Stories by Al Sacco

In pictures: Free Android apps for BlackBerry PlayBook, 10 best downloads

RIM recently released a major software update for its BlackBerry PlayBook that enables it to run Android applications. Android-on-the-PlayBook pickings are somewhat slim right now, but there are some quality apps out there if you know where to look, starting with these 10 great free downloads.

By Al Sacco | 01 March, 2012 08:17

Tags: Android, apps, Blackberry, BlackBerry Playbook, mobile solutions, mobility, rim

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0: Four things IT needs to know

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion's (RIM) first entry into the fiercely competitive tablet market, the PlayBook, wasn't exactly well-received by the masses when it was released last April.

By Al Sacco | 23 February, 2012 08:43

Tags: BlackBerry OS, mobile, Mobile OSes, research in motion

BlackBerry in 2012: More trouble in store for RIM

The year 2012 promises to be an interesting one for BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM). The Canadian company has come upon some tough times lately. And despite a number of key product releases and enhancements, things will only get worse before they get better for RIM...if they do at all.

By Al Sacco | 15 December, 2011 06:03

Tags: Blackberry, consumer electronics, mobile, research in motion, smartphones

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: Best new features for business

Earlier this week, Google officially announced the latest version of its popular Android mobile OS, v4.0, a.k.a., "Ice Cream Sandwich," along with a brand new device that runs Android 4.0: The Samsung Galaxy Nexus -- formerly referred to as the "Nexus Prime."

By Al Sacco | 21 October, 2011 04:07

Tags: Android, Google, mobile, Mobile OSes, Telecommunication

Managing mobile devices: 10 lessons learned, via Forrester

Modern CIOs and their IT department face a new, complex set of mobile device security and manageability challenges as employees bring in their various smartphones and tablets to the workplace, and as additional devices are rolled out across the enterprise.

By Al Sacco | 23 September, 2011 04:41

Tags: consumer electronics, Forrester Research, smartphones

Android: Wipe device clean, restore factory settings

Whether you just upgraded your Android smartphone to another device, your organization is finally replacing that old Android with something newer and shinier or you've decided to trade devices with a friend, it's a very smart idea to wipe any and all sensitive information from your smartphone before passing it off, not just to ensure that your personal data remains private, but to also make sure your device runs like new for its next owner.

By Al Sacco | 13 September, 2011 05:56

Tags: Android, Google, mobile, Mobile OSes, Telecommunication

BlackBerry PlayBook apps

Another round of applications for BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, including apps for e-reading, social networking, keeping tabs on your favorite sports teams and scores and more.

By Al Sacco | 19 August, 2011 03:26

Tags: amazon.com, mobile, mobile applications, research in motion

BlackBerry 7 compatible apps

Looking for apps that are compatible with RIM's new BlackBerry 7 OS? CIO.com's Al Sacco spotlights 10 must-haves including apps for social networking, navigation, entertainment and a cool augmented reality browser.

By Al Sacco | 23 August, 2011 08:58

Tags: Blackberry, consumer electronics, Foursquare, Google, mobile, mobile applications, smartphones

Why you shouldn't buy a discounted TouchPad tablet

Last week, Hewlett-Packard (HP), current "owner" of the webOS mobile OS, made an announcement that would ultimately send a ripple through the modern tablet PC space: HP said it would immediately "discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones."

By Al Sacco | 24 August, 2011 04:34

Tags: hardware systems, hewlett-packard, tablets

RIM developer guru on why you should believe in BlackBerry

Last week BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) held a first-of-its-kind BlackBerry developer event, called the "BBM Hackathon," in which a group of talented mobile software developers packed into New York City's swanky Ace Hotel for a few days, to share ideas and information and build the best BlackBerry applications that integrate with RIM's popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) IM app as quickly as possible.

By Al Sacco | 16 August, 2011 05:19

Tags: Blackberry, consumer electronics, research in motion, smartphones

RIM unveils new BlackBerrys: 5 facts you need to know

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) this morning took the wraps off of three brand new BlackBerry smartphones, which, along with the upcoming Bold 9900/9930 devices, make up the bulk of the Canadian company's upcoming 2011 smartphone portfolio.

By Al Sacco | 04 August, 2011 04:47

Tags: Blackberry, consumer electronics, research in motion, smartphones

7 solid reasons to keep the faith in RIM, BlackBerry

It seems like nobody has anything good to say about BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) these days.

By Al Sacco | 22 July, 2011 07:17

Tags: business issues, mobile, research in motion

How to manage BlackBerry application permissions

Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry smartphone OS is known for security, and that's for good reason. RIM designed the mobile OS with security in mind from the start, and it shows; the BlackBerry OS offers a number of ways for smartphone owners and IT administrators to control how mobile applications interact with your device and all of the data stored on it.

By Al Sacco | 14 June, 2011 02:30

Tags: applications, Blackberry, consumer electronics, mobile, Mobile operating systems, Phones, research in motion, software, Telecommunication

Four reasons why you don't really need a tablet PC

Tablet PCs are the in thing right now. In fact, you'd be hard put to walk into any sort of electronics store today and not be bombarded with displays for the latest and greatest tablet. But are tablets all they're cracked up to be? Or has Apple and its uber popular iPad duped consumers into tablet envy, and its competitors into a mad scramble to develop their own "iPad rivals?"

By Al Sacco | 14 June, 2011 07:38

Tags: hardware systems, laptops, tablet PCs

Make your BlackBerry PlayBook battery last longer

When I first started using my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet about a month ago, I was impressed that I could get through nearly an entire day of moderate-to-heavy use--non-stop e-mail and messaging, frequent browsing and checking my social networks, along with the occasional streamed video or audio track.

By Al Sacco | 27 May, 2011 06:41

Tags: hardware systems, laptops, research in motion, tablet PCs

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