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Android App Review: Aspire News
Gaming

Android App Review: Aspire News

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

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
App to bring Nelson history to life
AR, VR & Metaverse

App to bring Nelson history to life

An augmented reality history-sharing app is being developed to share the Nelson-Tasman region's history and stories.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2013
Groupon brings free iPad App to NZ
Apple

Groupon brings free iPad App to NZ

Groupon has revealed the debut of the popular Groupon iPad app in New Zealand, as well as other mobile updates that make life easier for shoppers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
Westpac Smart Watch app goes live
Wearables

Westpac Smart Watch app goes live

Westpac New Zealand releases first integrated mobile banking app for a SmartWatch device, available exclusively on the Sony SmartWatch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Pandora debuts new tablet experience for Android
Pandora

Pandora debuts new tablet experience for Android

Pandora has today released a new version of the company's app built specifically for Android tablets, aptly named Pandora 5.0.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013

Global Stories

Applications stories

Android App Review: Zombie Smasher
Gaming

Android App Review: Zombie Smasher

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.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”
Malware

“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”

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

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Mega launches iOS app
iOS

Mega launches iOS app

Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
HP boosts partner opps with new SDN App Store
Virtualisation

HP boosts partner opps with new SDN App Store

HP unveils first SDN open ecosystem, boosting partner opportunities with a new app store and developer kit, promising innovation and agility.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security
Gaming

Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security

Trend Micro have been in the online security / anti-virus business for a while, and now that business has extended to mobile devices.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects
Apple

Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects

Snapchat snubs Facebook's £2.4 billion offer, as CEO Evan Spiegel opts for independence, eyeing a higher valuation amid investor interest.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Escape the Titanic
Gaming

Android App Review: Escape the Titanic

Dive into Escape the Titanic, a puzzle game where evading disaster on the infamous ship is as thrilling as it is challenging.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2013
NZ business embracing mobile banking as demand for apps rise
Applications

NZ business embracing mobile banking as demand for apps rise

ASB's Mobile Business app is proving popular with business customers, with rapid uptake and a 59% increase in payments made over a holiday weekend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Red Bull TV
Gaming

Android App Review: Red Bull TV

Red Bull TV is a free app that extends the 'Red Bull is extreme' brand by bringing snowboarding and dance music videos to your phone.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
App brings surgery to smart phones
EduTech

App brings surgery to smart phones

Students, aspiring surgeons and serious gamers can now use their iPhone to try their hand at surgery using the new Bonedoc app from the University of Otago.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories
Gaming

Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories

With Halloween almost here I thought I'd do a horror-themed review this week (spooky apps are easier to find than Labour Day-related ones).

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Microsoft

Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft

'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution
Network Infrastructure

Fujitsu aims to 'liberate enterprises' with new mobile solution

Fujitsu launches Managed Mobile, enabling employees to work securely from any device, helping enterprises enhance productivity and address BYOD security issues.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2013