After my Gmail account was hijacked last year, I looked into Google’s two-step verification process. It relies on your having your smartphone with you, even when logging in on a PC. Here are two ways to use your smartphone to better protect your Google account access. Read More »
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Google released a native Gmail client for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices, but quickly pulled the software from the iTunes App Store due to some app errors. As a long-time Android user, I like what I see in the client, but it needs work. Read More »
Google has held back iOS users from the full Gmail experience that Android owners have enjoyed since 2008. Three changes to Google Sync bring Apple’s Mail and Calendar apps closer to parity. Between these and new iOS 5 features, might some switch from Android to iOS? Read More »
The folks at Google must never rest, as the update just released for Gmail for Android demonstrates. The new Gmail is available for Android 2.2 and above and adds some nice features, including support for Priority Inbox and improvements in composing new mail. Read More »
Google continues to bring web apps closer to par with third-party software. The latest Gmail enhancement speeds up pop-out windows for mail and chat sessions. Gone is the slow load time for these windows, unless you run Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Is it a standards issue? Read More »
My favorite time of the week is here for the 77th time! That’s the time I get to share the happenings at my home office, Mobile Tech Manor (MTM). Gmail was updated in a good way, and a couple of new programs entered the Manor. Read More »
Google hasn’t been a big factor in the social networking space but put all of the puzzle pieces together today. Google Buzz is the newest Gmail add-in that also supports iPhone and Android browsers. It works, but not with the friends I want it to. Read More »
When I tell people that I use Google’s Gmail to manage my contacts, I generally get laughed at. I can see why — until recently, the Contacts functionality was meager at best. It still has a ways to go, but to quote the fab four, … Read More »
Media player maker ARCHOS has confirmed a Sept. 15 event at which it will launch its 5-inch Android device. The ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet, which has been rumored for some time, is expected to have a Cortex CPU powering a 5-inch touchscreen. ARCHOS has … Read More »
The growth of location-based services (LBS) makers perfect sense, given how much potential they provide to the end user. Having a phone or computer that can determine where you are and provide thoughtful information based on what’s nearby can be leveraged in ways that are … Read More »
MacWorld is almost here and there are definitely less rumors flurrying about what Apple may do than usual. One rumor emerging has to do with the refresh of the 17-inch MacBook Pro. The biggest MacBook was the only model not refreshed last year and it’s no … Read More »
Remember those stories two weeks ago about HP quietly including a "hidden" 3G card in the HP Mini 1000 netbook? I never heard back from HP on my … Read More »
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