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SF, NY launch campaign to curb phone theft

Law enforcement in San Francisco and New York are teaming with smartphone makers on a new initiative.

11 years ago

Apple loses iron grip on tablet market

As if Apple didn't have enough problems, data suggests their tablet lead is shriveling even amid strong iPad sales.

11 years ago

Firefox jumping on the cell phone band­wagon

Mozilla hopes to drum up some healthy competition with Apple and Google later this year by releasing their widely anticipated…

11 years ago

Apple, Google seize smartphone duopoly

Android and Apple captured 92 percent of global smartphone sales in the fourth quarter, giving the two systems an effective…

11 years ago

Sony makes splash with dunkable devices

Sony's new tablet is ultra-thin, and, like its Xperia smartphone equivalent, resilient against water and dust.

11 years ago

Google’s voice search trumps Apple’s ‘Siri’

'Siri' may offer witty comebacks for certain questions, but in tests, Google's voice search was faster and more accurate.

11 years ago

iPhone earthquake detector fits in your pocket

Want to predict earthquakes with your smartphone? Well, there's (almost) an app for that.

11 years ago

Your Clipper card is watching you

Quick quiz: Is your transit history viewable by a) law enforcement with a warrant or b) any schmo with your…

12 years ago

Android app enables Muni fare cheaters

Security analysts have created an Android app capable of cheating the Muni fare system by reloading limited-use cards.

12 years ago

New 511 app helps you navigate Bay transit

Well it’s about time. An official 511 transit app has been created and is now available for Android.

12 years ago

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