Introduction Mobile devices such as smartphones are vastly gaining popularity (Johnson, Levine, Smith, & Stone, 2010) due to their relatively strong computing capability built into small sizes, their Internet connectivity, and the availability of various types and easy-to-use mobile software applications (" mobile apps "). It is estimated that by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will ...

Each time a user installs an application on their Android phone they are presented with a full screen of information describing what access they will be granting that application. This information is intended to help them make two choices: whether or not they trust that the application will not damage the security of their device and whether or not they are willing to share their information wi...

Mobile application markets thrive, yet they are held back from their full potential by the information asymmetry between application developers and application consumers. A consumer has no way to gauge the security or reliability of an application, and a developer has no way to differentiate his application from that of the competition based on these factors. We argue that the centralized natur...

Deep and slow breathing exercises can be an effective adjunct in the treatment of stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain and depression. Breathing techniques are traditionally learned in courses with trainers and/or with materials such as audio CDs for home practice. Recently, mobile apps have been proposed as novel breathing training tools, but to the best of our knowled...

For some individuals with executive function deficits, difficulties may be experienced when executing step-by-step procedures involving cognitive and motor skills. In this paper, we describe the design of a mobile application prototype, developed using a participatory-based approach, in order to enable individuals with executive function deficits to practice ordering steps within common-tasks. ...

Different types of icons can trigger different amount of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation to semi-literate users. The different motivational variables are also expected to have different amount of effect on the behavioral intention of the use of such users. Our study approaches these issues from two theoretical perspectives. Based on the theory of metaphor, we argue that an interface which co...

We have developed a class of mobile applications that monitor and assist users with their tasks in time and space. The applications provide users with suggestions and reminders based on derived user intent. User intentions are derived from calendar and to-do list entries and are placed in time and space based on user context and availability for the suggested tasks, and the availability of reso...

The premise of this paper is to promote the results from a small study which sought to evaluate the effectiveness of three different prototype mobile applications, in promoting well being by the reminiscing of positive memories. Interviews were carried out with mental health professionals, including psychotherapists and psychiatric nurses, who were questioned on their opinions as to the effecti...

Abstract Children start using smartphones increasingly from early ages. This makes it more difficult for them to develop an understanding of online privacy and managing their personal data. Many parents monitor regulate children’s media use. However, they also encourage ensure the safety security children. study explores how children use in relation communication, content, data, location. It ex...