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Look who’s switching to iPhones and iPads

Roustabouts, weatherpeople and Air Force pilots 

As if to underscore Apple (AAPL) CFO Peter Oppenheimer's claim that "nearly all" Fortune 500 companies "approve and support" iPhones on their networks, three major purchase orders came to light this week:

Halliburton announced that over the next year the oil services company will be "transitioning" from Research in Motion's (RIMM)...

If 2 GB is excessive, why is AT&T selling 3-GB mobile data plans?

When AT&T first started throttling unlimited smartphone data users plans last fall, it claimed it had to limit the “extraordinary” consumption of its greediest customers. It turns out extraordinary is only 2 GB – a full gigabyte less than it sells customers under its most-common data plan.

Why we are buying paidContent

First the news: Yes, the rumors are true. We are indeed buying the assets of ContentNext Media from Guardian News & Media Limited. And no, we are not disclosing the terms of the deal. Here are the reasons why we are acquiring paidContent and its sister sites.

Android still 1st choice among virgin smartphone buyers

The iPhone may have passed over Android in total U.S. smartphone sales, but Google’s platform still has one key advantage: it’s attracting more mobile data newbies. According to the NPD Group, 57 percent of first-time smartphone buyers last quarter chose Android handsets.

Honeywell hits Nest with a law suit over smart thermostat

Thermostat giant Honeywell has filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement by the buzzy Silicon Valley startup Nest, which makes a smart learning thermostat.

The top gadgets at Macworld | iWorld 2012

Macworld | iWorld had some fantastic products. Ignoring anything that wasn't actually shipping, since so many products never actually make it to market , here are my top picks from the show. They include most iDevice companions, but also one product any Mac user wil love.

Macworld | iWorld 2012 highlights for general Apple users

We've already talked about some key highlights from the Macworld | iWorld 2012 show, particularly from the prosumer and developer angles. But my focus here is on those products average Apple users might be interested in, for both Mac and iOS devices.

Verizon charging 4G prices but selling a lot of 3G phones

Verizon plans milk as much revenue off of its 3G and LTE networks as possible, becoming the "premium" mobile data operator, but its plan could backfire. Despite the increase in 4G sales, Verizon is still primarily a 3G operator, and 3G doesn't justify its steep prices.

When 3D printing meets iPod nano

We love to dress up our wrists with cool watches, smart watches and of course, the best of them all, iPod nano watches. And that is why we are constantly writing about iPod nano straps. Here is another one from Ireland-based Curve Creative -- Nanolet.

Apple suppliers data hints great holiday quarter

Apple is expected to have a great holiday quarter, which some believe would be company's best ever. New data from an Apple supplier- Multi-Fineline Electronix which makes printed circuit boards for iPhone and iPads - is only bolstering that argument, according to UBS analyst Maynard Um. ...

3 simple tips for getting to inbox zero with Apple Mail

A common New Year’s resolution is getting more organized, and email is often very much in need of organization. I've long been a fan of the “Inbox Zero” philosophy. It’s easier than you think to accomplish, and these simple tips will help you get there.

5 tips for using your Apple gear to stay fit and healthy in 2012

Losing weight is on a lot of people's minds post-New Year, so this is a perfect time to revisit tips and tricks about how to use Apple technologies to help you get healthier in 2012. Attitude, food and activity monitoring can contribute to a healthier you.