Inspired e-learning for kids

With so many e-books, apps and gadgets out on the market today, it's easier than ever to integrate learning into your child's play time.

20 apps that are kid-adored and parent approved

A dazzling array of apps exists for all ages. If you've got children, and you're about to hit the road for a family vacation, download these 20 kid-friendly favorites.

Apps turn mobile phones into time machines

CHICAGO | Standing on the corner of Clark Street near Dickens Avenue, you may not notice anything unusual.

Anindya Datta

Anindya Datta, founder and executive chairman of Mobilewalla, will provide the research and information for each installment of the new Mobilewalla feature.

At your fingertips: New smartphone app feature launches today

With more than 4,000 smartphone applications added every day for consumers to consider, the possibilities can be perplexing. A new feature providing insight about the latest and hottest smartphone apps debuts today in The Times.

Andrea Kaplan

Editor and writer Andrea Kaplan will help craft each installment of the new Mobilewalla feature distributed to outlets as a handy guide to what's new and in demand for smartphone apps.

Magic of Mobilewalla: New feature follows demand and favored functions of smartphone apps

Anindya Datta calls it "the App Revolution."

Local universities connect with apps for students

The college classroom for Jamie Lukas is the car when she's a passenger, a coffee shop or wherever she wants or needs it to be.

VU football

Valparaiso University head coach Dale Carlson watches a drill during practice at Brown Field on Tuesday.

VU football

Valparaiso University football players practice at Brown Field on Tuesday.

VU football

Valparaiso University football coach Dale Carlson (left) oversees a drill during practice at Brown Field on Tuesday.

VU football

Valparaiso University quarterbacks pass during a drill at Brown Field on Tuesday.

Local universities connect with apps for students

A collection of college apps is shown on an iPad. Local universities have learned to connect with their students, who are increasingly using smartphones and tablets.

Local universities connect with apps for students

A Purdue University photo app is shown on an iPad. Local universities have learned to connect with their students, who are increasingly using smartphones and tablets.

Local universities connect with apps for students

A Purdue University map is displayed from an app on an iPad. Local universities have learned to connect with their students, who are increasingly using smartphones and tablets.

Local universities connect with apps for students

A collection of college apps is displayed on an iPad. Local universities have learned to connect with their students, who are increasingly using smartphones and tablets.

Local universities connect with apps for students

A Purdue University app is shown on an iPad. Local universities have learned to connect with their students, who are increasingly using smartphones and tablets.

iPhone app creators discuss company

9magnets co-founders Cameron Banga and Michael Phelps talk about their company's origins and future during a recent tech teleconference.

Region's young entrepreneurs grasp recovery's opportunities

Michael Phelps and Cameron Banga, who developed a smart phone application while students at Valparaiso University, share their plans for the future in a conference call for software developers at the Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana.

Region's young entrepreneurs grasp recovery's opportunities

Michael Phelps, left, and Cameron Banga participate in a conference call for software developers. The two developed a smart phone application when they were students at Valparaiso University. They since have formed a company, 9magnets, and have developed app products for a variety of fields …