Building Mobile Apps for Faculty

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's application development team meets faculty mobile app needs by working collaboratively, managing goals and expectations, and emphasizing transparency.

iPad Drops Off as Tablets Continue To Make Gains, Propelled by Education Spending

Back-to-school spending in the United States helped to maintain the double-digit growth of tablets worldwide, according to newly released preliminary data for the third quarter.

Smart Phones Hit All-Time High as Samsung, Apple See Mixed Results

In a record-setting quarter for smart phones, the two top manufacturers saw their share erode as Lenovo, LG and newcomer Xiaomi experienced double- and triple-digit gains, according to preliminary data released by market research firm IDC.

For Mobile Users, Positive Safety Messages More Effective Than Security Warnings

Ratings of the security risks associated with smartphone apps affect users' decisions whether to install those apps, but information about the safety of an app is more effective than information about its risks, according to researchers from Purdue University.

Report: Wearable Interfaces To Become Increasingly Sensor-Based Over Next 5 Years

Over the next five years, mobile and wearable devices will rely less on touchscreen user interfaces and increasingly on sensors, and the next generation of devices and the Internet of Things will drive development of voice, gesture, eye-tracking and other interfaces, according to a new study from ABI Research.

Acer Intros Slim Touchscreen Notebook

Georgia Tech Adds Private Partner for Internet of Things Research

Carnegie Mellon Gives Privacy Grade to Android Apps

U Minnesota Sues Wireless Leaders for 4G LTE Patent Infringement

Epson Introduces Mobile Printer with Built-in Wireless

Penn State Researcher Develops System To Detect App Clones on Android Markets

iPad-Delivered Degree Program To Cut Degree Costs for Adult Students

Brown U, SUNY Oswego Adopt App for Student Safety

Code School Launches Free App for iOS

UCLA Researchers Build Two-Way Communication Device Using One Frequency

EON Virtual Reality Tools Enhanced for Mobile Use

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