Apps stories - Page 7
App install fraud up $945 million in APAC
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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cybersecurity
Asia Pacific exposed to $945m in app install fraud in H1 2020, with finance the most targeted category, according to AppsFlyer report.
'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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apps
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property market
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startups
New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.
deVere responds to growing demand for fintech solutions with new app
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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deVere Group launches Ident Me app for secure identity verification and notary services, adding to its fintech portfolio.
Full reveal: LEGO shares a glimpse of the full Super Mario range
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
LEGO and Nintendo have unveiled their new LEGO Super Mario product range, offering interactive gameplay and endless creative possibilities.
Xero partners with Coveo to empower small businesses with machine learning
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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api
Xero has partnered with Coveo to enhance its app marketplace search for small businesses with the help of machine learning.
Track and trace app must be mandatory to all visitors into NZ
Tue, 12th May 2020
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apps
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location tracking
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covid-19
A mandatory track and trace app must be made available to all visitors into New Zealand, says Jupl co-founder Sir Ray Avery.
Kiwi firm ignites Aotearoa's mental health & wellbeing support
Wed, 6th May 2020
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apps
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mental health
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rush
Kiwi firm Emerge Aotearoa launches Ignite Aotearoa, a platform offering businesses flexible online mental health and wellbeing resources to support staff.
Meet the Lens Scanner - a revolutionary app to get your glasses prescription online
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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apps
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eye problems
The Lens Scanner allows customers to quickly and effortlessly perform their own eye test to retrieve their glasses prescription online.
Australian Govt teams up with Delv to release COVID-19 app
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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apps
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australian government department of health
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covid-19
The Australian Government and tech firm Delv have launched a COVID-19 app offering a centralised source of news, resources, and updates for citizens.
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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apps
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social media
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cyberbullying
Feeling down online? Pedigree’s new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.
Pegasystems announces new app-building software
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Pegasystems unveiled Pega Express, a pioneering low-code methodology within Pega Platform, enabling rapid design and deployment of Minimum Lovable Products.
Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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apps
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university of canterbury
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voice
Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.
Deliveroo takes rider safety seriously with new advisory panel
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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apps
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food
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road safety
Deliveroo forms a Rider Advisory Panel, with 10 riders from across the country, to enhance safety measures and address road safety issues for its delivery team.
University of Auckland students launch app for Stress Less Week
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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apps
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auckland university
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students
University of Auckland students have launched an app-based digital treasure hunt for Stress Less Week, engaging peers in a fun, interactive game before exams.
Health focused app launches in ANZ
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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apps
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fitness
Jonas Leisure has launched a new app in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing connectivity for gyms and members via the Envibe software and Fitnexus platform.
Ola brings Apple Pay to ridesharing for Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Ola introduces Apple Pay integration in Australia and New Zealand, leading a major app upgrade focused on enhanced security and a frictionless user experience.
Nosy flashlight apps want more permissions than they need
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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data privacy
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software development
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apps
It might seem like a flashlight app just needs access to the camera flash in order to turn on and off. Apparently, that’s wrong.
Spark launches version 2.0 of Maori language app
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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apps
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google
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te reo māori
Spark has launched Kupu 2.0, a mobile app that supports the teaching of Te Reo Maori in New Zealand classrooms.
LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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apps
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autism
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la trobe university
An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.