Apps
Student launches first mobile mapping app that points out public toilets
A university student is flushed with success after creating the world’s first mobile mapping app – that points out public toilets.
The top 6 apps for family travel
In today’s tech-savvy world, most people travel with a smartphone or tablet at the very least. When it comes to vacationing with your family, having a handy bunch of apps to use can make a vacation much less stressful, and more fun. There are thousands of apps on the market that help to make travel easier.
Tyre Safety Companion named Auto Express ‘Best App’
The Tyre Safety Companion, a new smart phone app from tyre safety group TyreSafe, is set to help even more drivers stay safe on the road in 2015 after being named as one of the best motoring apps for 2015 by leading motoring magazine Auto Express.
App Store rings in 2015 with new records
Apple has announced that the first week of January set a new record for billings from the App Store with customers around the world spending nearly half a billion dollars on apps and in-app purchases, and New Year’s Day 2015 marked the single biggest day ever in App Store sales history.
Improving life with technology without getting technical
Technology is a double-edged sword. On one side lies the streamlined conveniences courtesy of the breakthrough product or service.
Top BBC apps downloaded 70 million times in the UK
The festive season is one of the busiest times of year for app downloads. The BBC has announced that its top ten apps have been downloaded over 70m times since launch, and is anticipating a bumper year for app downloads as new tablets and smartphones are unwrapped at Christmas.
Single mum creates game app to help children stay safer online
Launching in December 2014, Gooseberry Planet is a new game app created and funded by a single mum who couldn’t find the kind of tool she was looking for to help her children understand about safety online.
Tech Review: How apps are making sports betting better
Online technology has revolutionised the way we all interact with the world. Things that used to take hours of painstaking effort are now infinitely easier thanks to a plethora of desktop and mobile apps on the market today.
Superyacht? Sir, there’s an app for that
As a discerning UHNWI (ultra-high net worth individual), you’ll no doubt love your yachts, but isn’t it a pain choosing one?
New Kia video app speeds service work approval for customers
Kia dealers can now send videos of service work required directly to owners thanks to a new service using industry-leading technology. Kia Klear-Vision – powered by CitNOW uses apps to advise customers that urgent or important work is needed.
Anamaya Centre launches meditation app
A groundbreaking new meditation app is today being launched by Anamaya, owner of the world-renowned London-based health and wellbeing centre. The eponymously named App is based upon clinical work carried out at the centre.
Jaguar Land Rover first to market with justDrive app
Jaguar Land Rover has announced the launch of justDrive, an industry-leading app technology that integrates multiple smartphone apps into a single, voice-activated in-car experience.
Developers start designing apps for Apple Watch
Apple has announced the availability of WatchKit, software that gives developers a set of tools to easily create experiences designed specifically for Apple Watch - Apple’s most personal device ever.
Vamoos proves a hit and launches on Android
The reaction to the all-encompassing holiday app ‘Vamoos’ launched through the trade in the summer has exceeded all expectations according to Tony Bean, Director of Appex Mobile and the man behind the clever invention.
New app delivers tyre safety advice on the go
A new mobile phone app has been launched to provide motorists with a range of practical tyre safety tips and advice while on the go.