Samsung Knox 2.0 what you need to know
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Enabling personal devices in the workplace has its conveniences as well as its potential hazards. Samsung’s Knox 2.0 feature set aims to keep users secure.
Category: Mobile
BlackBerry launches Passport, but software tells a wider story
Text, photos and video by Ted Kritsonis
BlackBerry launched its anticipated Passport smartphone at events in Toronto, London and Dubai, marking the first major release since CEO John Chen took the reins 10 months ago. The device’s appeal is largely aimed at business and productivity-focused users, rather than the average consumer, but its performance in the market could signal where the struggling company goes from here.
Apple releases iOS 8, heavy with new features
By Ted Kritsonis
As is typically customary of Apple, the company has released its latest major iOS 8 update today two days before the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus come to market. The update, which will come preinstalled on the new handsets, adds new features and upgrades that are compatible going back to the iPhone 4S, the iPad 2, both iPad minis and fifth-gen iPod touch.
Graphic Back to School Tips from Privacy Commissioner
Beyond its written warnings and extensive print resources, the office has now created – a first for the Commissioner – a graphic novel to help young Canadians better understand and manage online privacy issues.
Office 365 tries to make work productive anywhere
By Ted Kritsonis
Depending on where you sat, Microsoft’s move to bring its Office software suite to the cloud in the form of Office 365 may have reinvigorated it, helping productivity at a time where the workplace can be almost anywhere.
Apple sets to revolutionize smartphones, payments and wearables with latest announcements
Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Cupertino – Apple revealed new iPhone 6 models, a new mobile payments system and it’s latest revolution in wearable devices, the Apple Watch.
First look at the Moto X, Moto G, Moto 360 and Moto Hint
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
Only a few days ago, Motorola unveiled its latest quartet of products in newer models of the Moto X and Moto G smartphones, plus its new smartwatch, the Moto 360, and a new take on a Bluetooth headset in the Moto Hint. We’ve been playing around with the first three units since and here are some first impressions.
An inside look at Motorola’s HQ
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla We were treated to an unusual product launch by Motorola executives at their Merchandise Mart HQ in downtown Chicago where we learned the stories and processes behind their latest products.