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The Year In Review

David Z — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:03:58 +0000

2011 was a big year for CompanionLink. We added numerous new features to our mobile CRM app, DejaOffice, while surpassing 100,000 active installations globally. We rebuilt our website from the ground up to make it even easier to find the sync solution you need. We released CompanionLink 5 with new features and a refreshed interface. And we’ve released new software, as well – CompanionLink for…

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Sony Shutting Down The Sony Ericsson Sync Service

David Z — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:19:59 +0000

Sony recently announced that it is shutting down its in-house Sony Ericsson sync service at the end of the year. In their announcement, they suggest exporting your contacts and importing them into Google for future use. Google works with all Android devices, which is where Sony devices seem to be headed. While this option should work well for some users, we recognize that not all of Sony’s…

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A Fresh New Look

David Z — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:23:18 +0000

Today, we’re excited to unveil our fresh new website. We’ve completely redesigned the look and feel, and we think it’s a big improvement! Not only that, but we’ve focused on making it even easier to get around. From the “Help Me Choose” widget on our home page to the brand new product pages to our handy “Getting Started” page, the new website was built to get you the information you need quickly…

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CompanionLink Makes The Inc. 5000

David Z — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:00:47 +0000

CompanionLink recently earned the position of #2,057 on the 2011 Inc. 5000 list. The Inc. 5000 highlights the fasting growing private companies in the United States. To earn a spot on the list, a company is required to have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007 as well as be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent. We’re thrilled, and honored…

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My HP Prediction: HP Moves to Selling Android Devices Now That They Are Killing webOS

Rushang — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:48:34 +0000

This could (really) mark the end of the road for Palm’s long and fragmented legacy. Today, HP announced they would kill development of webOS tablets and phones in the near future. Palm’s long legacy from PalmOS to webOS – spanning the past 15 years – may now finally rest in peace. So, is HP still interested in mobile technology? In their press release, HP said they plan to “continue to explore…

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Study Shows Computers Are Here To Stay – But Are They Really?

David Z — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:15:21 +0000

Tablets won’t be replacing computers any time soon. At least according to a recent study by Robert W. Baird & Co. 83% of consumers surveyed said that they could not do without a computer for the foreseeable future. According to consumers, tablets are cool. They’re fun. They’re wildly popular. But, for the majority of users, they simply cannot replace a computer. Not in their current form…

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Is CompanionLink Part of the Google Tax?

Rushang — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:48:17 +0000

Does Google Apps come with “hidden fees?” That’s what Tom Rizzo of Microsoft indicates in a recent blog post about the hidden costs of Google Apps. In fact, he refers to the extra costs as the “Google Tax” – the costs one would incur if they started using Google Apps to manage email, contacts, calendar, tasks, desktop publishing, and document management. It’s no secret that many people are…

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Android Fragmentation: A Real Problem or A Hyped Non-Issue?

David Z — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:01:12 +0000

If there’s one topic surrounding the Android OS that comes up time and time again, it’s the issue of fragmentation. With so many devices and variations of the OS, developing for Android can be difficult. Before deciding if this is a real problem or simply a non-issue, let’s take a step back and define what we’re talking about. Put simply, Google developed the core code for Android and has…

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Why All Sprint Customers Should Go Sign Up For Google Voice

David Z — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:15:08 +0000

Google recently announced complete integration between Google Voice and Sprint phone numbers. In my opinion, this is huge news. Sprint customers will be able to link their number to Google Voice and instantly take advantage of all the great features that Google Voice offers. This all works seamlessly, without requiring an app of any kind on the phone. As a Sprint customer using Google Voice, you’…

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Do You Own Your Data?

David Z — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:32:43 +0000

If Google were to completely shut down right now, would you lose anything? There’s no doubt that many of use would lose thousands of important contacts, calendars, emails, and more! In fact, many of us would be left digitally crippled, with irreplaceable information suddenly gone. Of course, nobody is expecting this to happen. Then again, 3 years ago few Sidekick users would say they expected…

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HTC Inspire Brings 4G to AT&T Customers, Mobile Productivity Wins

David Z — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:13:57 +0000

Yesterday, AT&T began selling the HTC Inspire 4G. The Inspire features a massive 4.3” super LED display – the largest of any phone on AT&T’s network – and runs the latest iteration of the HTC Sense UI, all for $99 (after a 2-year agreement). It also marks a number of firsts for AT&T: The HTC Inspire brings an impressive list of features that are sure to be a hit among new phone buyers.

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