Al Sacco

Author, Mobile WorkHorse
About Al's Blog:

Al Sacco writes about (and drools over) anything and everything mobile or wireless as it applies to the global workforce--with a focus on BlackBerry smartphones

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Al Sacco

Bio

Al Sacco is an awarding-winning journalist and blogger who covers the fast paced mobile/wireless beat for CIO.com and IDG Enterprise, with a focus on BlackBerry smartphones, tablet PCs and other handhelds.

As CIO.com Senior Editor, Al frequently covers breaking news, shares insightful expert analysis of key industry happenings, writes a wide variety of tutorials and how-tos to help readers get the most out of their gadgets, and regularly offers up recommendations on software for a number of mobile platforms.

Al resides in Boston, Massachusetts, and he is a passionate reader, traveler, film buff and Red Sox fan.

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Latest Posts by Al

What You Can Learn from Motorola's Recent Refurbed Tablet Security Scare

February 06, 2012 |   Motorola recently shipped about 100 refurbished XOOM Wi-Fi-only tablets that is says may contain sensitive information belonging to the original tablet owners. But the news would be a non-issue if those owners had simply performed a good ol' security wipe on their gadgets.

Latest Leaked Image of RIM's New BlackBerry 10 Smartphone, "London"

February 01, 2012 |   All of the leaked images and concept renderings of the first purported BlackBerry 10 smartphones, or "superphones," seem to suggest a marked focus on the touch screen, instead of RIM's iconic keyboard. And that could be a bad thing for long-time BlackBerry users.

Free Android Security App Utilizes CIO.com Tips

January 31, 2012 |   The free Android Mobile Security Advisor app from Athigo aims to help educate users to potential security threats and identify Android owners who may be at risk. And the company used security tips from CIO.com's Al Sacco as the basis for one of the app's main security policies.

Mobile Phone Etiquette: Vibrate Mode Just as Rude as Ringtones

January 30, 2012 |   CIO.com's Al Sacco says setting your smartphone to "vibrate mode" can be just as rude a simply letting it ring during meetings, conferences or in movie theatres and restaurants. Here's why.

With Ouster of BlackBerry CEOs as Chairmen, Real Change Unlikely

January 03, 2012 |   RIM may soon boot its co-CEOs from their dual-chairman roles. But CIO.com's Al Sacco asks: Is this really the change that BlackBerry needs, or just another empty gesture to appease shaky shareholders?

VW to Staffers: No After-Hours BlackBerry E-Mail for You

December 23, 2011 |   Car-maker Volkswagen is disabling BlackBerry e-mail during after hours for a group of its German staffers. Is this "forced" work/life balance really the way to ensure employees know how, and when, to "turn off?"

Android App Permissions May Spark False Sense of Security

December 20, 2011 |   Think you can protect your Android device, and the personal information stored on it, simply by properly managing app permissions? Think again.

iPhone, Android Apps Locate Lost Pets "Tagg'd" with GPS

December 19, 2011 |   New mobile apps for iOS and Android devices communicate with a GPS chip embedded in a pet's collar to help dog- and cat-owners keep tabs on their animals and locate lost pets.

Hey RIM, Don't Get Too Touchy Feely: The Case for "Physical" Keyboards

December 09, 2011 |   RIM's upcoming BlackBerry smartphones will reportedly have a strong focus on touch screens. But CIO.com's Al Sacco says RIM really should not forsake the iconic, button-based keyboard that made it the original king of mobile. Here's why.

RIM's Big BBX Blunder and Why "BlackBerry 10" is a Lame Name

December 07, 2011 |   RIM's brand new BlackBerry mobile OS, due in early 2012, was expected to be called "BBX." But due to a recently court ruling against it, RIM has dropped BBX and opted simply for "BlackBerry 10." CIO.com's Al Sacco thinks the decision could have a serious negative impact on RIM and the future of...

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