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Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) is the one topic that has remained top of mind for everyone in IT this year. For some it equals freedom, for some it is a nightmare waiting to happen. This new infographic from Xigo explores the numbers behind BYOD and how best to manage it. Source: Xigo If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or follow me on Twitter. Thanks for visiting! Read More →

Have you ever wondered what kind of people make Android applications? Well wonder no more! This new infographic from StartApp explores everything from the companies Android developers work for to the music they listen to and everything in between. Source: StartApp  Read More →

If you are an entrepreneur or a businessperson then you will doubtlessly have invested in a smartphone to keep you on top of your daily tasks and in touch with colleagues, clients and business partners. However, the flexibility of modern mobile technology means that there are many more ways that your handset can help you on a regular basis. Here are just seven of the best business and organisational apps available for popular smartphone platforms at the moment. Google Docs The cloud-based document... (more...)

The battle between Android and iOS seems like it has been raging for millennia, despite the fact that it is just a few years old. When people consider upgrading their existing smartphone or buying their first multifunctional handset, choosing between Android and iOS can be tough. To help clear the air, here is an overview of what you can expect from each platform. Hardware Apple is the company behind iOS and you will only find this platform on products which it produces itself. This includes the... (more...)

The mobile industry is growing at a substantial rate, and it’s in large part due to the growing mobile workforce. This new infographic from ClickSoftware explores how the world has gone mobile, why, and what the future may hold. [Click here for full size image] Source: ClickSoftware  Read More →

The use of Android and iOS devices has grown tremendously over the last few years, but have you ever wondered how secure they are? And is one more secure than the other? This new infographic by Veracode shows what you can and can’t do with your Android or iOS device, and how secure your information really is. (more…)  Read More →

Giving a new cell phone as a gift for Christmas can be an exciting thing, as there are so many options. The gift can include an ordinary phone, a smart phone or an Android phone. The Apple iPhone 4S is a fast performance, dual-core phone with an 8MP camera. It comes complete with the digital assistant, Siri, that can send emails, open apps, create reminders and take dictation on nothing less than a voice command. The iOS5 enables you to mirror the iPhone to an HDTV through iCloud syncing of your... (more...)

Mobile technology is growing faster by the day and 2012 will be no different. The business website will go mobile in a big fashion and mobile website search engine optimization will become more critical. What this means is that your mobile website must be user-friendly. If it is not, you will lose ground. Originally designed as scaled down versions of full websites, the mobile website is coming into its own. Mobile advertising will continue to grow and diversify. Already, SMS and MMS messages are... (more...)

Nearly every Android phone purchased – no matter how new or old – on the market today does not have the most recent version: 2.3.7. In fact, some are a full year behind the update schedule dictated by Google, which means security vulnerabilities are not being maintained, bugs are not being patched, and loopholes in your system are being left open. This infographic shows the 12 most vulnerable smart phones. © 2011 Bit9  Read More →

From church weddings and class discussions to movie theaters and intimate personal conversations with your partner, they’re all subjected to mobile phone interruptions. Are you one of those who fall into the snare of breaking some of the simplest mobile phone etiquette rules? 1. If Mobile Phones Have Eyes, They Can See Your Tonsils It’s a common sight to see someone walking down the street having a conversation on their mobile phone. There’s nothing wrong with that. The problem arises when... (more...)