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BlackBerry FAQ Answered: Why is Software in Applications List in BOLD Text?

CIO.com's Al Sacco explains why certain apps within BlackBerry users' Applications lists are bolded, while others appear in normal, non-bold lettering.

23 Jul 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Windows 7 RTM Arrives: What You Need to Know

Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have reached the release to manufacturing milestone today. Here's what developers, IT pros and business users need to know as Microsoft and its OEMs take another step toward the Windows 7 finish lin

22 Jul 2009 5 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

20 Best BlackBerry, iPhone Apps for Summer Travel

Smartphones and summer vacation, like oil and water, simply don't mix? We beg to differ. Just because you employ your BlackBerry or iPhone for work, doesn't mean it can't play hard, as well. The following 20 applications, 10 for BlackB

21 Jul 2009 10 mins

Enterprise Applications Small and Medium Business iPhone

How to Unlock Your BlackBerry Tour for U.S., Int’l GSM

Got a shiny new BlackBerry Tour from Verizon or Sprint? Want to use it on T-Mobile or AT&T in the United States? Or a GSM carrier overseas? No worries. Here are two methods for unlocking your Tour--one of which is completely free, though it'

17 Jul 2009 6 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Google Voice for BlackBerry “Thumbs-On” Review

The brand new--and free--Google Voice app for BlackBerry just hit the Web yesterday, but CIO.com's Al Sacco stayed up way past his bedtime last night tinkering with the software and associated service. Sacco's conclusion: The app's sti

16 Jul 2009 8 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Office Web Apps Have Edge Over Google Apps, Says Analyst

With Office Web Apps, part of the upcoming Office 2010 suite, Microsoft will have its hands full against Google Docs in the consumer space, but the way in which Microsoft allows online apps to be deployed at businesses will give Office Web Apps an ad

16 Jul 2009 4 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

Dear Apple, I Got an iPhone Lemon!

Poor battery life frustrates some iPhone owners, while analysts criticize Apple's lack of response. So what's causing battery drain? And what should you do about it?

15 Jul 2009 8 mins

Project Management Tools Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Verizon to Launch Cross-Platform App Store for BlackBerry, Palm, More

Verizon Wireless plans to debut its own on-device smartphone app store for BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile and Android devices before the end of the year--and it's reportedly the only one that will ship with new Verizon handsets. CIO.com'

15 Jul 2009 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Developer Small and Medium Business

Socialtext’s New Tool: Think of It as Private Twitter for Enterprises

New standalone Socialtext Signals product lets enterprise employees communicate in a real-time stream about projects, documents and other items. Think of it as Twitter for just your team.n

14 Jul 2009 3 mins

Collaboration Software Consumer Electronics Small and Medium Business

Microsoft Windows Marketplace for Mobile Accepting App Submissions July 27

Microsoft today released new details on its Windows Mobile app store, Windows Marketplace for Mobile, which will begin accepting developer submissions in late July.

14 Jul 2009 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Smartphones

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