Apps
When half term begins to drag - there’s help at hand
When the February half-term holiday begins to drag, the children are getting restless and an expensive day out is not an option there’s now a new app designed to help banish those parental half term blues.
Palma International Yachting Forum releases mobile app
Mindful of the fact that the yachting industry is far from a nine-to-five desk job, organisers of the Palma International Yachting Forum have created a mobile app which is designed to run alongside the event’s comprehensive website.
O2 launches O2 Tracks, bringing the Top 40 direct to mobile
O2 has announced the launch of O2 Tracks, which brings the Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart direct to your phone, wherever you are and whenever you want it.
Ski Jumping Pro soars onto the App Store
Independent game developer Vivid Games, the creator of hit game Real Boxing, has announced Ski Jumping Pro, its newest title for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Channel 4 launches 4oD app for Android devices
Channel 4 has announced the launch of a dedicated 4oD application for Android tablets and smartphones. The free app hosts a wide selection of programmes from Channel 4, E4 and More4, past and present, and is now available to download from Google Play and will soon be available from the Samsung App Store.
HAILO taxi app raises $30 million
Hailo has laid out its plans to expand its market-leading taxi app network across the globe. With the addition of Tom Barr, former Starbucks Head of Coffee Business as its new President and COO USA and a $30.6 million investment led by mobile and network gurus Union Square Ventures, Hailo’s vision to be on home screens everywhere is now closer than ever.
British Gas first to launch bill paying app
British Gas has released the latest version of its app giving customers the facility to pay their bills via their Smart devices for the first time.
Seat launches augmented reality showroom experience
From today (Monday 14 January 2013), anyone entering a Seat showroom will be able to take a glimpse into the future, thanks to an amazing new augmented reality experience that uses the ground-breaking Blippar app.
Good driver? AA Drivescore app can prove it
AA Insurance has launched ‘AA Drivescore': a free ‘try before you buy' app that allows drivers to prove just how safe and responsible they are behind the wheel.
Updated Tax app launched
Over 250,000 people have downloaded HM Revenue and Customs' tax calculator app which allows people to work out how much tax they pay and how the Government spends it.
App Store tops 40 billion downloads with almost half in 2012
Apple has announced that customers have downloaded over 40 billion apps, with nearly 20 billion in 2012 alone.
BBC Sport launches mobile app
BBC Sport has launched a mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch devices in the UK. The free app brings together BBC Sport’s expert coverage to deliver news, live scores, stats, commentary and analysis on-the-go.
Antiques Roadshow to launch smartphone companion app
Following the success of the Antiques Roadshow's Red Button play-along game, the BBC is launching its first ever live, synchronous smartphone app.
Shell launches new lubricants mobile app
Shell, global lubricants supplier, has announced the launch of the Shell Lubricants app for iOS and Android. The app aims to become an essential tool for Shell customers across Europe and marks a further step into mobile for the global energy company.
Playmobil Pirates now available on the App Store
Playmobil Pirates, the first Playmobil game for a digital platform, is now available as a free download on iOS and is coming soon to Google Play.