Smartphones and health

Using Smartphones and Health Apps to Change and Manage Health Behaviors: A Population-Based Survey

BACKGROUND Chronic conditions are an increasing challenge for individuals and the health care system. Smartphones and health apps are potentially promising tools to change health-related behaviors and manage chronic conditions. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore (1) the extent of smartphone and health app use, (2) sociodemographic, medical, and behavioral correlates of smartphone ...

The Ubiquitous Role of Smartphones in Mobile Health

having large storage capacities, and coming preloaded with various health applications that can used to track workouts, calories burned, weight, and environmental factors [6]. These personal computers are virtually always on and at hand and are capable of a variety of functions [7], making them widely available for everyday personal use or clinically-based interventions. Coupling these technolo...

Smartphones, Teddy Bears, and Toys

Biometrics and Security in Smartphones

In this paper we look at the significance of biometrics, specifically fingerprint readers which have been implemented into smartphones, primarily the iPhone 5S. The security of the technology is presented and analyzed while the security breaches and hacks are demonstrated in detail. We look at secure options in Android vs. iOS. And we also look at the future of biometrics and soon to be wearabl...

Mitigating Distractions from Smartphones

A smartphone, with its versatile connectivity and incredible computational capability, can easily become an indispensable part of a user’s day. But that same user can quickly become addicted to his/her device, constantly checking Facebook notifications, playing games, etc. This constant distraction can adversely affect a user’s productivity and even his/her happiness. With the advent of always-...