A smartphone (or smart phone) is a mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones. Smartphones typically include the features of a phone with those of another popular consumer device, such as a personal digital assistant, a media player, a digital camera, and/or a GPS navigation unit. Later smartphones include all of those plus the features of a touchscreen computer, including web browsing, Wi-Fi, 3rd-party apps, motion sensor and mobile payment.
Consumers are increasingly concerned about how their smartphones might be jeopardizing their privacy. But there’s precious little evidence that they’d be willing to pay a premium to alleviate those fears. Read more »
Apple’s wearable device could come in multiple designs with various screen sizes, and will include more than 10 different biometric sensors, according to a new report. Read more »
Apple’s iOS 8 is looking far more open than the prior seven versions of software. That includes the camera, which according to one report will allow for full manual setting controls,… Read more »
It’s too early to condemn or praise Amazon’s Fire Phone but my first impression is one of missed opportunities for disruption combined with the handset being just another play to get… Read more »
Amazon is widely expected unveil its first smartphone at a press event this week. The company has done an impressive job of building an app ecosystem for its line of Android… Read more »
Automatic’s redesigned iOS app will now show your car’s fuel levels, though the feature will only work with about half of all cars connected with Automatic’s Link device. Read more »
After launching first on the Apple iPad, Parallels Access comes to the small screen so that you can remotely access a Windows PC or a Mac from your iPhone. Make that… Read more »