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Should HTC Own Their Own OS?
Word out of HTC is that they're considering the possibility of owning their own operating system. No names named, but webOS is on the minds of industry watchers. Regardless, the big question is: should HTC bother owning an OS?
Use Your Mouse Across Multiple Computers with Mouse Without Borders
In an age where Touch is King in User Experience there are still quite a few folks out there who use keyboards and a mouse. And there are folks who use multiple computers with those peripherals hanging off of them.
Microsoft Promising Fast Boot Times for Windows 8
If I wanted to be skeptical or cynical I would begin this post by saying we've heard this every time a new version of Windows has been released.
Are There Any Alternatives to OneNote?
Been fielding a good number of private questions as of late regarding tablet options and alternatives to OneNote, specifically Android- and iPad-based ones. Trend seems to be growing, so I thought I should address it publicly. Beats turning it into my email signature.
Dear Google: Fix the Slowness of GMail Now!
GMail has become the go to web/cloud email service for so many. In some ways you can call it Google's flagship product. So, why then is it constantly plagued with a slowness that makes it seem like Google just doesn't care anymore? It doesn't happen all the time, but...
Is Microsoft Fixing the Windows Phone 7 Integration Issues?
A job opening shows Microsoft is working on fixing the poor integration between WIndows Phone and Windows.
Samsung Halts 10.1 Galaxy Tab TouchWiz Update
Interesting. Samsung has apparently put a halt to the roll out of the TouchWiz update for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 according to reports at Android Police.
Developer “Better Android” May Be Victim of Mistaken Identity in Knock-Off Crackdown
Developer Better Android gets their developer account suspended for no apparent reason. Might they be the victim of mistaken identity?
Beta Build of Honeycomb for Google TV Leaked – Here’s What To Expect
Google TV devices are getting an update to Honeycomb, and already a beta version has been leaked. Here's what to expect from Google TV 2.0.
HP Releases the Eagerly Awaited webOS Update (v 3.02 68)
HP promised that an update for webOS 3.0 was coming in July. August 1 technically isn't July, but when you're dealing with these kind of things, I guess you might want to call it close enough.
Skype 5.5 With Facebook Integration – Nice Addition, Not A Must-Have
Skype just released version 5.5 with Facebook chat, posting, and news feed integration. We go hands-on to determine if this is a just-have update.
Your Personalized Future; It’s Closer Than You Think
5 trends that drive personalization on the web, and where it might take us.
Apple Releases Another iOS Update – and It’s Already Jailbroken
Apple released its second iOS update within two weeks, this one bringing 4.3.5. It patches security vulnerabilites.
Beta 4 of iOS 5 Released by Apple – Over the Air!
iOS 5 beta 4 was seeded to developers today. It is available as an OTA delta update for those already on iOS 5 beta 3.
Apple Tries to Get All Touchy Feely With OS X Lion
Apple has unleashed OS X Lion on the world. I'm sure this weekend will see lots of folks choosing to upgrade for the $29 price. Now that Apple has christened the age we're in as the post-PC age, you have to look at what Lion brings to the table in that context, and many...
Over One Million Downloads for OS X Lion on Day One
Apple announced that downloads of Mac OS X Lion surpassed one million on its first day of availability.
Mac OSX 10.7 Lion Scrolling Change Takes Some Adjusting
I bit the bullet and installed OS X 10.7 (Lion) on my iMac. The install went pretty well and I'm just now getting a chance to explore a bit under the hood.
Windows 8 Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tipped on YouTube (Video)
A YouTuber is showing off video screen captures of build 7989 of Windows 8, including a run through of the on-screen keyboard, a.k.a. Tablet Input Panel or TIP.
Future Devices Will Run One OS – It Just Won’t be Microsoft’s
Microsoft recently suggested that one operating system will power all of our devices. Unfortunately for them, it won't be theirs.
Windows 8 Tablet Caught on Camera
BGR has shared three photos of a slate tablet running Windows 8 at a Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference presentation on Tuesday.
Microsoft Officially Launches Office 365: Office Apps for Business in the Cloud
Microsoft is holding all sorts of events today to trumpet its release of Office 365 today. Office 365 is the business and Enterprise cloud solution aimed at those businesses who want to have their employees working and collaborating in the Cloud.
Taking a Look at the Future of Gesture Based Computing
MG Siegler of TechCrunch has a post up about what he calls the future of computing. Not only does he believe it this future of how we interact with our data and the machines that help us do that, but he says it is not only useful but beautiful. The company in questio...
The iPad Split Keyboard Raises the Bar for Onscreen Keyboards
The new split keyboard for the iPad delivers a better typing experience and gives the iPad another edge against Android tablets.
Who Runs Your Mobile Life? You or Those Pesky Notifications?
Ping! Chirp! Boop! Whatever. Notifications and talk about notifications are all the rage and have been for some time. Now that Apple looks to have finally addressed its lousy notification system by essentially copying how Android does that, the talk about notifications ...
DC Comics Rebooting With Same-Day Digital Release on iOS, Android, and Web (Video Demo)
DC Comics is relaunching their entire line with same-day digital and print release. See how to get them on iOS, Android, and the Web.
A Wonderful Example of Windows 7 Touch Optimization
Windows 7 enthusiast Justin Campana has put together a wonderful custom interface for a fully touch-optimized environment on his ASUS Eee EP121. Beautiful.
Google Music Beta Hands On and First Impressions
Hands on with Google Music Beta for the web and Android smartphones.
Courts in Belgium Rule Against Google and Linking
Somewhere I'm thinking Rupert Murdoch might be contemplating moving his corporate offices to Belgium. A few days ago the Belgian Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that essentially says Google infringes copyright by linking to Belgian newspapers, and thus deni...
Adobe PhotoShop Apps Make it to the iPad
Adobe has rolled out its PhotoShop companion Apps for the iPad. There are three of them, Adobe Eazel, Adobe Nav and Adobe Color Lava.
Microsoft Brushes Off I’m a PC Ads To Try and Stay Relevant
Forget market share. Microsoft is trying to hang on to whatever mind share it can. It looks like Redmond is dusting off the I'm A PC advertising theme with some new twists in order to stay relevant.
Google Sets the Stage for IO with Streaming Music Service and Studio Movies
It always amazes me that tech companies love to let things leak right before they can break the news themselves. But I guess that's what keeps the world spinning around.
Android Users Now Get AirPlay via DoubleTwist
If you're an Android user and feel like you might be missing out when it comes to using Apple's AirPlay feature to stream your music to another device then you're in luck.
Conde Nast Brings New Yorker to IPad with a Subscription Model that is Starting to Make Sense
On the one hand you could simply say, it's about time. On the other hand in the treacherous world of protecting business models that are at risk of fading away you should say, this looks like progress. When Apple unveiled the iPad everyone who was anyone who had any ...
Apple May or May Not Be Buying/Partnering with Nuance for iOS
Speech recognition. Some think it is the holy grail of mobile computing. It just makes sense doesn't it? You've got a device that you talk into for phone calls and you should be able to just talk to it and make it do what you want, right? But anyone who has ever looked ...
