Apps

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.

David Hasselhoff launches own video gaming app in time for Halloween
The legendary Baywatch star David Hasselhoff launches his very own iPhone app – Hoff Zombie Beach, a brand new arcade-style video game for iPhone, complete with the iconic Baywatch theme tune and other special features.

Apple Pay set to transform mobile payment
Apple has announced that customers can start making payments with the touch of a finger on Monday, October 20, when Apple Pay becomes available in the US.

easyJet’s mobile app flies ahead of the rest with new passport scanning technology
easyJet, has launched a new passport scanning function to its award-winning mobile app, making it the first European airline to have such a feature.
Travellers embrace mobile check in to avoid airline fines
Consumer insight from travel search engine, KAYAK.co.uk, reveals that more than two in five travellers (42 per cent) have been slapped with airlines fines following issues with their traditional printed check in documents, resulting in an average of £51 in fines per person.
5 exciting UK tech projects that need funding on Kickstarter
It’s not easy breaking into the world of tech so dominated as it is by multi-billion pound companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft. There are, however, some outstanding innovations on crowdfunding website Kickstarter which need our help to make them a reality.

CBBC competition gives children opportunity to design app-based game
CBBC is giving the next generation of digital content creators an amazing opportunity to design a game that will be turned into a free app and released across the UK for all kids to play.
30 days catch-up window comes to BBC iPlayer and BBC iPlayer Radio
Audiences are now able to enjoy their favourite BBC TV and radio programmes on BBC iPlayer and BBC iPlayer Radio for 30 days.
Manchester inventor takes on tech giants with new virtual pinboards
Martin Tosas, founder of start-up tech company OwlVision, is aiming to take on the US tech giants and major social networks with his first Kickstarter project.

Air Race Speed on iOS
QubicGames has released the futuristic racing game Air Race Speed on previous and newest generations of iPhone and iPad.

Hostelworld Android app takes customer experience to the next level
Hostelworld, the budget travel site, today announced the launch of a brand new native app for Android. The app, available to download for free from Google Play, is the second new mobile app from the organisation in recent months.
Monarch Airlines app reaches 175k downloads
Monarch Airlines has reached a milestone 175,000 downloads on its free smartphone app which is available to both iOS and Android users.
Santander launches new mobile banking app for students
Santander UK has launched an innovative new mobile banking service which is set to transform the way its customers can keep track of their everyday finances and spending.