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Smartphones

Stats on 60 Seconds of Mobile Use in October 2011

Did you ever wonder what everyone around you is doing with their constantly-out smartphones?  Well, Mobclix did some research about what cell phone users are clicking and came up with a snapshot of what goes on in a single minute of usage.  Some of the results may surprise you - like 4,111 ads were clicked on.  Some may not -

Will Smartphones Make Harmony Remotes Obsolete?

For a while now I have been controlling my Windows Media Center HTPC with a remote control app on my Android phone.  Recently I have been playing with...er reviewing...a DirecTV remote control on the same phone.  I control my FreeNAS home server from that phone.  I could also control Windows Home Server, a TiVo, a Comcast DVR, and probably many

Deloitte Identifies the Killer App

If you are thinking of developing a mobile app, particularly one associated with a brand name, then you'll want to read Deloitte's latest research into killer apps. In less than a dozen pages, it has some great data, mini-case studies and plenty to think about. Here are a few of the nuggets: 45% of smartphone owners download an app at

G Data MobileSecurity for Android

Continuing the battle with the bad guys, G Data has released its MobileSecurity product for Android smartphones and tablets. MobileSecurity is designed to protect the data on phone from viruses, malware and spyware. Apps have to gain authorisation from the user before the app can make calls, send text messages or transfer data. Other features include app blacklisting and app

Carphone Warehouse Sells 1 Million Android Smartphones

In a press release yesterday, The Carphone Warehouse announced that it had sold one million Android handsets in Europe with a year-on-year growth of 2000%. The Carphone Warehouse has been a strong supporter of Android with exclusive arrangements on handsets such as the Samsung's Nexus S and a similar deal on the forthcoming Motorola Xoom tablet.

MusicSkins – Make Your Gadget Yours

Andy personalises his gear with help from Jed Seifert of MusicSkins. Why settle for piano black or ice white, just because they're what Apple says is cool? With vinyl skins, you can customise your phone or mp3 player from a choice of literally thousands of skins. Whether it's Madonna or Muse, Johnny C or Jay-Z, there's a skin for you.

DLNA For The iPad And More

Jeffrey stops by the DLNA booth, but before we get to that, if you want to understand what DLNA is, the we recommend you visit their Wikipedia page.  They are showing off some cool devices with that act as DLNA servers, such a home media server, Droid X, laptops, TV's, Blu-ray players, and an iPad.  Their new iPad app allows