Continuing coverage of Apple's iPad  Cisco all but kills Cius tablet computer
Cisco is slowly killing off its Cius business tablet less than a year after it started shipping. IE9 says Yahoo Axis slows down the browser
Although Microsoft and Yahoo are search partners, Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) may complain that Yahoo's new Axis search add-on is slowing down the browser. Updated Soti SDK allows remote control of iOS devices
Businesses can now remotely control enterprise mobile applications developed for Apple's mobile platform with the latest version of Soti's MobiControl Software Developer Kit for iOS, announced Tuesday. Inside Apple's secret plan to kill the cash register
Apple's plans for a Bluetooth 4.0-based iWallet could be the beginning of the end for the venerable cash register. SAP rolls out new mobile apps, boosts HTML5, iOS, Android support
SAP on Monday unveiled a series of mobile applications covering areas such as expense management and e-learning, as well as improved support for iOS and Android devices. The announcements came at the start of the vendor's Sapphire conference in Orlando. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 on sale Sunday for $400
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is set to go on sale at retailers nationwide Sunday for $399.99, furthering the variety of tablet sizes from the vendor. Mozilla on new browser brouhaha: Microsoft, Apple different cases
Two wrongs don't make a right, Mozilla's chief counsel said Thursday when asked why his company hasn't lambasted Apple, as it did Microsoft, for blocking rival browsers from its mobile operating system. Adobe's security chief praises Apple for Flash-crippling move
Adobe's head of security is applauding Apple's move to block outdated versions of his company's Flash Player. 6 Ways to Use Multiple Displays With Your Laptop
Dual monitors improve productivity, but it can be hard to get laptops to use multiple displays. It's not impossible, though. Check out these six tips for connecting laptops to external monitors. What the summer portends in new tablets
Summer 2012 promises to be the season of tablet experimentation. Just about every tablet maker is expected to announce a new product in the next four months. The devices are likely to be smaller in the case of Apple, bigger in the case of Amazon. 3LM, Symantec and Wyse aim to simplify mobile device management
At three different events in three different U.S. cities 3LM, Symantec and Wyse Technology are all showing upgraded or new products to help IT staff better cope with the smartphones, tablets and other devices users are allowed to bring to work. Apple patches Google 'Pwnium' bug with iOS 5.1.1 update
Apple today shipped iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch owners that dealt with connectivity issues on the tablet, fixed bugs in AirPlay's video playback and patched four vulnerabilities in the mobile operating system. Windows 8 Tablets: A Disaster in the Making
Microsoft has revealed that Windows 8 tablets powered by ARM chips will be no easier to manage in the enterprise than iPads are. iPad share of tablet market jumps as Kindle Fire slumps
Apple's iPad reclaimed a larger share of the global tablet market last month, in part because of a more-serious-than-expected slump in sales of the hot Kindle Fire in the first quarter, IDC analysts said today. IT consumerization: Special report
InfoWorld's tech pros walk you through all the steps in bringing smartphones, tablets, and other personal devices into the enterprise Insider (registration required) iPad in the Enterprise: IT Must Stay Ahead of the Curve
In a wide-ranging interview, an Apple expert shares real-world experiences about iPads in the enterprise, mobile device management and BYOD. Key takeaways for IT: Don't improvise when it comes to iPad adoption and don't get bypassed by rogue users. Review: Quickoffice Connect is a poor iCloud clone
Stick with the original Quickoffice HD app and either Dropbox or Box instead for a more reliable, cheaper alternative Does the iPad cannibalize Apple's laptops?
Is Apple cutting the MacBook's throat with the iPad? Apple CEO Tim Cook seems to think so, and analysts agree. New iPad owners pay big 'halo' dividends for Apple
The iPad is giving Apple entree to millions of customers who have never purchased one of company's products before, a research firm said today. Walmart to expand disc-to-cloud movie service to 30 countries
Walmart's cloud video service, Vudu, which allows DVD and Blu-ray disc owners gain access to that content in the cloud, will reportedly expand to as many as 30 new countries. Kindle Fire accounts for more than half of U.S. Android tablets
When people refer to "Android tablets" they may soon just be referring to the Amazon Kindle Fire. Why is Apple CEO slamming laptop/tablet hybrids?
