Mobile apps
Before You Download That App, What You Need to Know About Security and Privacy
BY Riva Richmond
Here are five tips for stopping cybercrooks and snoops from making off with your mobile data. Must-Have Mobile Apps for Business Travelers
BY Amy Gahran
Avoid hassles and stay on top of your plans when on the go with these low-cost apps. Nine Tools for Building Your Own Mobile App
BY Jeanne Hopkins and Jamie Turner
Want to create your own app for business? These tools can help make app development easy. Kiip: A Win-Win for App Developers and Advertisers
BY Jason Ankeny
When winning isn't enough, Kiip offers mobile gamers real-world rewards for virtual triumphs--a win-win for developers and advertisers How to Build In-House Expertise for Mobile
BY Dan O'Shea
In this Ask a Geek column, our expert offers advice on in-house development for mobile and web applications. How 'Augmented Reality' Software Can Blur the Lines Between Online and Offline Worlds
BY Jason Ankeny
Total Immersion's Augmented Reality software solutions gives heavy metal band Mastodon an edge with fans. One Way to Navigate the Business App Marketplace
BY Jonathan Blum
A look at GetApp, a search tool to help small businesses match their software needs to the crowded app market. Tabbedout: A Mobile Payment App for Restaurants and Bars
BY Jason Ankeny
This new app enables restaurant and bar patrons to cash out their bill via smartphone, simplifying the process for customers and servers alike. Three Key Business Investments to Make in 2012
BY Carol Tice
It's time to think about where to invest in your business next year. Here are three trends to pinpoint in 2012 that could pay off big. Crunching the Numbers on Mobile Payment Systems
BY Jason Ankeny
Looking into mobile payment applications for your business? Consider this comparison of the leading systems. How Stampt Is Updating Customer Loyalty Cards
BY Jason Ankeny
Slimmer wallets and lighter keychains: Mobile marketing startup Stampt is helping make customer loyalty cards as simple as pulling out your phone. New Square App Feature Makes Mobile Payments Even Faster
BY Jonathan Blum
'Geofencing' technology helps eliminate a customer's need to handle a credit card, or even a mobile phone, when making a purchase. A New App Lets Mobile Users Make and Send PDFs
BY Jonathan Blum
Adobe releases an app that lets businesses create and send PDFs from any location. ADP's New Payroll On-the-Go HR App
BY Jason Ankeny
The payroll giant is offering a mobile app that lets employees of its U.S. clients check and manage their HR, payroll and benefits information from their smart phones. How to Build a Mobile App for Your Business
BY Jason Ankeny
Consider these five tips to create an app in a matter of minutes using a turnkey platform. Is Google Wallet the Next Step in Mobile Payments?
BY Jonathan Blum
New 'contactless' mobile payment app might be ahead of its time, especially for small businesses. How to 'Mobilize' Your Social Media Marketing
BY John Arnold
Does your social media marketing play well with smart phones? Consider these ways you can drive more social-mobile interactions with your business. An All-in-One Mobile Marketing Tool
BY Dan O'Shea
Advertisers can get check-in, discounting and social media marketing in one neat little package. A New Tool for Mobile Video Group Chats
BY Jonathan Blum
This four-way video-calling service can help your team stay in touch on the road. An Employee-Tracking App to Manage a Mobile Workforce
BY Jonathan Blum
A new fleet-management tool can help business owners improve their logistics. Five Tips for Mobile Marketing Beyond Text-Message Ads
BY Susan Gunelius
Don't wait to get started with mobile marketing. Your customers -- and your competition -- may already be reaping its benefits.Play Video The Innovators: Shopkick's Cyriac Roeding (Video)
The co-founder of a breakthrough app for retail rewards talks about what it takes to build an innovative company. Save Money on Gas With These Apps and Websites
BY Dave McClintock
This roundup takes a look at four tools that can help you find the best deals at the pump. Digital Agency Launches its Own Successful Mobile App
BY Michelle Goodman
Two co-workers convinced their boss to nurture a location-based app in-house. 
