A method for gathering data from a portable communication device. The method comprises providing at least one application that runs in the communication device. The application includes code or calls to code as part of the application that provides data to a data log. At least a portion of the data log is transmitted to an external source. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.