NCI's QuitPal app improves health, one smoker at a time
The National Cancer Institute’s QuitPal app gives people trying to quit smoking help that can carry with them.
Army reformats popular Afghanistan book as an iPad app
“Vanguard of Valor: Small Unit Actions In Afghanistan,” which had been available in paperback and PDF, makes the leap to an interactive format.
DOD's mobile plan still calls for multiple platforms
The department says its management plan calls for supporting multiple devices, despite a report that it would drop BlackBerry for Apple devices.
Educational games are getting contagious
CDC's new iPad game, "Solve the Outbreak," puts players in the role of disease detectives and extends the growing trend toward gaming in government.
RT vs. Pro: Which Surface is best for your agency?
The natural reaction is to go with the more powerful Pro, but the choice depends on how employees will be using the tablet.
BlackBerry to open secure workspace for Android, iOS
The company said it will soon update Blackberry Enterprise Service 10 to allow separate work and personal environments for third-party devices.
Ultra tough smart phone has tools for field work
The 4G LTE Kyocera Torque 6710 passes the toughest tests for ruggedness while still providing some nice features.
Government needs are redefining tablets
Manufacturers are adding features that makes sense on the job -- such as ruggedness and two-factor authentication -- though no one tablet has it all yet.
New electronic payment system could catch on in government
Iowa has adopted Dwolla's real-time, fixed-fee online and mobile payment system and plans to use the platform at all levels of state government.
Step two of DOD's mobile strategy outlines pilot projects
The recently released Commercial Mobile Device Implementation Plan lists a range of pilots that could have an impact on the goals of the Mobile Device Strategy.
Motorola releases secure management tool for Android devices
The company's AME 2000 lets organizations centrally manage encryption and aligns with government security specifications.
Mobile Gov crowdsources app feedback
Mobile Gov is conducting a survey to find out what app and website developers can do to enhance user experience. Help a fellow fed and fill it out.
Navy's ship-to-ship communications go 4G
The Naval Air Systems Command is testing an LTE network for high-bandwidth ship-to-ship communications.
Crowdsourcing makes up for lack of API documentation
Poor documentation on APIs have put a burden on mobile app developers, who have taken to crowdsourcing their questions to level the playing field.
Connection tech can secure Apple iOS devices in the enterprise
Route1's MobiLINK lets users securely access applications from iOS devices without having to open a VPN tunnel.
Mobile security: A password isn't perfect, but it's a start
A McAfee survey finds that 36 percent of mobile users don't even use a password to protect their devices, which serves as a reminder to secure your smart phones and tablets.
Fix 311 puts smart phones to work for the city
The app taps phones' GPS and camera features to let users report potholes, public safety issues and other non-emergency problems to authorities without tying up traditional 311 call centers.
Samsung adds feature to separate work, personal data on smart phones
The new feature, called Knox, takes a comprehensive approach to BYOD security, though it is hardware-dependent.
App could improve weather alerts, forecasts
PressureNet takes data from atmospheric sensors on some Android phones to give scientists a clearer picture of severe weather.
DISA lays groundwork for implementing Windows 8
Agency releases STIG to guide IT personnel to ensure implementations of the new OS are secure.
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