Nexus 5X & 6P -- why Android phones have silly names

Computerworld Blogs September 23, 2015 Richi Jennings: Nexus 5X & 6P -- why do pure-Android phones have silly names? Next week is new-Nexus time. At release date, we expect two new Google Android devices to be available. And now we know what they'll be called. But why the giddy excitement about a couple of 'developer' phones? READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Jonny Evans: Apple's rapid iOS 9 adoption shows the future of IT 2. JR Raphael: Galaxy Note 5 vs. Moto X Pure Edition: A head-to-head camera comparison 3. Richi Jennings: Apple watchOS 2 release date is finally here (it's about time) 4. John Brandon: The one feature that changes everything in Microsoft Word 2016 5. Jonny Evans: Apple's WatchOS 2: What you need to know 6. Michael Horowitz: Lenovo collects usage data on ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and ThinkStation PCs 7. Ben Kepes: Microsoft releases Office 2016 — is this the nail in the Google Apps coffin? 8. David Knight: Consumer versus commercial IoT 9. Robert C. Covington: Data loss by the drip 10. Sharky: They're all gone! : Seagate Technology Data Protection Performance Optimization Checkup Data loss prevention, storage system recovery and data security rank pretty high on the executive don't mess this up order to the data center. Learn more. Jonny Evans: Apple's rapid iOS 9 adoption shows the future of IT Rapid OS adoption is essential to the future of a connected planet. READ MORE JR Raphael: Galaxy Note 5 vs. Moto X Pure Edition: A head-to-head camera comparison Wondering how the new Moto X really stacks up with the Galaxy Note 5 when it comes to camera quality? Check out these side-by-side photo comparisons. READ MORE Richi Jennings: Apple watchOS 2 release date is finally here (it's about time) Apple watchOS 2 release date is here. You can finally download the real thing, after the GM build was pulled due to unspecified bugginess. The new update adds native apps, new faces, a sideways 'nightstand' mode, and a few other features. Apparently, it also tells the time... READ MORE John Brandon: The one feature that changes everything in Microsoft Word 2016 This feature is one of the best additions Microsoft has made in years (IDG Contributor Network). READ MORE Jonny Evans: Apple's WatchOS 2: What you need to know Apple just gave you a new Watch. READ MORE White Paper: RSA Security Inc Maximize Your Endpoint Security Learn why the right endpoint technology is critical to a successful security strategy, and see the 4 key elements to consider. Learn More Michael Horowitz: Lenovo collects usage data on ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and ThinkStation PCs Lenovo seems to be testing the boundaries of trust. READ MORE Ben Kepes: Microsoft releases Office 2016 — is this the nail in the Google Apps coffin? Microsoft is today releasing Office 2016 worldwide. This release marks perhaps the final confirmation that Microsoft is "all in" on the cloud. But what does it mean for Google? (IDG Contributor Network) READ MORE David Knight: Consumer versus commercial IoT Much hype has surrounded the IoT. The real question is, What business models will support it? (IDG Contributor Network) READ MORE Robert C. Covington: Data loss by the drip While the world is focused on news about major data breaches, we are overlooking the small, daily loss of key information such as passwords and confidential attachments. This data loss happens a bit at a time, much like water is lost by a slowly dripping faucet. Our businesses may depend on us learning to recognize this loss, and to combat... READ MORE Sharky: They're all gone! Teacher at this large school tells an IT pilot fish that he's got a problem with his laptop: All the files he had stored on the desktop are gone. READ MORE Webcast: CDW How to Find Hidden Malware Lurking in Your Systems No business is immune to a cyber-attack or data breach. 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