Stories by Al Sacco

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: 5 Reasons to Choose the GS4

The Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One are two of the hottest smartphones on the market today. But which one is right for you? The following list spotlights five areas in which the Samsung Galaxy S4 outperforms the HTC One.

Why BlackBerry's tepid tablet strategy could be its fatal flaw

Ever since BlackBerry first launched its PlayBook tablet back in April 2011, the company's tablet strategy has been flawed.

5 things you need to know about Google Glass

Google Glass likely marks an important milestone in the evolution of personal electronics. And even though Glass makes its wearers look foolish, you're going to hear a lot about in the coming years.

In Pictures: Google I/O 2013's coolest products and services

Google announced a number of innovative new products and services at its 2013 Google I/O developer conference.

Buyers beware, many BlackBerry 10 apps aren't compatible with Q10 smartphone

Many BlackBerry 10 apps are not yet compatible with the new BlackBerry Q10, which raises a new software-related issue for BlackBerry: Not all BlackBerry 10 apps are compatible with all BlackBerry 10 smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S4's coolest new features

The Samsung Galaxy S4 promises to be another impressive high-end smartphone from Samsung, and it's being released just 10 months after its hugely-popular predecessor, the Galaxy SIII.

10 things BlackBerry Z10 does that iPhone can't

This post is in no way saying the BlackBerry Z10 is "better" than the iPhone, but here's a list of 10 BlackBerry Z10 features that you will not find in any iPhone.

In Pictures: The Best BlackBerry 10 Apps

Looking for the best BlackBerry 10 apps that will be available on launch day in the United States? Look no further. CIO.com's Al Sacco spotlights 20 of the best early BlackBerry 10 apps, including apps for social networking, image and video editing, ...

BlackBerry Z10 tips, tricks and shortcuts

The first BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the BlackBerry Z10, is currently available in select markets across the globe, and it's expected to be released in most of the major mobile markets, including the United States, by the end of March.

BlackBerry Z10: Hands on with the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone

Research In Motion (RIM) has officially announced its first BlackBerry 10 smartphones, the Z10 and Q10, at a series of elaborate press events across the globe.

10 must-know Samsung Galaxy Note II tips and tricks

Samsung this morning announced that it sold more than five million Galaxy Note II devices globally in the first two months since its launch. That's a whole bunch of smartphones...or mini tablets...nay, "phablets" - and a lot of new Samsung Galaxy Not...

In Pictures: 10 types of tablet users that drive us nuts

Tablet PCs are valuable devices that can simplify and enhance our lives. But they also bring out the worst in some people. Here's a list of 10 stereotypical tablet users that amuse, annoy and frustrate us to no end.

In Pictures: 7 solid 7-inch tablets that rival the iPad mini (and cost less)

The best 7-inch tablets available today, including tablets from ASUS, Samsung, Lenovo and HTC. And all 7 of these 7-inchers cost less than Apple's brand new iPad mini tablet.

How Good Technology is opening new doors with NFC-enabled Samsung smartphones

Good Technology, a mobile security software company based in Sunnyvale, Calif., is always looking for innovative new ways to make its enterprise and government products more secure, and also boost the security of its own systems and facilities.

Motorola, Nokia announce five new smartphones in 24 hours

Yesterday was a big day in the smartphone world: First, Motorola announced three new Android smartphones at a launch event in New York; and just hours later Nokia responded by announcing two new Lumia handhelds that will run the upcoming Windows Phon...