Six Great Apps To Turn Your Apple iPhone into a TV

By Jen Edwards | 2/16/2012

We all hate missing our favorite TV shows. Now, if you have to be away from your TV, you can always turn to your iPhone. With the right software (and perhaps a subscription or two) you can watch movies and shows on your smartphone even when you're on the go!

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Apple Making OS X More Like iOS

By Ed Hardy | 2/16/2012

When the iPhone and iPad first debuted, Apple sought to make these mobile devices work like its desktops and laptops. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and features of iOS are being added to OS X.

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Apple Modifying iPhone to Better Protect Users' Data from Third-Party Apps

By Ed Hardy | 2/15/2012

Several days ago, news came out that some iPhone apps are sending to their developers personal information about their users without permission. Apple announced today that it is going to update the iOS to make this impossible.

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BLOG: Smartphones Keep Getting Bigger and Better

By TechnologyGuide Staff | 2/15/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor takes a look at the ever-increasing size of smartphones displays, and why this positive form of inflation is happening.

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4G: Taking Extreme Speed to New Limits

By Grant Hatchimonji | 2/14/2012

Brighthand has added new content to its special report dedicated to 4G wireless networking. This includes a report on AT&T's newest high-speed wireless network, as well as an article about the issues related to 4G-enabled devices.

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Valentine's Day Roundup: Ten Best Love Apps for iPhone and Android

By Daniel & Sally Grotta | 2/12/2012

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love and romance are suddenly in the air. Here are ten apps for iPhones and Android phones that just might help you woo the one you love.

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IBM: BYOD Brings Security Woes, Consumerization & Hassles Over iPhone Vs. Android OS

By Jacqueline Emigh | 2/11/2012

With more employees bringing their own personal smartphones and tablets to work, employers are weighing Apple's iOS vs. Google's Android OS, including associated security and management concerns, IBM officials said this week.

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Apple Probably Planning to Introduce iOS 5.1 Next Month

By Ed Hardy | 2/10/2012

Apple introduced iOS 5 last fall along with the debut of the iPhone 4S. An unconfirmed report says the next significant update, iOS 5.1, is going to be released in March.

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Best Smartphones from Verizon this Winter

By Ed Hardy | 2/9/2012

Verizon Wireless offers a broad selection of smartphones from a wide array of companies, and running a variety of operating systems. Choosing from all these isn't an easy task, but Brighthand is here to help.

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BLOG: Is the iPhone 4S a 4G Device? Depends on Who You Ask

By TechnologyGuide Staff | 2/9/2012

The most recent blog post from Brighthand's site editor takes a look as a surprisingly difficult topic: whether Apple's latest smartphone should be considered a 4G device or not.

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iPhone GPS Navigation Apps: Three Free (or Cheap) Options

By Ed Hardy | 2/8/2012

The iPhone makes a great GPS, but navigation software for Apple's smartphone with turn-by-turn directions is often quite expensive. Fortunately, there are some good options that won't break your bank.

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Smartphone Sales Up Dramatically Last Year

By Ryan Punzalan | 2/6/2012

According to a report by market-research firm IDC, the worldwide smartphone market grew 54.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2011. For the whole year, shipments were up a very respectible 61.3%

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