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The Bump App

Bump lets you transfer photos, files and video between devices – including Android phones and iDevices – by just bumping them together. (like the Samsung Galaxy!)

2013/04/24

Ad: Ignore Your Boring Family With New Facebook Home

A new add for Facebook Home shows a young woman ignoring the stories her family tells during supper.

2013/04/17

Facebook Adds New Feature To iPhone And iPad Apps

You can’t get Facebook Home on your iPhone. But you will be able to get one of the most buzzed-about features from Facebook’s new mobile software.

2013/04/17

Study: 80% Of People Grab Smartphone Within 15 Minutes Of Waking

A new study has found that four out of five people check their smarthphones within the first 15 minutes of waking up.

2013/04/12

3 On Your Side: Which Cell Phone Type Is Best For You?

3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice for those of you planning on doing some smartphone shopping.

2013/03/19

Philadelphia Police Ask Cell Phone Users To Download ‘Find My Phone’ App To Curb Criminals

SEPTA officials say, on average, 39 cell phones were lost or stolen each month last year throughout their system. So they kicked off an imitative Friday to remind riders about steps they can take to protect themselves.

2013/03/02

Need Tax Help? There’s An App For That

There are lots of websites and software available, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes.

2013/03/01

New App Aims To Make Your Facebook Newsfeed Ex-Free

You’ve ripped up the old photos and donated the borrowed clothes. Now, all that’s left to clean up is your Facebook account.

2013/02/13

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: BlackBerry Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins displays the new Blackberry 10 smartphones at the BlackBerry 10 launch event by Research in Motion at Pier 36 in Manhattan on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The new smartphone and mobile operating system is being launched simultaneously in six cities. (Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Tech Critic: New Blackberry Excels On Favorite Features; Camera, Apps Need Work

But even with these new devices, Seifert believes BlackBerry will have a problem winning over iPhone or Android users.

2013/01/31

(Blackberry president and CEO Thorsten Heins speaks at the Blackberry 10 launch in New York City. Credit: Mario Tama/ Getty Images)

Beset By iPhone and Android, Blackberry Reinvents Itself

Research In Motion now will be known as the device it creates. “RIM becomes Blackberry,” said CEO Thorsten Heins. The company is offering its first touchscreen device.

2013/01/30

Experts: Google Security Service Needs More Training To Protect Android Devices

Security experts say Google has a lot more more work to do when it comes to keeping harmful software out of it smartphones and tablets.

2012/12/12

Michael Vick’s Poorly Timed Release Of His V7 App

Michael Vick releases his new app, the day after the team loses their 7th straight game.

2012/11/27

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Whats App Messenger

You’ve got an iPhone. Your friends have Android. That doesn’t stop you from sending text messages, but every time you do so, you risk increasing your bill. WhatsApp Messenger can help.

2012/11/27

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The Problem With Passwords

It’s the way we get into our phones, email, social networks, and just about everything else on the web, but there are big problems with passwords and even innovations aren’t immune from being compromised.

2012/09/30