Thursday, March 21, 2013
The app includes a siren when a warning has been issued in the area and an "all clear" when the danger has passed.
St. Louis County sounded tornado sirens earlier this month as part of a statewide Tornado drill in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week. Meanwhile, March is Red Cross Month and the organization is launching its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information in the hands of people who live in tornado-prone area, according to a news release from the agency. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The new Red Cross tornado app—available in English or Spanish—gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and some tablet users instant access to local and real-time information. The app includes a high-pitched siren and “tornado warning” alert that signals people when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Consumer Reports thinks so, apparently. Do you agree that Apple is slipping behind its rivals in the smartphone market?
A recent issue of Consumer Reports that ranked the top smartphones in the U.S. placed the iPhone 5 behind its rivals among many carriers and it didn't even crack the top three for Verizon. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Business Insider picked up on the magazine's story and speculated that while the iPhone has been a "mind-boggling" success for the past five years, other smartphone makers are starting to catch up, pointing to the success of the Samsung Galaxy S3 among others. The worry is that Apple will soon be eclipsed as the already hyper-competitive and ridiculous lucrative smartphone market continues to heat up. Of course, slipping from complete dominance to near-dominance isn't entirely bad, plus …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. From affordable tablets to the newest cell phones, there is sure to be winner on this year’s list of the hottest in all things techie.
(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Small tablets are becoming a major selling point as consumers look for options packed in smaller packages. Apple has dominated the larger tablet industry with its iPad, and the iPad 4 will be released Nov. 2 with a starting price of $499. But competition is heating up in the smaller tablet market, with four worthy competitors vying for market share. Gaming systems are continually being updated and reconfigured. If there’s a gamer on your list, maybe a new system is high on their list. eReaders are turning paperback enthusiasts into digital reader converts. Two new eReaders are brightening the industry this holiday season. These days, smartphones are everywhere, doing …
Monday, December 26, 2011
If the holidays brought a new mobile device into your life, add the Patch App for the Android or the iPhone.
Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep you engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. Features include: Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer opinions are extremely valued, so please send app feedback to the Patch team! Patch Places for Android is the go-to directory of local businesses in 800+ Patch towns. Any Patch community can be selected to connect to a mobile directory of every place nearby with Patch Places for Android. From local businesses and organizations to government offices and public parks…
Richard A.
7:49 am on Thursday, January 10, 2013
I have owned each of the Apple Phones. I was intending to purchase the next generation BUT then Apple made a mistake and made/designed the IPhone 5. The longer design just turned me off. I would have purchased one if the width had gone along with its height. This appears to be what most buyers are saying with the success of Samsung. NOW THEY APPEAR to be making a big mistake by planning to change… more ›