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SAP rolls out new mobile apps, boosts HTML5, iOS, Android support

(Chris Kanaracus) — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT

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

mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:54:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:46:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:17:00 GMT

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

(Paul Mah) — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:28:00 GMT

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

mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

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

(Mikael RicknA$?s) — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:18:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:33:00 GMT

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.

Preston Gralla: Windows 8 tablets in the enterprise: A disaster in the making

preston@gralla.com (Preston Gralla) — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:23:00 GMT

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 staff) — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:41:00 GMT

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

(Tom Kaneshige) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:50:00 GMT

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

(Galen Gruman) — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:12:00 GMT

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?

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:31:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:47:00 GMT

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

lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:07:00 GMT

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

(Brad Reed) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:47:00 GMT

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?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:31:00 GMT

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

(Mikael RicknA$?s) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:47:00 GMT

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

jr@androidpower.com (JR Raphael) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:17:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:46:00 GMT

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

mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:05:00 GMT

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

(Marc Ferranti) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

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

(Michael Kan) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:51:00 GMT

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?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:14:00 GMT

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?

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:00 GMT

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

(Michael Kan) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:22:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:48:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:14:00 GMT

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

(Computerworld staff) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:24:00 GMT

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

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:05:00 GMT

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

(Yardena Arar) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:55:00 GMT

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

mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:34:00 GMT

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

(Mikael Ricknäs) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:12:00 GMT

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

lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

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

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:11:00 GMT

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

lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:56:00 GMT

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

(Jennifer Baker) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:14:00 GMT

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

(Ian Paul) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:30:00 GMT

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

(Mike Elgan) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT

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)

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:22:00 GMT

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?

mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:54:00 GMT

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

(James Niccolai) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:03:00 GMT

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

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:19:00 GMT

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

(Michael Kan) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:54:00 GMT

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

(Tony Bradley) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:26:00 GMT

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

(Chris Kanaracus) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:57:00 GMT

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

lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

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.