Apps stories - Page 29

ASB's Mobile Business app is proving popular with business customers, with rapid uptake and a 59% increase in payments made over a holiday weekend.

Red Bull TV is a free app that extends the ‘Red Bull is extreme’ brand by bringing snowboarding and dance music videos to your phone.

Westpac New Zealand releases first integrated mobile banking app for a SmartWatch device, available exclusively on the Sony SmartWatch.

Students, aspiring surgeons and serious gamers can now use their iPhone to try their hand at surgery using the new Bonedoc app from the University of Otago.

Pandora has today released a new version of the company’s app built specifically for Android tablets, aptly named Pandora 5.0.

With Halloween almost here I thought I’d do a horror-themed review this week (spooky apps are easier to find than Labour Day-related ones).

'Our competition is confused. They’re turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they’re going to do next?'.

Apple has unveiled a new range of iWork and iLife apps, now free with all new Mac and iOS devices, according to company announcements made in San Francisco.

Apple revitalises Macs with gratis OS X Mavericks upgrade, flaunting 200+ features, enhanced efficiency, and elite new apps.

Good Technology reports a surge in enterprise apps, with a 60% rise in device activations and 1000 custom applications deployed.

Go Team app review: A digital meet for sports fans to guess game outcomes, offering a new platform for casual to keen sports enthusiasts.

A digital brand engagement tool developed in New Zealand and officially adopted by the All Blacks and NZ Rugby is attracting attention in marketing circles.

Despite the critical role of mobile devices in business, only 29% of firms test application mobile compatibility, revealing a stark underinvestment.

Westpac NZ leads with the launch of the first SmartWatch banking app, offering balance checks and alerts on the wrist.

Students walking home from school alone and teachers working late at school now have a new tool to get them home safe.

Hair Removal app faces backlash for promoting gender stereotypes and body shaming, alongside a bombardment of ads and questionable permissions.

Gartner reveals top 10 technologies and trends for 2014; includes mobile device diversity, mobile apps and the internet of everything.

Dick Smith NZ launches beta app for tech shopping with sleek design, facing mixed reviews on speed and usability challenges.

Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

ASB launches dedicated ASB Mobile Business app, giving business customers the flexibility to perform critical finance functions from anywhere, any time.