2012: The year in smartphones

Follow:   12.26.2012  View in a Browser 2012: The year in smartphones 12.21.2012 3:00 AM 2012 was a big year in smartphones. Here are some of the highlights of the past 12 months. Another Apple patent in Samsung dispute questioned by U.S. patent officials 12.20.2012 10:05 AM Another of the patents Apple relied on in a $1 billion infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics has been called into question by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. The move, if not successfully opposed by Apple, may help Samsung in its appeal against the judgment. -ADVERTISEMENT-   TechHive Reader Survey Take a quick survey and enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card Android Ice Cream Sandwich Download PCWorld's Superguide.   Samsung, HTC rank closely behind Apple in smartphone satisfaction 12.19.2012 3:00 AM Although readers favored Apple in our survey of phone satisfaction and reliability, Samsung and HTC also scored well overall. Facebook adds photo drag-and-drop to desktop app 12.24.2012 11:45 AM The giant social network makes sharing your photos on its site more convenient. Americas most tech-friendly cities 12.20.2012 3:00 AM In this first-of-its-kind report, we score America's cities on everything from free Wi-Fi to city-government apps to the number of tweets residents produce each day, to identify the cities that are most (and least) friendly to the digital lifestyle. How to sell your old tech while protecting your data 12.26.2012 3:30 AM Did you get a shiny new gadget this holiday season? If so, here's how to wipe your old tech clean of personal data, sell your old gear, and keep your new gadgets in shape for future reselling. The Week in iOS Apps: Keep calm! 12.21.2012 3:00 PM This week's roundup of new and updated apps features new ways to achieve a Zen-like state. Starter apps for your new Android phone 12.25.2012 3:00 AM Unwrapped a shiny new Android phone under the tree this year? Here are some apps to make the most out of your new phone. Review: Google Maps for iPhone drives competition with Apple 12.20.2012 4:30 AM The much-awaited Google Maps for iPhone will please many users who are disappointed with iOS 6's Maps and may even win some converts. Most of all, though, it steps up the mapping competition. FCC issues security guidance to smartphone users 12.20.2012 10:15 AM The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is advising smartphone users on how to protect their mobile devices and data from mobile security threats. This open source attachment turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging camera 12.20.2012 11:20 AM Modder Andy Rawson shares his device to turn smartphones into cheap thermal imaging cameras. Tech's 20 Biggest Winners of 2012 12.21.2012 5:36 AM Heres a look at some of the companies, products, and people who came out on top in 2012.         You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More TechHive Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107