Smartphone Apps for Government

USDA Press Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2013 – The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to variety of visitor maps for people using Android and iOS devices.”This mobile app makes it easier than ever to plan your visit to a national forest or grassland,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “By putting important forest information right…[Read more]

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Have updated “my” blog Android Smart Phone Vulnerability with IMO very important information

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From Network World:Android smartphones given a shot at tracking gunfireDARPA-funded research from Vanderbilt could aid security teams, policeVanderbilt University researchers have developed DARPA-funded Android smartphone add-ons that could be used to help security teams determine which way sniper gunshots are coming from.MORE…[Read more]

Here are a few examples on how state and local governments are using mobile apps to increase efficiencies, deliver real-time information to local citizens, improve public safety and boost revenue. Examples include New York State Department of Transportation, Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources and more.
http://ow.ly/g0N5T

Have Posted a discussion which could have some interest/value to some:Title: Military Health Systems and Mobile Technology The MHS wants to go mobile – and has, in many ways, with 10 apps now available for free on iTunes and Google Play through the Department of Defense’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2), including one that…[Read more]

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Code for America is asking the GovLoop community which app from the list of four would be most useful for your agency in terms of engagement. Provide them feedback here: https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/which-app-would-you-use-for-engagement

Check out the DorobekINSIDER interview with the Chief Information Officer at Agilex on 10 steps for creating “insanely great” mobile apps: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/ten-steps-to-creating-insanely-great-mobile-apps

Lessons from Australia on the right way to release a mobile app: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/the-right-way-to-release-a-mobile-app-human-services-new-student

Very cool Smithsonian app to guide you through 17 museums and the National Zoo! https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/lost-at-the-national-zoo-there-s-an-app-for-that

Abhi has a great post on recycling apps at civic hackathons: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/recycling-apps-at-civic-hackathons

Looks like a pretty helpful webinar being put on by GSA tomorrow around developing apps for iOS/Apple: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/the-mobile-platform-development-webinar-series-continues