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CIO Mobile Apr 06, 2016 Everything you need to know about data-only wireless plans T-Mobile and other U.S. carriers offer inexpensive data-only plans for the hearing impaired, and such services might also be a good fit for people who don't need to make voice calls over the cellular network. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • 4 things you'll love about Fitbit Alta — and 2 you won't • Consumers still think wearables are expensive, confusing — but also 'nerdy cool' • FBI will help US agencies with tools to unlock encrypted devices • Fitbit data spolights common periods of inactivity • Facebook takes a guess at what's in pictures to help visually impaired • 3 ways Airtable for iOS can help you ditch spreadsheets • Consumers are fed up with 'human-less' customer service • BlackBerry Priv owners can now get their hands on a Marshmallow beta • Gov't researchers develop wireless car chargers that are faster than plug-ins • Lab results find the iPhone SE fails the bendgate and waterproof tests • Mobile-only banking startup bets on bots White Paper: CA Technologies 5 Ways to Get Top Mobile App Developer Talent for Your Open APIs In this eBook, we will provide a detailed overview of five key ways smart enterprises attract and nurture top third-party developer talent. Read More ▶ 4 things you'll love about Fitbit Alta — and 2 you won't Alta is the sleekest activity tracker Fitbit has ever made. It's also relatively inexpensive and reminds you to move every hour. However, it lacks some important features, and its display isn't well suited for use in bright settings. Read More ▶ Consumers still think wearables are expensive, confusing — but also 'nerdy cool' New research suggests consumers think wearable technology is still too pricey, but they're intrigued by the cool factor and less worried about security and privacy issues. Read More ▶ FBI will help US agencies with tools to unlock encrypted devices The FBI has promised to help local law enforcement authorities crack encrypted devices, in a letter that refers to the federal agency's success in accessing the data on an iPhone 5c running iOS 9 that was used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists. Read More ▶ Fitbit data spolights common periods of inactivity New data from Fitbit reveals common sitting patterns by age group and time period, and the findings suggests that as people age, they tend to sit more — with a notable exception. Read More ▶ Facebook takes a guess at what's in pictures to help visually impaired With images an ever-growing proportion of what we share on social networks, Facebook fears that users with visual impairments may be missing out. Read More ▶ 3 ways Airtable for iOS can help you ditch spreadsheets The free Airtable database app for iOS has an edge over spreadsheets, and it lets you easily collaborate with other users. It may be overkill for some people, but its flexibility in storing and sorting data could be invaluable to others. Read More ▶ Consumers are fed up with 'human-less' customer service Modern consumers are sick of bum support from cable and satellite TV providers, and the vast majority prefer talking to actual people over Twitter support or other online options, according to new research. Read More ▶ BlackBerry Priv owners can now get their hands on a Marshmallow beta You can get in line now for a chance at the beta build, which is set to undergo four to eight weeks of testing. Read More ▶ Gov't researchers develop wireless car chargers that are faster than plug-ins Two wireless charging technologies are already proving they can charge high-voltage products such as laptops and electric cars faster than if you plugged them in. Read More ▶ Lab results find the iPhone SE fails the bendgate and waterproof tests According to SquareTrade Labs, the new iPhone SE is not as durable as the iPhone 6s. Read More ▶ Mobile-only banking startup bets on bots Companies are implementing artificial intelligence technology for customer service. Here's a look at how Atom Bank is incorporating WDS Virtual Agent software from Xeros into its mobile app to solve customer issues. Read More ▶ White Paper: Insight Gartner Predicts 2016: Mobile and Wireless report Discover Gartner's predictions for mobile and wireless technologies in this complimentary report. Plus, you'll get pointers to help combat concerns around increased mobile and wireless device use. Read More ▶ Hottest jobs, cities and industries for IT pay in 2016 2016 IT Salary Survey shows continued gains for IT pros. But tech workers with the right roles who work in the right industries located in the right metro regions reported stronger pay increases than others. See how your city stacks up. ▶ Social engineering 101: 18 ways to hack a human Hackers use these common tactics to prey on your humanity. Here's what you need to know to keep you, your users, and your business safe. Go now. ▶

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