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Social Media Apps Are the Perfect Platforms for Digital Deception

Cybercrime rates have exploded since the onset of the pandemic, encompassing everything from identity fraud to even some of the most classic of crimes.…

November 16, 2021

Is a Facebook for Kids Really What Society Needs?

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

In the hopes of recovering some of its teenage users after a recent drop in numbers, the platform is developing a new app geared toward a younger audience.…

November 2, 2021

apps on a phone being held in someone's hand

10 Powerful Platforms for Building Apps in 2021

Daniel Reed

It's a new decade — you don't have to have your own team of web developers to make an application anymore.…

October 1, 2021

In an article about graphic design, the back and front of a smartphone is displayed on a billboard against a blue sky.

The Smartphone and the Evolution of Graphic Design

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

With mobile devices, anyone can interact with online spaces in novel ways — a fact that web and graphic designers must keep in mind as they work.…

July 29, 2021

Top 6 Apps To Keep Your Brain Active

Daniel Reed

The best apps available now to keep your brain sharp while having fun.…

June 7, 2021

A photo of the Clubhouse for an article about why the exclusive app is so successful. (Photo by Erin Kwon from Unsplash)

Clubhouse Succeeds by Fostering a Sense of Community

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

One year after its release, this famous app is still growing, partially because its exclusivity and audio-only format facilitate a close-knit group experience.…

March 30, 2021

in an article on productivity apps, an image of the forest app on a smartphone

3 Different Kinds of Apps To Boost Your Productivity

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

These tools will let your phone or tablet help maximize how much you get done each day.…

March 10, 2021

Image of a person at a laptop with a credit card in hand, in an article about using apps for informed shopping

Become a More Informed Consumer With These 4 Apps

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Being an informed shopper can be challenging, but these resources will help you consume in a more conscious way.…

September 24, 2020

9 Charity Apps That Could Help Save the World

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Giving back can take place right from your phone.…

July 31, 2020

Person opening up the TikTok app on a phone

The Origin of 14 of the Most Popular Sounds on TikTok

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

The video-sharing app uses a variety of different types of sounds and phrases, but just where exactly did these catchy snippets come from?…

June 29, 2020

Quibi Is Convenient, but Its Programs Leave a Lot To Be Desired

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

The latest streaming platform is bringing 10-minute 'quick bites' of TV straight to your phone. It’s a great idea, but the shows need some work.…

May 14, 2020

How Have Mobile Apps Changed Our Daily Routines?

Daniel Reed

Life looks a lot different than it did 15 years ago.…

February 4, 2020

The Astrology App Co-Star Is the Blunt Friend That You Need

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Here's your own pocket fortune teller.…

September 11, 2019

Cellphone Apps to Help Care for Your Mental Health

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

These apps take a time efficient and cost-effective approach to self-care.…

July 23, 2019

Are Small Investment Apps Effective?

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

College students are always on the lookout for new sources of income. Are investment apps the easy way to go?…

July 10, 2019

15 Great Organizational Apps for College Students

Daniel Reed

You have a lot to juggle already. Let these apps do some of the work.…

June 6, 2019

Choices, a Choose-Your-Adventure App, Is a Handheld ‘Bandersnatch’

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

And it's the perfect way to spend your winter break.…

January 5, 2019

5 Apps that’ll Help You Get Organized

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Tap to download your sanity.…

September 8, 2018

Daisie, Maisie Williams’ Creative-Connecting App, Wants to Make Art Easier

Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

Only if you're cool with a massive wait list, though.…

August 25, 2018

With the Cameo App and Some Money, You Can Finally Communicate with Celebrities

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

Think of the joke material.…

August 12, 2018

The Fabulous App Is a Life Coach at Your Fingertips

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

Want to be a better person? There's an app for that.…

June 28, 2018

The 4 Best Photo Editing Apps

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Out of the wide variety of photo editing apps out there, here are some of the best ones to use.…

May 21, 2018

5 Free Apps and Websites That’ll Help You Relax

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Sometimes all the stress that comes with being a college student can make it hard to relax, but as always, there’s an app for that.…

February 16, 2018

Will the New ‘Harry Potter’ Mobile Game Be ‘Pokémon Go’ for Wizards?

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

The role-playing mobile game will allow muggles, for the first time ever, to attend Hogwarts, learn spells and hopefully even make the quidditch team.…

February 3, 2018