Features

• Google woos developers as software becomes more important

  Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

• Nokia reboots Windows Phone push in the US but success will still be hard-won

  Nokia's is rebooting its U.S. Windows Phone push with the arrival of the low-cost Lumia 521 on T-Mobile and Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless, but increasing sales to meaningful volumes in the very competitive U.S. market will not be easy.

• Google Wallet chief's resignation another bad sign for NFC

  The chief of the Google Wallet operation has resigned to pursue new opportunities, another sign of continuing troubles in convincing U.S. smartphone users to adopt mobile wallets using NFC technology.

• Opinion: Microsoft's smartwatch - Been there, didn't do that

  Vendors are falling all over themselves to develop smartwatches. Will this be yet one more example of Microsoft getting to a market first and then failing to cash in?

• Opinion: What I learned living abroad as a digital nomad

  Digital nomad Mike Elgan returns to the US. after 10 months of travel and shares these tips for working and living abroad.

• Blackberry CEO's comments ignite debate on future of personal computing

  BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins' prediction that tablets would decline in popularity provoked debate on what will happen over the next five to 10 years to smartphones, tablets and laptops -- even wearable computers -- and what devices users might eventually prefer.

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  Samsung Galaxy S4 deep-dive review: A real-world evaluation

  Some things in this world need no introduction. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is not one of those things.

• Consumer tech key in Boston Marathon bombing probe

  Users of consumer technology and social media reacted quickly after explosions ripped through crowds near the finish line of the Boston Marathon last week, sending out updates, snapping photos and recording videos that officials said could turn out to be critical pieces of evidence.

• BlackBerry fans should like the Z10; not sure about other smartphone fans

  If you're a BlackBerry diehard who is willing to move to the onscreen keyboard, the Z10 can become your new device

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  Opinion: Why your clothes need a mobile upgrade

  The clothing most of us wear hasn't changed to keep up with mobile technology. But there are apparel makers that are rising to the challenge.

• HTC One deep-dive review: A smartphone that flirts with perfection

  HTC's just-released Android smartphone, the HTC One, offers high-quality hardware, an outstanding camera and stunning design. But the device isn't without its drawbacks.

• HTC One: Australian availability

  When will Aussies be able to get their hands on the HTC One?

• Is Android in the business world to stay?

  It's official, and it's been official for a while -- Android is far and away the most popular smartphone OS in America. Ever since January 2011, when the platform surpassed RIM to take the top spot for the first time in comScore's monthly market share rankings, Google's operating system has continued to grow its user base, which accounts for 52% of the market as of this January.

• Wello aims to bring the gym home through live training service

  Maggie Perkins was mulling whether to give up her gym membership when she tried out Wello, whose fitness trainers offer workouts through live two-way video feeds. Four months later, she has no regrets about her decision to forego the gym.

• Dissecting T-Mobile's 'uncarrier-like' plans

  Analysts offered divergent opinions of T-Mobile USA's "uncarrier" initiatives for no-contract service and low subsidies for mobile devices announced this week.