Recently, we looked at location-based mobile apps and their ability to allow us to interact with our surrounding environment. Examples of this trend include “checking in” to a business, finding other people nearby or redeeming a special deal. Beyond possible issues with surveillance and ad targeting, this business of walking around using our smartphones raises another crucial […]
Can Our Mobile Devices Enhance, Not Distract Us From, Our Surroundings?
June 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Taking a Google Field Trip: What’s the Appeal of Location-Based Apps?
June 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Location-based mobile apps are a hot trend these days. These services allow people to use a smartphone to interact somehow with their surrounding environment, such as earning rewards and discounts for “checking-in” somewhere using the popular platform Foursquare. Other big-name apps that incorporate some location-aware features include OpenTable, Fandango and Yelp. And still others allow […]
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