Apps stories - Page 38
Are you app-savvy?
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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In a bid to meet growing user discernment, lacklustre apps fall short as consumers demand more, says Ovum report.
Huge potential for lower-end apps
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.
BNZ goes mobile
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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BNZ pioneers again, launching NZ's first Android banking app, following iPhone success. 15k users in weeks, promising top safety.
Xero Touch hits the Apple app store
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Xero Touch lands on Apple's app store, bringing receipt snapping and a 4-digit PIN login for swift financial management on the go.
Kiwi Google apps specialist bought by US firm
Tue, 5th Jul 2011
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Wellington's WaveAdept, a top Google apps integrator for notable firms and gov departments, has been acquired by US giant Cloud Sherpas.
Microsoft takes Office online
Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Microsoft counters Google with the cloud-based Office 365, aimed at small businesses seeking affordable collaboration tools.
Prototype 2 Facebook app launched
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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New Prototype 2 app on Facebook lets fans 'hack' for exclusive content ahead of the 2012 game release. Dive into //Blacknet now.
Kiwi payment gateway launches iPhone App
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Flo2Cash unveils New Zealand's first smartphone payment app, offering merchants a cost-effective, secure way to process credit card payments.
Windows 7 phones get Evernote
Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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Evernote launches on Windows 7 phones with a unique, feature-rich interface, marking its most innovative debut across mobile platforms.
Google says Apps make work smarter
Thu, 19th May 2011
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Google is revolutionising work for small businesses with Apps enhancing tasks from generating letterheads to creating websites and intranets.
Android app points the finger at file-sharers
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
Subway goes mobile
Sun, 1st May 2011
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SUBWAY elevates fast food convenience in New Zealand with a versatile mobile app, offering loyalty rewards and wallet-free payments.
App showcase: iRealGun
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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Discover 'iRealGun' - the unique app that turns your device into a virtual firearm, complete with cocking and shooting animations. It's time to duel!.
BlackBerry Messenger app for Android, iOS?
Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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Research In Motion is said to be working on Android and iPhone versions of its proprietary instant messenger app.
Kiwi app devs support New Zealand Red Cross appeal
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Kiwi app developers rally together to support Christchurch earthquake victims with proceeds from app sales. 100% goes to New Zealand Red Cross.
Orcon releases iPhone broadband usage app
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.
Vodafone launches internet keyboard
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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tv
Vodafone has unveiled Webbox, a plug-and-play keyboard that turns any TV with RCA connectors into an internet portal via 2.5G and EDGE networks.
Domino's launches iPhone pizza app
Wed, 9th Feb 2011
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Domino's pizza app hits NZ, already a hit in Australia with 50K downloads in its first week. Order, track, and pay for your meal in a snap.
Commercial for PlayStation Phone leaked
Fri, 4th Feb 2011
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, dubbed the PlayStation Phone, sees its first ad leak ahead of its official World Mobile Congress reveal.
Under-35s prefer apps to web browsers
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Research in the US has found that smartphone apps are fast becoming the favourite way to access internet radio, maps, social networks, navigation and games.