Apps stories - Page 26

Gurk, the 8-bit RPG, hits nostalgia but misses depth, ideal for those longing for simple, old-school gaming. Not for the modern seeker.

New Zealand’s Great Walks is exactly what it should be: information about the Great Walks, collected into an easy to use format.

Skype's new Android update pledges all-day app usage without draining your battery, addressing previous performance issues.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft’s cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...

Spritz, the revolutionary speed-reading app, aims to change our reading habits, allowing for rapid consumption of text on small screens.

Kiwi-designed travel app becomes a hit, topping NZ iTunes in a week with over 4500 downloads in one day, revolutionising local tourism.

Inland Revenue launches App4IR Challenge to find mobile app concepts to improve interactions with small businesses.

Kiwa Digital's multi-lingual Milly, Molly app wins at the GESS Exhibition in Dubai, marking global recognition for NZ EdTech innovation.

New iOS app Tickle, designed to get you out of awkward situations, is set to become the world's greatest social getaway tool.

Explore Windows 8.1 apps with ease: From news to social media, discover how to personalize your start menu for streamlined browsing.

From scoffing at scrapbook lovers to confessing her Pinterest addiction, Shannon shares how decorating her new home turned her into a true 'Pinterestaholic'.

The government has released a free mobile app providing instant access to career information for young people and their families.

Here’s something interesting. Figure 1 is a new app that lets doctors share images and information online with other medical professionals.

De Post's new app attempts to merge pub-going and tech, but falls short on necessity. Hilariously specific, its best offer: digital drink stamps.

SoundCloud is a website that lets artists upload and share their music with others. Like most services of its kind, it also has an accompanying app.

New Zealand healthcare professionals now have access to thousands of medical images following the local launch of the Figure 1 app last week.

Just after Facebook's US$16 billion grab, WhatsApp's 3-hour crash fuels Twitter frenzy and sparks theories. How were you affected?.

Facebook unveils Paper, reimagining social scrolling with magazine-style visuals, aiming to refresh the classic feed experience.

WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.

Just when you think app games can’t get any sillier, I find this: Truck Simulator 3D, which is exactly as bizarre and unnecessary as it sounds.