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CHICAGO, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- theSOULwithin Apps introduces Sidewalk Buddy, an Android based Smartphone app that goes beyond the limitations of current "texting and walking" apps. "People don't just text while they walk," said Joe Edakkunnathu, creator of Sidewalk Buddy, "they check emails, Facebook, browse, play games. That's why we designed Sidewalk Buddy to protect people from having accidents while they are doing any task on their Android Smartphones. They can...

The Survey My Church smartphone app is a convenient and easy-to-use tool to help churchgoers and ministers stop and reverse the decline in church attendance. Instead of waiting months for survey reports, the iPhone and Android app gives pastors feedback about each churchgoer's worship experience within minutes. MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 12, 2013 Survey My Church is the first smartphone app with a companion website that gives churchgoers the power to provide their ministers with feedback...

DUBLIN, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Market Analysis and Forecasts [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jj5rmr/bring_your_own ]" report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) In-depth insight into the rise of BYOD policies within the enterprise and analysis of the impact the trend will have on IT departments, device OEMs,...

FARMINGTON, Conn., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- According to a new study, the market for mHealth services has now entered the commercialization phase and will reach $26 billion globally by 2017. Smartphone applications have begun to enable the mHealth industry to successfully monetize their services, says the new "Global Mobile Health Market Report 2013-2017" by research2guidance. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130311/CG74967) Research findings indicate that...

Only AT&T customers can experience the new BlackBerry Z10 on the Nation's Fastest 4G LTE Network DALLAS, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless customers looking for a smartphone that helps them balance the important aspects of their lives will soon have a new option. Beginning March 12, AT&T* will kick-off consumer pre-sales of the BlackBerry® Z10 smartphone for $199.99 with a two-year agreement at http://www.att.com/z10. The smartphone will be generally available for all...

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced that it has introduced a step-down DC/DC converter (model: MAP7153) designed to improve smartphone power amplifier performance and efficiency. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120305/NY61184LOGO) The MAP7153 optimizes power efficiency...

PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WhereverTV Broadcasting Corp. (OTC Pink: TVTV), a leader in delivering over-the-top (OTT) subscription television services to a variety of devices including ConnectedTVs, streaming media players, smartphones and TabletPCs, today announced plans to add Wi-Fi Alliance's Miracast screencasting capabilities to WhereverTV's Android application for smartphones and TabletPCs. The Airplay Alternative"Miracast is the AirPlay alternative for...

Introducing the first pplconnect *Virtual Smartphone* MONTREAL, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With infinite access to information and a continuous connection to our social networks, our smartphones are an extension of ourselves. We love our smartphones and can't function without them, but at what point do we become "trapped" in and dependent on our own handheld devices? (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130308/CG73631) Introducing the first pplconnect *Virtual...

Allworx System Software 7.5 gives office professionals new mobility to their IP phone system with the Reach smartphone and tablet app. The Reach app gives business travelers and work-from-home professionals true in-office functionality. Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) March 06, 2013 Telcom & Data, a leading provider of business phone systems, is proud to introduce the new Allworx System Software 7.5 upgrade. Allworx is dedicated to manufacturing VoIP phone systems that help small businesses...

Customer Satisfaction Ratings Improve But Cable Trails Rivals In TV BOSTON, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe's leading cable companies score higher than their rivals in customer satisfaction with broadband service, but trail them in television service, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics' ConsumerMetrix service. The report, "European Cable: Customer Satisfaction and Profiles", found that customers of cable companies give them a net promoter satisfaction...