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The Growing Role of Smartphones in Higher Ed Digital Signage
Thomas Kuehle of Campus Nation discusses how digital signage is becoming increasingly interactive with smartphone technology, something colleges and universities should embrace given the rapidly growing popularity of the devices with college-age adults.

Most Highly Rated Electronics Troubleshooting Apps for AV Techs
No more second guessing your math when troubleshooting a problematic piece of gear. Circuit Sidekick App for iPhone and iPad and the ElectroDroid Android App are highly recommended for AV technicians

9 Apps for Meeting Spaces
You will never set up a meeting space the same way again. With these 9 mobile apps, setting up a room has never been easier.

9 Tablet and Smartphone Video Chat Apps
There are video chat services for most mobile devices from smartphones to tablets, iPhone, iPads, Android to TMobile, Motorola, Droid, Galaxy, Nexus and many more. Many are even capable of group video chats. Here are some noteworthy and highly rated competitors to the two most popular videoconferencing mobile applications Skype and Apple's FaceTime.

BlackBerry Gets its Crack Back. New BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 Smartphones Announced
BlackBerry gets its crack back. New BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 smartphones announced. Known as the first smartphone for serious business users, BlackBerry became popularly known as "CrackBerry," but iPhones and Android phones have eroded its popularity. The new BlackBerry 10 operating system and the Z10 and Q10 smartphones hold the key to BlackBerry's future. With a new interface with features such as Balance, Flow and the Hub these new phones should help keep the loyal base of enterprise business users.

8 Helpful iPhone Apps for Audio Analysis
Don't just rely on your ear, use these smartphone apps to check audio levels.

5 Apps for iOS and Android to Help You Be More Energy Efficient this Winter
From a vampire power calculator to knowing how much energy your A/V devices consume. These iOS and Android apps will help you save money.

7 Vital Time Management Smartphone Apps
These smartphone and tablet iPhone and Android apps will leave you wondering how you used to get by without them.

Reduce Help Desk Calls - 6 Great A/V Equipment Smartphone Apps
Cut down on help desk calls. Download these Android or iPhone apps to help your employees use A/V equipment.

8 Easy Mobile Apps for Hard Calculations
These iOS iPhone, iPad and Android smartphone and tablet apps will make crucial mathematical equation calculations a breeze.

How to Use QR Codes in Digital Signage
QR codes have made their way into digital signage. Follow these three rules to ensure their successful implementation into your digital signage network.

5 Apps to Help You Be More Energy Efficient
From a vampire power calculator to knowing how much energy your A/V devices consume. These iPhone and Android apps will help you save money.

Does This App Stand Alone for Serial Connectivity?
Get Console is a universal terminal app that provides physical serial console access to network and other equipment as well as SSHv2, Telnet, scripting and instant screen sharing. We're still on the lookout for an Android app that measures up.

Hotel App is a Mobile Device Loving, Germaphobe’s Dream Come True
The LodgeNet Mobile app is an AV technology geek, smartphone loving, germaphobe's dream come true. Designed for Android, iPhone and iPad this app is already being used by many hotels such as Hilton (Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites), Starwood (Sheraton, W Hotels, Westin), Marriott (Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard), Hyatt, Fairmont Hotels, Omni Hotels, IHG Hotels (InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn), Joie de Vivre, and Kimpton. And it is free.

8 Tablet and Smartphone Apps You Can’t Live Without
These iPhone, iPad and Android apps will make your work life so much easier you'll fall in love with them.