Check out this roundup of industry news that we shared on social media this week:
Parental Controls: Calculating Data Usage
How much data does your family need? CTIA’s Parental Control Tools can help you estimate your family’s data usage. via CTIA blog
The Smartphone Has Effectively Replaced All The Technology Offered In This 1991 Radio Shack Ad
The smartphone has effectively replaced all the technology offered in this 1991 Radio Shack ad. via Consumerist
Why you’ll be able to pay for things on your phone in lots of ways for a long time
The Washington Post’s Lydia Depillis explains why the mobile payments war won’t have a winner. via The Washington Post
<h3″>New smartphone app helps pet owners provide first aid
If you’re a pet owner, a smartphone app like this could help you apply emergency aid to your furry friend. via Omaha.com
Pew Report: E-Book Readership Is Rising
E-book readership is on the rise, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project. via Wall Street Journal
App Turns Smartphone Into Virtual Cane for the Blind
An app inspired by Greek mythology could help the blind navigate indoors where GPS is unavailable. via MIT Technology Review
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