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11 business lessons from iPod father Tony Fadell
'If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough…,' he says. 'You’re not going to innovate and you’re not going to keep your company fresh.'
3 invisible reasons to get excited about Android 13
Android 13's first beta release may seem subtle, but don't be fooled: This latest update has oodles of interesting elements — if you know where to look.
Does Apple plan an Apple Pay surprise as Tap to Pay hits beta?
iOS 15.4 enabled the iPhone Tap to Pay API so payment providers could climb aboard in time for spring launch.
Apple's Fleetsmith closes as demand for enterprise MDM expands
Apple will discontinue its Fleetsmith Mobile Device Management (MDM) service in October and wants customers to find other MDM providers.
How the Pixel 6a could completely reshape Android
Google's next Pixel may not be the flashiest phone of 2022, but it may well end up being the most interesting — and important.
14 useful Google apps you should be using on Android
These easily overlooked Android apps are all made by Google — and they're all worth your while to install.
Android 12 Upgrade Report Card: What a weird year
When it comes to Android upgrades, all device-makers are definitely not equal. Time to hold the platform's most powerful players accountable.
Apple can support sideloading, while protecting the rest of us
There’s been a tumult of regulatory activity aimed at Apple, and the company now faces a tidal wave that will eventually force it to open parts of its platform.
Android tablets? Chromebook tablets? How Google thinks both can thrive
With Google renewing its focus on Android tablets, what's in the cards for the future of Chrome OS? Here, for the first time, are some inside answers.
USB-C explained: How to get the most from it (and why it still keeps getting better)
USB-C is the gift that keeps on giving, with faster and more powerful ways to use it. Here’s how to make the most of the current standard and what lies ahead.
8 hidden Pixel features for smarter calling
Let your Pixel phone make your life easier with these exceptionally effective annoyance-eliminating options.
Cisco: Your Webex meeting could soon be behind the wheel
With AirPlay support, users will be able to wirelessly connect with iPhones, iPads, and Macs to share content or mirror their screens in a meeting with colleagues — even while driving a car.
A fascinating twist at the intersection of Android and Chrome OS
Think you've seen all there is to see with Google's Android-Chrome-OS alignment? Think again, baby.
Apple leads the 5G transition, reports claim
Driven by interest in the iPhone, sales of 5G-capable smartphones exceeded those of 4G devices for the first time in January.
Apple supplier Foxconn halts production amid COVID-19 outbreak in China
China has locked down key cities as it deals with the biggest COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began; the move will affect not only tech manufacturing but container shipments.
The glorious return of the scrappy Android underdogs
The Android hardware startups are back — and you'd better believe it's worth your while to notice.
iPhone vs. Android: How to choose the best smartphone for you
Making a logical choice between iPhone and Android smartphones requires knowing what features and specs are most important to you. Here's what you need to know to make a smart decision.
Apple announces its spring Mac/iPad/iPhone event
Apple is expected to introduce new Macs,an iPad Air and its lowest-cost 5G iPhone, iPhone SE, at a special event March 8.