iPad dominates tablet purchasing plans
While rival manufacturers have been scrambling to put out their own tablet computers, it seems that none of them has captured the public imagination as Apple's iPad has.
Stories by Brad Reed
How Google and Android users can make secure mobile market
Android has a lot going for it, but as the last week has shown its approach to selling and distributing applications is going to need some improvement. Ever since launching Android in 2007, Google has gone out of its way to making the mobile operating system the most accessible and app-friendly in the industry.
Eight must-have Android security apps
While Android is a terrific operating system in many ways, it does pose some real risks for IT departments. Last week's revelation</a>] that Google had to remove around 50 malware-infected applications from its Android Market and had activated an Android app kill switch highlighted the downside of the company's "free love" approach to publishing applications where it will let anyone put their app on the market and will only take it down if alerted by a third-party user. The upside of this, of course, is that the market also offers a wide variety of quality security applications that can protect you from malicious apps. Here are eight Android applications that can help IT departments keep a better hold on employees' Android-based devices.
Opinion: four reasons why the iPad still rules the tablet market
When it comes to releasing new form factors for its iPad tablet and other products, Apple not only gets there first; it gets there best.
Tablet Tumble: iPad 2 vs. Motorola Xoom
The success of Apple's iPad tablet last year sent its competitors scrambling to come up with similar products, including the BlackBerry PlayBook, the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
The better software will win tablet wars, says Motorola chief
Despite the fact that his company specializes in designing device hardware, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha thinks the tablet market's future is largely out of his hands.
Sprint includes 'smartphone tracker' app in new security software
Sprint Monday debuted a host of smartphone security services as part of its Total Equipment Protection package.
Verizon, Motorola offering LTE for public safety networks
Verizon and Motorola are teaming up to give public safety agencies access to their own LTE networks that can be supplemented by Verizon coverage when needed.
Tablet-centric Android needs work, say early reviews
Early users of the Motorola Xoom tablet have rendered their verdict of Google's tablet-centric operating system: Needs improvement.
Android-based ATRIX 4G boasts 'impressive specs,' says iFixit
While new smartphones often tout their superior hardware, Motorola's new Android-based ATRIX 4G is living up to the hype, says iFixit.
Apple 'blowing it' with app subscription scheme, analyst says
We know that Apple’s mobile application subscription scheme is unpopular with publishers, but now analyst firm Forrester’s CEO is panning it too.
Friday iPhone roundup: Cheaper one on the way?
Given the enormous success of the <a href="https://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2010/120101-iphone-quiz.html">iPhone</a>, it was only a matter of time before <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/slideshows/2009/060309-apple-quiz.html">Apple</a> decided to expand its reach.
6 cool things learned from the National Broadband Map
Now that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has launched its <a href="http://www.broadbandmap.gov/%20website">National Broadband Map</a>, it's time to comb through the data to see what we can learn about broadband in the United States.
Network quality remains top consideration when buying a smartphone: survey
The battle among mobile operating systems may garner a lot of headlines, but it seems network quality is still the most important factor for smartphone users.
RIM may rip a page from Google for Playbook
Just months after dismissing the importance of mobile apps, Research in Motion could be jumping aboard the app bandwagon.