Samsung Galaxy S III: Designed to trump its own Galaxy Nexus

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Samsung Galaxy S III: Designed to trump its own Galaxy Nexus Paul Mah had the opportunity for a hands-on with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. He offers his initial impressions of it. Read more Resource of the day Diskeeper 2011 Server Edition - Free Trial Why not try the software first? Download this free trial of Diskeeper 2011 server edition and experience its benefits first hand. More from TechRepublic   HTC One X teardown reveals an internal design that isn't DIY repair friendly Raspberry Pi: Five ways business can use it The evolution of Windows 8 is about to take another leap forward Infographic: Apple by the Numbers Apple updates iOS to 5.1.1 with vulnerability fixes Poll: Are you using Google Hangouts for anything? News from ZDNet   Oracle might only receive $150,000 in damages from Google HP introduces the Sleekbook Is Microsoft blocking Chrome and Firefox from native Windows RT a big deal? 70% don't trust Facebook with their personal information To keep fighting Google, Microsoft adds more Facebook into Bing Samsung Galaxy Note ICS update roll out begins Amid IT spending pause, Cisco's collaboration tools stumble Cheaper iPad 2 may be extinguishing Kindle Fire sales HP prepped for cloud services public beta Apple releases OS X Lion 10.7.4, fixes FileVault password bug Court directs Google to take down blog against cult leader Online 'dating service' for tech jobs launched Domino's tracks your pizzas with new Facebook Ordering app News from CNET   Apple, Foxconn to share cost of improving factory conditions Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S III camera Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Why CTIA may mark one conference too many Sony posts record loss as revenue slides and issues mount Google agrees with Mozilla's Windows RT browser concerns Microsoft bans Firefox on ARM-based Windows, Mozilla says When Steve Jobs went Ghostbusters on IBM Judge rejects attempt to derail Google's 'fair use' defense Much ado about former Sun CEO's 'congratulations' to Google Do robots need a Linux or a Mac OS to thrive? 'Harry Potter' series coming to Kindle Owners' Lending Library EPA rates range of 300-mile Tesla Model S at 265 miles Featured galleries   Cracking Open the HTC One X Today's recommended downloads Inside Diskeeper 2011 with IntelliWrite (Condusiv Technologies) Leveraging Microsoft's System Center 2012 Suite in the Private Cloud (Global Knowledge) Five Ways to Optimize Offsite Storage and Business Continuity (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.) Silver Peak VXOA: A Foundation for Universal WAN Optimization (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.) Accelerated Networks Drive Better Business Outcomes (Global Knowledge)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Yahoo CEO resume flap: IT pros react IT pros react harshly to Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's false claims of a computer science degree, adding fuel to investor Daniel Loeb's pressure for a Yahoo board CEO ouster. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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Appreciate helps you find Android apps

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Appreciate helps you discover apps in the Google Play Store With nearly half a million apps in the Google Play Store, finding new apps to install can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Appreciate Personal App Market helps apply smart filtering to the Store. Read more Resource of the day The Four Steps to Virtual Port Channel With a virtual port channel, or VPC, the redundancy in your data center will be in that sweet spot between safety and overkill. If you want to learn more, check out this white paper. Posts from TechRepublic   Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center. Read more Samsung Galaxy S III: Designed to trump its own Galaxy Nexus Paul Mah had the opportunity for a hands-on with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. He offers his initial impressions of it. Read more Apple updates iOS to 5.5.1 with vulnerability fixes Wil Limoges details what is in the latest iOS update 5.1.1 and recommends that users update immediately to close some big security holes. Read more Infographic: Apple by the Numbers This infographic tells the tale of Apple's huge profit margins and business success around the world. Read more Posts from ZDNet   BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8 starting over: Advantage RIM Microsoft's decision to base Windows Phone on WinRT may give RIM an advantage with BlackBerry 10. Read more RIM and Microsoft in 2012: Obvious advantage goes to Microsoft While Apple and Google enjoy success at the top, RIM and Microsoft are left trying to define their place in the smartphone world. IMHO, Microsoft has the advantage. Read more iPhone 4S, Nokia N8, Lumia 900, N9, and HTC One X camera phone shootout The cameras on phones just keep getting better and better and the great thing is that most of the higher end models compare well with each other too. Read more Featured multimedia   Five apps for video calls and collaboration Remote communications have become a lot more effective thanks to software that adds video to your chatting, calling, and online collaboration. View on site Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Google's given its Google+ app for iPhone a new coat of paint, changing some fonts and giving photos some more screen real estate. Here's a look at what's new. View on site Six iPhone apps that can help you in an emergency Whether it's a flat tire on the freeway, a fender-bender in a parking lot, or someone who needs medical attention, help is just an app away. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Mobility: A Top Priority for Building a More Productive Workforce (LabTech Software) Accelerated Networks Drive Better Business Outcomes (Global Knowledge) Windows 8 Reality (Global Knowledge) 10 Current Security Threats for Individuals (Global Knowledge) Avoid these Mistakes that Compromise Cooling Performance (APC by Schneider Electric)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic 12 critical insights on the state of IT in 2012 Today's IT departments are in flux and under pressure. Here's an explanation of why, and advice on how IT can change the equation. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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Appreciate helps you find Android apps

