Stories by: John Cox

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    'Incremental' iPhone 4S still promises to be big seller 07/10/2011 02:33:00

    Apple's new iPhone 4S, despite failing to win over many pundits, bloggers and early adopters, nevertheless seems destined to be as successful as the old iPhone.
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    Your basic guide to the new Apple iPhone 4S 05/10/2011 10:24:00

    Time to get over the fact that Apple didn’t announce the iPhone 5, but instead introduced the iPhone 4S, which boasts a collection of upgrades nonetheless. Here’s a quick spin through what’s new.
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    HP confirms layoffs at Palm unit 21/09/2011 07:31:00

    HP has started laying off workers associated with last year's billion-dollar acquisition of Palm, as it closes down the mobile device business it planned to base on Palm's webOS. The news comes almost exactly a month after HP announced a sweeping reorganization and refocusing of its business.
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    How the iPad is changing work, and working together 13/09/2011 01:29:00

    When Hugh Owen wakes up in the morning, the first thing he reaches for after the alarm clock is his iPad 2. Even before he gets out of bed, he's started reviewing the flock of corporate reports on yesterday's metrics and today's plans.
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    HP's Apotheker changes his tune on mobility 20/08/2011 03:57:00

    Six months after laying out his "strategic vision" for HP, CEO Leo Apotheker took the actions to realize it. And abandoned the mobile computing space.
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    Google looks to protect Android with Motorola patents 16/08/2011 08:48:00

    Google is paying a premium for Motorola Mobility, the recently spun-off device maker from Motorola proper. But for the $12.5 billion it's paying, Google likely is more interested in Motorola's patents than its phones.
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    Apple patches iOS security certificate flaw for iPhones, iPads 02/08/2011 00:39:00

    Apple last week patched a security certificate flaw in iOS that could let hackers with a 'privileged network position' crack an encrypted session and capture data, without the enduser realizing anything is wrong.
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    Debt reduction deadlock drags down corporate capital spending on software, more 30/07/2011 00:46:00

    The U.S. debt reduction deadlock in Congress is already taking a toll on how much companies are spending on property, buildings and equipment, including computer hardware and software, according to a new survey by ChangeWave Research.
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    Apple iOS still rules but Windows Phone 7 edges Android in user satisfaction 19/07/2011 01:44:00

    Apple's iOS-based iPhone continues to be the preferred smartphone for nearly 50% of consumers, with Android the top choice for about one-third of them. The real surprise is evidence that Windows Phone OS now outstrips Android in user satisfaction.
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    Controlling Wi-Fi radio 'nap-time' reaps big power savings 02/07/2011 04:48:00

    A Duke University grad student has come up with a way to double, or more, battery life in Wi-Fi devices, without any changes needed on the device itself. Essentially, the technique regulates how long and when client radios sleep, so that data transfers can be scheduled more efficiently.
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    HP plans major enterprise push for TouchPad 02/07/2011 03:53:00

    HP straddles two worlds: enterprise systems and consumer electronics. Its new TouchPad tablet is intended to satisfy the needs of both. But you'll have to look harder and wait longer to see HP's unfolding enterprise plan for TouchPad.
 
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