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The mobile space is exploding with smartphones in every pocket and tablets on the horizon. James Kendrick brings you the latest news from the mobile world and a breakdown of what it means to you.

James Kendrick

Rest In Peace, James Kendrick | James Kendrick was using mobile devices since they weighed 30 pounds, and shared his insights on mobile technology for almost that long. Prior to joining ZDNET, James was the Founding Editor of jkOnTheRun, a CNET Top 100 Tech Blog that was acquired by GigaOM in 2008 and is now part of that prestigious tech network. James' writing appeared in many print publications: Smartphone and Pocket PC Magazine, Information Week and Laptop Magazine to name a few. James' coverage of the mobile technology sector appeared in the New York Times, Salon.com and CNN/ Fortune online. Not just a writer, James filmed numerous video reviews and how-tos that garnered well over a million viewers. He appeared on local news segments and was interviewed by the Associated Press on mobile technology topics. Additionally, James podcasted about mobile technology for years.

Latest Posts

The three top keyboards for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro

The latest iPad is productive when used with a good keyboard. The models covered are the best we've tried.

August 17, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Apple Pencil may get new features and come to the Mac

A patent awarded to Apple hints at the Apple Pencil getting the ability to manipulate objects on the screen -- Macs included.

July 28, 2016 by James Kendrick in Apple

WatchOS 3 beta helps responders in 911 situations

The Apple Watch has two features in the watchOS 3 beta that can give responders much-needed information about the victim, and notify contacts that a crisis is in progress.

July 14, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Apple patent: iPhone to send responders to emergency location

A new patent awarded to Apple has technology for the iPhone to send 911 responders to the emergency location.

July 6, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Note to HP Spectre and skinny rivals: Laptops are thin enough

Opinion: Laptops have gotten so thin that they differ by mere millimeters. Do customers really care?

July 1, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Hands on: How enterprise-ready is Acer Chromebook 14 for Work?

The rugged yet mobile laptop combines powerful hardware with long battery life. Price as tested: $750.

June 22, 2016 by James Kendrick in Laptops

Top Android news of the week: Samsung update, Android update, Cyanogen

This week in Android has been all about security with updates released plugging malware.

June 19, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobile OS

Top Windows Mobile news of the week: LinkedIn purchase, business apps, new preview build

This week in Windows Mobile saw not one but two preview builds, Microsoft bought LinkedIn, and finding business apps just got easier.

June 19, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobile OS

Apple patents phone that is all display

A patent granted to Apple describes a phone with a transparent body and a display that wraps completely around the device.

June 16, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Alexa developers can now test code in a browser

Amazon has launched a web site that contains a virtual Echo for testing code. It's also available to anyone so the curious can try it to see if they like it.

June 9, 2016 by James Kendrick in Amazon

One key product and one quick tip for storm season

With what looks like an active storm season underway, one gadget and a quick tip can help you get through even major storms.

June 7, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Apple patent points to Minority Report-style system operation

New patent by Apple shows systems operated like those in Minority Report without touching anything.

May 27, 2016 by James Kendrick in Hardware

A look back at the failed FlipStart mobile PC by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen

Before mobile was on most people's minds, the failed FlipStart by Microsoft founder Paul Allen was aimed to get mobile computers in users' hands.

May 23, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobility

Top Windows Mobile news of the week: Bye Sunrise, Nokia license, new build

This week in Windows Mobile saw a new build released, Sunrise to be no more, and Microsoft licensed Nokia.

May 21, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobile OS

Top iOS news of the week: Chinese phones eating iPhone sales, iOS update bricking some iPad Pros

This week in iOS we saw a new version released and it's bricking some iPad Pros, a new patent, and Chinese smartphones are eating into iPhone sales.

May 21, 2016 by James Kendrick in Mobile OS