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Brave New 3D Animation Software Rocks the Box Office


The new 3D animated film from Disney/Pixar, Brave, is the first with new software to render the bouncy curls of her long red hair. Continue reading

Tennessee Driver Service Centers Install iPad-Based Systems


Drivers in Tennessee can now renew or replace their driver’s licenses on iPads. The Tennessee Department of Safety installed 72 iPads at kiosks spread across 26 driver service centers in the state. It cost $80,000. According to Mashable, state officials … Continue reading

SWURB Reminder App Offers Mobile Users Location-­Based Reminders


SWURB Reminder is a new app for iPhone and Android operating systems that lets users create location-­based reminders and alerts. SWURB utilizes global positioning system technology to register proximity to a location where a reminder should be prompted, such as … Continue reading

Tonji for iPad Introduces Children to Other Cultures


Bright colors, cheerful songs, and interactive learning characterize “Tonji the Musical Ambassador,” a new iPad app for children. The bright colors and friendly animations delight and entertain your child while they learn. It’s rated for children four and up. Parents … Continue reading

Introducing Word-Ed, A Unique Word-Find App for iPhone and iPad


Word-Ed, a new word guessing game for the iPad and iPhone, is now available for download. The app takes a unique approach to traditional word-find games. Continue reading

Apple Drops Google, Partners with TomTom


Apple’s mapping partnership with rival Google will be officially terminated with the release of iOS 6, which will include Apple’s own mapping service. Announcing these developments at the Worldwide Developers’ Conference, Apple said its service will include Siri’s voice capabilities, … Continue reading

Nokia Joins HP & BlackBerry With Large Layoffs


Past choices of operating system are starting to catch up with mobile phone makers, with Nokia cutting 10,000 jobs by the end of 2013. Continue reading

Veterans Affairs Distributes iPads to Staff and Patients’ Families


The “Clinic-in-Hand” pilot program is part of a larger initiative to study how mobile connectivity can improve coordination of care. Continue reading

Tablet and Smartphone Games Hurt Portable Console Sales


Portable console sales are expected to fall through 2013 as consumers use mobile phones and tablets to play games. Continue reading

Developers Prefer iOS to Android


A new study by Flurry shows that developers still prefer iOS to Android. The data, extrapolated from tracking anonymous SDK downloads, indicates that 7 out of every 10 new projects by developers are made for iOS. In the first quarter … Continue reading

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