When Apple CEO Tim Cook dissed the whole idea of hybrid mobile computers, he may have been showing unease about the rise of laptop/tablet hybrids. 97% of enterprise tablet users got an iPad in Q1, survey finds
Apple's dominance over Android in the corporate tablet market grew in the first quarter, according to a survey from mobile device management and wireless email vendor Good Technology. The future of the $200 tablet
The low-end, under-$200 tablet market is on the brink of a transformation -- and that means you'll soon be able to get a lot more value for a lot less money. Macs contribute record-low 13% to Apple's revenue
The Mac's contribution to Apple's bottom line fell to an all-time low last quarter, according to data from the company. iPhone sales boom pushes Apple to first-quarter records
Apple on Tuesday announced record first-quarter revenue on the back of soaring iPhone sales, with an assist from the iPad. Asus, fifth and rising in tablet market
Asus in 2011 became one of the top five tablet makers, and though it still lags somewhat behind the market leaders, analysts say its influence on the market is clearly on the rise. Apple revenue, profit jump as iPhone sales beat expectations
Despite concerns about competition from Android devices, Apple managed to exceed expectations for iPhone sales for its second fiscal quarter, reporting a healthy year-over-year jump in both revenue and profit. Apple doesn't own iPad trademark, says Chinese official
A Chinese official said on Tuesday that Apple does not have ownership of the iPad trademark in China, signaling that authorities could be favoring local company Proview in its battle with the U.S. tech giant over rights to the iconic brand name. Is Windows RT on tablets DOA because it lacks needed enterprise features?
Omissions from the feature set of Windows RT are leaving analysts increasingly skeptical that enterprises will gravitate toward tablets running the new forked version of Windows. Is Windows RT on tablets DOA because it lacks needed enterprise features? Did Microsoft run out of time with Windows RT?
Microsoft may have simply run out of time with Windows RT as it tried to keep up with rivals Apple and Google, an analyst said today. Apple in talks with iPad trademark challenger to try and settle dispute
Apple and a Chinese company have started talks to try and resolve an ongoing legal dispute over the iPad trademark, according to a lawyer involved in the case. Apple offers free OS X upgrade to prep for switch to iCloud
Apple is offering Mac users a free upgrade to OS X 10.6, better known as Snow Leopard, in an attempt to prep them for the June switch from MobileMe to the newer iCloud online sync and backup service. Skepticism mounts over Windows RT's enterprise role
Omissions from the feature set of Windows RT are leaving analysts increasingly skeptical that enterprises will gravitate toward tablets running the new forked version of Windows. Tech Clash: The iPad vs. Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime
If you're trying to decide whether to get the new iPad or spring for an Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201, check out our video clash between Computerworld Editor-in-Chief Scot Finnie and News Editor Ken Mingis about which one is better. Michael Gartenberg: Today, a device's ecosystem trumps feeds and speeds
Sheer performance can't compete with the ecosystem of applications and services that a particular platform exists in. OnLive Desktop: Virtual Office Apps on Your iPad
OnLive Desktop uses technology developed for its parent OnLive gaming service, which lets you stream high-end video games (that you rent or purchase) to your PC in much the way you'd get an on-demand movie from Netflix. Instead of games, OnLive Desktop streams a virtual Windows desktop outfitted with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, Windows Paint and Calculator, and Microsoft Surface Collage. Toshiba's jumbo tablet, the Excite 13, garners early kudos, scorn
Toshiba expanded its Excite family of Android tablets with three new models, but the one getting all the attention, and already some scorn, is the Excite 13, which as a 13.3-in. display. Android won't challenge Apple's tablet dominance in 2012, says Gartner
Worldwide tablet sales to end users are expected to total 118.9 million units in 2012, with Apple continuing to dominate and the Android camp struggling to replicate its success in the smartphone market, according to Gartner. Expert: iPad Wi-Fi issues may be linked to power management
