AT&T Customers Now Have to Wait Even Longer Between Device Upgrades
AT&T is following Verizon’s lead by increasing the time its customers must wait for subsidized prices on new devices.
View ArticleTwo Roadworthy iOS, Android Apps for Summer Travel (Both Free)
CIO.com blogger James A. Martin spotlights two free travel apps for iOS and Android that help find the cheapest nearby gas, wherever you may roam, and provide additional valuable features for summer...
View Article'Secure Work Space' Makes BES 10 More iOS, Android Friendly
BlackBerry today released new BES 10 "Secure Work Space" features that let IT administrators manage personal and corporate data separately on Apple iOS and Google Android devices.
View ArticleHey PlayBook, No BlackBerry 10 for You!
It should come as no surprise that BlackBerry's aging PlayBook tablet is not getting an update to BlackBerry 10, despite past hints from the company's CEO that it would, according to CIO.com's Al...
View ArticleUrine, The 'Number 1' New Way to Charge Your Mobile Device
Researchers in England are working on a "smart toilet" that, when filled with urine, can be used to recharge a cell phone or other mobile device. Seriously. This is not a joke.
View ArticlePoker-Playing IT Exec Busted in Japan for Android-Malware Scam
The president of a Japanese IT firm in Tokyo has been arrested for distributing Android malware that helped net nearly $4 million, according to Symantec.
View ArticleApple Sells 9M New iPhones; 5S 3X More Popular Than 5C
Apple's first weekend iPhone 5S/5C sales numbers are impressive, as expected, and it sold more than three times as many high-end 5S devices than midrange iPhone 5Cs, according to one research firm.
View ArticleBlackBerry Now Sells Unlocked Smartphones, but Who's Buyin'?
BlackBerry started selling unlocked Z10 and Q10 smartphones directly online. But they aren't cheap, and now may not be the best time to invest in a BlackBerry, or the company, according to CIO.com's Al...
View ArticleWhy the FAA's New Rules for In-Flight Electronics Use Still Need Work
The FAA has modified its policies for the accepted use of personal electronics during takeoff and landing, but the new rules could prove ineffective and become a burden for flight attendants, according...
View ArticleNew BlackBerry Chief's Open Letter is Same Old Song and Dance
BlackBerry's new chief penned an open letter to the company's users, urging them to keep the faith. But CIO.com's Al Sacco says Chen needs to put his money where his pen is.
View ArticleWhy Windows Phone is the Mobile Platform to Watch
It's easy to overlook Windows Phone, the underdog in today's Android/iOS world. But CIO.com blogger James A. Martin says it's time to give the smartphone platform another look. Here's why.
View ArticleSmartphones Subsidies Could Soon Disappear, Says AT&T CEO
AT&T says it no longer needs to offer low prices in exchange for two-year service contracts to lure customers in, so smartphone subsidies could soon be a thing of the past.
View ArticleAT&T Offers T-Mobile Customers $450 to Switch Carriers
T-Mobile USA's aggressive “uncarrier” stance slowed AT&T’s growth, so Ma Bell is striking back with a new offer: As much as $450 for any T-Mo customer who makes the switch to AT&T.
View ArticleT-Mobile CEO's Immature Antics are Childish and Annoying — but Effective
T-Mobile CEO John Legere's in-your-face style has been a boon for the wireless carrier, but CIO.com's Al Sacco suggests his brash behavior could also have an unintended consequence.
View ArticleBlackBerry Not a Part of Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Group (UPDATED)
The majority of leading smartphone makers expressed support for the new "Smartphone Anti-Theft Voluntary Commitment," but BlackBerry is one of the few notable device makers that has not.
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