Apps stories - Page 6
Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report
Fri, 21st May 2021
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Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.
Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
AI software growth to fall below current investor projections
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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AI application growth will be constrained by technology vendors embedding AI functionality into existing software products with greater frequency.
Adoption of cloud-native apps high but security remains an issue - report
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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virtualisation
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devops
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cloud security
Only 10% of organisations run half or more business apps on Kubernetes due to security and networking issues, according to research from Volterra.
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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apple
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sony
Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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apps
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apple
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app store
Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.
deVere responds to growing demand for fintech solutions with new app
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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fintech
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martech
deVere Group launches Ident Me app for secure identity verification and notary services, adding to its fintech portfolio.
Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
Xero partners with Coveo to empower small businesses with machine learning
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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api
Xero has partnered with Coveo to enhance its app marketplace search for small businesses with the help of machine learning.
Meet the Lens Scanner - a revolutionary app to get your glasses prescription online
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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apps
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eye problems
The Lens Scanner allows customers to quickly and effortlessly perform their own eye test to retrieve their glasses prescription online.
Australian Govt teams up with Delv to release COVID-19 app
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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australian government department of health
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covid-19
The Australian Government and tech firm Delv have launched a COVID-19 app offering a centralised source of news, resources, and updates for citizens.
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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apple
The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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apps
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social media
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cyberbullying
Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.
Pegasystems announces new app-building software
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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software development
Pegasystems unveiled Pega Express, a pioneering low-code methodology within Pega Platform, enabling rapid design and deployment of Minimum Lovable Products.
Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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apps
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food
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road safety
Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Ola introduces Apple Pay integration in Australia and New Zealand, leading a major app upgrade focused on enhanced security and a frictionless user experience.
Nosy flashlight apps want more permissions than they need
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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data privacy
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software development
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apps
It might seem like a flashlight app just needs access to the camera flash in order to turn on and off. Apparently, that's wrong.
LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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apps
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autism
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la trobe university
An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.
The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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endpoint protection
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apps
Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.