Apps stories - Page 30
Can new Facebook app stop young suicides?
Tue, 27th Aug 2013
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R U OK? app aims to help more young people reflect on the difference that conversations can make to friends who might be struggling.
Android App Review: Infinite Design
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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Infinite Design app review: A promising but unreliable vector drawing tool, offering a neat experience on tablets, marred by lag and crashes.
Android App Review: Death Drive
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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This app is an ugly, broken, thrown-together embarrassment made for the sole purpose of exposing people to ads and gouging out what little cash they can.
Microsoft: The limits of Google’s openness
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.
Microsoft extends apps ahead of Windows 8.1 launch
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Ahead of the Windows 8.1 launch, Microsoft expands its app offerings, including IE, Bing, Skype, aiming for a seamless device experience.
Android App Review: Stick Fighter
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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gaming
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I’d love to make cartoons but I’m lazy. So if there was an app that let me make basic animations on my phone, that’d be great. Right?.
Top tips to avoid explosive rises in IT asset costs
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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data analytics
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martech
CIOs prioritize cost reduction in IT, but ITAM and procurement professionals face 8 disruptive forces that could increase IT asset costs - Gartner.
Air New Zealand launches mobile booking service
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
Customers can now book domestic tickets on the fly, straight from their smartphone’s web browser or via the airline’s mobile travel app - mPass.
Kiwi app ‘Get Home Safe’ aims to save lives
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
NZ's 'Get Home Safe' app, a pioneering tool by Boyd Peacock, offers live safety tracking, aiming to protect individuals during solo activities.
Marine life app makes school trips interactive
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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schools
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auckland museum
Auckland Museum's NZ Marine Life App transforms school beach trips with interactive learning, featuring details on over 260 marine species.
Android App Review: G Cloud Backup
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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G Cloud Backup: The app that saves your contacts, messages and more, ready to be reinstalled onto a new phone.
DIY apps being built by schools
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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schools
Murrays Bay Intermediate School embraces DIY tech, successfully launching their own app, enhancing communication with parents.
Can Xbox One run WinRT apps?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Emerging rumours and a code leak suggest the next-gen Xbox One might run WinRT apps, hinting at a big leap in app compatibility.
Android joins the Office 365 app party
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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microsoft
Android users rejoice as Office 365 now extends its app suite to include them, promising seamless productivity across devices.
Microsoft's Warwick Grey: Nursing the skills
Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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He may have abandoned a career as a psychiatric nurse, but Microsoft's partner account manager says that early job has stood him in good stead.
For your thighs only… first Google Glass Porn released
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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google
After a ban, 'Tits and Glass' makes a cheeky comeback with the first Google Glass adult film, pushing the boundaries of tech in the bedroom.
The future of TV is here…
Mon, 29th Jul 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apps herald a TV revolution, transforming viewing habits with the advent of smart technology, led by innovation and connectivity.
Top 10 tips for avoiding app rejection
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
There can be nothing more frustrating than sweating for hours developing your app for public consumption only to have it rejected by an app store.
Wearable devices...the next big frontier for apps
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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apple
A new wave of wearable devices is set to hit the market, creating a new frontier for app companies to make our lives easier.
Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.