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Could You Live without Your Smartphone? [Infographic]


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It’s not a rhetorical question.

Could you live without your smartphone?

If you’ve answered yes, you’re in the minority. A whopping 65% of iPhone users answered this question with ‘no’ in a recent survey. And it’s not the only interesting statistic from this survey, as you can see in the infographic below.

The average iPhone users spends almost 15 hours a month playing games on his phone, which I thought wasn’t that bad actually – I’d expected that number to be higher. Another surprising find is that iPhone users tend to have a more positive outlook on life compared to Android and especially Blackberry users (but who can blame them after the huge Blackberry blackout a while ago!). More in line of expectations is the fact that people tend to get rid of other devices, like GPS and iPods after buying a smartphone.

You can read some more interesting facts here:

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YouVersion Adds Video Devotionals


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When will YouVersion stop being so awesome?

Probably never.

I’ve found this to be the most popular Bible reading app you can find, and it’s not just because it’s free. It really is that good. In fact, I’m convinced they’ve made it nearly impossible for any paid app to compete when it comes to Bible reading apps.

And right when we thought YouVersion couldn’t get any awesomer …

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Do You Check Your Mobile App Permissions?


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Do you have any ideas what your mobile apps are doing?

What you have given them permission to do?

When we buy or download free mobile apps, most of us automatically accept the requested permissions. Research from UC Berkeley has shown that most Android users don’t pay attention to the app installation process (only 17% paid attention to permission during installation) and a whopping 97% could not explain what the permissions meant.

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Time To Make The Donuts – Dunkin, That Is


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Yes, for many Christ followers, Starbucks is the only game in town along with independently owned coffee shops.

But there are also many that prefer the lighter touch of Dunkin Donuts coffee along with their bagels and of course, their donuts.

Now, there is an app from Dunkin Donuts that will allow fans of the coffee to be utilized on both Android and the iPhone.

The app has the following features:

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iGivings Launches An Awesome Mobile App


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igivings mobile app

iGivings—the nation’s largest developer of mobile application platforms for churches—announces the launch of a groundbreaking new app with an unprecedented array of features connecting the community at Gateway Church in North Texas and its 24,000 members.

“Gateway Church is all about people, and this state-of-the-art app was designed to empower users with superior tools, all at their fingertips, that enhance their Christian experience and help them lead more fulfilling lives,” iGivings CEO Yuri Gorzey said.

Gateway’s mobile app debuted last month with a first-ever combination of more than 30 features (tailored to Gateway needs) for today’s “smart phone” generation. Feature highlights:

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