Samsung

Galaxy S 4 Is a Good, but Not a Great, Step Up

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 23 at 9:03 pm PT

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is an evolution of prior Samsung models and despite some improvements, it still is especially weak in the software Samsung adds to basic Android.

A Maps of the World

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on January 1 at 6:29 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on the new Google Maps for iPhone.

A Laptop for Light Work

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on September 4, 2012 at 6:09 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on finding a laptop for email, browsing and cloud applications.

Samsung’s Smart TV Isn’t as Smart as It Thinks It Is

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on August 28, 2012 at 6:03 pm PT

Samsung’s Smart TV aims to integrate standard TV with apps and Internet content in one simple device.

New Samsung Tablet Offers a Stylus and a Split Screen

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on August 15, 2012 at 8:02 am PT

Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 10.1 has two key features the iPad lacks—a stylus and a split-screen view.

Galaxy Quest: One Phone Aimed at All Networks

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on June 19, 2012 at 9:04 pm PT

Samsung’s new Galaxy S III Android phone is a strong competitor for the iPhone but lacks any game-changing capabilities.

Microsoft Gives Windows a Clean Sweep

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 15, 2012 at 6:01 pm PT

Microsoft’s “Signature” PCs are streamlined for a cleaner look and better performance.

Samsung Aims to Get in Touch With Media Players

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 1, 2012 at 6:08 pm PT

Samsung’s new media players send text messages and make voice and video calls with Wi-Fi.

Backup for Years

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on March 6, 2012 at 5:40 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on the best way to make digital files safe for many years.

Mobile Device That’s Better for a Jotter Than a Talker

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on February 15, 2012 at 6:02 pm PT

Walt tests the Samsung Galaxy Note, a phone-tablet hybrid with a large screen that uses a stylus as well as your fingers.