The Wi-Fi reliability problems reported by iPad owners can probably be solved with a software update, a hardware expert at Rapid Repair said. Creating culture of IT innovation includes rewarding failure
When David Richter took over Kimberly-Clark's infrastructure solutions group in 2008, morale was at an all-time low. Since launching a program that allows employees to freely pitch him new ideas and receive VC-like funding, morale is up, costs have been reduced and processes streamlined. Complaints about iPad Wi-Fi problems continue to climb
Complaints from owners of Apple's newest iPad that their device has trouble connecting to wireless networks continue to mount. Asavie launches pay-as-you-go VPN for iPad users
Asavie Technologies launched a cloud-based secure VPN service for iOS devices for corporate workers to access data from anywhere in the world. Expedia, Tripadvisor file antitrust complaints against Google in Europe
Tripadvisor and Expedia are the two latest companies to complain to Europe's competition regulators about Google. Latest iPad Gets Top Marks from Consumer Reports Despite Heatgate
Apple's third-generation iPad is hot, but this time in a good way, says Consumer Reports. The consumer reviews magazine created a stir two weeks ago when it said the latest Apple tablet could get as hot as 116 degrees Fahrenheit in some spots when running games. Despite that finding, CR on Monday gave the new iPad the top spot in the magazine's tablet ratings. Why Amazon can't win a tablet price war against Google
Google and Amazon are about to go to war for the future of non-iPad tablets, but Amazon's business model can't be sustained. Here's why, according to columnist Mike Elgan. iPad buyers: Your tablet is at the store (maybe)
The wait for a new iPad ordered online from Apple stretches one to two weeks, but customers can walk into a company store now and buy a tablet, according to a stock sampling on Friday. What would Google gain from an online tablet store?
Analysts are divided on the value of a reported plan by Google to sell its Android tablets in an online store, saying such a store wouldn't help Google cut significantly into the 65% tablet market share that Apple's iPad holds. Google to sell Android tablets online, report says
Google will open an online store where it will market and sell tablets directly to consumers, with some of the devices potentially being co-branded with Google's name, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. IT execs must deal soon with worker use of social tools
Corporate IT executives and analysts offer advice on dealing with the increased worker use of social networks for business purposes. Chinese leader asks Apple's Tim Cook to care for workers
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with a top Chinese official on Tuesday, who called on foreign companies to pay more attention to the care of their workers in the country, according to state-run media. Box OneCloud Makes Box a Must-Have iPad App
Box.com unveiled OneCloud today--a new service designed to unite the data from various mobile apps. Box OneCloud promises to make it easier to manage data on mobile devices and be productive from virtually anywhere. OneCloud resolves a fundamental limitation of the Apple iPad, and makes Box a must-have app. SuccessFactors offers free version of Jam software in hit against Salesforce.com
SAP's SuccessFactors subsidiary is rolling out a version of its Jam social collaboration platform at no charge to all users, the company announced Wednesday. Box releases mobile app menu for iOS devices
File-sharing and collaboration service Box announced a new menu of third-party iOS applications that work on its service and can be more easily accessed with a single mouse click. Apple confirms imprecise iPad battery meter, says it's by design
Apple today reacted to reports that the new iPad under-reports its battery status, saying a researcher's analysis was essentially correct but that that's how the tablet and its iOS software were designed. USC students turn to mobile apps for online classes
With many colleges offering online classes as part of their curricula, students are increasingly turning to mobile devices to supplement live sessions with teachers and classmates alike. New iPad shortchanges users on battery life, says expert
Apple is shortchanging new iPad owners on battery power, an analyst said today. Are Tablets Inevitable as PC Replacements?
