The ''Must-Have'' Features for Student Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 8/10/2010

When someone is setting out to buy a smartphone, it's important to get one with all the features they need. This guide goes through the possibilities, discussing the features that students need, and what they might not.

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What New Feature Do You Most Want to See Become Standard on Smartphones?

By Ed Hardy | 8/6/2010

Over time, features that were once available only in high-end models trickle down to become standard on virtually every smartphone. What currently cutting-edge feature would you most like to see become mainstream?

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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Headed for AT&T

By Ed Hardy | 8/5/2010

Sony Ericsson has accidentally revealed that one of its smartphones is on the way to AT&T before the official announcement. The highlight of the Sony Ericsson Vivaz is its 8.1 megapixel camera, but this Symbian device offers a range of other features, too.

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Employees Get a Voice in Business Phones and Gadgets, Despite Security Risks

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/5/2010

Regardless of the presence or absence of security risks, employees in many places now carry lots of clout around choosing which smartphones and other gadgets to use, according to a spate of new research.

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Most Popular Smartphones of July 2010

By Ed Hardy | 8/2/2010

At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. This month's listing is almost completely dominated by models that have come out in the last couple of months.

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CTIA Sues San Francisco Over Cell Phone Radiation Notification Law

By Jacqueline Emigh | 7/28/2010

Arguing that San Francisco's new cell phone radiation law violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the CTIA wireless industry association has filed a lawsuit to halt its enforcement.

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Jailbreaking an iPhone, Or Unlocking Any Phone, Is Completely Legal

By Ed Hardy | 7/27/2010

The U.S. Copyright Office has ruled that modifying an Apple iPhone so that it can run third-party apps not approved by Apple is legal. It is also legal to unlock phones so that they can be used on any wireless carrier's network.

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Cellular and Wi-Fi Connectivity: Allies Now Rather than Rivals

By Paul Korzeniowski | 7/24/2010

Cellular communications and Wi-Fi networks were at one time bitter foes. Recently, the hostility has abated and rather than competitive alternatives, the two are viewed as complimentary services.

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Understanding the Risks Mobile Devices Pose to Enterprise Security

By Ed Hardy | 7/23/2010

There are many ways mobile devices and remote connectivity can put a company in danger. Understanding these security vulnerabilities is crucial for protecting computer systems.

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Americans Increasingly Use Cell Phones for Texting, Twittering, Photos and Videos, Survey Says

By Jacqueline Emigh | 7/18/2010

In rising numbers, Americans are using their cell phones to go online, text, take photos, play music, and engage in other activities beyond old-fashioned voice calling, affirms a new study.

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Mobile Banking Use Rising, But Customers Say No to Paying More

By Jacqueline Emigh | 7/14/2010

While the use of mobile banking is going up, smartphone users don't want to pay extra to do their banking from their devices, and banks aren't making money yet from the mobile services, says a new survey from IDC.

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Cell Phone Radiation Fears Escalate Despite a Lack of Evidence

By Judy Jefferson | 7/11/2010

While some studies claim that cell phone radiation and frequent use of cell phones can be hazardous to your health, there is still no concrete evidence linking cell phones to illnesses and death.

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