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Mobile

Oh Yeah, It’s a Phone Too

May 14, 2013

One of the fundamental changes that digital technology has produced is so subtle we often don’t even acknowledge it yet it is so substantial that it has altered everything. Once the basic capacity is in place a digital device can do many many that is to say many tasks. The most obvious example is a [...]

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5 Apps to Improve Work Productivity

April 30, 2013

From Mashable: …the day’s not getting any longer and our responsibilities seem to never stop growing. The only thing we can do to work more efficiently is to know some very helpful shortcuts and pro tips. via 5 Apps to Improve Work Productivity. I think all five could be used effectively by a busy dentist.

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Changes in Hardware Change How We Practice

April 16, 2013

From my article in Sidekick Mgazine: It is no longer necessary to assign a computer to a place—the computer can be assigned to a person and it simply goes wherever the person goes. It is a bit like an old wall-mounted corded telephone and a handheld cell phone. The old wall mount is the kitchen [...]

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Smartphone Security 101

April 7, 2013

From NYT, good to know: If a stranger got hold of your smartphone, it would take just a few minutes to get to know you intimately. Your apps, messages, address book, calendar, browser history and photos tell a story about what you do for a living, who your best friends are, where you have been [...]

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Google Upgrades AdWords for Better Mobile Targeting

February 8, 2013

From Mashable: Google on Wednesday upgraded its AdWords program to let advertisers customize their placements on mobile by such factors as type of device, time of day and geographic proximity… The company offered a few examples of how Enhanced Campaigns will work. For instance: A breakfast cafe wants to reach people nearby searching for “coffee” or [...]

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4 Tips to Optimize Your Practice Listing on Yelp

January 24, 2013

From my friends at Sesame Communications. It seems the new iPhone defaults to Yelp not Google…hmmm. …in terms of the iPhone, it means Yelp reviews do matter when it comes to search results. via iPhones, Patient Reviews and You: 4 Tips to Optimize Your Practice Listing on Yelp | Sesame 24-7.

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Cell Phones Becoming The Go-To Device for Online Activities

November 30, 2012

“Cell users now treat their gadget as a body appendage,” via Cell Phones Becoming The Go-To Device for Online Activities, Banking and More [STUDY]. In many ways the linked article is somewhat a statement of the obvious. That is that people are using their smart phones for a lot more than making and taking phone [...]

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Firefox OS

November 29, 2012

Hmmm. The reason to be excited about Mozilla throwing its hat into the mobile OS ring is that Mozilla’s platform will be more open, it claims, than the likes of iOS. Mozilla says its OS will be “free…from the encumbrances of the rules and restrictions of existing proprietary platforms.” So long, walled garden. Hello, wild [...]

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1.2 Billion Smartphones, Tablets To Be Bought Worldwide In 2013

November 9, 2012

TechCrunch: While businesses have traditionally lagged consumer markets when it comes to adopting new devices, tablet sales to businesses are set to grow substantially in the coming years, according to Gartner. It’s predicting tablet purchases by businesses will grow 3x by 2016 — describing slates as “they key accelerator to mobility” for enterprises. Tablet purchases [...]

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MobileHero

September 19, 2012

I just saw a demo for a new service for dentists that I think has potential. MobileHero The technology world is changing, yet again, and a new platform has emerged: mobile. By 2013 more people will access the web on their phone than their PC, and your website and marketing strategy need to adapt. Get [...]

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Apple unveils the iPhone 5

September 12, 2012

Here is a news link for the Apple fanatics waiting for the iPhone 5 release. After weeks of speculation, anticipation and a hearty dose of hype, Apple unveiled the next generation iPhone at a special event in San Francisco on Wednesday. via Apple unveils the iPhone 5 | Fox News.

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Why Own it, if it is in the Cloud?

September 3, 2012

The PC Magazine article by Lance Ulanoff linked below focuses mostly on the ownership of what is now generally called “content” that is articles, books, music, video or anything else we read see or hear. I find it interesting because I am essentially a content provider. However there is another very significant finding that Ulanoff discusses and [...]

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Fastest Mobile Networks

June 27, 2012

Good to know: PCMag hit the road to test 3G and 4G networks in 30 U.S. cities. Before you buy your next phone or tablet, find out which wireless carrier has the fastest data network where you live. Fastest Mobile Networks | PCMag.com.

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The 100 Best Android Apps of 2012

April 25, 2012

Apple fans are always braggin on their apps. And I admit the scope and variety of apps for i-Phone and i-Pad are amazing. However there are thousands of Android apps as well. Some are great for everyday use, like calculators and alarm clocks. Some are fun like Angry Birds, some are for specific niches, like my [...]

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Medscape Mobile App

April 23, 2012

A free App for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Kindle Fire. The App is designed for physicians but has many applications for dentists as well including drug reverences, interaction checker and disease guide.

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Credit Card Reader and Mobile Credit Card Processing with PayPal Here™

March 27, 2012

HT Jason Lipscomb PayPal Here Introducing PayPal Here, the simple way to accept credit and debit cards, PayPal and checks – via Credit Card Reader and Mobile Credit Card Processing with PayPal Here™. This could be a great way to introduce point of service payment into the dental office. The patient could pay in the [...]

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More Americans Have Smartphones Than Feature Phones

March 9, 2012

Hmmm Still don’t have a smartphone? Well, then you’re in the minority among U.S. mobile phone owners, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. The survey of 2,253 adults revealed that there are now more smartphone owners in the U.S. than there are basic “feature” phone owners. via More Americans Have Smartphones [...]

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