Will Apple app development move outside its control?
Developers are bending the rules to get their iPhone apps to do what they want, something agencies using iOS devices should keep an eye on.
What ICE's choice of iPhones says about agencies' mobile plans
Government users don't want to have to carry two phones, and instead want to be able to use their own devices at work. And since iPhones have become popular among consumers, those are what government agencies want to use.
Too soon for a 4th generation iPad? Maybe not
Apple cut its new-product cycle almost in half with the newest version on the iPad, but there is a reason.
Does the iPad have the footprint for field work?
Apple's smaller version of the iPad fits in one hand, which could prove useful to agencies with employees in the field.
GridMeNow helps with DOD exercise
The smart phone-based GridMeNow application helped keep an 11-nation coalition up to date during the recent exercise in Croatia.
Microsoft's tablet begins to Surface
The Surface has features, such as a keyboard built into its cover, that could make it attractive to public sector agencies.
DARPA out to break the 1 THz barrier for solid-state receivers
New developments could help the agency make use of the sub millimeter wave frequency band, for such uses as imaging, radar and spectroscopy.
UAV video quality gets a boost from new software
Software such as Inmint’s Vidhance lets UAVs track objects, reduce blur and stabilize video feeds.
High-wireless act: Can high-frequency WiFi be practical?
The 60 GHz band to be used with the 802.11ac will add a huge amount of bandwidth, but risks signal loss over distance. "Beamforming" could solve the problem.
VoterHub app a one-stop shop for election info
State and local election officials contributed data on polling places and ballot to an AT&T-led effort that can help get informed voters to the polls.
Smart phone of the future: A chip in your head?
Speculation that, in 75 years or so, a brain microchip could enable communications sounds like science fiction, but such as technology would have practical applications.
Army app market to let customers have it their way
In the six-month pilot, users will be able to post requirements that developers can try to fill with existing or custom-made solutions.
Why the new WiFi standard means fast times for wireless nets
It’s all about spectrum allocation, and devices with access to the 60 GHz band, 802.11ac devices would have enough to transmit uncompressed video, for example.
A few ways to protect yourself against 'visual malware'
Considering the potential threat demonstrated by PlaceRaider, users in government buildings could take precautionary measures.
HP’s new tablet has jacket, will travel
The new ElitePad’s “Smart Jackets” add ports and a fold-out keyboard for laptop-like functionality.
The Wireless Gigabit Alliance: IEEE's not-so-secret society
The Wireless Gigabit Alliance, also known as WiGig,has been tasked by the IEEE to discover new ways to expand into gigabit-plus wireless communications.
802.11ac WiFi could help agencies cope with BYOD
The emerging WiFi standard could double the speed of your agency's wireless network ... once you have the equipment to take advantage of it.
Will BYOD-friendly Balance keep BlackBerry in the government fold?
The feature lets you keep work and personal information separate, and could appeal to IT managers.
Can mobile devices work as ID cards, thin clients on a secure net?
DISA wants software that would let DOD personnel securely use smart phones and tablets on DOD networks.
Air Force opts for Samsung Slate tablets
The device's portability, features and security could fit the service's requirements.
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