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Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on November 30, 2011

A November 28th post about mobile photography and geotagging on the New York Times Gadgetwise blog recommends using MobileActive.org's video tutorial to learn how to remove location information from mobile images.

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on November 18, 2011

MobileActive's FailFaire is the focus of a November 17th post on the World Bank's EduTech blog. After The World Bank hosted three internal FailFaires, the organization reported on why the examination of failure is important with a post on "Running Your Own FailFaire."

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on November 18, 2011

In "Mobile Media Toolkit Puts the Power in Your Hands," The Huffington Post covers the depth and breadth of mobile journalism content in The Mobile Media Toolkit. The November 18th article highlights the Toolkit's coverage on how mobile phones can be used by professional journalists, citizen reporters and professional media organizations.

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on September 22, 2011

The L.A. Times explores how technology is used by activists around the world in "Technology that Protects Protesters," a September 18th, 2011 article. MobileActive.org's Katrin Verclas is quoted, and the article reports on the launch of MobileActive.org's InTheClear app (an app that erases mobile phone data and sends out pre-written alert messages).

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on September 22, 2011

CNN picked up MobileActive.org's guide to safely using Facebook from a mobile phone with "Staying Safe While Using Facebook on Mobile Phones". Covering security and privacy risks, the Sept. 13th CNN article looks at how mobile Facebook use can be compromised, and how to mitigate the risks.

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on September 22, 2011

The Knight Digital Media Center covered the launch of the Mobile Media Toolkit, MobileActive.org's guide to using mobile phones for creating and sharing news reports. The July 29th, 2011 review points out the available resources for both smart and feature phones, and the available content for professional journalists, citizen reporters, and news organizations.

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on September 22, 2011

MediaBistro's 10,000 Words blog (which focuses on journalism and technology) named MobileActive's Mobile Media Toolkit their tool of the day on August 26th, 2011, calling the site "a one-stop resource for journalists of all types."

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on September 22, 2011

FastCompany designated MobileActive.org's Katrin Verclas as one of 2011's Most Influential Women in Technology for her work with mobile technology for social change and development.

Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on April 12, 2011
Wired reported on State Department funding for non-profits and activism twice, and quoted MobileActive.org's Katrin Verclas both times. "Mobile Tech Activists Wary of State Department Cash" (February 23, 2011) and "Activists Want State Dept. to Control Dissent-Tech Cash" (March 14, 2011) both examine the issues around government funding.
Posted by AnneryanHeatwole on April 12, 2011
"New Apps Protect Middle East Dissidents from Government Prying," a February 11, 2011 piece in The Christian Science Monitor, investigates how mobile applications have been used during the Middle East's protests and revolutions. MobileActive is mentioned as a resource for activists.