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Looking for Safari Alternative on the iPhone? Maxthon Ain’t It

The Maxthon mobile browser, which moved to the iPhone this week, has gotten excellent reviews. But why? Beyond a tabbed browsing feature, there's no compelling reason to make it your day-to-day mobile browser.

Popular ‘Things’ To-Do App Now Auto Syncs with iOS, Macs

Past versions of the Things to-do apps had to be manually synced between iPhones, iPads and Macs, but the latest version (finally) supports automatic cloud syncing.

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Torture in the Skies: Air Travel About to Become Even More Miserable

A handful of major U.S. airlines are about to make their already tiny and uncomfortable economy seats even tinier and more uncomfortable. CIO.com blogger Al Sacco says enough is enough.

Samsung Galaxy S III: Never Go ‘Naked,’ Buy a Case

The Samsung Galaxy S III's display may be composed of Corning's much-lauded Gorilla Glass 2, but it's also particularly susceptible to damage. Here's why.

Sell Your iPhone Now to Get the Best Price

When the iPhone 5 launches next month, prices for used iPhones will plunge as upgraders flood the market. eBay, Gazelle and even Verizon will cut you a deal, but the clock is ticking.

Windows RT Surface Tablet for $200? Too Good to Be True

The rumored $200 price for the highly-anticipated Microsoft Surface tablet would be the bargain of the year. But it just doesn't add up.

AT&T Takes on Texting While Driving

'It Can Wait' campaign aims to inform users, especially teenagers, about the dangers of texting while driving, reinforcing government and industry efforts to curb the practice.

An IT Lesson From Grandma: Don’t Let Sunk Cost Get Out of Control

A fable that CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle heard from his grandmother many years ago still resonates today. The message is simple--if you pour salt into a pot of tea, pour it out and start over--and it applies to many an IT investment.

Pebble Bluetooth Watch ‘Talks’ to iOS, Android Apps

The Pebble "e-paper" watch connects to your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Android device using Bluetooth, and it interacts with a variety of apps to add functionality and display notifications.