Real-World 5G Rollout Sees Early Stumbles

An early 5G rollout experienced technology-specific difficulties that may make a nationwide rollout difficult.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

5G Cancer Concerns: Should You Worry?

5G cancer concerns have been raised, in part, because 5G operates at a higher frequency than 4G.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

IT Pros Underestimate Mobile Security Threats, Research Suggests

Convenience of mobile and IoT devices, as well as confusion over roles, is hindering mobile security threat mitigation.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Samsung Readies Large, 4K OLED Monitors for High-End Laptops

The 4K OLED monitors will be targeted toward users who buy high-end laptops for graphic design and video streaming.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Foldables and 5G Take over Mobile World Congress

Some of the coolest mobile devices announced at MWC--incorporating foldable and 5G technology--will likely make a splash in the enterprise.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

New Apple AirPods May Help Keep Workers Healthy

The next generation of Apple AirPods is expected to include health monitoring features.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Lessons Learned: Apple’s Group FaceTime Bug (and Resulting Fix)

The Group FaceTime bug and Apple's response should trigger an enterprise IT examination of mobile OS patching practices.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

World Bank IT Manager Offers Tips on Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges

World Bank senior IT manager Michael Makar discusses how IT pros can balance overcoming digital transformation challenges and career growth.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Here’s What We Know about the Samsung Galaxy S10 Models

The new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones are expected on Feb. 20. Here's what to expect, and how the new devices can benefit business.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Anonymous Data Collection Is More Risky Than Users Think

MIT researchers have found that it's relatively easy to identify users through "anonymous" data collection.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Are Ruggedized Laptops More Rugged Than Your Business Needs?

Systems that can withstand blowing sand and solar radiation can surely handle spilled coffee, but ruggedized laptops come at a premium.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

10 Future Technology Predictions to Watch in 2019

Our team at ITPro Today talks to industry experts about their future technology predictions, and share how these trends will impact storage, mobility and cybersecurity.
by Jeffrey Burt, Paul Heltzel, Nicole Henderson, Karen D. Schwartz via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

5G Wireless Service, GDPR Laying the Groundwork for 2019

Two of the biggest stories of 2018 will likely be bigger in 2019. Specifically, we saw the first U.S. cities get 5G wireless service from major carriers, with more devices sure to follow in 2019. The privacy law GDPR took effect in 2018, in what looks to be the just the tip of the privacy crackdown iceberg.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

What Apple and Google Know about You--and How to Delete It

Apple and Google know more about us than most people realize, and they've recently provided ways to "take back your data."
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

AT&T Rolls out Mobile 5G Network to Limited Cities

AT&T and Verizon provided a taste of mobile 5G this year, with more widespread coverage expected in 2019.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

T Mobile Wants to Be Your Mobile Bank

A number of "mobile banks" are looking to pick up customers who want to cut ties with traditional brick-and-mortar banks.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Half of U.S. Mobile Calls Will Be Scams by 2019: Report

Scam calls are rising from about 3.7 percent of all calls just last year to nearly 30 percent of calls in 2018. By 2019, the number will be closer to 46 percent.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Google's High-Flying Loon Project Expands LTE Testing

The Loon project could expand internet access and bring people back online after a disaster, among many other possibilities.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Google's High-Flying Loon Project Expands LTE Testing

The Loon project could expand internet access and bring people back online after a disaster, among many other possibilities.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools

Pocophone F1: Will This Cheap Phone Cost You in the End?

For U.S. users, a cheap phone with higher-end capabilities is something of a curiosity as devices such as the new iPhone models push past the $1,000 mark.
by Paul Heltzel via IT Pro - Microsoft Windows Information, Solutions, Tools