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Yes, you can avoid 2022's business travel miseries
Business travel, especially by air, has become more of a pain than ever, but there are ways to avoid some of the problems.
How to set up and use Focus modes on iOS 16
Also available on iPads and Macs, Focus mode is Apple’s way to keep you productive while filtering out the noise. This is how it works.
Let’s put smartphone mics to better use
What if smartphone sound-recognition could be tweaked to do core IT and operational chores? This would be an option to customize the phone to listen for sounds specific to your company.
Hexnode's CEO on Apple in the enterprise and the transformation of the workplace
Hexnode founder and CEO Apu Pavithran, talks about the future of work, Apple's growth in enterprise IT and even a little about MDM.
How iPhone users with Windows PCs can get 'Continuity Camera' features now
When Apple announced Continuity Camera at WWDC, plenty of iPhone users with Windows PCs might have felt a little left out. Camo is coming to the rescue.
In the new workplace you'll use Cisco Webex with Apple’s CarPlay
Cisco is preparing to introduce new Webex Meetings features to make it easier to move calls between devices and to make and take them using Apple's CarPlay.
How Apple improved enterprise deployments at WWDC
Apple announced dozens of enhancements for enterprise users and IT admins at its developer conference last week. Here are the most noteworthy ones we have identified so far.
The rise of text and phone scams and why you should worry
Phone and text scams are out of control, and the problem is only getting worse. Here are some steps on how to protect yourself.
Could the EU’s USB-C edict push Apple to cut the cord altogether?
Apple already has wireless charging in all of its current iPhone models and offers it for the AirPod earbuds. So if it can avoid changing out its Lightning ports for USB-C ports, why not go all wireless?
Europe gives Apple a smack in the chops on USB-C power standardization
Deal with it, Apple. By 2024, everyone in the European Union must be offered a USB-C charger for their devices.
Why Apple worries about photography on the iPhone
Lights, smartphone cameras, action — and AR!
6 Android settings for smarter notifications
Make your Android notifications more useful and less annoying with these powerful out-of-sight settings.
Apple’s bid for ubiquity across the US retail industry comes into view
Apple has solutions across the retail consumer's payments journey, making mobile payments a reality in America.
Android 13's dueling identities
What's Android 13 actually all about? It's an unusually complicated question — with a surprisingly simple answer.
How to use a smartphone as a mobile hotspot
Using your phone as a hotspot makes the internet available just about anywhere and anytime. With 5G speeds thrown in, it’s a solution that rivals your office Wi-Fi.
How to avoid paying Apple for extra iCloud storage
Apple offers just 5GB of free storage to iCloud users, far less than many need. Here's a rundown on what you can do to put your iCloud storage needs on a diet and what other options are available.
Apple improves enterprise training to meet growing demand
Apple has completely redesigned its professional training and certifications for IT support and management to help build the skills base a fast-growing number of enterprises now need.
The missing piece in Google's Pixel puzzle
Google's got big plans for Pixel products this year, but there's one pressing problem it still has to solve.
