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'App economy' isn't slowing down

Around the world, the consumer appetite for apps seems to be insatiable.

Tags: Jeanne Meserve, smartphones, jobs, technology

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Shopping apps changing the game this holiday

Cyber Monday is expected to see major sales this holiday season, beating Black Friday experts say because of comparison shopping apps.

Tags: shopping apps

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TSA app estimates delays, security lines

Other than checking in online - there is now more you can do to speed things up at the airport thanks to the Transportation Security Administration.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, iPhone, TSA

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Red Cross finds apps popular in emergencies

Mobile apps are becoming an important part of emergency preparedness and management, a new survey shows.

Tags: emergencies, Rosemary Frisino Toohey, Red Cross

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Red Cross app offers help in severe weather

A new app from the Red Cross allows users to let friends and family know they're OK in the event of a severe weather emergency, among other features.

Tags: michelle basch, Red Cross, hurricane isaac,

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App aims to make biking better

Bikers will still have to pedal to get from point to point, but now they can check ahead of time to see if their route is hilly or includes a shortcut.

Tags: Kate Ryan, bike planner, kevin webb, bicycling

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Sawbuck Realty raises $3.5M for house-hunting iPhone app

D.C.-based Sawbuck Realty has raised $3.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Revolution Ventures and The JBG Cos. Managing Partner Robert Stewart, money that will support Sawbuck's house-hunting app HomeSnap.

Tags: Sawbuck Realty, real estate, iPhone

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Friday the 13th ice cream delivered to your door

A company that's becoming synonymous with ordering up a ride home is offering summer treats -- and only Friday, July 13.

Tags: Uber D.C., ice cream,

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Apps act as bodyguards

MyForce, SecuraFone, StreetSafe and bSafe are all apps designed to give people mobile protection and peace of mind on their iPhones, Blackberrys or Android-based phones.

Tags: smartphone

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Android app lets you text from your computer

Are you a typer stuck in a texting world? This Android app might be for you.

Tags: Megan Cloherty, android, Mighty Text

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