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Sep 01, 2021

Maryland Among First States To Launch Digital Driver’s Licenses And ID Cards In Apple Wallet

The digital IDs promise to offer the convenience of not bringing a wallet along, but they may also spur confusion as the new technology rolls out.

Nov 10, 2020

Maryland Finally Launches Its COVID-19 Exposure Notification System

It’s compatible with D.C.’s exposure notifications system, along with those in nine other jurisdictions.

Jan 23, 2014

Reminder: Don’t Take ‘Selfies’ With A Stolen Phone

“He had no idea what he doing. He was being a teenager. He was taking a selfie. Hashtag ‘youredumb.'”

Sep 03, 2013

John McCain Plays Poker On His iPhone During Syria Hearing

Senator John McCain, who is eager for Congress to approve action, must be confident in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s efforts to round up enough votes—’cause he was seen playing poker on his iPhone.

Feb 06, 2013

Developer Tries to Fill Gap Left by NextBus’ Demise

A new iPhone application being released today aims to fill the void left by the demise of the popular NextBus DC app.

Jan 07, 2013

New App Maps D.C. Area Food Trucks

John Jones, a smartphone app developer, launched today a new iOS program called TruckToMe.

Nov 20, 2012

Ben’s Chili Bowl: There’s Now an App for That

Late-night diners stuck on those snaking lines out the door and down the alley at 1213 U Street NW can now preview their greasy meals on their phones. Ben’s Chili Bowl has its very own mobile application.

Aug 03, 2012

Need Your Panda Fix? Now There’s an App for That

The National Zoo launched an app this week designed to help iPhone-owning visitors navigate their way around. And, oh yeah, it features live video streams of the pandas.

Aug 03, 2012

NYT Writer Loses iPhone, Internet Helps Find It

If you lose your iPhone, don’t give up hope: a New York Times writer was able to get his back after getting a little help from an app, his followers on Twitter and the Prince George’s County Police Department.

May 24, 2012

Bikeshare Turns Into BikeSmash-and-Grab

A woman walking on Capitol Hill on Tuesday was the victim of a mugging in which the suspect punched her in the face, stole her iPhone and then sped off, all while riding a Capital Bikeshare bicycle.

 
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