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Google to release Android password check, messaging features
Google plans to release the latest features for the Android OS gradually. The updates include password checking, text message scheduling and better message dictation.
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Apple boosts smartphone market with 5G iPhone debut
Apple injected much-needed life into the smartphone market with its 5G iPhone 12 line. Gartner said the company was the No. 1 phone manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2020.
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Google emphasizes security, privacy in Android 12 preview
Google highlighted privacy and security changes in the Android 12 developer preview. The OS, expected this fall, standardizes password complexity requirements for enterprise users.
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Microsoft launches iPad-optimized Office app
Microsoft has pushed out a version of its Office app made with iPads in mind. The app combines Word, Excel and PowerPoint into a single offering and has some new features.
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Evaluating top MDMs for Android and iOS
While most MDMs can handle both mobile OSes, IT professionals should be aware which platforms can handle Android or iOS better than others. Learn about these platforms below.
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Ionic Capacitor emerging as successor to Cordova
The Ionic Capacitor mobile development framework helps enterprise developers build apps using standard web technology so they can tune their custom web apps for mobile devices.
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MobileIron purchase looks to ease mobile app deployment
MobileIron says its purchase of Incapptic Connect will make the enterprise app deployment process easier. Experts say the move could benefit IT pros.
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Enterprise mobile app strategy Problem Solve
How can mobile app virtualization improve BYOD app access?
Mobile app virtualization isn't a new technology, but the latest generations of smartphones have made this technology more viable for everyday use for enterprise mobile users.
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Facebook attacks Apple over upcoming iPhone privacy measures
Facebook claims Apple's upcoming privacy change will hurt small businesses, but Apple argues the move gives users control over the personal data collected by apps.
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Google Android Evaluate
Samsung Quick Share will support Windows 10 use
Samsung's Quick Share file service is set to gain Windows 10 support, and it may help Samsung device users quickly transfer files for common workflows.
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Samsung Quick Share will support Windows 10 use
Samsung's Quick Share file service is set to gain Windows 10 support, and it may help Samsung device users quickly transfer files for common workflows.
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The best Windows tablets for business in 2021
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Evaluating top MDMs for Android and iOS
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Evaluating the iPhone 12 as a business phone
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How can mobile app virtualization improve BYOD app access?
Mobile app virtualization isn't a new technology, but the latest generations of smartphones have made this technology more viable for everyday use for enterprise mobile users.
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How can IT address smartphone battery drain and mobile UX?
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What IT needs to know about FIDO2 iOS and Android standards
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How can IT manage Android Things devices in the enterprise?
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Compare Android Enterprise vs. Android Device Administrator
In most cases, Android Enterprise will serve for organizations' Android management needs, but IT admins should understand how Android Device Admin fits into the picture.
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How to handle users that access mobile hotspots
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How to sideload iOS apps and why it's so dangerous
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Manage mobile operating system updates with Intune
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Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is a unified communications service that allows members to initiate and participate in text, voice or video chats, either one-on-one or in a group.
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OTA update (over-the-air update)
An over-the-air (OTA) update is the wireless delivery of new software, firmware, or other data to mobile devices.
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New iOS 14 features that mobile admins should be excited for
With the impending release of iOS 14, mobile admins should learn the advancements that iOS 14 can offer and how the features can make a major difference in the enterprise.
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Analyst: Distributed cloud may be the future
In the enterprise, the trend has been toward centralizing data and work in the cloud, but an increased number of smart devices may push out infrastructure into a distributed cloud. Frank Gens, ...Continue Reading
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T-Mobile-Sprint deal could produce strong 5G competitor
It's too soon to tell how the T-Mobile-Sprint deal may affect prices for wireless service in the long term, but industry observers agree the merger could produce a strong player in the 5G market. A ...Continue Reading
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Google Android operating system and devices
Google to release Android password check, messaging features
Google plans to release the latest features for the Android OS gradually. The updates include password checking, text message scheduling and better message dictation.
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Mobile operating systems and devices
Apple boosts smartphone market with 5G iPhone debut
Apple injected much-needed life into the smartphone market with its 5G iPhone 12 line. Gartner said the company was the No. 1 phone manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2020.
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Google Android operating system and devices
Google emphasizes security, privacy in Android 12 preview
Google highlighted privacy and security changes in the Android 12 developer preview. The OS, expected this fall, standardizes password complexity requirements for enterprise users.