Apps stories - Page 38

In a bid to meet growing user discernment, lacklustre apps fall short as consumers demand more, says Ovum report.

App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.

BNZ pioneers again, launching NZ's first Android banking app, following iPhone success. 15k users in weeks, promising top safety.

Xero Touch lands on Apple's app store, bringing receipt snapping and a 4-digit PIN login for swift financial management on the go.

Wellington's WaveAdept, a top Google apps integrator for notable firms and gov departments, has been acquired by US giant Cloud Sherpas.

Microsoft counters Google with the cloud-based Office 365, aimed at small businesses seeking affordable collaboration tools.

New Prototype 2 app on Facebook lets fans 'hack' for exclusive content ahead of the 2012 game release. Dive into //Blacknet now.

Flo2Cash unveils New Zealand's first smartphone payment app, offering merchants a cost-effective, secure way to process credit card payments.

Evernote launches on Windows 7 phones with a unique, feature-rich interface, marking its most innovative debut across mobile platforms.

Google is revolutionising work for small businesses with Apps enhancing tasks from generating letterheads to creating websites and intranets.

Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.

SUBWAY elevates fast food convenience in New Zealand with a versatile mobile app, offering loyalty rewards and wallet-free payments.

Discover 'iRealGun' - the unique app that turns your device into a virtual firearm, complete with cocking and shooting animations. It's time to duel!.

Research In Motion is said to be working on Android and iPhone versions of its proprietary instant messenger app.

Kiwi app developers rally together to support Christchurch earthquake victims with proceeds from app sales. 100% goes to New Zealand Red Cross.

Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.

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 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.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, dubbed the PlayStation Phone, sees its first ad leak ahead of its official World Mobile Congress reveal.

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.