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App Review | The Front of the Line
More people in the world have cell phones than access to a toilet. The power of technology and the ability to own some type of mobile device has become a necessity for millions of people around the globe, including the world’s poor. FrontlineSMS is a platform software that allows non-governmental organizations (NGO) to communicate and ... more -
Blog | Getting a little forgetful?
There is that ache in your back that won’t go away. So you go to the doctor and the doctor prescribes a medication for you to take to prevent those muscle spasms. Now, you need to remember that little pill that helps you get through your day without painful back spasms. Pain pills are not ... more -
Blog | Medic Mobile anuncia la primera aplicación SIM de salud para móviles.
Medic Mobile acaba de anunciar la primera aplicación SIM de salud para móviles. La particularidad está en que funciona en teléfonos móviles normales,de hecho pueden operar en el 80% de los móviles de mundo, desde Android y iPhone hasta los menos sofisticados. En la mayoría de países menos desarrollados la población no puede acceder a los ... more -
Blog | SF Open 2011: SF’s Mayoral Candidates Talk Tech
In anticipation of San Francisco’s November Mayoral election, GovFresh, Automatic, and Code for America hosted a forum of nine candidates. Applications for good was present for the panel discussion which focused on the roll of technology and open government. In attendance at Thursday nights event where State Sen. Leland Yee, Supervisors John Avalos and David ... more -
Blog | In The Clouds.
In my previous post, I talked about Google’s new escapade in to the world of cloud computing. But today (14/2) I got a chance to play with the actual Cr-48 laptop my self, curtsy of my fellow co-worker Stephanie whom’s boy friend works for Google. I can say, from my pref first impression, that i am both impress and underwhelmed. ... more -
Blog | Mashable
A recent contest challenged developers to create apps for low-income Americans to help them get educated, find jobs, get healthy, manage their finances and so on. The contest, called Applications for Good, was organized by One Economy and AT&T to get devs inspired to do some social good. A panel of judges ... more -
Blog | Winners Announcement Press Release
Press Release Contact: Carol Gregory June 14, 2011 Phone: 202-393-4577 cgregory (at) one (dash) economy.com Download Press Release of the PDF ONE ECONOMY AND AT&T ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF NATIONAL CONTEST, APPLICATIONS FOR GOOD Developers from across the country create apps that help people improve their lives; AT&T and One Economy award up to $50,000 in ... more -
Blog | Congratulations to our Winners
Contest Announcement | Sponsors | Judges | Entries | Official Rules ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Grand Prize AND popular choice awarded to: Remas: Enabling immigrants to save on money transfer fees, access the financial mainstream, and increase opportunities for themselves and their communities here and abroad. The Health Prize awarded to: SnapFresh: SMS food ... more -
Blog | Awards Announcement- June 14, 2011
One Economy’s Applications for Good will be hosting a live awards ceremony and live webcast to announce the winners of our national Applications for Good contest. As you know, for the past three months, developers and designers have been working with community partners to create applications that will help low-income residents improve their lives by ... more
