The software behemoth makes its biggest bet on hardware ever.
Smartphones
Yes, Microsoft Could Have Invented the iPhone. Here’s How
Steve Ballmer’s company knew what the future of user interfaces would look like.
Yes, Please: Pressy Is a Customizable Extra Button for Your Android Phone
Yes, you lose your headphone jack, but – BUT! – you gain an extra button to which you can assign a wonderful, whimsical array of functions.
The One Thing Windows Phone Phablets Really Need (Hint: Not Apps)
What could a Windows Phone phablet bring to the table? I just have one feature on my wishlist.
Android VP Hugo Barra Is Leaving Google
Barra is leaving to work for Chinese phone maker Xiaomi.
Zite Gets Nice on Android, Lands on Google Glass
New versions of the personalized-magazine app for one of the world’s biggest platforms, and one of the smallest.
Google’s Nexus 4 Smartphone Gets $100 Cheaper Amid Low-Cost iPhone Rumors
For $200, it’s an unlocked, off-contract Android phone that’s actually decent.
BitTorrent Sync for iOS: iPhone-to-Computer Backups (With a Catch)
BitTorrent Sync for iOS enables photo and video backups without limits, provided you keep the app open and running.
4 Things an Apple iPhone Trade-In Program Would Need to Succeed
The devil’s in the details.
Yes, the Next iPhone Will Be Faster — But Will It Have a 64-Bit Processor?
Although the details on Apple’s next iPhone are still a mystery, one thing you can count on is a faster device.
For Some Without Home Broadband, Smartphones Bridge the Gap
For some Americans who don’t have a home broadband connection, smartphones are often a primary “on-ramp” to the Internet.
Welcome to the Golden Age of Mobile
The future of mobile includes advanced high-speed connectivity, intelligence and anticipation engines that connect the digital dots of our lifestyles.