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Review: Windows Phone 7 a New Start for Microsoft
October 21, 2010 7:54 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? When it comes to smartphones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game.
Mini Review: Motorola Gets Foot in Office Door with Droid Pro
October 7, 2010 9:26 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsMotorola's new Droid Pro for Verizon Wireless is aimed at none other than Research In Motion's BlackBerry, the reigning king of the enterprise.
Review: iPhone 4 Mogo Talk Headset, Case Best for Business Users
September 23, 2010 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsThe Mogo Talk XD from ID-8 Mobile is a well-executed Bluetooth headset/case combo for the iPhone 4. While it commits a few missteps, the Mogo Talk manages to justify its estimated suggested retail price (ESRP) of $99...
Review: How the iPad Won Over a Skeptic
September 16, 2010 8:12 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsAt first glance, the iPad looked like a heavy, overgrown iPod Touch. After just a few months of use, however, this iPad skeptic realized that it's so much more...
Review: Dell Streak is Awkward Phone, So-so Tablet
August 26, 2010 7:52 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsLately I've been feeling very self-conscious when talking on the phone in public, and it's not because I'm worried about strangers listening in on my private conversations.
Phone Recycling & Data Wiping: A Cautionary Tale
August 23, 2010 7:12 am | by Maisie Ramsay | Articles | CommentsA U.S. Cellular subscriber is left worried and disgruntled after a phone meant for recycling ends up in the wrong hands, along with all her data.
Tackling the Tricky Tablet
August 16, 2010 9:26 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsWhile Apple might have sold an impressive 3.27 million iPads in less than a quarter, it has done so in the absence of any major competitors. So, where are they? Last week, the Streak, which Dell puts in the tablet
Shortages Snarl Summer Smartphone Spree
August 2, 2010 9:34 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsWhile the summer of 2010 has seen an above average crop of smartphones, it’s also seen more than its share of smartphone shortages. From the Droid Incredible to the iPhone 4, consumers are becoming accustomed to waiting weeks to get
Review: Hulu Plus Takes Television to Your Pocket
July 29, 2010 8:01 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsHulu, the popular website with TV shows, now comes as a subscription-based application for iPhones and iPads.
Review: Striking a Chord with Cloud-Based Music Services
July 26, 2010 8:27 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsStreaming music services like Pandora and Slacker are a hit, but they've left consumers wanting more.
Review: BlueAnt Makes Good on Hands-Free with S4
July 23, 2010 8:25 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsAs we found in a past review, "hands-free" Bluetooth units have not typically been entirely "hands-free." Most units involve pressing a button or turning a dial to navigate menus and trigger the device.
Review: Snowtape Goes Beyond Streaming Radio
June 11, 2010 8:11 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsI am quickly falling in love with Snowtape, an app for the iPhone created by Vemedio. Snowtape streams Internet radio to the iPhone and then allows users to record and save songs from the broadcast.
Review: HTC's Evo 4G Is a Very Good 3G Phone
May 20, 2010 8:13 am | by Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsHTC's Evo 4G phone is fast, powerful and fun to use — as long as your heart isn't set on tapping into the speedier new network it was designed for.
Review: Google Navigation Good for Occasional Use
January 21, 2010 7:20 am | by Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsI have plenty of gadgets, so the thought of buying and carrying a separate GPS navigational device never appealed to me. Yet the thought of getting lost appealed to me even less.
Review: Barnes & Noble Reader is Dual-Screen Mess
December 10, 2009 6:35 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsThe e-book reading device is the gadget gift of the season. Both Sony and Barnes & Noble have sold out of their new models. So why are e-book readers still such clumsy, annoying devices?
Review: Pixi Is Stylish But Sluggish
November 19, 2009 6:40 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsPalm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smartphone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre, it's back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi.
Review: Motorola's Cliq Is a Snappy Smartphone
October 22, 2009 8:05 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Imagine how you'd feel if you peaked in middle school. That's pretty much what happened to cell phone maker Motorola, which had a megahit in 2005 with its Razr handset but has since failed to fashion another that can approach its popularity.
Review: Google Voice Has Cool Tricks But Downsides
September 10, 2009 8:05 am | by Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer | Articles | CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Google gives away a lot of good stuff for free.
Review: Cameraphones Under the Lens
August 27, 2009 8:05 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Articles | CommentsPretty much any cell phone you'd buy today comes with a digital camera, but only a few are good enough to take the place of even a cheap point-and-shoot.
