Smartphone apps—particularly those based on psychological theories—are three times as effective as no/minimal support at helping people who smoke stub out their tobacco use long term, suggests a ...

I used to work at a smartphone app production company, creating assets for games. At the time, my role was only to draw, and ...

Back-to-school season brings a whole new kind of busy. New classes mean new schedules and ways of doing things. There's homework, school sports, PTA meetings, and a myriad of other tasks cluttering ...

Smartphone apps can help curb some risky driving behaviors through feedback and incentives. The technology has shown clear improvements in reducing speeding, hard braking and rapid acceleration, but ...

This app will keep an eye on your smartphone's battery suddenly draining quickly, the phone overheating, or any app using excessive resources in the background. (What is Android Pulse App) Smartphones ...

Astronomy and stargazing apps are a great option for beginners who are getting to know the night sky for the first time, and indeed seasoned observers who would love to be able to fit their ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are pioneering a new approach to blood pressure monitoring—using the devices we carry with us every day. Ramakrishna Mukkamala, professor of bioengineering ...

The first time I witnessed the challenges of disability was when I started college in 2016. My hostel mates came from across Asia and Africa, pursuing different career paths and hobbies, each with ...

Android Auto Maker lets you repackage phones apps to run on your car display, but it comes with several technical trade-offs.