[TechRepublic] Apple's OS union is Microsoft's missed opportunity

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The Mobile Revolution June 20, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Teena Hammond | Senior Editor | @teena_hammond Teena Hammond is a Senior Editor at TechRepublic. She has 20 years of journalism experience as an editor and writer covering a range of business and lifestyle topics. Editor's note Whether you're fascinated by futuristic tech, or think it's all hype, please take our 3D printing survey and tell us if your company is using or considering this new printing technology. Apple's OS union is Microsoft's missed opportunity For years Microsoft has been the de facto desktop operating system. Now Apple is using its mobile devices to steal market and mindshare. Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 and Kindle Fire HDX 7: A visual comparison The latest tablets from Amazon are each good in their own right. Which one to choose often comes down to size so we pit them head-to-head to help you decide which is better for you. Resource of the day Download a FREE Trial of the Network Bandwidth Analyzer Pack from SolarWinds! Don't let network performance issues cripple your organization. Learn how to monitor your network in real time. Download this free, fully functional 30 day trial of SolarWinds Network Bandwidth Analyzer Pack now! Posts from TechRepublic 5 tips and tricks for better Siri usage The XS Powercard: a crowdfunding story Pro tip: Create mind maps with MindMeister Pro tip: Help save your battery Wi-Fi location How Tagged sidestepped Facebook and stayed alive New, cheaper iMac makes for an attractive option for cost-conscious business buyers How to organize a hackathon: 6 key tips For 2014, wearables actually means wristables Pay with Bitcoin: 10 of the most interesting places to spend it Featured multimedia Screenshots: 8 iPad games for your next business trip Today's recommended downloads Mobile Connect for iOS: Superior Network-Level Access for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch Users (Dell Software) On-demand Webcast - ZDNet's 2014 Cloud Priorities Research Presentation (ZDNet) Download a FREE Trial of the Network Bandwidth Analyzer Pack from SolarWinds! (SolarWinds) Taming the Data Beast: Integrating Systems and Applications for a Better Business (Dell Software) FREE Trial! Download Dameware Secure Remote Support Now! (SolarWinds) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Microsoft in the Enterprise Developer Week in Review - UK Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2014 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.