Computing: Smartphones & PDAs

GPS Navigation by Phone

November 27, 2007 08:47

Can a 3G phone offer decent GPS navigation? We take Nokia Maps and Ask GPS on a road trip to find out.

Hacking Your Smartphone

October 22, 2007 07:15

Today's Linux phones are a godsend for the enthusiast. Get your hands dirty and you can have almost anything you want. All it takes is a little code and some patience.

Miss IFA: The Ultimate Booth Babe

September 8, 2007 20:25

We bring you some great pictures of Miss IFA, the beautiful representative of last week's IFA 2007 consumer electronics show. See her cavort with electronic products galore.

13 Pages of New IFA Booth Babes

September 2, 2007 13:36

More lovely ladies from the IFA Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin.

Sprint's Mogul - Real Ruler or Wannabe?

August 31, 2007 07:38

Sprint's got a baby. Does it measure up to the claims that have been made? Is it really a grown-up Mogul? Or is it merely another PDA?

Is This the Windows Mobile iPhone?

August 15, 2007 08:41

Can adding touch features to Windows Mobile mean there's competition for the iPhone?

Gad! A Really Lame iPhone Case

August 13, 2007 06:48

Who Designed This Crap? Perhaps it was Homer Simpson. Is there any hope for the future?

The Keyboard of the Future?

July 27, 2007 07:09

Who needs a "hard/foldable" keyboard for their mobile machinery when an interface can be constructed from air and a flat surface? Are "laser boards" all they're cracked up to be?

Simplifying Mobile Search

July 23, 2007 10:40

Yahoo, Google or Windows Live Search, which is best for your smartphone?

How Good Is Apple's Wired iPhone Headset?

July 19, 2007 07:29

The standard wired earbud and microphone headset included with the iPhone is quite good, but how does it compare with an early arriving headset from Rivet International?

The iPhone, More Hits and Misses

July 9, 2007 08:23

A little over a week after his initial review of the iPhone Barry Gerber is back with much new information and some strong likes and dislikes about Apple's innovative smartphone.

The iPhone, Many Hits, Few Misses

July 2, 2007 08:05

Hype or no, Apple's iPhone is an elegant, highly functional, soon to be very influential communications and entertainment device.

The Great iPhone Caper

June 27, 2007 07:39

In line, Apple press release; it's grrr time, availability rumors, where and when to wait, first iPhone reviews in, why we have to wait in line just like everyone else

Help! I Lost My Phone! Now What?

June 18, 2007 08:50

In a society saturated by wireless phones, theft and loss are common problems. Today we look into theft prevention and how to deal with the loss of a phone.

You Want a Blackberry 8800 Now... Don't You?

June 6, 2007 07:05

Since RIM's Blackberry 8800 has been available for several months, we decided it was high time to scrutinize its features compared to older Blackberries. We found new and nifty apps, but the smart phone's push email par excellence remains its main selling point.

Mixing GPS with Sport Training

May 11, 2007 08:27

We look at a new generation of GPS-equipped devices that let you gauge your speed, distance, heart beat and other performance metrics as you exercise.

Get Outta the Way, The iPhone Cometh

May 4, 2007 11:33

Apple's iPhone will be available soon. How well does the company's high-concept smartphone measure up to the needs and demands of today's consumers? Paul DeJarnette offers his opinion.

Fixing the Wireless Phone Mess

April 16, 2007 09:41

An introduction to wireless voice and data networks, the myths and realities surrounding them and some far reaching suggestions for improvement.

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Smartphone

March 26, 2007 06:53

Smartphones do more than a phone can - here's how to do more with your smartphone

Choosing a Handheld GPS

March 2, 2007 09:51

Don't get lost choosing a navigation device; whether you're driving, running or trying to get to your next meeting on time, there's a GPS that will guide you right.