Tablets are making huge inroads, but PCs aren't even close to being dead yet New iPad clears China regulatory hurdle
Apple received Chinese regulatory approval for an iPad device last week, signaling that the company plans on bringing its newest tablet to the country, even as it faces a continuing legal battle over the iPad trademark. The newspaper industry must change, or become yesterday's news
Mobile technology and the Internet are transforming news. Whether newspapers are involved is up to them, writes columnist Mike Elgan. New iPad already accounts for 1 in 15 Apple tablets
A week after the launch of the new iPad, the device now accounts for about 1 in 15 Apple tablets accessing the Internet, a mobile ad network said today. LTE option poses data dilemma for iPad, smartphone users
The new iPad's LTE option, which enables access to fast 4G networks, means customers can use up an entire month's worth of data in a couple of hours. Bandwidth-versus-cost poses a dilemma for carriers, too. Apple's new iPad is as fragile as its predecessor
Apple's new iPad will prove to be as fragile to drops and other accidents as its predecessor, the iPad 2, an after-sales warranty firm said today. SugarSync revamps data backup, sync service for iPad
SugarSync today introduced a completely redesigned app re-written from the ground up to be optimized for the iPad. iPhoto vs. Photoshop Touch on the New iPad: Consume or Create?
The Retina display on the new iPad is one of the tablet's defining features, and it makes the device ideally suited for multimedia work, including image editing. Apple's new iPhoto app and Adobe's Photoshop Touch are taking advantage of that opportunity by bringing powerful photo editing and sharing tools to the iPad. The Cloud, Day 25: The Cloud Is Becoming Mandatory
30 Days With the Cloud: Day 25 Apple to be top mobile processor firm, In-Stat says
Apple is an iconic consumer electronics company with a string of massively successful products, but it could also become the world's largest mobile processor company by the end of the year, according to a study due to be released by In-Stat later this week. What does the new iPad mean to business?
Apple's new iPad arrived Friday and, given the popularity of early sales, will be showing up this week at an office near you. Update: Apple says 3M new iPads already sold
Apple today said it has sold three million new iPads since the tablet's unveiling earlier this month. Not surprisingly, the company is pleased with the launch. New iPad is the 'epitome' of what a tablet should be
After the loss of Steve Jobs in October, there was concern that Apple would lose its way. The arrival of the new iPad shows those fears were unfounded; it remains the epitome of what a tablet computer should be. Finally: A truly magical iPad
One of the least appreciated new wireless features brings entirely new capabilities to the iPad, says columnist Mike Elgan. And he's not talking about LTE. Verizon's new iPad can run over AT&T's 3G data network
The new iPad on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network can also run on AT&T's data network when an AT&T SIM card is inserted in the Verizon device, early buyers have found. Intel ready to take on tablet chips
Intel is ready to start cranking out chips for tablets, but is the chip maker moving fast enough to boost its presence in the mobile market? tuCloud criticizes Microsoft, OnLive for virtual desktop licensing debacle
Less than a week after Microsoft put its foot down on OnLive's virtual desktop solution for allegedly violating its licensing standards, tuCloud capitalized by releasing its own product, taking a few jabs at both OnLive and Microsoft in the process. Eager users crowd Apple stores for new iPad
As has become a custom with every major Apple product launch, die-hard fans lined up outside the company's retail stores worldwide to purchase the third-generation iPad, called the "new iPad," which went on sale on Friday morning. Small crowd clamors for Wi-Fi-only version of new iPad at Wal-Mart
Will the new iPad with 4G LTE wireless service be as popular as the less expensive version that's Wi-Fi-only? FAQ: How to score an iPad today
Those who jumped on the iPad pre-order train last week will be watching for the delivery truck, but anyone who isn't already on Apple's lengthening wait list will have to hustle if they want one today. Poll: Users diss 'new iPad' name for Apple's next tablet
Apple's generic name for its new iPad -- that's the name, 'the new iPad' -- got the thumbs down in a just-concluded poll of more than 1,100 Internet users. Hands on: The new iPad
