mobile apps News

Touchless Lattes and Self-Service Kiosks: Office Break Rooms Go Virus-Proof

Out with grimy microwaves and sticky coffee machines with worn-out buttons, in with stylus pens, QR codes, no-touch water coolers and mobile apps that pick what brew the machine will make for you. From the headquarters of Ford in Dearborn, …

Smartphone Health Apps Don’t Warn of Danger

Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency: A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in danger. The study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs found problems even with apps considered to be among the highest-quality offerings …

Apps Pose New Danger to Teens While Driving

The dangers of texting while driving among teens has been highlighted over the past several years—and while this message is still vitally important, texting is not the only danger popping up on their smartphones. According to new research conducted by …

Deloitte: Younger Consumers Twice as Likely to Switch Auto, Home Carriers

Age is the most significant factor in carrier loyalty, according to Deloitte’s “The Voice of the Personal Lines Consumer: Buyers in the driver’s seat,” a survey of auto and homeowner policyholders. The study shows that 18 to 34 year olds …