Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Researchers find significant limitations in period tracking apps

05/03/2017 01:19 PM EDT

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A new study finds that smartphone apps to track menstrual cycles often disappoint users with a lack of accuracy, assumptions about sexual identity or partners, and an emphasis on form over function and customization.


Full story at http://www.washington.edu/news/2017/05/02/period-tracking-apps-failing-users-in-basic-ways-study-finds/

Source
University of Washington


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