Chances are, you want to use your smartphone for more than just making calls. Whether you're interested in checking e-mail on the go, editing office documents away from the office, or managing your music and video files, there's a software application for you. We tell you which applications work well, and which you should avoid.
The Motorola Droid wasn't the only Google Android-based smartphone that Verizon Wireless launched last week. The carrier also announced availability of the HTC Droid Eris, which shares the Droid name, but offers a slightly different feature set.
After spending a couple of weeks testing's Navigon's MobileNavigator iPhone app, I was just about ready to give up on it. Then came a free update that made this iPhone GPS app worthy of its $90 list price.
Interested in reading e-books, but no so interested in shelling out nearly $400 for an e-book reader like the Amazon Kindle? If you own an iPhone, you don't have to: Amazon's Kindle app for the iPhone is free.
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Are you one of the millions of people who have become addicted to Twitter? Well, you don't have to leave this micro-blogging service behind when you're away from your computer. Here are several applications that allow you to access Twitter from your iPhone, so you can tell the world what you've been up to, in 140 characters or less, no matter where you are.
BlackBerry App World, the applications store for BlackBerry smartphones, has opened for business. There's a lot to like about the store, but right now, it's simply not ready to compete with the iPhone's App Store.
You don't have to spend big bucks to find some great games for your iPhone. Apple's App Store has plenty of games that will keep you entertained for hours, and lots of them are free. Here's a list of some of the best free games for your iPhone.
Apple has revealed the details about iPhone OS 3.0, the next major update to its smartphone operating system. Due sometime this summer to all iPhone users, the software promises to deliver plenty of improvements.
Want to turn your iPhone into a serious business tool? Head over to the App Store and download these applications. They'll help you do more with your iPhone than you ever thought possible. And many of them are free!
BlackBerry smartphones have always been known for their excellent e-mail handling. But they haven't been as well-regarded for their selection of office software. Enter eOffice 4.5: This handy application turns your phone into a mobile office.
The Google Android Market is similar to the iPhone's App Store. You can browse through software titles and download them to your Google Android phone with a couple of clicks.
T-Mobile's G1, the first smartphone based on the Google Android platform, is about to hit store shelves. With its slick touch screen and impressive software collection, the G1 is aimed squarely at the iPhone. But can it compete?
One of the handiest--but least sexy--features of the iPhone is Visual Voicemail, which displays your voice messages in an easy-to-read list. Now, Verizon Wireless has launched its own Visual Voice Mail service, which allows you to get some handy iPhone-like features without an iPhone.
Verizon and Rhapsody have teamed up to deliver a music service that works on your PC and your cell phone. V Cast Music with Rhapsody lets you access the millions of songs in Rhapsody's library, but it can get pricey fast.
Why should you pay for a separate GPS device when many smartphones come with built-in navigation services? I took Verizon's VZ Navigator service for a test drive to see how it compares.
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