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Commission warns Kiwis to watch out for in-app purchases
Apps

Commission warns Kiwis to watch out for in-app purchases

Consumers are being warned about the potential for accidental in-app purchases, especially during the school holidays.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app
Apps

Kiwis earn cash for hosting ads with new Android app

Thanks to a Wellington-based technology start-up, users can get paid for hosting advertising on their device's lock screen with the Postr app.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Apps the way to do it as VMob bags global Microsoft Azure acclaim...
Public Cloud

Apps the way to do it as VMob bags global Microsoft Azure acclaim...

Kiwi firm VMob shines globally, nabbing runner-up in Microsoft's Winning with Azure Contest for its cutting-edge retail tech innovations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
Fundraising app to benefit 'Tablets in Schools'
Apps

Fundraising app to benefit 'Tablets in Schools'

Kev the Kiwi is helping to get more tablets into schools, with a fundraising app developed by the Digital Office.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2014
Football-mad Kiwis to join World Cup conversation on Facebook
Apps

Football-mad Kiwis to join World Cup conversation on Facebook

Millions of football fans from around the world will join the conversation about the 2014 World Cup on Facebook.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2014
Kiwis turn to tech for real life neighbour connections
Apps

Kiwis turn to tech for real life neighbour connections

Social networking across New Zealand has become a little more neighbourly, with the launch of a private social network for Kiwi neighbourhoods.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2014

Global Stories

How to build user trust in your business mobile apps...
Data Privacy

How to build user trust in your business mobile apps...

While consumers may assume that established, trusted businesses will develop trustworthy apps, this is not necessarily the case.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup
Unified Communications

Appy Days: 'Strategic' Telecom invests in NZ app development startup

Telecom Digital Ventures has made a strategic investment in mobile app startup App La Carte to accelerate its product development pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014
iOS review: Budget Tracker
Gaming

iOS review: Budget Tracker

Become a savings addict with Budget Tracker, the app transforming frugality into a game of smart spending and detailed budgeting.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014
iOS Review: I appreciate you, Trademe
Gaming

iOS Review: I appreciate you, Trademe

TradeMe's app shines as it eases Auckland's property and car hunt, becoming a cherished tool for seamless searches and purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014
Mobile security scare... Should Kiwi enterprises care?
Firewalls

Mobile security scare... Should Kiwi enterprises care?

Kiwi businesses warned about mobile security risks as Palo Alto Networks highlights the threat of DDoS attacks through enterprise devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2014
iOS review: True or False? Test your wits!
Gaming

iOS review: True or False? Test your wits!

Test your quick wit with True or False on iOS – a simple, engaging way to challenge your knowledge across various topics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2014
Do you know the REAL cost of business apps?
Apps

Do you know the REAL cost of business apps?

The use of mobile apps in business is increasing but can also add significant costs, according to UXC Connect Practice Manager Denise Carson.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Enterprise: Importance of mobile app analytics
Software Development

Enterprise: Importance of mobile app analytics

Enterprises have embraced the use of mobile apps to engage with consumers and empower many of their employees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
Are Kiwi kids using tech to influence family holiday decisions?
Apps

Are Kiwi kids using tech to influence family holiday decisions?

Growing adoption of smartphone technology by Kiwi children is influencing the travel decisions of Kiwi families according to a local travel specialist.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
iOS review: Think
Gaming

iOS review: Think

Think, iOS's latest puzzle game sensation, combines visual cues with AI to challenge players in over 360 mind-bending puzzles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014
Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...
Apps

Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...

Apple reinvents with WWDC, focusing on software upgrades and seamless connectivity across iOS and OSX, aiming to enhance user and developer experiences.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2014
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Apps

Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition

Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014