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Mobile apps
As mobiles apps about, wither video games?
Feb 5, 2013
Despite the gaming rage, sales of video games are down. Is that because of fatigue or the onslaught of mobile devices and their casual games?
Facebook earnings expected to show mobile ad growth
Jan 30, 2013
As more users check Facebook on their smart phones, its mobile advertising strategy is critical to success.
Apps transform cellphone users into citizen scientists
by
Liyna Anwar
Jan 7, 2013
Scientists are looking to take advantage of the vast population of cellphone users to collect data.
Sen. Al Franken's Location Privacy Protection Act
by
Molly Wood
Dec 20, 2012
Senator Al Franken is pushing for more privacy options when it comes to location data.
Federal Trade Commission investigating privacy in kids' apps
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 10, 2012
The FTC is concerned about the data being collected through the mobile apps kids play with.
Tech-y Preparations for Turkey Day
by
Molly Wood
Nov 20, 2012
A new app that coaches you through Thanksgiving dinner, and looking at the science behind the meal.
iPad Mini release and security breaches in Android Apps
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Molly Wood
Oct 23, 2012
European researchers say some apps on Android smartphones leave passwords, bank accounts, and other sensitive info vulnerable to theft. And, how much will the iPad Mini cost?
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Apps collect data on users even when not in use
Sep 3, 2012
Even when certain apps aren't being used, they collect a lot of information about users.
Lobbyists take talking points mobile
by
David Gura
Jun 11, 2012
New smartphone apps put special interest groups and their members on the same page when it comes to following the message.
Foursquare checks in on a new business plan
Jun 7, 2012
Foursquare is adding Yelp-like recommendations to its mobile check-in app in its latest attempt to find a way to make money.
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