphone for security and energy-saving purposes.
What A Microsoft Xamarin Buy Would Mean
If Microsoft buys Xamarin, it will be a big shift in mobile strategy -- and good news for mobile app developers who want to work across Microsoft, iOS, and Android mobile platforms.
Buy Your CIO A Gift: 5 Inexpensive Ideas
Consider these ideas for CIOs who think they have everything. These gifts may just keep on giving.
Samsung Galaxy S5: US Carriers Reveal Plans
Samsung's latest smartphone now available for preorders will ship in early April.
How Enterprises Can Plan For Wearables
CIOs need to stay ahead of the wave by staking a claim in the wearables ecosystem through apps and always be asking: What do employees and customers need from wearables?
Twitter's Enduring Struggle: ROI
On the eve of Twitter's eighth birthday, businesses remain uncertain about the social network's true value, report finds.
Samsung $299 Gear 2 Smartwatch: Too Pricey?
A costly Samsung device raises the question: How much is too much for a smartwatch?
Huawei Kills Dual-OS Windows-Android Smartphone
Huawei cancels its Android-Windows Phone plans, just days after Asus put a dual-OS device on hold.
Will Samsung Smartwatch Make Voice Calls?
Samsung is in talks to release a cellular-equipped Gear 2 smartwatch. Could the device alter the landscape for wearable devices?
WhatsApp Founder Slams Facebook Privacy Concerns
WhatsApp CEO says rumors that Facebook will change the messaging service's privacy policy are "inaccurate and careless."
Microsoft Office For iPad: 8 Facts
After years of rumors, Office for iPad could arrive before the end of the month. Here's what we know.
Apple Resurrects iPad 4, Drops iPhone 5c Price
Apple finally canned the iPad 2 in favor of a cheaper iPad 4.
Big Data Drives The Smart Car
The data-driven car is coming -- whether you like it or not.
GDC: Hunting Social Whales
Courting the socially connected can help make games more profitable.
Microsoft Surface 2 With LTE: Winner For Mobile Pros?
Microsoft's Surface 2 is now equipped for LTE connections -- but still must compete with iPad Air.
Google Tightens In-App Purchase Process
New password requirement can reduce the risk of running up big bills from unauthorized purchases.
Office 365 Personal: 5 Questions Answered
Is Microsoft's Office 365 Personal right for you? Here's what you need to know.
Google, Microsoft Pressure Asus To Cancel Dual-Boot Tablet
Intel may be the biggest loser if Asus cancels dual Windows-Android devices due to operating systems makers' objections.
Huawei Confirms Dual-OS Android-Windows Smartphone
Smartphone will let users swap between Android and Windows Phone operating systems.
Will Microsoft Waive Windows Phone Fees?
Microsoft has waived Windows Phone licensing fees for two Indian smartphone makers. Will the company extend the offer to other manufacturers to help boost sales?
6 Lessons CIOs Can Learn From WhatsApp
CIOs looking to expand services globally should take a long, hard look at WhatsApp's strategy, growth, and acquisition.
iOS 7.1 Wins Over iPhone Owners
Apple's latest operating system hit 6% adoption less than a day after its release.
4 Govt. IT Trends From Mobile World Congress
Extra-secure "black" smartphones debut; Samsung's Knox emerges as possible BlackBerry replacement.
Samsung's 12-Inch Tablet: Is It Worth $850?
Galaxy NotePro tablet is Samsung's best piece of mobile hardware for the enterprise, and the 12.2-inch device has a price tag to match.
Mobile Tech Extends Hospitals' Reach Into The Home
Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx is texting patients and might use Fitbits to monitor diabetic teens.
Dell Unveils Rugged Laptop For Education
Dell's lineup for education now includes Chrome OS, Android, and Windows.
Apple, Samsung Prepare To Spar Again
Apple loses bid to ban sale of some Samsung devices; the two will face off in court again this month in their ongoing dispute over patents.
Mobile App Dev: 4 Insights From The Trenches
One example: Show travel times, not distances.
Cortana: Windows Phone 8.1's Killer App?
Halo attracted users to the Xbox. Will digital assistant Cortana do the same for Windows Phone 8.1?
Cable TV: The Monopoly That Keeps On Taking
Everything eventually will flow through your Internet connection. That's why we need more fiber optic competition.
Winning Mobile Strategies: Think Like A Customer
What do Uber, Bank of America, and Walgreens have in common? All win over customers with mobile app strategies that acknowledge what's convenient on a phone -- and what isn't.
Windows 8.1 Update: Can It End The Rut?
Microsoft users have been surprisingly indifferent to Windows 8.1. The company needs this spring's Win 8.1 update to reverse the trend.
Samsung Chromebooks Go Upscale
Samsung banks on improved specs and an updated design, including faux leather, to sell its latest Chromebooks.
Office 365 Gets Personal
Microsoft Office 365 will soon become more collaborative, focusing on relevant content to provide a more personalized work experience.
Wearables At Work: Hello Big Brother?
Employers must tread carefully with activity trackers and devices like Google Glass. Wearables could take real-time personal data collection to unnerving new heights.
As Doctors Embrace Tablets, Management Headaches Grow
Mobile devices are just what the doctor ordered, but not all healthcare providers' IT departments have the right tools to manage them.
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