Mobile Computing

Review: Lenovo's ThinkBook Offers Appealing Design And Features For The Money

by Kyle Alspach
The CRN Test Center found that the affordably priced notebook for SMBs makes good use of the ThinkPad heritage, while introducing a metallic chassis and useful new capabilities.
Lenovo PC Revenue Surges As SMB Push Pays Off

by Kyle Alspach
Investments by Lenovo in its channel efforts and in product lines such as workstations are driving strong growth, Matthew Zielinski, president of Lenovo’s North America Intelligent Devices Group, tells CRN.
Apple Watch, AirPods Will Still Reportedly Face China Tariffs

by Kyle Alspach
While tariffs affecting Apple products such as iPhone and Mac laptops will be delayed until December, that's not the case for Apple Watch, AirPods and HomePod.
U.S. Delays Additional China Tariffs On Smartphones, Laptops And Monitors

by Kyle Alspach
The proposed 10 percent tariff on electronic devices will be delayed until at least Dec. 15, sparing Apple and other device makers from uncertainty in the near term.
Samsung Getting 'Significant Scale' With Mobility Channel Program, Launching New Device Tryout Program

by Kyle Alspach
The company is seeking to continue its momentum with solution providers through a new program that lets customers try out up to five devices risk-free.
Why Samsung's DeX Should Be 'Accepted More Than Ever' With Galaxy Note10 Launch

by Kyle Alspach
Galaxy Note10 users will be able to more easily access the DeX Android desktop by plugging into a Windows PC or Mac over USB-C.
5 Microsoft-Centric Features On Samsung's Galaxy Note10

by Kyle Alspach
The partnership between Samsung and Microsoft is picking up steam with the debut of the new productivity-focused smartphone.
Microsoft And Samsung Get Cozier, Boosting Their Relevancy With Mobile Workers

by Kyle Alspach
The expanded partnership brings a strong connection between the Galaxy Note10 and Windows 10, providing 'true competition' to Apple's iPhone-Mac linkage, a solution provider told CRN.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note10 Gets Improved DeX, 2 Screen Sizes, 5G Model

by Kyle Alspach
The new Note will also feature improved performance and battery life, and Samsung says it’s opening up its S Pen SDK to enable third-party development for stylus functionality.
Review: 5 Top Features On Dell's Amazing Latitude 7400 2-in-1

by Kyle Alspach
The CRN Test Center gives high marks to Dell’s Latitude convertible for its outstanding battery life, overhauled design and useful new features.
Amazon, Apple Reportedly Under FTC Investigation Over iPhone Deal

by Kyle Alspach
Adding direct Apple sales of iPhone to Amazon.com has hurt some small device sellers, according to the report.
Jamf CEO Dean Hager On Expanding Into Endpoint Security For Macs

by Kyle Alspach
The maker of popular Apple device management products unveils the acquisition of Digita Security, a startup with a macOS-only endpoint protection offering.
Apple CEO: Mac, iPad Businesses Are ‘Very Strong,’ iPhone Sees ‘Significant Improvement’

by Kyle Alspach
The iPad and Mac businesses saw continued momentum following a series of product refreshes by Apple, while iPhone revenue did not drop as dramatically during Apple’s latest quarter.
The 2020 iPhones Will All Have 5G, Apple Analyst Predicts

by Kyle Alspach
The arrival of 5G is no doubt seen as a massive opportunity for Apple to generate a larger iPhone upgrade cycle in 2020.
Solution Providers: $1B Apple-Intel Smartphone Modem Deal Undermines Qualcomm

by Dylan Martin
'I think Intel realizes that they have more to gain by Apple getting rid of Qualcomm modems in iPhones than by trying to build something to beat them on the open market,' one solution provider said of the $1 billion Apple-Intel smartphone modem deal.