Like the iPad 2 before it, the new iPad is not a re-thinking of the original concept. Instead, Apple chose to focus on a few areas of improvement while keeping the overall package the same. In this case, Apple executes to perfection. Apple joins iPad trade-in bandwagon, offers competitive deals
With the retail debut of the new iPad just a day away, Apple has joined a slew of other companies eager to buy used iPads. P100 Profile: Allan Hackney, John Hancock Financial Services
At this week's Premier 100 in Phoenix, Computerworld's Johanna Ambrosio spoke with Allan Hackney, senior vice president and CIO of John Hancock Financial Services, about the company's bring-your-own-device policies. Apple to open stores at 8 a.m. Friday for iPad sales
Apple will open its retail stores in 10 countries, including the U.S., at 8 a.m. local time to accommodate buyers of the new iPad, the company said today in a statement. Corporations pick iPad 10-to-1 over nearest rival
Corporations planning tablet purchases next quarter overwhelmingly voted for Apple's iPad, says ChangeWave Research. IT execs still awaiting Windows 8 on tablets
IT managers say they are eagerly awaiting Windows 8-based tablets due out this fall, though some wonder whether it's too late for Microsoft to take on Apple iPads and various Android tablets. iPads used to bolster physician training, speed up patient care
More than three out of four medical residents at the University of Chicago said tablets allowed them to complete tasks quicker and spend more time on direct patient care.
iPad to push global demand for flash memory through '15
The Apple iPad is expected to dominate the worldwide demand for NAND flash in media tablets at least through the year 2015. Consumer devices still cause IT chaos -- five years after first iPhone
The consumerization of IT trend is causing chaos and confusion in IT operations grappling with the demand that they support the latest iPad, iPhone or Android device. 'Siri, I have some some suggestions for you'
Although Siri, Apple's voice-controlled personal assistant, isn't included on the new iPad, that's not a bad thing, says columnist Michael deAgonia. The technology still needs to mature before being rolled out to millions of more users. Is Apple's new iPad advanced enough to stay ahead of rivals?
Apple's new iPad has plenty of new features -- but are they enough? eBay resellers cash in on iPad shortages
eBay resellers are asking an average price of $591 for the base model of Apple's new iPad, or nearly $100 above list, the online auction site said today.< iPad shipping delays now stretch two to three weeks
Delays for Apple's iPad jumped yesterday as the company told U.S. customers that new orders would ship in two to three weeks. Mobile apps: The IT pro's new power tools
Heavy-duty mobile IT apps for the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices have many IT departments on the move IT Faces Up to Mobile Device Test
As workers increasingly use personal or company-owned consumer technology on the job, IT managers face an ever-growing challenge -- maintaining control of corporate data as hundreds or thousands of new devices are added to a company's technology stable. Apple runs out of new iPads for Friday delivery
Apple has sold out of initial supplies of the new iPad in every country where it will launch the tablet on Friday, and is now telling buyers that orders will not ship for up to three weeks. Dispatch from the post-PC revolution
We are entering a post-PC world and the devices we use will look a lot like iPads, writes columnist Mike Elgan. Used iPad trade-in values tumble after Apple unveils new tablet
Trade-in values for used Apple iPads plummeted as much as 26% after the company launched its newest tablet Wednesday and began taking pre-orders for delivery by March 16. FAQ: What you need to know now about the 'new iPad'
Now that Apple has unveiled the new iPad and is touting what's changed, like the screen, and what hasn't, like the prices, you've got questions. We've got the answers. New iPad could cause corporate network crunch
The new Apple iPad, which sports a higher-resolution screen, a 1080p HD camera and LTE network capability, will likely entice millions of buyers -- but it could bog down corporate networks and give IT managers headaches. PC shipments expected to remain weak in 2012
Worldwide PC shipments are on track for a small increase, but will remain weak throughout 2012, according to industry analyst firm Gartner. LTE downloads of HD video on new iPad could cause sticker shock
The new iPad's LTE and HD video make a powerful combination, but could end up costing users, or their employers, a bundle.
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