David Pogue's Blog, page 31

Android Tries Harder

Google is trying very hard to get developers to build apps for Android app phones.

The Making of the iPad Town Hall Video

What looked like a live video chat with 20 people was actually a bunch of individual QuickTime movies, placed on the screen in a grid and playing back simultaneously. Still, pretty cool.

A Paler Shade of White for Passport Photos

Who's right when it comes to passport photos? A government Web site or a government bureaucrat? Need you ask?

Philips Changes Policy on Fitness Monitor

With the DirectLife fitness monitor, you lose access to your custom Web sitesite should you end your subscription. The company is making some amends.

Four Music-Sharing Tricks on Windows 7

There are plenty of interesting or useful features on Windows 7, but the one that surprised me most was the music-sharing feature of Windows Media Player 12. Here's how to get the most out of it.

Apple iPad FAQs

Answers to the most frequently asked questions I've received about the iPad.

Apple iPad FAQ's

I answer the most frequently asked questions I've received about the iPad.

Why the Line2 App is Up and Down

An explanation of the ups and downs of Line2, the popular iPhone calling app.

A Bigger Sensor for a Coat-Pocket Camera

Samsung's NX10 takes the necessary next step in the development of a small camera that takes SLR-quality photos.

A Tech-Filled Life, Without Power

My family has now been without electricity, heat or hot water for five days. I gotta tell you: it's getting old.