The advancement of mobile technology hasn't just led to social distraction -- it's also led to frustratingly rapid battery drain. While the phones of yesteryear were dull and basic, it was possible to go through a day or even two without the need to recharge. With an Android or iOS device? Not so much. full story ![]()

Despite widespread reports that its latest Google Search update for iOS is causing the device's battery to drain faster, Google claims that's simply not the case.CNET reported this week that Google is going on the offensive to squash rumors surrounding an update released last week for those using its Google Search for iOS app.Almost as soon as the search giant ported its...
techradar.com (21 days ago)
After five days of SXSW Interactive, five nights of SXSW Music, and countless screenings at SXSW Film, my smartphone isn't quite sure what just happened. More used to being beside the keyboard on my desk, it was flung into a high impact, bandwidth limited, battery sapping, content heavy event. And now I'm ready to tell you which app was the killer mobile app of SXSW.
forbes.com (2 months and 7 days ago)
As mobile has become an essential component in marketing and running businesses, apps and the companies that build them have as well. Ian Schenkel, CEO of European app developer EuroSmartz, thinks marked consolidation among the app-building community could take place within the next year or two.
forbes.com (3 months and 9 days ago)
iPhone owners are voicing more iOS 6.1.3 battery drain concerns today, claiming that the latest update for their Apple smartphone has resulted in a shortened battery life."After 'upgrading' to 6.1.3 a few days ago I have been experiencing major battery drain," wrote Apple Support forum poster Joe, who said he tried all of the reasonable solutions posted."It's draining about...
techradar.com (1 month and 27 days ago)

In need of something to drain your iPhone battery so you run out of juice before lunch? How about Ridiculous Fishing?
wired.com (2 months and 12 days ago)
The University of Findlay has announced a new mobile app that gives students access to much of their class information, including assignments, chats and grades, from mobile devices.
thecourier.com (3 months and 14 days ago)
A simple app with a simple purpose, Rethink is a strong organization app that’s great for setting reminders and to-dos in an elegant way. Users type in their task of choice and then set a notification trigger: On the free app, that can be time or a location, to remind you to pick up milk when you pass the store. The paid version of the app, for $1.99, will also remind you...
washingtonpost.com (1 month and 10 days ago)

Some iPhone users are seeing battery drain issues after upgrading to iOS 6.1, and Vodafone UK (VFUK) has issued a warning to iPhone 4S users to not upgrade to that version, which raises the question: Should anyone upgrade? VFUK...
examiner.com (3 months and 15 days ago)
Twitter-owned Vine is looking to hire an Android engineer to help build a standalone app for the Google-based mobile platform.
pcmag.com (3 months and 4 days ago)
With Windows Phone, Microsoft has shown us how difficult it is to launch a new mobile product without an expansive app ecosystem available right out of the gate. Thanks to the early buzz Google is creating around Google Glass, the company’s upcoming connected eyewear likely won’t face the same challenge. We have already seen a bunch of apps emerge for Glass - some intriguing...
yahoo.com (4 days ago)
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