Saturday, June 4, 2011

Army Tests Smartphones for Combat



Boots, Rifle, iPhone? U.S. Army Tests Smart-Phones For Use In Combat -- Daily Mail

With their touch screens, downloadable apps and built in cameras they have already taken over life on the high street.

But now the all conquering smart phone could be coming to the battlefield - as the U.S. army begins testing the devices for combat readiness.

It is hoped the tests, using a range of iPhone, Android and other devices, will enable soldiers to evaluate the ruggedness and portability of the smart-phone for the 21st century soldier.

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More News On The use of Smart-Phones In Combat

Killer App: Army Tests Smartphones for Combat -- Wall Street Journal
Army Testing iOS, Android Tablets and Smartphones for Combat Use -- PCMag
US Army testing iPhones, Androids for combat -- Digital Trends
Army to Begin Testing Smartphone and Tablet Apps for Warfare -- TMCnet
Army Tests iPhones, Androids, and Tablets for War -- Signal News
Killer Apps? Army Tests Smartphones for Combat -- FOX news

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