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Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
eCommerce

Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs

Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates
AR, VR & Metaverse

LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates

LEGO is once again on point with its amazing design aesthetic because the series is full of cute characters and setpieces.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021
Xero launches authentication app to boost account security
Multi-factor authentication

Xero launches authentication app to boost account security

Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021

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Software AG extends IoT platform with new app
Internet of Things

Software AG extends IoT platform with new app

Software AG launches app to automate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculation for its Cumulocity IoT platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Traditional banks invest in apps to keep up with the competition
Apps

Traditional banks invest in apps to keep up with the competition

Traditional banks in the APAC region are rapidly developing digital wellness apps to keep up with nimbler digital-only competitors, a new study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Application Security

Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers
Apps

Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers

Pandemic spikes digital service reliance; brands warned—flawless app experience now crucial for consumer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
A peek inside the world of LEGO VIDIYO
AR, VR & Metaverse

A peek inside the world of LEGO VIDIYO

LEGO's VIDIYO range combines augmented reality, music, and physical bricks to create the ultimate music video experience for kids.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Malware

Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Apps

Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report
Gaming

Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report

Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps
Health Technologies

Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps

Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mobile Device Management

Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web

A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
AI software growth to fall below current investor projections
Artificial Intelligence

AI software growth to fall below current investor projections

AI application growth will be constrained by technology vendors embedding AI functionality into existing software products with greater frequency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Adoption of cloud-native apps high but security remains an issue - report
Virtualisation

Adoption of cloud-native apps high but security remains an issue - report

Only 10% of organisations run half or more business apps on Kubernetes due to security and networking issues, according to research from Volterra.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Apps

Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs

Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Apps

Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme

Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020

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