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Election fever: 6 mobile apps that can keep you informed

The race to the U.S. presidency is on, and there are mobile apps out there to help keep you informed. We review 6 iOS and Android apps to see how well they do the job.

Sprint losses hit $1.3B over iPhone costs, subscribers fewer than expected

Sprint says it sold 1.8 million iPhones between October and December 2011, of which roughly 720,000 were new customers, but the cost of subsidizing Apple's smartphone raised the company's losses to $1.3 billion, compared with $929 million year-on-year.

Smartphone data shake-up: The end of 'unlimited'

Now that most smartphone plans offer only tiered plans (rather than unlimited data usage), how close are you to pushing past your limit -- and paying more than you want?

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G: Affordable LTE, but bundled with bloatware

At $250 without a contract, the Attain is one of the most budget-friendly LTE phones currently available. However,the overabundance of adware on the phone might drive some shoppers away.

Will this be the year of Apple in the enterprise?

All of the big trends in IT right now -- cloud computing, mobile solutions and the consumerization of IT -- look good for Apple as it slowly worms its way into the enterprise. Columnist Ryan Faas explains why it's happening now.

Wireless bandwidth: Are we running out of room?

Soaring demand for wireless bandwidth is putting a squeeze on the wireless spectrum. Experts are divided on whether it's a temporary crunch or a full-blown crisis.

Image gallery: Ice Cream Sandwich on Android tablets

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Scot Finnie: Mobile Is Immediate

Smartphone usage is exploding. That creates challenges for enterprise IT shops that have to adapt to BYOD policies, but competition could bring welcome change to the mobile industry.

Is the 'quantified self' movement just a fad?

The quantified-self movement appears to be going mainstream, but are these people who measure everything they eat and monitor every step they take any happier or healthier than the rest of us?

Apple's textbook plan feels like a blast from the past

I had to check that my computer wasn't an old black-and-white television set showing blocky white text Thursday morning and that I wasn't clacking away on a 6502 computer over a 110-baud modem when I heard about Apple's announcements relating to iBooks 2, iBooks Author, and its new multimedia textbooks. That's because I've heard it all before.

When new apps and old iOS devices don't mix

Reader Steve Paulson finds that old and new iOS devices don't always mix in pleasing ways. He writes:

Elgan: Voice, gestures dominate CES

CES 2012 ushered in three new ways that we will interact with our electronics: multitouch, voice and in-the-air gestures.

CES 2012: What you need to know

Computerworld coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show from Las Vegas.

Preston Gralla: Microsoft's App Blitz Bodes Well for Its Future

Microsoft is facing the cold fact that its own mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, has a very tiny base.

Michael Gartenberg: 5 things I really like and dislike about Android

Even the things I don't like speak to the flexibility of the platform.

New RIM chairman would face tough challenges

Rumors are circulating that RIM will soon shake up its leadership by appointing a new chairman. The maker of the BlackBerry smartphones has had a rough year, and is quickly losing relevance. A change at the top may bring some fresh perspective and new vision, but expecting a new chairman to be a white knight that saves the company may be asking too much.

Send Google Calendar Alerts to Any Cell Phone

Jonah Langlieb asked how to send Google Calendar notifications to any cell phone.

What's up for Apple in 2012?

2011 was a consequential year for Apple in good ways -- the iPad 2 and Siri -- and bad -- the loss of Steve Jobs. With the year pretty much in the rear-view mirror, columnist Ryan Faas looks at what's coming for 2012.

Ten must-have iPhone games

Scored an iPhone this holiday season? Or perhaps just delicious iTunes Store credit? We've assembled this list of the best iPhone games; if you're a gamer, these are the must-have apps for your device. Loosen your thumbs, loosen your wallet, and start playing.

Mobile Management: Expert Guide

InfoWorld.com has put together a free, 20-page "Mobile Management Deep Dive" PDF special report that explains the innate security capabilities of the key mobile platforms (BlackBerry, iOS, Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7, and WebOS), surveys the major mobile device management vendors' main areas of focus, explains how to embrace the "bring your own device" movement without compromising enterprise needs, and provides a set of recommended policies to use as a starting point for creating your own. Insider (registration required)