Apps stories - Page 13

An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.

Samsung has begun launching its Galaxy S6 Active smartphone, which is targeted toward athletes and outdoorsy people.

Small businesses expected to double their use of mobile apps, says Clutch survey. 15% already have one and 18% plan to develop one in 2015.

New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.

Best-selling UK TV and learning app, Hopster, launches in New Zealand for 2-6 year olds, with educational games and popular kids shows.

Third-party applications designed to run on wearable devices will surge as developers race to deliver killer apps for consumer and enterprise use.

Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.

An app has been released for Kiwi citizens, aiming to make it easier for them to get in contact with MPs and gain insight into Parliament.

uora has launched a relationship business management partner channel ‘app store’ providing resellers with a range of subscription-based app offerings.

New Zealand's Foodeye app, a nutrition navigator, now on Android to help users make informed food choices at supermarkets.

I feel like maybe it says something that they’re denying the accusations so strenuously before I’ve even had a chance to make them.

Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.

Unblock: a free, fun and addictive puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours (or maybe just minutes). Read more.

Zomato and Uber's new tie-up offers seamless travel to eateries, enriching dining experiences for food lovers across 13 countries.

Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore is a Doom-esque first-person shooter that is 3D, hardcore, and set in a gloomy dungeon. It’s perfect, really.

The hardware may be state of the art, the software well designed, but the meat-ware (that’s us) is more often than not both stupid and forgetful.

HotelQuickly eyes Kiwi dominance, targets 100k NZ users as its on-demand booking app hits local shores with top hotel deals.

Inland Revenue has taken GST returns mobile with the launch of myIRmobile app - the result of a crowdsourcing competition.

Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.

The Blood Service app won’t make dealing with needles any easier, But it does make it easier to find somewhere to donate blood and get you booked in.

New Zealand developed app, Printicular, is on a shortlist of apps that deliver Google Wallet to Android users, placing it with the likes of Uber.

Mobile app adoption is maturing, and app providers need to focus on retention strategies to ensure relevance in the marketplace, says Gartner.

For such a simple premise Little Alchemy is a delightful, absorbing game, and one that I would happily recommend for kids or adults.

In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.