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TechRepublic's Smartphones blog will address how IT professionals deploy smartphones in the enterprise and manage mobile devices in their organizations. We'll also talk about mobile development and feature product reviews.
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Unify multiple instant messaging services with IM+ Pro

19 May 2012 - 9:00am
If you're a heavy IM user who has contacts spread across a wide range of messaging services, Donovan Colbert says IM+ Pro is a great solution to consolidate and manage your contacts and chats.
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Five of the most addictive smartphone apps

18 May 2012 - 3:43am
There are hundred of thousands of apps available, and some of them are literally irresistible. Here are five of the most addictive apps. Did the app you can't live without make the list?
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Better organize the app drawer on your Droid Bionic

17 May 2012 - 2:08am
Jack Wallen walks you through the creation of app drawer groups, so that it's easier to find the apps you need on your Droid Bionic.
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Three free apps for securely signing documents with your iPhone

15 May 2012 - 8:36am
eSignatures are a secure way for mobile workers to sign important documents. Will Kelly highlights three free apps that allow you to sign documents with your iPhone.
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Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center

11 May 2012 - 3:02am
Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center.
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Advanced Siri tips for daily usage

8 May 2012 - 11:52pm
Jack Wallen provides some quick tips for using Siri and taking the voice-activated system to newer, more powerful levels.
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Take documents on the road with FileHound

8 May 2012 - 4:07am
Scott Lowe demonstrates how to use Splashtop FileHound and Streamer to connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC for file manipulation.
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Samsung announces Galaxy S3 with enterprise features

4 May 2012 - 11:55pm
Samsung's latest foray into the smartphone field is the Galaxy S3. Here's a first look at the features that will benefit the enterprise.
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How have you killed your smartphone?

3 May 2012 - 2:32am
Sonja Thompson's mother killed her smartphone by accidentally dropping it in the toilet. Do you have a story that can beat that?
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Infographic: Little games, big business

2 May 2012 - 1:50am
This infographic highlights two monolithic game developers and how many of us could be gaming at any given point in time.
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Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile

1 May 2012 - 2:01am
Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform.
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Configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone

27 April 2012 - 7:13am
Jack Wallen provides some configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone, from making it more efficient to disabling it entirely.
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Touch screen, app addiction, and Angry Birds elbow

25 April 2012 - 4:44am
If you play too many games on your smartphone or tablet touch screens, will you get Angry Birds elbow?
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Verizon's HopeLine funds scholarship program for abused women

24 April 2012 - 12:24am
Brandy Courtade discusses the Verizon Wireless Women's Empowerment Scholarship and encourages techies to take part in creating change.
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Connect your iPhone to Microsoft Office 365

20 April 2012 - 4:20am
Office 365, the cloud-based collaboration platform from Microsoft, can actually be iPhone-friendly. Will Kelly shows you how to connect your iPhone to Office 365.
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Deploying internal apps on an iPhone

19 April 2012 - 8:07am
Scott Lowe walks through the steps that you need to take when deploying internal apps for iPhone users.
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AlarmDroid offers a lot of features for a free Android app

18 April 2012 - 11:55am
Brandy Courtade takes a look at some of the many features and options available with AlarmDroid, a free Android alarm clock app that goes beyond what you might expect.
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Infographic: The true cost of an iPhone

17 April 2012 - 7:19am
What are you willing to pay Apple's smartphones? This infographic, developed by Madeline Harris, outlines the true cost of an iPhone.
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Classic Notes provides useful features for business users

14 April 2012 - 1:48pm
Brandy Courtade takes a look at Classic Notes + App Box, which is an invaluable tool for everyday and business use.
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Tips to make your iPhone 4S experience more efficient

12 April 2012 - 4:16pm
Jack Wallen provides some handy iPhone tips, including home screen organization, App Tray controls, killing rogue running apps, and managing your volume rocker switch.
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