Tag: Android phones

Technology

Cat’s new S48C smartphone looks like a good deal, is first to launch with a U.S. carrier

Caterpillar's new S48C smartphone is designed specifically for the U.S. market, and it is the first to be supported and sold through a major U.S. carrier.

November 9, 2018

Technology

Samsung launches Galaxy S7 Active, a sleek and speedy rugged phone

Though we stand by the Nexus 6P as our pick for the best Android phone currently available, for those looking for a speedy device with a drop- and water-resistant exterior, Samsung’s Galaxy Active phones remain the best choice, despite Cat’s best efforts. Samsung recently launched its latest rugged device, the S7 Active. And though the […]

June 13, 2016

Technology

DeWalt unveils the MD501: A rugged phone for construction going head-to-head with Cat

While “the construction industry smartphone market is getting interesting” isn’t exactly a phrase I thought I’d be typing a few years ago, that’s exactly where we find ourselves today. In the last two years Cat has released a new smartphone nearly every six months—the latest even has a built-in FLIR thermal camera— through its partnership […]

April 26, 2016

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar unveils the S60: the first phone with a built-in FLIR thermal camera is Cat’s most powerful yet

When Caterpillar launched its first Android smartphone, the B15, back in 2013, it was unclear just what the company expected out of a product so foreign to its traditional yellow iron segments. Was it simply a stab at a licensing success (such as Cat boots and apparel), meant to gauge demand for that CAT logo […]

February 19, 2016

Technology

1st Day of Construction Gifts: Caterpillar S40 Android smartphone (plus a chance to win one)

We’re kicking off this year’s 12 Days of Construction Gifts with Caterpillar’s latest Android phone, the S40. And we’re ringing in the holidays by giving one away! Powered by a quad-core processor paired with 1GB of Ram, the S40 connects to 4G LTE networks, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and features a super-bright 4.7-inch display. And […]

December 7, 2015

Technology

GEAR: Maximize your smartphone’s potential on the jobsite with Ryobi Phone Works connected tools

It’s easy to forget now that they’ve become so commonplace, but the fact that your smartphone is outfitted with a high-resolution display, camera, internet connectivity, GPS and sensors like an accelerometer and gyroscope make it an amazing device full of potential. Just look at all the great apps at your disposal on the iOS App […]

October 17, 2014

Technology

Samsung updates its rugged smartphone with water- and shock-proof Galaxy S5 Active

Around this time last year, Samsung released what was at the time likely the sleekest water-, dust- and shock-proof smartphone ever made. The Galaxy S4 Active had an IP67 in a thin package with top-of-the line specs. The company then turned around and integrated that waterproof feature into its marquee smartphone, the Galaxy S5. But […]

May 30, 2014

Technology

Caterpillar B15 rugged smartphone tested with 35-foot high dive before being crushed by a 277D

Caterpillar today released the second in its series of Built For It videos which submit Cat machines to the ultimate tests. RELATED: Behind the B15: The design process of Caterpillar’s rugged smartphone Titled “Gravity,” the latest video focuses on the extreme durability of Caterpillar’s B15 Android smartphone. Released last year to a lot of positive […]

May 6, 2014

Technology

The Samsung Galaxy S5’s best new feature is that it’s both dust- and waterproof

Whether you love your iPhone or can’t imagine using a device with a small display, you have to admit that Samsung is taking things in the right direction with the new Galaxy S5 when it comes to durability. Signaling what could—and should—become the norm for phones, the Korean handset maker has made its flagship device […]

February 25, 2014

Technology

Samsung’s water- and dustproof Galaxy S4 Active redefines top-of-the-line in rugged smartphones

The design isn’t quite as exciting as Caterpillar’s take on rugged smartphones, but Samsung’s new Galaxy S4 Active certainly continues the recent and satisfying trend of water- and dustproof phones that aren’t hideous and a pain to use. In the past, most smartphones granted with an IP67 rating were bulky and badly specced—typically running an […]

June 6, 2013