Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Special Edition–Smartphones and Tablets

It’s time I gave the world of portable computing its own special edition…after all, I bet most of you have a smartphone or a tablet…or both. So let’s see if I can provide you with some useful information to help with your portable devices.

For the vast majority of us, our portable devices use iOS (Apple iPhone and iPad), Android (tons of phones and tablets), and Windows (Windows tablets and Windows Phone 8). These are the dominate systems in portable computing and what I will cover here (but I might sneak in some info on e-book readers here and there). I will do my best to cover them all equally, although its Apple and Android that dominate this market, so they will get special emphasis (hopefully equally). 

I will cover the hardware and the software and include buying guides to help you through this computing minefield. So hang on, and let’s go!!

Tablets buying guide

If you're in the market for a tablet, this buying guide will hopefully set you on the right path

Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy?

With ultraaffordable e-ink readers, midprice color tablets like the Nexus 7, iPad Mini, and Kindle Fire HD, and even the more expensive iPads all vying for your e-book dollar, what's the best choice for you? It depends.

Windows 8 tablets: A confusing world for buyers

Tablets of all kinds running Windows 8 are finally appearing and while choice is normally a good thing for consumers, in this case buyers may be overwhelmed.

Best Free iPhone Apps

The latest list of free apps specifically for the iPhone. Some also have corresponding iPad apps.

Best Free iPad Apps

This list of Best Free iPad Apps now includes 128 apps in 81 categories

Android Apps: New and Updated Reviews

This is a list of new or updated articles and reviews about Android mobile apps. Most of these apps are also available for both iPhone and iPad.

Best Free Antivirus App for Android

Android's increasing popularity has led to increased security threats, ranging from common malware to advanced Phishing and ID theft techniques. There's a wide choice of free security apps that will cover all your needs including a group of complete security suites with Anti-Theft capabilities.

The Best Android Tips and Tricks

Anyone starting out with Android will want to read this, and long time users will probably find a few tricks they didn't know.

The top 16 iPhone app battles

The iPhone has become a battleground for a number of popular mobile app categories

Get Organized: 4 Tips for Organizing iPhone Apps

"These four tips for arranging iPhone apps make your phone more organized and efficient to use, and the apps more accessible."

Beyond App Store search: how to find the iOS apps right for you

One of the most challenging things to do on any iOS device is find a good app. Not because there aren’t any out there. Quite the opposite: there are thousands of good apps, which can be a problem.

Nokia Lumia 1020 - Windows Phone w/ 41 Megapixel Camera

Teased and leaked to death up to the very last minute before the big reveal, the Lumia 1020's 41-megapixel shooter is what makes Nokia's next marquee Windows phone, and what gives hardware jockeys a reason to salivate."

Why I won't be buying a Surface RT, even for $349

With a paltry number of third-party apps and no keyboard included, Microsoft's tablet still isn't a good deal.

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