Apps Pulled From Android Market
Officials say Google has pulled 21 apps from the Android market. The company says the apps are malware aimed at getting root access to the user’s device. The malicious programs gather a wide range of...
View Article‘WeReward’ App Allows Users To Earn Money
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a new twist on saving money and all you need is a smart phone and the willingness to take a picture of yourself. The cell phone application is called WeReward. “There’s some...
View ArticleSmartphone Apps for Parents and their Students
(Photo Credit: Marshal M. Rosenthal) The long, leisurely summer is coming to an end. School means busy days, filled with classes, afternoon activities and homework. A parent can help a kid do their...
View ArticleNew App Helps Riders Track Port Authority Buses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We hear it a lot from Port Authority riders who get stranded at stops waiting for their bus, but now there is some new technology that lets you know when your ride is coming, and...
View ArticleMt. Lebanon Grad Helps Develop Popular App
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — “Where’s My Water?” is a new iPhone app from Disney Mobile, featuring a character called “Swampy the Alligator.” The newest game in Disney’s repertoire has knocked long-time leader...
View ArticleGoogle’s New Privacy Settings Concern Some Users
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – New privacy settings for all Google related services went into effect today. From YouTube to Gmail to Andriod phones – should users be worried about the changes? Chances are you...
View ArticleLiquor Control Board Develops App For Android Phones
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As state lawmakers wrestle with whether to privatize the sale of bottled alcohol in Pennsylvania, the Liquor Control Board (LCB) is trying to convince consumers that it is one of...
View ArticleCyber Security Expert’s Tips On Protecting Personal Info On Your Smartphone
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ten million people in our country are victimized by identity theft every year. Many of those victims could be making themselves vulnerable by reselling their recently replaced...
View Article5 Best Educational Apps To Download
Children’s education and technology are becoming increasingly integrated. As technology rapidly evolves, so does the way that children learn. New applications are coming out every day for smart...
View ArticleConsumer Reports Compares iPhones & Androids
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In a TV commercial, Samsung makes fun of Apple fans, claiming that Android phones have had better features and capabilities than the iPhone 5 for ages. Back in the labs, Consumer...
View ArticlePopular Pet Apps
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Apps aren’t just for people anymore. Here is a roundup of popular pet apps for mobile devices. The cost of apps ranges from free to a few dollars. For the iPhone, iPod or iPad: Dog...
View ArticleNeed Tax Help? There’s An App For That
(CBS Local) – April 15th will be here before you know it, and there are lots of websites and software to get you ready, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes. Sree...
View ArticleNew App Lets Commuters Complain Directly To Politicians
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Every single day tens of thousands of Americans get stuck in traffic, subways and planes because of outdated and collapsing infrastructure, too many cars, detours, repairs and poor...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Smartphone Security Apps
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the use of mobile devices keeps growing, the need to protect your information is becoming a bigger concern. Most mobile devices run on Android systems. Consumer Reports just...
View ArticleCMU Researchers Claim To Have Created Messaging App Even NSA Can’t Crack
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Carnegie Mellon University researchers claim they have created a smartphone messaging app with security that not even the National Security Agency can break. The app is called...
View ArticleWhat’s New Dr. Frank: Finding The Right Tablet
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) — How do you know what to look for when searching for a tablet this holiday season? Does price equal quality? Dr. Frank Viggiano joined KDKA Radio’s Larry Richert to...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Tips To Protect Your Smartphone
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Smartphone thefts are way up. Based on a new survey, Consumer Reports estimates the number of stolen phones nearly doubled in the past year to more than three million. More than a...
View ArticleTips For Your Next Road Trip
Are you planning the ultimate road trip but looking for helpful tips? While some travelers prefer spontaneity in their excursions, others will benefit through advice on planning and preparation....
View ArticleExperts Say Android Phone Users At Risk For Malicious Apps
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Experts are warning Android phone users about a security issue. It’s called Fake ID, and could allow malicious apps to access the other programs on your phone. The Fake ID malware...
View ArticleApple’s New Operating System May Have Bugs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Just as a car cannot run without an engine, so also a smartphone cannot run without something called an operating system, Carnegie Mellon University professor Anind Dey told KDKA...
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