When it comes to studying it’s easy to get lost in notes and ideas. That’s why we’ve collected 10 of the best study apps to help you make flashcards, mind maps, create citations and work efficiently. 1. RefME – Android/iOS/Web, Free This nifty app uses your phone’s camera to scan a book’s ... Read More »
Abstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) apps that support individuals pursuing health and wellness goals, such as weight management, stress management, smoking cessation, and self-management of chronic conditions have been on the rise. Despite their potential benefits, the use of these tools has been limited, as most users stop using them ... Read More »
Abstract Background Mobile apps for health exist in large numbers today, but oftentimes, consumers do not continue to use them after a brief period of initial usage, are averse toward using them at all, or are unaware that such apps even exist. The purpose of our study was to examine ... Read More »
Abstract Objective Consumers are living longer, creating more pressure on the health system and increasing their requirement for self-care of chronic conditions. Despite rapidly-increasing numbers of mobile health applications (‘apps’) for consumers’ self-care, there is a paucity of research into consumer engagement with electronic self-monitoring. This paper presents a qualitative ... Read More »
Washington D.C: A study has found that smartphone app reminders are more beneficial when it comes to taking the medication in comparison to those who keep written instructions. “We hypothesised that the app would increase adherence by 30%, but the impact was even greater,” said study author Dr Cristian M. ... Read More »
Women are two times more likely than men to experience pain in their neck during iPad use. This is mainly due to bad postures, warns a new study. iPad neck — a condition of persistent pain in the neck and upper shoulders caused by slouching or bending into extreme positions ... Read More »
More than 70 percent of smartphone apps are reporting personal data to third-party tracking companies like Google Analytics, the Facebook Graph API or Crashlytics, warns a new study. When people install a new Android or iOS app, it asks the user’s permission before accessing personal information. Some of the information ... Read More »
Siri, WeChat and other voice-based smartphone apps can expose you to voice hacking, warn scientists who are developing a new app to stop the growing security threat. With just a few minutes of audio samples, attackers can replay your voice convincingly enough to trick people as well as top digital ... Read More »
WhatsApp chat groups help teenagers communicate with their peers and express themselves better compared to classrooms they are part of, a new study claims. The findings of the study say students in WhatsApp groups are able to develop closer and more open relationships with their classmates because of the freedom ... Read More »
UK-based analyst Juniper Research released a new study Tuesday that showed the number of “contactless” Apple Pay users nearly doubling year over year, with the total number of Apple Pay users reaching 86 million by the end of 2017. Android Pay (Google) and Samsung Pay are also seeing big increases ... Read More »
