In the tech world, a “beacon” is a small device that emits a signal that is picked up by a mobile app running on iOS and Android devices. The app reacts accordingly. In transportation, one of the most ...

Mobile-based fintech solutions are becoming the first port of call for many financial services, as people embrace the simplicity, cost-effectiveness and speed of mobile payments. Milennials and ...

New IIT Delhi study shows mobile apps with location access can infer your activity, environment, and even room layout using ...

The Global Positioning System — short for GPS — is the most widely-used system for positioning and estimating time by establishing a wireless communication channel with satellites. Smartphones rely on ...

Android phones aren’t the only handsets that have access to a free, full-featured GPS application. Nokia on Thursday announced that it will make the premium version of Ovi Maps, which includes turn-by ...

Take advantage of the technology you’re already carrying in the palm of your hand. Using these handy apps, the next time you’re on the golf course you can keep track of everyone’s score, handicap, ...