Stories by: Tony Bradley

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Opinion: Should Facebook make a smartphone? 28 May, 2012 18:58:00

Rumors have resurfaced that Facebook is working on a project to develop its own smartphone. There are clues and leaks suggesting that Facebook is exploring its mobile options with a possible device launch in 2013.
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Opinion: Leaked Dell Windows 8 tablet specs seem weak 25 May, 2012 22:41:00

Some details are beginning to emerge of what we can expect from the first generation of Intel-based Windows 8 tablets. If the leaked specs of the Dell Windows 8 tablet are any indication, though, the devices may be severely underwhelming.
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R.I.P. Cisco Cius - another tablet bites the dust 25 May, 2012 18:58:00

Cisco is pulling the plug on its Cius tablet. Despite the fact that the Cius never really went head to head with more consumer-centric tablets, the Cisco device is nevertheless the latest victim of the iPad's dominance.
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Opinion: Why Office for iPad is inevitable 24 May, 2012 14:58:00

The rumor is back. There are new reports that Microsoft is developing a version of the Microsoft Office suite for Apple’s iOS operating system--and perhaps the Android mobile operating system as well.
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Windows 8 tablets expected for 2012 Christmas season 14 May, 2012 23:25:00

Will there be a Windows 8 tablet under your Christmas tree? According to an article from CNET, a source has claimed that Windows 8 tablets built on Intel architecture will be available in November of this year.
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Build and manage a website from your iPhone with Weebly 08 May, 2012 11:32:00

One of the biggest, most successful startups you haven’t heard of has gone mobile. Now iPhone users can use the Weebly app to create websites, post content, and analyse site traffic all from the palm of their hands.
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On the spot: RIM focuses on future with BlackBerry 10 02 May, 2012 05:43:00

RIM president and CEO Thorsten Heins seemed upbeat and optimistic giving his first ever BlackBerry World keynote this morning. While some - myself included - have questioned whether or not RIM has a future at all, RIM demonstrated throughout the keynote that it believes the future is bright, and it's called BlackBerry 10.
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Opinion: How RIM can save the BlackBerry brand in three easy steps 19 April, 2012 05:22:00

BlackBerry is an iconic brand. Unfortunately on its current trajectory BlackBerry is going to be an extinct brand in the not too distant future.
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Opinion: Windows 8 - Which version should you choose? 18 April, 2012 09:14:00

Microsoft revealed in a blog post what the different versions of Windows 8 will be when the OS officially launches. The news from Microsoft clears some things up, but it also raises some additional questions and may still leave some wondering which version of Windows 8 is the "right" one.
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AOL patents: What's in it for Microsoft? 10 April, 2012 05:23:00

AOL announced that it has closed a deal to sell more than 800 patents to Microsoft. The deal is just north of a billion dollars, and it's easy to see why AOL might want to cash in on the intellectual property. What is less clear is why Microsoft is interested in the patent portfolio, or what Microsoft gains from the deal.
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Opinion: Why BlackBerry Mobile Fusion Is the future of RIM 05 April, 2012 02:41:00

RIM is most known for its iconic BlackBerry smartphones, but one of the driving forces behind the success of RIM—and one of the reasons it’s still as pervasive as it is today—is the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) infrastructure. Now, RIM has introduced BlackBerry Mobile Fusion, which extends BES to manage Android and iOS devices as well. While marketed as a value-add for BlackBerry customers, BlackBerry Mobile Fusion may very well be the core product for RIM moving forward.