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October 26, 2011: Should We Still Support iOS 3.x?

With iOS 5 released and the iPhone 4s flying off the shelves, brands that have iOS applications are starting to ask if they need to continue to support older versions of their apps to reach the consumer base.  The answer, they will be happy to hear, is most likely no.

October 25, 2011: Malicious QR Codes?

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later.  As QR codes become more and more popular in the mobile world, they have attracted the attention of cyber criminals.

October 20, 2011: Wireless Carriers Are the Last Roadblock to a Truly Mobile Society

We have the smart phones. We have the tablets. We have the MiFis, the mobile applications, and the mobile web.  And we have 4G… kind of.  High speed mobile broad band is becoming increasingly available across the nation, but it is not yet affordable. Before we can become a truly mobile society, wireless carriers need to restructure their data plans to make them affordable for the majority of Americans.

October 06, 2011: R.I.P. Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc, passed away on October 5th, 2011, at the age of 56. Jobs leaves behind a legacy in the technology industry that will be matched by few, if any.

October 04, 2011: Leaked - iPhone 5 to be launched October 14th

thenextweb.com has posted images and information leaked from Japan’s Apple site that confirms the October 14th launch of the iPhone 5, as well as a couple of images.

September 16, 2011: Sanford Health Announces New Hospital With AR Campaign

Whether we’re talking about their new facilities or their marketing campaigns, Sanford Health is on the cutting of edge of innovation.  When Sanford announced plans to construct a new 371-bed hospital and clinic in southwest Fargo earlier this month, they did it with an Augmented Reality campaign that lets you view the new building from all sides.

September 15, 2011: Fargo Goes 4G

Well, it’s official.  Fargoians who own a 4G device from Verizon work up to a faster world. Today, 4G has come to the Fargo Moorhead area.

September 09, 2011: NFL Teams Turning to iPad for Film Study

America’s favorite sport has met America’s favorite tablet.  NFL teams have been turning more and more to the iPad to make it easy for their players to study film,  The Buffalo Bills are the latest team to enter the mix.

September 01, 2011: 40% of US Mobile Users Own Smartphones

Nielsen released its July 2011 smartphone data today, and the top stat making headlines is the smartphone penetration in the US.  Currently, 40% of mobile users in the US own smart phones.  Of them, Android accounts for 40%, Apple’s iOS accounts for 28%, and RIM (Blackberry) is hanging on with 19%.

August 26, 2011: Aatma Creates Stir With iPhone 5 Concept Video

San Francisco based design firm aatma created quite a stir this week when it released its concept video for what it would like to see in future generations of iPhones. Despite the fact that they clearly state in the video that it is a computer generated iPhone 5 concept (aka - not real!), the video has spread like virtual wildfire as people swallow it hook, line, and sinker.  Sorry people, but it isn’t real.  Here is the video in question:

August 24, 2011: Beautiful QR Codes?

QR codes are more popular than ever. But the ability to add branding or a creative touch to the standard black and white square makes the codes stand out a little more.  Check out Hamilton Chan’s great blog on How To Make Your QR Codes More Beautiful.

August 19, 2011: Android Users Choose Apps Over Mobile Web 2 to 1

Nielsen Smartphone Analytics released new data today that revealed some interesting usage metrics about Android users.