Smartphone Apps

August Smart Lock lets you open your door with your smartphone Tech2 The recent past has seen an increased dependence on smartphones and smartphone apps. Today all that one requires is a smartphone and an app that can handle all his work. Where products like “Nest thermostat” show how wireless technology and mobile ... See all stories on this topic »

Apps the new salespeople in US stores Eyewitness News Some retailers in the United States are starting to communicate with shoppers via a smartphone app called Swirl that uses in-store sensors to track their location in the shop to send them personalised offers and recommendations. It's just one of the ... See all stories on this topic »

Smartphone users waste '£6m a year on one hit wonder apps' Metro Language learning, book and travel downloads are also among the most likely to be used once and forgotten. We waste nearly £6million a year buying paid-for apps whose attraction will soon wane. The average British smartphone has 23 apps installed on it ... See all stories on this topic »

Tips to Boost Your Smartphone's Battery Life Dubuque Telegraph Herald Getting an app designed specifically to monitor and conserve energy usage will help increase battery life with minimal effort. One way it will save power is by proactively adjusting smartphone settings without disabling features that make it smart. For ... See all stories on this topic »

Apps we love: Hack life with these digital assistants OregonLive.com Who doesn't love technological improvements to make life easier? The toaster, the dishwashing machine and GPS navigation are a few examples. In the age of the smartphone, apps have emerged as modern-day life hacks. Below are a few apps sure to free ... See all stories on this topic »

NeedyMeds offers apps to seniors McKnight's Long Term Care News A national nonprofit group is offering two smartphone apps that allow consumers to research costs of prescription drugs. The NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card App helps users save on over-the-counter medicines, medical supplies and pet prescription drugs ... See all stories on this topic »

Best iPhone and Android apps for food lovers The Full Signal The food lovers among us will be pleased to know that they haven't been left out when it comes tosmartphone apps, so we've put together a list of the best foodie titles for both Android and iOS. These will show you how to get the culinary best out of ... See all stories on this topic »

Apps for Kids 36: Archercat Boing Boing Apps for Kids is Boing Boing's podcast about cool smartphone apps for kids and parents. My co-host is my 10-year-old daughter, Jane. In this episode of Apps for Kids, we talk about ArcherCat, a tower defense game for iOS and Android. If you're an app ... See all stories on this topic »