Samsung explains why it’s all in on VR
Virtual reality was the star of the show when Samsung executives took the stage this week at its annual developer conference.
Stories by Al Sacco
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Is the Galaxy S7 or GS7 edge right for you?
Samsung's latest flagship Android smartphones are now available, and though the Galaxy S7 and GS7 edge are similar in many ways, they have unique strengths and weakness you should consider before choosing one of the devices.
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7 things to love about the Galaxy S7 and GS7 edge (and 3 to hate)
CIO.com's Al Sacco goes hands-on with Samsung's new Galaxy S7 smartphones and spotlights the most notable new features, along with a few of the GS7 phones' potential shortcomings.
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Meet the 'world's largest capacity battery smartphone'
The OUKITEL K10000 Android phone has a 10,000mAh battery, and it can reportedly be used as a power bank to 'reverse charge' other mobile devices, including as many as three dead iPhone 6s Plus handsets.
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A $10 accessory every Apple Watch owner will want
Shapeways' 3D-printed Apple Watch Charging Clip keeps the clumsy power 'puck' that comes with Apple's smartwatch in place -- and it costs less than a couple of large lattes.
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6 Things iPhone 6s Plus does that Galaxy S6 edge+ can't
Apple's iPhone 6s Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ are two of the hottest 'phablets' available today, and though both smartphones are worthy options for discerning gadget geeks, they have distinct strengths and weaknesses. Here are six ways the iPhone 6s Plus tops the GS6 edge+.
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6 Things Galaxy S6 edge+ does that iPhone 6s Plus can't
Samsung's Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Apple iPhone 6s Plus are two of the hottest 'phablets' available today, and though both smartphones are worthy options for discerning gadget geeks, each has distinct strengths and weaknesses. Here are six ways the GS6 edge+ beats the iPhone 6s Plus.
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4 ways Apple missed the mark with iPhone 6s
Apple is the toast of the tech world this week, thanks in no small part to the introduction of its latest iPhone duo. However, the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus lack a number of enhancements that in some ways leave them lagging behind the competition.
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Hands on with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung today showed the world its latest two "phablet" devices, the Galaxy S6 (GS6) edge+ and the Galaxy Note5, at a press event in New York City. The curvy, sleek GS6 edge+ is an upsized evolution of the company's smaller GS6 edge, which was released in the United States last April. The stylus-equipped Note5 is the newest member of the popular Note phablet family. The Note 4 first hit the U.S. market last October.
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Hands on with the new Samsung Galaxy Note5
Samsung today showed the world its latest two "phablet" devices -- the Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 (GS6) edge+ -- at a press event in New York City. The stylus-, nay, S-Pen-equipped Note5 is the newest member of the popular Note family of phablets, and it follows the Note 4, which first hit the U.S. market last October. The curvy, sleek GS6 edge+ is an upsized evolution of the company's GS6 edge, which was released in the United States last April.
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Apple says, 'Apple Watch', the world says 'iWatch'
"Is that the iWatch?"
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Galaxy S6 edge an impressive enterprise phone -- with one big exception
Samsung, one of the largest and most popular Android partners, has slowly been making inroads in enterprise. Last month, the company released its two new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, which are identical except for the GS6 edge's curved display and slightly larger battery.
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Galaxy S 6 Designer Says GS6 Phones Are 'New Face of Samsung'
Last week, Samsung held a small press event in New York City to brief members of the media on its two latest smartphones, the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge, ahead of today's official device launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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In Pictures: 15 Android widgets to make your smartphone and tablet better
If you're not using widgets, you're simply not realizing the true value of your Android smartphone or tablet. CIO.com's Al Sacco shares a collection of his favorite widgets, all free and all very much worth a download.
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6 things Galaxy Note 4 does that iPhone 6 can't
I'm a two-smartphone kind of guy. My current smartphones of choice: The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Apple iPhone 6.
