PCWorld

Cricket ZTE Chorus Review: A Simple Phone, but Good for Music

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0800

The ZTE Chorus is a decent buy if you're looking for an inexpensive music phone.

The Byte: Microsoft Hacked, Apple Wants Inspections, White House CTO Resigns

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:21:00 -0800

Microsoft's online store is hacked, Apple asks for Foxconn inspections, the White House CTO resigns, and the FCC maps mobile-broadband penetration.

Ebook Publishers Want Library Borrowing to Be Difficult

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Penguin drops over-the-air downloads; now only Random House gives libraries unrestricted access to purchase and loan ebooks.

Galaxy Tab 2's Big Leap is Android 4.0

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:25:00 -0800

Samsung's newest tablet is a small step from its predecessor, and the target competition is a bit unclear.

Samsung Launches Low-Cost Android 4.0 Tablet

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:00 -0800

Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), the first of its tablets to ship with Android 4.0 and its own Touchwiz user interface.

Apple Files Complaint against Motorola in US to Prevent IPhone 4S Litigation

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:40:00 -0800

Apple has asked a federal court in California for an order enjoining Motorola Mobility from suing the company in other courts for patent infringement.

Petitioners Urge Apple to Address Factory Working Conditions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:20:00 -0800

Activists deliver petitions seeking labor reform in overseas factories that produce iPhones, iPads, and other popular Apple products.

No Flash for Chrome on Android, Adobe Says

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -0800

Google missed the Flash boat, after Adobe announced it is abandoning development of Flash for mobile browsers.

Google Wallet Suspends Prepaid Credit Card Functions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:57:00 -0800

A security flaw in the wallet's design reveals an unauthorized user of a phone could tap into an existing balance by reconfiguring the wallet's settings.

Anti-Piracy Concerns Spread to Europe

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:23:00 -0800

Tens of thousands of Europeans rallied this weekend to protest ACTA, an anti-piracy treaty many fear will impede freedom on the Internet.

Apple Files Another US Patent Suit Against Samsung

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:10:00 -0800

Apple wants a federal judge to halt sales of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone, specifically targeting Ice Cream Sandwich as infringing on Apple patents.

Mac OS Dwindles in Importance to Apple

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Analysis: iOS, already a larger share of Web traffic than Macs, will only grow as Apple builds on its strengths in mobile devices.

Wanted: A Camera for Kindle Fire

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0800

A camera isn't big on tablet-users' wishlists, but it could enhance the Kindle Fire as an essential shopping tool (especially when browsing Amazon).

App Reviews: Fitness and Health Apps

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0800

Your best and cheapest personal trainer may be your tablet or smartphone. On this week's App Review we'll take a look at some of the best health and fitness apps including RunKeeper, Instant Heart Rate, Fitness HD and MyFitnessPal.

6 Ways to Defend Against Drive-by Downloads

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:14:00 -0800

These stealthy downloads are particularly dangerous: As their name suggests, they automatically install software on end users' computers without them knowing.

Four Ways Apple Could Improve the iOS Experience

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:56:00 -0800

With just a few small changes, Apple could make iOS and the App Store markedly better.

6 Mobile Apps That Can Keep You Current on Election

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:28:00 -0800

If you're one of those who really wants to follow the play-by-play as it happens -- the debates, the ads, the back-and-forth on the talk shows, the Twitter conversations -- the best way to do it is via your mobile device.

Yahoo Shakeup, Google Fiber, and Samsung Mocks Apple

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:26:00 -0800

On World Tech Update this week: Yahoo shakes up its board, Google fiber gets ready to go in Kansas, WiFi on planes isn't taking off, a website makes it easier to stalk fellow commuters, DARPA develops a four legged robot for the military, and Samsung mocks Apple.

Motorola Mobility Fails to Make Patent Case Against Apple in German Court

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:40:00 -0800

A German court has thrown out a Motorola Mobility patent lawsuit against Apple, breaking a recent run of courtroom successes for the company.

iPad 3 Expected First Week of March

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:38:00 -0800

The buzz intensifies amid leaks, peeks, and reports of an imminent announcement of an update to the iPad.

Victory for Apple: German Court Denies Motorola Patent Claim

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:05:00 -0800

Apple products don't infringe on Motorola's wireless technology and shouldn't be barred from sale, judge rules.

Presented By:

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:05:00 -0800

Google Wallet Flaw Allows Digital Pickpocket

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:37:00 -0800

A newly identified security vulnerability doesn't require a rooted phone, as with an earlier glitch.

Microsoft Details Windows 8 for ARM Devices

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0800

Microsoft has released technical design details about the new version of Windows for devices that use ARM chips, outlining in a lengthy blog post different ways...

Pre-rendered Pages Highlight Latest Google Chrome Release

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:53:00 -0800

The latest version of Google's Chrome browser, known as Chrome 17, can now determine which sites you're likely to visit when you start typing them into your search bar and will actually preload them for you.

Path to Forgiveness After Apology a Hard Sell

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:18:00 -0800

The problem is social networking smartphone app Path seems to have known full well that storing a user's entire address book was the wrong thing to do.

