Mobile Applications
Amazon Throws Lots of Apps on Fire
November 9, 2011 7:23 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsGiven that Amazon is selling the Kindle Fire at a loss in order to sell more of its own content, no one has been sure what kinds of apps it would allow users to download...
Jawbone 'Ups' Ante with 24-7 Fitness Monitoring
November 3, 2011 8:15 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsConsumer-level 24/7 fitness monitoring, a product of the mHealth sector, just became a reality today with Jawbone's launch of UP...
New Mobile App, ShoeBox, Helps Scan Old Photos
November 2, 2011 7:57 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA new smartphone app will help you transition your old paper photos into the digital age. Called ShoeBox...
Appia Powers Vodafone India Mobile Store Launch
October 31, 2011 8:04 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsThe Durham, N.C.-based today announced that Vodafone India is using Appia to power its new Vodafone Mobile Application Store.
Report: Application Stores Differ in Quality, Active Apps
October 21, 2011 8:49 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAndroid Market pulls more applications from its shelves than does Apple's App Store, according to a new report from Research2Guidance.
RIM Attempts Appeasement with Free Apps
October 17, 2011 8:35 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsResearch In Motion today announced that it will offer those affected by recent disruptions in service a selection of premium apps for free.
AT & T Launches Android App for Visually Impaired
October 4, 2011 7:57 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe carrier introduced AT&T Mobile Accessibility Lite, a custom version of the screen-access application, Mobile Accessibility...
Nuance Revamps Dev Program, Tweaks Dragon SDK
September 27, 2011 8:03 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsNuance today rolled out some interesting new facets to its developer program, NDEV, as well as its Dragon Mobile SDK...
Google Improves Maps, Turn-By-Turn with Inrix Data
September 27, 2011 8:01 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsGoogle has selected Inrix, provider of real-time traffic data, to help power its navigation and mapping applications.
APPS Chart New Path for Navigation Market
September 25, 2011 1:39 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsApps are changing the way consumers do pretty much everything, and navigation is no exception. More than 5,000 navigation-related apps exist in Apple’s App Store alone, covering everything from pedestrian routes in theme parks to public transportation.
Strangeloop Intros Mobile Site Optimizer
September 21, 2011 7:58 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsStrangeloop today is announcing a product designed to make websites on mobile devices move faster...
Adobe Updates Flash, AIR Software
September 21, 2011 7:56 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAdobe today announced updates to its Flash and AIR developer software that will enable games and applications created with the software to run faster...
Google, Sprint Launch Mobile Wallet on Nexus S 4G Phones
September 20, 2011 8:04 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsSprint and Google announced the rollout of Google Wallet to all Nexus S 4G customers...
HP Provides Assist on Carrier App Stores
September 20, 2011 8:00 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsEven though HP made its intentions known that it's getting out of the webOS smartphone/tablet business, it's still firmly entrenched with wireless operators...
VZW Courts Developers at Annual Conference
September 14, 2011 7:59 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless is aiming to become more developer friendly with a major revamp of its apps store and developer services...
Chomp Gets Prime Placement on VZW
September 13, 2011 8:22 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless will be using Chomp search technology in its revamped Verizon Apps, formerly known as V Cast...
FTC Clamps Down On Acne Cure Apps
September 9, 2011 8:14 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsDevelopers who said apps could treat acne have agreed to drop their marketing claims to settle charges from the FTC.
GetJar Gold Offers Android Users Free Apps
September 8, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsGetJar today officially announced GetJar Gold, a program that gives consumers access to free premium applications...
Native Apps Vs. HTML5-based Apps: What Does the Future Hold?
September 7, 2011 3:28 pm | by Max Bluvband, Silent Communication | Articles | CommentsThere has been a lively debate lately about the implications of the emerging HTML5 web standard for mobile applications, with questions raised as to whether or not HTML5-based mobile apps will supplant "native" mobile apps in the various mobile marketplaces.
Igniting Mobile Apps for the Enterprise with HTML5
September 5, 2011 1:09 pm | by Jonathan Stark, Mobiquity | Articles | CommentsWhile I don't think HTML5 is the right approach in every case, I have seen it ruled out based on misinformation. So my goal is to clarify what HTML5 is (and isn't) capable of so IT leaders can make an informed decision about the best choice for their projects.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Rallies iOS Developers
September 2, 2011 8:20 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments"We want to know what additional materials you need from us to help you build products, boost distribution and expand your reach."
Mobile Shopping: More Buzz Than Buy so Far
September 2, 2011 8:12 am | by Ellen Gibson, AP Retail Writer | News | CommentsCompanies selling everything from hardware to high fashion are touting all the new applications they're rolling out that enable shoppers to do anything from check a store's inventory while in the dressing room to order prescriptions.
HP Offers Free Apps for Touchpad
August 26, 2011 8:04 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsHP today announced that it is giving away six TouchPad apps to those who managed to get their hands on one of the units.
WTC Memorial Guide of Names Debuts as iPhone App
August 25, 2011 8:09 am | by Karen Matthews, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe arrangement of nearly 3,000 names at the World Trade Center memorial is now available as a free iPhone app, memorial officials said Wednesday.
Back-To-School Shopping 2.0
August 21, 2011 8:58 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsUsed to be that back-to-school shopping meant ensuring the kids had sharp pencils, a dictionary and lunch money. But today's tech-savvy students require a little bit more than a No. 2 graphite.
