photo credit: T2 Mood Tracker

Last month the Pentagon released a new Smartphone App to help the troops. The T2 Mood Tracker (from the National Center for Telehealth and Technology) won first place in the “General Wellness” category this year in the military’s Apps4Army (A4A) competition as a way to self-monitor the moods and stress levels of our troops and veterans. Currently the app is only available for Android Smartphones, but a version for the iPhone is expected early next year, according to an article by LEO SHANE III, Stars And Stripes’ “Stripe Central,” at Stripes.com. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apple is fighting for all its worth. The mighty Apple is in the middle of lawsuits with Nokia, HTC and Motorola, to name a few. Nokia and Apple are currently in court, each claiming the other violated patent infringements. The 2 companies have been suing and countersuing since 2009. It doesn’t look like it’s going well for Apple though. According to an article by Dean Wilson, TechEye.net, the International Trade Commission (ITC) is backing Nokia in the lawsuit with Apple. Read the rest of this entry »

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New research from Forrester reveals that only 17% of Americans own a Smartphone. Forrester’s research indicated that while 82% of Americans own a cell phone, the high tech Smartphones are not so popular. In an article written by Amy Gahran, CNN.com Tech, Ms. Gahran reported “this is true even among the most digitally savvy generations: Gen X (roughly ages 31-40) and Gen Y (roughly ages 18-30).” And according to Forrester, less than 25% of Gen Yers and Gen Xers own Smartphones. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Mobile Medicine

4G networks allow radiologists to download and upload images 10 times faster. With the new technology, 4G offers a way for radiologists to do preliminary reads or image demonstrations on Smartphones and iPads. It won’t replace actually reading the image with the more sophisticated imaging equipment, but it allows radiologists the flexibility to view a “quickie.” Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: 4 G in Seattle

Last month Verizon announced its plan to offer 4 G wireless service to Seattle by the end of the year. 4 G is a new-technology market already offered in Seattle by Sprint and T-Mobile, so naturally Verizon wants to join in the race. AT&T Mobility, having exclusive rights to the iPhone at this time (which is NOT 4 G), hasn’t announced plans to join the 4 G race in 2011. If they do join in the fray, can we assume then that AT&T will be pushing for 4 G iPhone? Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Google 2 Step

Google has announced their newest two-step cloud dance. Cloud computing makes your information easily accessible from anywhere, on any device. But just how secure is this new cloud world? Google’s new two-step verification sign in process may be just the ticket to secure your data. Read the rest of this entry »

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Think iTunes is the coolest thing? Google may change your mind soon. Google plans to debut an Internet-based digital music service, launching later this year in conjunction with Android 3 OS. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Spyware for Cell Phones

Want to install spyware on your spouse’s cell phone? According to HackerforhireUSA.com, the practice of  installing spyware on a spouse’s cell phone or computer is increasing. So much for trusting your spouse. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Smartphone Banking

Beware of Smartphone hackers! According to a recent report by CBS News reporter Rebecca Jarvis, if you use your cell phone for online banking, buying tickets at places like Ticketmaster, or any other online purchasing, you are at risk to have your ID stolen. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: HTC Droid

HTC has leaked details about 2 new Smartphones. One will be a mid-priced Smartphone with a physical keyboard and the other will be an entry level Smartphone. Both phones will be offered by T-Mobile and will run on the Android 2.2 OS. Read the rest of this entry »