CIO.com - Mobile/Wireless

Google's Motorola Buy Seen Boosting Android in Workplace

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

With the closing of Google's $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility this week, talk of the possibilities for Android in the enterprise has spiked.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame, with 4G

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ever been to a sports game and tried to send a text message, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet about that awesome play that just happened? If so, you may have been left frustrated by the overcrowded network that prevented that all-important message from making your friends jealous.

6 Essential Desktop Apps to Make Your Android Phone Device a Work or Play Powerhouse

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Use these Android and PC software recommendations to work more efficiently or interact more quickly with your multimedia files.

Android, Apple Own 80% of Global Smartphone Market: Microsoft's Share, 2.2%

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

What a difference a year makes in the booming smartphone market.

Qualcomm to Sell Indian Broadband Operation to Bharti Airtel By 2014

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Qualcomm had bid for licenses to popularize LTE technology, and then exit the venture

Motorola Mobility has Infringed Microsoft Patent, Says Munich Court

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Google-owned Motorola Mobility has infringed a Microsoft patent related to SMS messaging, according to a ruling in the Munich regional court, which also dismissed a second case related to a localization patent.

ZTE's Latest LTE Test Shows How Operators Can Increase Bandwidth

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A test conducted by ZTE shows how two versions of the 4G technology can become more tightly integrated

Cellphone Vibration Syndrome and Other Signs of Tech Addiction

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

There's a growing body of research on phantom cellphone vibrations and the other problems associated with technology obsession, and leading the way is Larry Rosen, the author of iDisorder. IN this Q&A, Rosen talked about how addicted we've become and what we can do about it.

Obama orders agencies to optimize Web content for mobile

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The president tells agencies to make two key services available on mobile phones within a year

HTC Updates Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade List

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

HTC says 17 smartphones will get the upgrade, with all the devices set to receive Android 4.0 by August at the latest.

Groups Launch Gigabit-per-second Broadband Project

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The $200 million project will seek to fund ultra-fast broadband networks in six U.S. communities

The Best Phones From Every Carrier

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Whether you're on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon, terrific handsets abound. Here are the best bets to replace your old clunker.

Amazon's Android Appstore Allows Users to Test Apps on Phones

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Amazon has more than 5,000 Android apps ready to use the Test Drive feature, and it aims to make the entire Appstore catalog available.

Google Seals the Deal on $12.5B Motorola Acquisition

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Google has officially closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, putting the search giant in charge of a major smartphone, tablet and set-top box maker.

Updated SDK From Soti Allows Businesses to Remotely Control Apple Mobile Devices

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

IPads, iPod Touches and iPhones will gain a feature that has been available in PCs for years, Soti's CEO says