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Google, Facebook And The Next Billion Users
November 10, 2012 Approximately three-quarters of the world's population now have access to a mobile phone, and the majority of those subscriptions are in developing countries. But those phones don't usually have data plans. Now, Google and Facebook are offering free apps on these devices to get users hooked on social media.
All Tech Considered
Want Free Wi-Fi In New York? Get Near A Pay Phone
July 24, 2012 Some pay phones offer free Wi-Fi as part of New York City's experiment to breathe new life into its abandoned public phones. As the city plans to add more wireless-enabled kiosks, companies say advertising may pay for the Wi-Fi — and maybe even for free phone calls.
Inside NPR.org
NPR, Android and You: Join NPR's Open Source Community
June 2, 2010 NPR launched its Android app six months ago. Now we want you to help make it better. Join our open source community.
All Tech Considered
Want To Help Report The Oil Spill? There's An App For That
May 26, 2010 Oil Reporter, a new mobile phone app, allows users to report oil sightings along the Gulf Coast.
Inside NPR.org
The NPR Android App: A Bazaar Beginning
December 23, 2009 By Demian Perry Earlier this week, when our Washington office was closed and buried under two feet of snow, we compiled and released our first Android app to the Market, Android's version of the iTunes app store. Within seconds, the app was live...
Inside NPR.org
The Strategy Behind The New NPR Mobile Web Site
December 8, 2009 Today, NPR rolled out its new mobile Web site. The new site represents a major change in our mobile strategy, and a taste of things to come.
Inside NPR.org
Introducing the NPR News iPhone App
August 15, 2009 For those who like to get their NPR information on the go, we're pleased to announce the launch of the NPR iPhone app. It's designed to let you tune in your favorite stations, catch up on programs you missed or simply stay abreast of the latest ne...
Inside NPR.org
Coming Soon : NPR App on Symbian Platform
August 3, 2009 By Daniel Jacobson and Robert Spier A few weeks ago, Symbian announced their new Horizon publishing program designed to enable and assist developers in building applications for mobile devices that run Symbian software. Horizon will be going li...
Inside NPR.org
NPR.org Nominated for 5 Webby, 2 EPpy
April 27, 2009 It has been a couple of rewarding weeks here at NPR.org. We recently received notice that we had five Webby nominations and 2 Webby honoree mentions. Last week it was announced that we are finalist for two EPpy awards including one for the NPR ...
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NPR Roadshow cont'd
February 13, 2009 As follow up from my post back in November there are a number of events upcoming to hear and meet with folks from NPR Digital Media first hand. Feb. 19-21 - IMA Public Media 09 For those in Public Broadcasting family we hope to see you next...
Inside NPR.org
More Cowbell: Brainstorming an NPR Music iPhone App
July 24, 2008 What types of iPhone apps would you like us to develop for NPR Music?
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Life After the Mobile Web: Will Media Ever be the Same?
July 14, 2008 Mobile applications like Twitter have certainly changed social media, but is wireless mobility also changing traditional media? In our efforts to create a new way to engage NPR listeners, the team who created the
