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How WiFi 6 and 5G will force the merger of PCs and smartphones
Once you can provide a high-bandwidth, low-latency solution that meets or exceeds a wired connection, you can move into the cloud – and that will force a revolutionary change in hardware design.
20 great uses for an old Android device
We all love getting new gadgets, but what to do with the old ones? Here are 20 clever ways to put your old Android phone or tablet to good use.
The two fatal flaws with Android 10's gestures
And what Google can do to fix 'em up fast.
10 hidden tricks for making the most of Android 10's gestures
Get around your phone faster than ever with these easy-to-miss advanced shortcuts for Android 10's gesture system.
Android versions: A living history from 1.0 to 10
Explore Android's ongoing evolution with this visual timeline of versions, starting B.C. (Before Cupcake) and going all the way to 2019's Android 10 release.
iPhone 11: What is Deep Fusion and how does it work?
Apple calls it 'computational photography mad science,' but what does it do?
Apple's iPhone 11 launch: What analysts are saying
Analysts were generally Luke-warm to cool to Apple's announcements this week. The new iPhones are seen as solid, albeit modest, upgrades, while Apple's content strategy continues to garner new attention.
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The evolution of Apple's iPhone
As the iPhone ages, it's important to look at how the now-iconic device has matured since its arrival in 2007.
Apple’s iPhone 11 reveal defines a brand new value market
Apple's dance moves mean it still offers the best technologies but also reaches more potential customers...
Here are all the last minute rumors before Apple's iPhone 11 event
Apple's 2019 product blitz continues with new iPhones, Apple Watch, Apple TV and...?
Will Apple's next iPhone include reverse wireless charging? (Signs say yes.)
Apple is expected to unveil its newest iPhone on Tuesday, and while speculation has centered on new processors and the camera, reverse-wireless charging appears to be in the mix of new features.
13 easy ways to cut back on data use in Android
Trimming back your Android data use can save you or your employer a bundle on your phone bill — and with little downside. So what are you waiting for?
iPhone SE 2: The never-ending story...
It makes more sense for Apple to meet this need than to ignore it...
A guide to Apple’s Sept. 10 iPhone 11 event
New iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watch are likely at Apple's September event.
How to get Android 10's hidden features on any phone today
Try out two of Android 10's most interesting and elusive elements — no matter what version of Android you're running! — with these easy-to-follow steps.
Android 10 and the end of whimsy
By ending its long-standing naming system for Android versions, Google is eliminating something even less tangible.
3 reasons Apple’s iPhone 11 will exceed (muted) expectations
I’ve a feeling iPhone 11 sales may turn out OK. Who else is with me?
Podcast IDG TECHtalk
AI and your smartphone: How AI is transforming mobile apps
Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and Michael Simon from PCWorld and Macworld talk about how more mobile apps use artificial intelligence and how it improves features.
Why recent smartphone ‘bad news’ is really good news
Smartphone shipments are in decline, Apple won’t let you change the battery and other great news.
When will your phone get Android Q? A data-driven upgrade guide
Wondering when the soon-to-launch Android Q software will make its way to your device? Let cold, hard data guide your guess.
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