smart phone

Google to Oracle: If You Win This Patent Suit, We’ll Cut You in on Android

Arik Hesseldahl in News on March 28 at 12:47 pm PT

Oracle’s reply: It isn’t enough.

Movable Internet Service

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 4, 2011 at 6:00 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on using a smartphone’s hot spot to replace an Internet service.

Verizon iPhone and Android World Phones

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on February 9, 2011 at 11:28 am PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on the Verizon iPhone and Android world phones.

Verizon Beats AT&T in Voice Calls for iPhones

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on February 2, 2011 at 6:01 pm PT

Some major benefits of the new Verizon iPhone service include crisp, clear calls with relatively few drops. But AT&T offers faster data downloads.

In 4G Race, Verizon Pulls Ahead With Pricey Speed

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on January 5, 2011 at 6:03 pm PT

Verizon Wireless’s new 4G network is “wicked fast” but potentially costly, writes Walt.

What’s In Store for Technology in 2011

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on December 29, 2010 at 6:03 pm PT

Walt looks at the products and competitive positions of key contenders as they enter a new year.

Lookout: Mobile Security Picks Up Funding Steam

Ina Fried in Mobile on December 22, 2010 at 5:03 pm PT

Wireless security specialist Lookout Mobile Security has returned to the funding well, scooping up $19.5 million in Series C funding. As part of the latest round, Index Ventures is adding its name to the roster of backers, with partner Mike Volpi joining Lookout’s board.

Using the Web-based Microsoft Office on the iPad

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on June 22, 2010 at 2:54 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions about using the new Web-based version of Microsoft Office on the iPad, the HTC Evo 4G and online backup services.

Using the iPad for School and Updating the Droid Incredible

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on June 9, 2010 at 4:22 pm PT

Walter Mossberg answers readers’ questions on using the iPad for schoolwork and the updating the Droid Incredible.

Sprint 4G Phone Hits New Speeds, but Battery Lags

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 19, 2010 at 5:37 pm PT

The EVO 4G has a front-facing camera for video chatting, can serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot and offers the highest consistent downstream data speeds around—until the battery runs out.