Androids Don't Age Well Compared To iPhones

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:00 -0800

The bottom line: If you own an iPhone for 18 months and decide to resell it, you will get more money for it than any other comparable Android or BlackBerry smartphone.

Google's GDrive Reportedly To Launch As Dropbox-rival 'Drive'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:59:00 -0800

A news report says the new product will be free to consumers up to a certain size limit, and would also be folded into Google Apps for enterprise.

The Byte: Yahoo Starts Afresh, Nokia Layoffs, Chrome for Android 4.0

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:11:00 -0800

More than half of Yahoo's board will be new. Nokia will lay off 4,000 workers and move production facilities to Asia before the end of 2012. Google's Chrome browser will come to Android 4.0 devices.

Five Tips to Make Your Facebook Timeline Amazing

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Facebook Timeline is coming. It's just a matter of, well, time. Here are five tips to make your Timeline pop (plus a bonus tip in case you don't like Timeline).

T-Mobile V-Day Sale: All 4G Smartphones and Select Tablets and Hotspots for Free

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:34:00 -0800

T-Mobile will be giving away all of its 4G smartphones and a selection of its best tablets and hotspots for free on Saturday, February 11. New two-year contract required, of course.

One in Five Get Campaign News from Facebook

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:43:00 -0800

CNN is the top online site among Internet users for election info, but offline media still rules when it comes to how Americans get their news.

The Byte: Sony Rebrands, ThinkPad Gets Android 4.0, Google Fiber

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -0800

Sony will merge its PlayStation platform into broader services and products, Lenovo's ThinkPad tablet gets an OS upgrade, and Google preps for fiber cables.

Galaxy Nexus Gets Fixed; Update Makes Ice Cream Sandwich a Little Sweeter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:47:00 -0800

A leaked over-the-air update patches up bugs in the Verizon Galaxy Nexus.

IPad 3: Predictions and Challenges From iFixit

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:28:00 -0800

iFixit's Kyle Wiens has a darn good track record when it comes to Apple predictions. Here, he opines about the next iPad.

AT&T Users Report Getting Throttled at 2GB Despite 'Unlimited' Data Plans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:00 -0800

If you're an old-school iPhone user who still has one of AT&T's unlimited data plans, be prepared for a rude awakening.

Who's the Smartphone OS Crash Champion?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:20:00 -0800

Analysis: Apple claims its iOS is more stable, and Android gets the rap for crashes -- but a research report reveals the truth.

Asus U47 Ultraportable Stuffs Power into 13-Inch Chassis

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:06:00 -0800

The inch-thick Intel Ivy Bridge laptop sports a 14-inch Display, DVD Drive, and a hefty hard drive.

Facebook Ads Expected Soon on Smartphones, Tablets

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:17:00 -0800

The social network will reportedly mine member activity for endorsements and explore other ways to serve up ads on mobile devices.

Samsung Tweaks Apple, Takes Galaxy Note Orders

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:14:00 -0800

AT&T offers early delivery for advance orders of the stylus-driven smartphone.

Find February Deals on Laptops, HD TVs, Kindle Fire

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:47:00 -0800

Plenty of bargains are emerging, but it turns out it's not a great month to snap up a digital camera. Here's the lineup.

Former FCC Chair Opposes Spectrum Proposal

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:17:00 -0800

Why the House spectrum auction proposal is the "worst telecom bill" -- A Q&A session with former Federal Communications Commission chairman Reed Hundt.

Foodspotting Expands its Menu

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:22:00 -0800

Analysis: After collecting food shots for awhile, the mobile app is revamped to let you browse popular dishes at nearby restaurants, or pull up a “picture menu.”

Facebook Alternative Path Adds Depth to Social Networking

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:02:00 -0800

Path is trying to be a social network that is more personal, one in which your friends are actually people you currently have in your life.

Readdle Adds Remarks to Growing Field of Note-taking Apps

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:34:00 -0800

The app lets users take notes in meetings, lectures, or interviews-entering text by typing or adding sketches with a stylus.

Numberlys and The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore for iOS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:00 -0800

The apps come loaded with interactive features that augment the storylines.

Presidential Campaign Mobile Websites Lack Savvy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:16:00 -0800

All of the U.S. presidential candidates say they're pro-tech, but their mobile campaign sites don't support that campaign promise.

HTC Android Fix Delayed for Some

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:35:00 -0800

Some users of HTC Android phones will have to wait until next week to get a fix for a problem that could leak access info to Wi-Fi networks.

Smartphone Sales Boom -- Who Needs A Laptop?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:04:00 -0800

In the next decade, mobile phones will gain capabilities that make them suitable replacements for the conventional desktop or laptop computer.

Apple Pulls Ripoff Apps from its Walled Garden

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:39:00 -0800

Some consumers get confused and shell out money thinking they're getting the real app, when they're actually buying a counterfeit.

Presented By:

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:39:00 -0800

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G Review: Affordable LTE, but Bundled With Bloatware

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0800

If you're looking for a budget-friendly LTE phone without a contract, you can't go wrong with the Galaxy Attain 4G.