Articles by JR Bookwalter

Microsoft goof lets anyone grab Windows 8.1 Update 1

By JR Bookwalter published 7 March 14

Windows 8.1 Update 1 slips away from Microsoft and into public view, though download at your own risk.

Apple's mobile iAds could soon explode onto the entire screen

By JR Bookwalter published 6 March 14

Apple may be planning to put mobile ads right into the faces of iOS owners.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 lumbers into view March 9

By JR Bookwalter published 5 March 14

The Godzilla of Samsung Galaxy tablets finally shows up in US stores this weekend.

Acer giving Windows Phone the cold shoulder until more apps are available

By JR Bookwalter published 3 March 14

When it comes to smartphones, Acer says 'Make mine Android.' For now.

Apple's SSL flaw-fixing OS X update is borking AirPlay

By JR Bookwalter published 28 February 14

OS X 10.9.2 patched a critical SSL security flaw, but it's also broken AirPlay Mirroring for some Mac users.

BlackBerry is toying with making another PlayBook tablet

By JR Bookwalter published 27 February 14

Waterloo is kicking around the idea of taking a second swing at tablets ... when it's good and ready to make one.

Once more, with feeling: New Nook tablet confirmed for this year

By JR Bookwalter published 26 February 14

The color Nook is coming back from the grave, and it's ready to party like it's 2012.

AT&T bulks up on international LTE roaming in 13 more countries

By JR Bookwalter published 24 February 14

MWC 2014 AT&T continues reign as the only US carrier with overseas LTE roaming.

Sprint launches free Wi-Fi Calling, but only for pair of Samsung handsets

By JR Bookwalter published 21 February 14

Owners of two Samsung handsets are the first to try out Sprint Wi-Fi Calling.

BlackBerry 'Windermere' phone could bring gesture control to physical keys

By JR Bookwalter published 20 February 14

BlackBerry has a radical idea for a smartphone, but will it ever see release?

Huawei Ascend P7 looks pretty in pink ahead of MWC 2014

By JR Bookwalter published 19 February 14

Huawei may have a large-screened handset codenamed 'Sophia' waiting in the wings for next week's conference.

Verizon looks to squeeze extra value out of new More Everything plans

By JR Bookwalter published 13 February 14

Verizon is offering a number of perks to new and existing customers - just don't look for lower prices.

iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5 to both go bezel and button free?

By JR Bookwalter published 11 February 14

Apple and Samsung may face a new rivalry this year if both decide to ditch bezels and include on-screen fingerprint readers.

Huawei's first smartwatch is a go for MWC 2014

By JR Bookwalter published 10 February 14

Huawei will join the smartwatch craze later this month, plus announce a new phone and tablets.

Google Nexus 8 may launch in April to fend off phablets, other 7" slates

By JR Bookwalter published 7 February 14

Facing competition from larger phones and cheap small tablets, Google and Asus are said to be eying an 8-inch Nexus.

Sony Reader e-book bits being put out to pasture, with Kobo's help

By JR Bookwalter published 6 February 14

Sony is shuttering its Reader Store in the US and Canada, though the migration to Kobo should be relatively painless.

Nokia victory sends HTC back to the smartphone design drawing board

By JR Bookwalter published 5 February 14

Cut through the legal lingo and HTC needs to tinker with some of its handsets, though it is planning an appeal.

iPhone 6 camera to snap up 10MP-plus sensor, interchangable lenses?

By JR Bookwalter published 4 February 14

The new iPhone may run circles around previous Apple smartphone snappers if a new set of rumors are to be believed.

Windows Phone 8.1 pockets Bluetooth 4.0 seal of approval

By JR Bookwalter published 3 February 14

A Siri rival and notification center are rumored parts of WP8.1, and now Bluetooth Low Energy support looks to make the cut.

US Cellular trying to reel you in with $50 no-contract unlimited everything plan

By JR Bookwalter published 31 January 14

No-contract unlimited service gets a little bit cheaper on US Cellular.

Google reportedly pressuring Samsung to ease up on its own apps

By JR Bookwalter published 29 January 14

The Google hammer appears to finally be falling on Samsung bloatware.

It's no KitKat, but AT&T HTC One X could get a rush from Android 4.2.2 tomorrow

By JR Bookwalter published 28 January 14

Owners of a handset from yesteryear are likely to see an updated flavor of Android soon.

T-Mobile bends over backwards for LG G Flex, offers a QWERTY phone to boot

By JR Bookwalter published 27 January 14

LG lovers can finally flex their wallet in T-Mobile's direction to nab G Flex starting next month.

Cook confirms Apple interest in sapphire, won't divulge use in iPhone 6 or iWatch

By JR Bookwalter published 24 January 14

There's sapphire in Arizona, but Apple CEO Tim Cook won't say for what. Maybe an iRing?

First Un-carrier, now Un-banker? T-Mobile unleashes Mobile Money

By JR Bookwalter published 22 January 14

T-Mobile gives rival carriers a break by taking aim at predatory bank fees.