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Recent Smartphones and PDAs Articles

Top 6 Gadgets of 2011

By John Brandon |  Dec 21, 2011

John Brandon, gadget reviewer and contributing editor for Inc. magazine, reviewed roughly 400 products in 2011. Here are the ones that stood out above the rest.  View slideshow


Breaking Down how Americans Really Use Their Cell Phones

By Andrew Shafer |  May 27, 2012

How do Americans spend their time online when using a mobile phone? We crunched the numbers.  Read more


Why a Microsoft Evangelist Is Launching an iPhone App Startup

By Courtney Rubin |  Nov 28, 2011

Mike Swanson built a wildly popular iPhone app while working at his day job at Microsoft.  Read more


4 Things to Consider in Your Mobile Strategy

By Lou Dubois |  Sep 29, 2011

Deciding whether to build a tablet or smartphone specific site requires an evaluation process, but it could be worth the payoff.  Read more


Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 5?

By John Brandon |  Sep 13, 2011

The iPhone 5 is coming, is your business ready? Here's a look at some of the expected features, and how they can impact your business.  Read more


Can RIM Make a Rebound?

By John Brandon |  Aug 25, 2011

The company famous for the BlackBerry smartphone and the recent PlayBook tablet is trying to maintain its stronghold on small businesses.  Read more


Googorola: What's in the Dowry?

By Renee Oricchio |  Aug 16, 2011

Oh my! This makes Microsoft and Nokia's hook-up look like a dropped call.  Read more


Deciding Whether Your Business Needs a Mobile App

By Lou Dubois |  Jul 25, 2011

Mobile applications can be one of the best ways to keep your consumers engaged with your brand as they are on the move. But first you have to decide whether ...  Read more


Review: The HP Veer Smartphone

By John Brandon |  May 27, 2012

A look at the Veer, a phone that runs on Palm’s updated webOS2 platform  Read more


Can You Make Your Own App?

By John Brandon |  May 27, 2012

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon gave two DIY app building tools a whirl. Here are the results.  Read more


Product Review: Klipsch Image ONE On-Ear Headphones

By Curt Finch |  Jun 23, 2011

I received several great responses from my last Read more


How You Tweet: Readers’ Responses

By Curt Finch |  Jun 9, 2011

I've written about Twitter multiple times here on Inc and the posts have always been quite popular.  In particular, Read more


How You Use QR Codes - Readers’ Responses

By Curt Finch |  Jun 7, 2011

Back in April, I wrote an article about QR Codes  and the post exploded with comments.  I ...  Read more


How About American-Made iPhones?

By Renee Oricchio |  Jun 6, 2011

Apple employs about 25,000 Americans from sea to shining sea. That sounds pretty good until you consider that the iPod/iPhone/iPad revolution has created ...  Read more


How to Create a Mobile Strategy for Your Business

By Carolyn M. Brown |  May 26, 2011

It's not guesswork. Build solutions not just based on features and functions but in accordance to how your customers use handheld devices in their everyday l...  Read more


Office Bleepster: A Cool Excuse for an iPad

By Curt Finch |  May 24, 2011

Did you ever wonder what you and your childhood friends would be when you grew up?  Could I have predicted that my rebellious attitude would lead me ...  Read more


Jack Plunkett Interview: The Future of Technology & the World

By Curt Finch |  May 17, 2011

This article is part one of a two part series.  In part two, we will look at what small businesses should know. Read more


Mint’s Cool Advantage

By Curt Finch |  May 10, 2011

When it comes to managing your financials, there's a variety of free online tools that will get the job done. There's Read more


Geoffrey Moore Interview: How to Approach the Smartphone App Business

By Curt Finch |  May 5, 2011

This article is the final part of an 8 part series.  Read Read more


3 Mobile-Advertising Services

By Ryan Underwood |  May 27, 2012

A look at different ways to target customers on their mobile devices  Read more


Can Apps Make You a Better Networker?

By John Brandon |  May 27, 2012

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon gave several networking apps a whirl at a recent event for teleworkers. Here’s what he found.  Read more


QR Codes

By Curt Finch |  Apr 7, 2011

Advice on how a business can use a QR code as a promotional tool.  Read more


New Smartphone Security Apps

By John Brandon |  May 27, 2012

Here’s a look at mobile apps designed to make your phone safer.  Read more


Picks from Amazon's New Appstore

By Nadine Heintz |  Mar 24, 2011

Here are three Android offerings for business owners.  Read more


SXSWi Recovery: Group Messaging

By Curt Finch |  Mar 22, 2011

The South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) festival has come and gone here in Austin, Texas.  One of the most buzzed about topics was group messaging...  Read more