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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: 5 Reasons to Choose the GS4

By Al Sacco | 19 June, 2013 19:56

The Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One are two of the hottest smartphones on the market today. But which one is right for you? The following list spotlights five areas in which the Samsung Galaxy S4 outperforms the HTC One.

Why BlackBerry's tepid tablet strategy could be its fatal flaw

By Al Sacco | 03 June, 2013 21:02

Ever since BlackBerry first launched its PlayBook tablet back in April 2011, the company's tablet strategy has been flawed.

5 things you need to know about Google Glass

By Al Sacco | 30 May, 2013 07:16

Google Glass likely marks an important milestone in the evolution of personal electronics. And even though Glass makes its wearers look foolish, you're going to hear a lot about in the coming years.

In Pictures: Google I/O 2013's coolest products and services

By Al Sacco | 20 May, 2013 08:08

Google announced a number of innovative new products and services at its 2013 Google I/O developer conference.

Buyers beware, many BlackBerry 10 apps aren't compatible with Q10 smartphone

By Al Sacco | 01 May, 2013 19:32

Many BlackBerry 10 apps are not yet compatible with the new BlackBerry Q10, which raises a new software-related issue for BlackBerry: Not all BlackBerry 10 apps are compatible with all BlackBerry 10 smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S4's coolest new features

By Al Sacco | 19 April, 2013 00:10

The Samsung Galaxy S4 promises to be another impressive high-end smartphone from Samsung, and it's being released just 10 months after its hugely-popular predecessor, the Galaxy SIII.

10 things BlackBerry Z10 does that iPhone can't

By Al Sacco | 04 April, 2013 08:13

This post is in no way saying the BlackBerry Z10 is "better" than the iPhone, but here's a list of 10 BlackBerry Z10 features that you will not find in any iPhone.

BlackBerry Earnings, Shipment Numbers Show Forward Progress

By Al Sacco | 28 March, 2013 16:19

In the past week, BlackBerry launched its BlackBerry 10 platform and the first BlackBerry 10 device, the Z10, in the United States. The company reported its fourth quarter and year-end 2013 fiscal earnings, which showed a surprise return to profitability. It announced that global Z10 sales have topped 1 million devices since the official BlackBerry Z10 launch at the end of January, and that doesn't include U.S. sales numbers. And the man who invented the very first BlackBerry, Mike Lazaridis, left the company for good when he stepped down from his seat on the BlackBerry board of directors.

In Pictures: The Best BlackBerry 10 Apps

By Al Sacco | 01 March, 2013 09:20

Looking for the best BlackBerry 10 apps that will be available on launch day in the United States? Look no further. CIO.com's Al Sacco spotlights 20 of the best early BlackBerry 10 apps, including apps for social networking, image and video editing, cloud storage, audio, sports and more.

T-Mobile Exec on Why Its 4G LTE-Launch Timing is 'Perfect'

By Al Sacco | 13 February, 2013 22:22

T-Mobile USA's SVP of B2B services, Frank Sickinger, shared some LTE-related numbers and had some interesting things to say in a recent interview about the carrier's upcoming LTE rollout in the United States.

BlackBerry Z10 tips, tricks and shortcuts

By Al Sacco | 06 February, 2013 20:21

The first BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the BlackBerry Z10, is currently available in select markets across the globe, and it's expected to be released in most of the major mobile markets, including the United States, by the end of March.

BlackBerry Z10: Hands on with the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone

By Al Sacco | 30 January, 2013 19:02

Research In Motion (RIM) has officially announced its first BlackBerry 10 smartphones, the Z10 and Q10, at a series of elaborate press events across the globe.

RIM releases BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10,offers free trial

By Al Sacco | 23 January, 2013 15:18

Today Research In Motion (RIM) released the first version of its BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES) 10 enterprise mobility management product, a week before it's expected to launch its brand new mobile platform, BlackBerry 10. RIM is offering organizations free, 60-day BES 10 trials for a limited time.

10 must-know Samsung Galaxy Note II tips and tricks

By Al Sacco | 26 November, 2012 22:07

Samsung this morning announced that it sold more than five million Galaxy Note II devices globally in the first two months since its launch. That's a whole bunch of smartphones...or mini tablets...nay, "phablets" - and a lot of new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 owners.

In Pictures: 10 types of tablet users that drive us nuts

By Al Sacco | 16 November, 2012 09:44

Tablet PCs are valuable devices that can simplify and enhance our lives. But they also bring out the worst in some people. Here's a list of 10 stereotypical tablet users that amuse, annoy and frustrate us to no end.

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