Smartphone Apps

Smartphone Apps Monitor Kids' Activity WHSV Parents can keep an even closer eye on their kids due to some new smartphone apps. They allow parents to see everything their kids do on smartphones. The Android apps are called "Protect Me if You Can" and "Catch Me if You Can." Parents can track ... See all stories on this topic »

American Recovery Service Expands Smartphone Applications for ... PR Web (press release) American Recovery Service (ARS), the premier national repossession servicing firm, marks the one year anniversary of the launch of its Smartphone app ARS.mobileAgent with significantly expanded functionality and a companion app called ARS. See all stories on this topic »

Facebook and HTC to partner for a new smartphone? The New Indian Express Apparently, a catch phrase for the possible smart phone is 'more than just an app'.” According to TechCrunch, “sources familiar with the matter have said that the social network plans to debut an HTC smart phone that runs a modified version of Android ... See all stories on this topic »

Metro needs to think apps and GPS Houston Chronicle Smartphone apps and real-time GPS tracking are increasingly key aspects of urban transit systems. In a city like Houston, with unpredictable weather, confusing routes and long gaps between buses, it seems we would have the most to gain from these tools. See all stories on this topic »

TECH NOW: Tax apps can help last-minute filers USA TODAY H&R Block has mobile tax apps too. The 1040EZ for Smartphone app can prepare your simple federal and state returns for free on Android and iPhone. But again, it's only for really simple filings. If you have dependents or any income not from a W2, you ... See all stories on this topic »

S. Korea say no more silent camera apps UPI.com So-called silent camera apps override a smartphone camera's normal shutter sound and make it possible to take pictures with almost no sound. The new regulations will require apps to create a sound even when in "preview" mode prior to the photo being ... See all stories on this topic »

Smart cars could break into mainstream Phys.Org Smartphone toting consumers are already interacting with apps in their cars, using them to get directions, listen to music or send text messages. Carmakers and industry analysts increasingly assume that these consumers want to be able to more easily ... See all stories on this topic »

Make animated movies with your smartphone CNETTV In this episode of CNET Australia's Pocket Filmmaker, Jason Van Genderen demonstrates how to make stop-motion animated movies with your smartphone using free apps like Vine or more-sophisticated apps like Miniature Pro and Stop Motion Studio. See all stories on this topic »