Tech Check: iPhone privacy, even angrier birds
I think it is really insane about the Iphone that all these different apps are being downloaded. It is crazy to think that every day downloaded apps such as facebook, twitter, and angry birds already have over 800 million downloads. Basically this article just talks about how many users are downloading these apps onto their mobile devices and about the new apps that will be coming about such as an app for farmville that was a very popular game on facebook. But, also new apps that will tell you where the pot holes are in the city so one can go around them. "Our Reader Comments of the Week come from a post on our What's Next blog about about a mobile app being developed in Boston that would use your phone to automatically report potholes to the city." I think the pothole app is a very far fetched idea but there are alot of cool apps already available on the various generations of Iphones. The article also mentioned Chris Brown about how he posted something on the internet over the twitter app and wanted to delete it but he couldnt. He was awarded the Tech Check of the week award. nd our Tech Fail of the Week goes to Chris Brown, the now Grammy-winning artist who, among other issues, reminded us this week that just because you delete something on the internet (in this case, Twitter) doesn't mean it really goes away. Ever." I think users really need to be aware of the things they post on these apps because in the end they could come back to haunt you. People you interact with everyday, such as co-workers and bosses can see things that one posts and can affect your position in the workplace. Another thing one has to worry about is what if their Iphone gets stolen and people go on to use these apps and post things for you, this could become a big problem also. I am currently an Iphone user and use these different apps on my phone, which is why I like to set a password in order to open my phone at all so bad things don't happen in case my phone falls into the wrong hands. The fact that the Iphone lets you choose to set a password is a very good idea I believe for these obvious reasons. Other smartphones that have these available apps should also be able to set passwords so unwanted posts don't go up all over twitter, facebook, and the internet. The better our technology gets the more information that the public will be able to see, with better technology their should be better ways from preventing these things from happening.
Johnny Blaus
I agree. The numbers and statistics that are shown in this article are un-real. As it provides entertainment for everyone that has access to it, it has also taken over our lives. Since it is also making out information to the public, it can become a hazard. The realization that hits everyone when they see that pop star Chris Brown has gone public about it makes me personally question whether or not I want to download, post, tweet, blog, anything anymore. My information is mine, and mine only. I could only imagine the struggles and problems that others have because of these worsening problems. There are "safety" applications out there but it relays the same information just in a different form. Do you think anything will be done about this?! I certainly hope so.
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