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Sonja Thompson
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Lesser-known Android tips and tricks
Jack Wallen shares five Android tips he’s learned that may improve your mobile computing experience. He covers using voice activation, the power strip widget, 3D maps, and more.
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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer
Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 25, 2013, 1:58 PM PST | Latest comment by Florian Draschbacher
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MailDroid: A more versatile, user-friendly Android email client
Find out what Jack Wallen thinks MailDroid is one of the best suited mail apps for business users.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 23, 2013, 8:25 AM PST | Latest comment by jhardegree
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M2M and smartphones for a fitter you
Will Kelly explains why M2M is turning smartphones into the ultimate fitness accessory.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 22, 2013, 11:32 AM PST | Latest comment by dogknees
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Smartphones and M2M for mHealth
Will Kelly explains how smartphones and M2M are becoming tools for patient advocacy and self-sufficiency.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 18, 2013, 5:12 AM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Infographic: Rise of the Mobile Strategist
A new infographic by Antenna shows the increase in mobile roles, including which mobile skills are in demand and how much they pay.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 15, 2013, 6:17 AM PST
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Five ways Verizon is helping to drive M2M towards the future
Jack Wallen discusses five ways that Verizon Wireless is working with M2M.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 14, 2013, 12:07 PM PST
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Google Now on Android Jelly Bean is more than just a search feature
Jack Wallen takes a look at Google Now, a new feature that comes with Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 11, 2013, 12:24 PM PST | Latest comment by jj Guggenheim
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Five reasons why next-gen smartphones need M2M
Will Kelly shares five reasons why next-generation smartphones need M2M technology.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 9, 2013, 6:14 PM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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M2M is one of Verizon's key business tech trends
Find out how Verizon Wireless is working hard to help businesses take advantage of M2M. Do you think they'll be one of the major players in M2M solutions?
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 7, 2013, 12:59 PM PST
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Use the Dolphin Webzine add-on for fast access to uncluttered content
Jack Wallen takes a look at Dolphin Webzine, an add-on to the Dolphin Browser that makes it easier to navigate and read content.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2013, 4:33 AM PST
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Learn how to multitask on the Samsung Galaxy Note II
Jack Wallen takes a look at two multitasking features on the Samsung Galaxy Note II: Multi Window and Popup Note.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 3, 2013, 7:39 PM PST | Latest comment by radleym
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Get out of your home office with Work+
Will Kelly shows us the basics of Work+, a free iPhone app that can help you find alternative places to work, including coffee shops and cafes.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 1, 2013, 6:58 PM PST | Latest comment by deselby
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iPhone settings to know for possible BYOD compliance
Will Kelly reviews some iPhone settings you need to know before you BYOD into work.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 27, 2012, 2:19 AM PST
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Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen tips and tricks
Jack Wallen highlights some S Pen features that will help you make the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 20, 2012, 7:06 AM PST | Latest comment by corleyman@...
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Top 10 Smartphones posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read posts for TechRepublic's Smartphones blog in 2012.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 19, 2012, 4:51 AM PST
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Samsung: Exynos 4 processors are vulnerable to serious attack
Gina Smith reports on the recent vulnerability of Exynos 4 processors, found in Samsung smartphones.
Posted by Gina Smith | December 17, 2012, 5:32 AM PST | Latest comment by fishystory@...
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Create location-aware profiles to automate tasks with NFC Task Launcher
Jack Wallen takes a look at NFC Task Launcher and how to create a tag that will automatically connect a device to a wireless access point.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 11, 2012, 5:09 AM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Things: Now cloud fortified
Will Kelly shows us the basics of using Things, a powerful and flexible iPhone to-do list app that now includes cloud synchronization.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 7, 2012, 9:38 AM PST
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How to use the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool
Kris Littlejohn offers a few tips for using the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool to complete your work faster and more efficiently.
Posted by Kris Littlejohn | December 4, 2012, 12:52 PM PST | Latest comment by siddspain
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Why the Motorola Razr Maxx HD is an ideal phone for IT
Jack Wallen takes a look at some of the pros and cons of the Motorola Razr Maxx HD and explains why he thinks this smartphone would be a good choice for IT pros.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 3, 2012, 2:26 PM PST | Latest comment by jknowles@...
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Configure Samsung's S Voice for a more efficient mobile experience
Jack Wallen highlights some of the S Voice capability, and how you can use this tool to make your mobile experience even more efficient.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 10, 2012, 6:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by TrueBooleanFalse
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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone
The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010, 11:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by mitch_mccarley@...
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How to use the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool
Kris Littlejohn offers a few tips for using the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool to complete your work faster and more efficiently.
Posted by Kris Littlejohn | December 4, 2012, 12:52 PM PST | Latest comment by siddspain
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Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen tips and tricks
Jack Wallen highlights some S Pen features that will help you make the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 20, 2012, 7:06 AM PST | Latest comment by corleyman@...
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Five Samsung Galaxy S III features that might blow you away
Jack Wallen highlights five of the coolest features found in the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 17, 2012, 12:56 PM PDT
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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN
Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | August 15, 2011, 9:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by drewlat
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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 20, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by seletar69
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Backup your Android SMS, MMS, and phone logs to Gmail
Jack Wallen takes a look at Backup Message & Call to Email, a free application that can help you save your SMS, MMS, and phone logs to your Gmail account.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 6, 2012, 9:13 AM PST | Latest comment by Cellulike
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Easily forward calls and SMS on Android phones
Jack Wallen highlights two Android apps that allow you to easily forward calls and SMS -- Simple Call Forwarding and SMS Forwarding.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 25, 2012, 9:44 AM PDT
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Why the Motorola Razr Maxx HD is an ideal phone for IT
Jack Wallen takes a look at some of the pros and cons of the Motorola Razr Maxx HD and explains why he thinks this smartphone would be a good choice for IT pros.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 3, 2012, 2:26 PM PST | Latest comment by jknowles@...
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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone
The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2011, 11:49 AM PST | Latest comment by cndg
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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern
Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 23, 2012, 9:06 AM PST | Latest comment by JinxZ1525
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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone
Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 4, 2011, 12:54 PM PST | Latest comment by UTCatLady
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The five best Android calendar apps
If the built-in calendar app for your Android device doesn't fill all of your needs, Jack Wallen says one of these apps and widgets should do the trick.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 24, 2010, 11:59 PM PDT | Latest comment by nathan_jx
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How to manage the contacts on your Android phone
Jack Wallen shares some tips on how Android device owners can keep their contacts list under control. Two of the tips are specific to the Samsung Captivate line.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 5, 2011, 2:41 PM PST | Latest comment by O Bloody Hell
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Five reasons why next-gen smartphones need M2M
Will Kelly shares five reasons why next-generation smartphones need M2M technology.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 9, 2013, 6:14 PM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Google Now on Android Jelly Bean is more than just a search feature
Jack Wallen takes a look at Google Now, a new feature that comes with Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 11, 2013, 12:24 PM PST | Latest comment by jj Guggenheim
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Troubleshoot Contacts and Calendar sync between Android and Exchange
Jack Wallen offers some troubleshooting tips for syncing Exchange contacts and calendars on your Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 29, 2012, 9:00 AM PST
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Configurations that will make GO Launcher EX your favorite UI
Jack Wallen highlights more configuration options for GO Launcher EX. Find out why this Android home screen replacement is his favorite UI for mobile devices.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 27, 2012, 7:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by fergy89406
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MailDroid: A more versatile, user-friendly Android email client
Find out what Jack Wallen thinks MailDroid is one of the best suited mail apps for business users.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 23, 2013, 8:25 AM PST | Latest comment by jhardegree