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | May 10, 2012

Appreciate helps you discover apps in the Google Play Store With nearly half a million apps in the Google Play Store, finding new apps to install can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Appreciate Personal App Market helps apply smart filtering to the Store. Read more Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Posts from TechRepublic   Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center. Read more Samsung Galaxy S III: Designed to trump its own Galaxy Nexus Paul Mah had the opportunity for a hands-on with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. He offers his initial impressions of it. Read more Apple updates iOS to 5.5.1 with vulnerability fixes Wil Limoges details what is in the latest iOS update 5.1.1 and recommends that users update immediately to close some big security holes. Read more Infographic: Apple by the Numbers This infographic tells the tale of Apple's huge profit margins and business success around the world. Read more Posts from ZDNet   BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8 starting over: Advantage RIM Microsoft's decision to base Windows Phone on WinRT may give RIM an advantage with BlackBerry 10. Read more RIM and Microsoft in 2012: Obvious advantage goes to Microsoft While Apple and Google enjoy success at the top, RIM and Microsoft are left trying to define their place in the smartphone world. IMHO, Microsoft has the advantage. Read more iPhone 4S, Nokia N8, Lumia 900, N9, and HTC One X camera phone shootout The cameras on phones just keep getting better and better and the great thing is that most of the higher end models compare well with each other too. Read more Featured multimedia   Five apps for video calls and collaboration Remote communications have become a lot more effective thanks to software that adds video to your chatting, calling, and online collaboration. View on site Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Google's given its Google+ app for iPhone a new coat of paint, changing some fonts and giving photos some more screen real estate. Here's a look at what's new. View on site Six iPhone apps that can help you in an emergency Whether it's a flat tire on the freeway, a fender-bender in a parking lot, or someone who needs medical attention, help is just an app away. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Why The Change in Backup Licensing Models? (Quest Software) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic 12 critical insights on the state of IT in 2012 Today's IT departments are in flux and under pressure. Here's an explanation of why, and advice on how IT can change the equation. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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Appreciate helps you find Android apps

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | May 10, 2012

Appreciate helps you discover apps in the Google Play Store With nearly half a million apps in the Google Play Store, finding new apps to install can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Appreciate Personal App Market helps apply smart filtering to the Store. Read more Resource of the day Global at the Core Check out this white paper to see how global businesses can compete by using the latest in cloud applications and tools. Posts from TechRepublic   Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center. Read more Samsung Galaxy S III: Designed to trump its own Galaxy Nexus Paul Mah had the opportunity for a hands-on with the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. He offers his initial impressions of it. Read more Apple updates iOS to 5.5.1 with vulnerability fixes Wil Limoges details what is in the latest iOS update 5.1.1 and recommends that users update immediately to close some big security holes. Read more Infographic: Apple by the Numbers This infographic tells the tale of Apple's huge profit margins and business success around the world. Read more Posts from ZDNet   BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8 starting over: Advantage RIM Microsoft's decision to base Windows Phone on WinRT may give RIM an advantage with BlackBerry 10. Read more RIM and Microsoft in 2012: Obvious advantage goes to Microsoft While Apple and Google enjoy success at the top, RIM and Microsoft are left trying to define their place in the smartphone world. IMHO, Microsoft has the advantage. Read more iPhone 4S, Nokia N8, Lumia 900, N9, and HTC One X camera phone shootout The cameras on phones just keep getting better and better and the great thing is that most of the higher end models compare well with each other too. Read more Featured multimedia   Five apps for video calls and collaboration Remote communications have become a lot more effective thanks to software that adds video to your chatting, calling, and online collaboration. View on site Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Google's given its Google+ app for iPhone a new coat of paint, changing some fonts and giving photos some more screen real estate. Here's a look at what's new. View on site Six iPhone apps that can help you in an emergency Whether it's a flat tire on the freeway, a fender-bender in a parking lot, or someone who needs medical attention, help is just an app away. View on site Today's recommended downloads Silver Peak VXOA: A Foundation for Universal WAN Optimization (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.) Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Developing A True Multi-Channel Contact Center (Citrix Online) E-Form Video Demo (IBM) Magic Quadrant identifies leaders in WAN Optimization (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic 12 critical insights on the state of IT in 2012 Today's IT departments are in flux and under pressure. Here's an explanation of why, and advice on how IT can change the equation. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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