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Free Android apps waste 75 per cent of power on adverts

Anyone got a charger? If you’re tearing your hair out at your phone running out of juice all the time, it could be that your favourite apps are to blame. New research suggests that up to 75 per cent of free Android apps’ battery use is spent on adverts and other hidden tasks. New Scientist reports the findings from Purdue …

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How education apps have become a priority for AT&T

Developers with education app ideas will find a sympathetic ear at AT&T. The company plans to spur the development of apps that will help improve the state of education, and is planning an education-centric “hackathon” contest in June to find the smartest apps. The idea is to bring the Internet, video, social media, and the concept of “gamification” to the …

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