API lets developers tap feds' social media feeds
Howto.gov has released an application programming interface for its Social Media Registry, a list of verified federal accounts.
IBM gets into mobile management with MobileFirst
Company's suite of services can tie mobile devices to enterprise applications and Web offerings.
Can a Twitter 'happiness measure' work for agencies?
A University of Vermont study shows mood of cities and states based on the language used in geotagged tweets, using a methodology that could be applied to other uses.
App Porter helps translate iOS apps for other mobile platforms
A conversion tool from Intel can make it easier to port the code to JavaScript/HTML5 for use with Android, BlackBerry and Windows OSes.
Mobile Gov Wikithon: Where the rubber meets the code
Monthly sessions of volunteers help expand the Mobile Gov Wiki, a go-to resource for best practices on mobile government.
Defense personnel can now take meetings on their Apple devices
Carasoft and Defense Connect Online have released a mobile app for iOS devices that allows for secure collaboration.
Army team sets a standard for developing mobile learning apps
Having developed 77 apps since 2009, the Sustainment Center of Excellence team offers some lessons learned.
Security flaw opens locked iPhone
Agencies beware: A flaw in iOS 6.1 and some earlier versions allows someone to bypass the phone's screen lock and gain access to voice functions and contact lists.
5 tips for secure mobile apps
Security is a natural concern for agencies building mobile applications. Here are a few important points to keep in mind.
One Force app lets first responders collaborate
Raytheon releases a suite of tools for smart phones and other devices that combines voice communications, maps, GPS tracking and image and video sharing.
Tweetping offers a real-time look at tweets around the world
If you want to know why agencies are increasingly interested in monitoring social media, this Web app helps put it in perspective.
Hybrid apps: The future of mobile development?
Agencies deciding on whether to provide mobile services via an on-device app or a Web app might want to consider the advantages of combining the two.
An easy way to add solid-state speed to the desktop
Apricorn's Velocity Solo x1 lets admins add memory to aging desktops with an SSD through a PCI slot.
A broadband guide for the new Congress
The Internet Innovation Alliance looks to familiarize Congress with the basics of IP, wireless and broadband.
Whatever happened to Super Wi-Fi? It's back!
The FCC's plan to open up the white spaces between TV channels for long-range wireless was dormant for a while, but a North Carolina county is putting it to use.
BlackBerry goes for BYOD (and enterprise) appeal in ad
In a sign that it recognizes the reality of BYOD, the company formerly known as RIM will try to generate new consumer interest.
Are smart phones ready to dump voice plans for VOIP?
With all the communications options a smart phone provides, maybe you don’t need a voice plan any more. Or maybe you do.
A smart phone that's rugged, submersible and NSA-secure
The SAIFE Sentry X1 puts FIPS 140-2 and NSA encryption into an ultra-rugged casing.
Wikithon spurs gov engagement in mobile
Got an idea on how to improve government's use of mobile technology? You'll be welcome at the Mobile Gov Wikithon.
Self-deleting e-mails: An enterprise nightmare?
Apps that let users send self-destructing messages are touted as a way to combine BYOD with privacy, but they also raise real security questions for agencies.
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