Apps stories - Page 27

There are lots of decibel meters available on the app store, and judging from their reviews some of them are a bit crummy.

Westpac to trial Cash Tank on Google Glass & introduce iBeacon technology in NZ branches. Chief Digital Officer believes 2014 is year of wearable tech.

Japanese lingerie manufacturer Ravijour has released a hi-tech bra that only opens when a woman’s heart is racing.

Snapchat users are experiencing an influx of spam snaps featuring topless women, according to security experts.

Discover the nuances of New Zealand's sign language with the NZSL Dictionary app, a must-have for learners and fluent speakers alike.

InstaFontMaker app review: A dive into mobile typeface creation with your fingertips, blending fun with functionality for casual designers.

Looper app review: A simple yet fun Android music creator, far removed from its namesake movie, perfect for casual beat-making.

Keep tabs on festive tipples with the new Android Alcohol Calculator app, but don't bank your licence on it. A useful, if rough, guide.

Xtracta, a kiwi based startup is set to revolutionise traditional data entry through its game-changing product, the Xtracta App.

Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.

Now I’ve got my first decent Android phone, I’ve been testing out some new apps out there and one I’m really enjoying is Little Lot.

Google's Helpouts could revolutionise video collaboration, offering real-time advice from professionals on any device, for anyone.

Ditching festive organisation apps, our review of Devil Ninja (Xmas) dives into its unique, if not festive, side-scrolling adventure.

SKY customers can now enjoy live sport, news, movies and more on their Apple iPhone or iPad with the new SKY GO App.

Auckland University Press has just released its first app, based on the popular photographic guide Birds of New Zealand by Paul Scofield and Brent Stephenson.

Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

Kiwi mobile solutions company PaperKite has stamped its mark on the smartphones and tablets of world leaders, after launching its UN Handbook App in New York.

Defend yourself from hordes of zombies with just a tap in the simple yet addictive Zombie Smasher. It's free, fun, and ideal for quick gaming breaks.

Aspire News: more than an app, it's a lifeline for domestic abuse victims, offering covert help and essential information.

As privacy concerns spike, individuals start prioritising data protection in 2014 while scammers exploit every niche in the digital world.