# Smartphone Apps on The No Agenda Show Smartphone Apps comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Democratic Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [Dui Checkpoints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dui-checkpoints.md), [Easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [Exit Strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md), [Harry Reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [Internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [Iowa Caucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucus.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Dog Dazer Mark II and Ultrasonic Smartphone Apps - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 6:34–8:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/dog-dazer-mark-ii-and-ultrasonic-smartphone-apps.md The hosts evaluate the Dog Dazer II, a handheld device that emits a 25 kilohertz tone to deter dogs. They debate the feasibility of creating a smartphone app version versus a dedicated high-quality keychain device using a piezo speaker. A potential Kickstarter campaign is proposed as a way to bring a branded version to market. Keywords: dog dazer ii, ultrasonic tone, smartphone app, piezo speaker, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Iowa Caucus Technical Failure, Shadow Inc App Security - **Episode:** [1214: Stanktuary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-09 - **Time:** 14:17–22:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1214-stanktuary/chapter/iowa-caucus-technical-failure-shadow-inc-app-security.md The 2020 Iowa caucus is described as a "fiasco" due to the failure of a new smartphone reporting app developed by Shadow Inc. Despite warnings from cybersecurity experts about the lack of transparency and testing, the Iowa Democratic Party proceeded with the technology. The failure led to significant reporting delays and a viral clip of a precinct leader being hung up on by the party hotline while live on CNN. Keywords: [iowa caucus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iowa-caucus.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), shadow inc, smartphone app, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### EasyJet Digital Check-in and Hotel Printing Trends - **Episode:** [1147: OTARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-20 - **Time:** 13:39–15:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard/chapter/easyjet-digital-check-in-and-hotel-printing-trends.md EasyJet has transitioned to a mandatory online check-in system, heavily incentivizing the use of their smartphone app for boarding passes. This shift creates difficulties for travelers without smartphones or those concerned about app-based tracking. Furthermore, many modern hotels have removed printers and business centers, forcing guests to email documents to front desks for physical copies. Keywords: [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), digital boarding pass, [smartphone apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-apps.md), hotel business centers, paperless travel ### Windows Phone Popularity, Italian Economic Reality - **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-16 - **Time:** 5:21–6:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/windows-phone-popularity-italian-economic-reality.md Windows Phones remain surprisingly prevalent in Italy, appearing at car rental agencies and restaurants despite the platform's lack of modern app support. This trend is attributed to local economic conditions where many residents prioritize basic texting and internet functionality over expensive iPhone hardware. Users reportedly accept the lack of updates as a functional reality for their daily communication needs. Keywords: [windows phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-phone.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [smartphone apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-apps.md), car rental, [texting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texting.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md) ### Senators Attack DUI Checkpoint Apps - **Episode:** [289: Chillin' & Killin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/289-chillin-killin.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-24 - **Time:** 1:55:55–1:58:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/289-chillin-killin/chapter/senators-attack-dui-checkpoint-apps.md Senators Chuck Schumer, Harry Reid, and others are pressuring Apple to remove apps that alert drivers to DUI checkpoints. John C. Dvorak argues in his column that these apps actually make people drive safer and that the government is overstepping by interfering with mobile commerce. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [harry reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/harry-reid.md), [dui checkpoints](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dui-checkpoints.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [smartphone apps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-apps.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)