Kiwi Stories

Google Apps for small businesses no longer free

Google ends free Google Apps for small businesses from 7 December; existing users unaffected, but new accounts will incur charges.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012

Microsoft

The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event

Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012

Apps

Father Face Blocks young daughter

Nelson dad John Hyde invents app to temporarily block his daughter's Facebook use, aiming to balance social media and homework.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2012

Apps

Kiwi App company taking on the world

Kiwi's Sush Mobile revolutionises the app world with cutting-edge solutions for major players, making big waves in business and digital landscapes.

By Angelique Jurd • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2012

Apps

Cheaper hotel after lunch - iPhone App

A new iPhone App has been launched by a kiwi company, to solve last minute accommodation issues for travelers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2012

Digital Entertainment

Telecom launches its own Android music store

Telecom debuts Android music store for direct song downloads, charging users through phone bills, offering over a million DRM-free tracks.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2012

Global Stories

Apps

Android App of the Week - The Elf Adventure Calendar

Christmas time means Christmas apps! YAY! The Elf Adventure Calendar is the cutest app ever and makes the countdown to Christmas even more exciting!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012

Apps

Android App of the Week - Who wants to be a Millionaire?

Relive the thrill of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' on your Android, complete with lifelines and 15 challenging levels, for USD $3.70.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2012

Apps

iOS apps hit one million?

Appsfire claims Apple's App Store has reached 1 million approved apps, despite Apple stating 700,000 last month. Updates to follow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012

Apps

Android App of the Week - Auckland Buses

Auckland Buses app offers real-time public transport info, surpassing the official Auckland Transport app by making commutes more bearable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012

Gaming

Android App of the Week - Unblock Car

This is a really simple, easy and fun game that is the digital version of that tile grid game you probably played as kid.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012

Apps

Android App of the Week - WordFeud

I was gutted when I found out my stupid phone was 'incompatible' for the real Scrabble app, settling for the knockoff WordFeud instead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012

Apps

App of the week: My Fitness Pal

My Fitness Pal revolutionises health tracking, blending calorie counting with exercise logs to guide both weight loss and gain efforts.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2012

Apps

Android App of the Week - Evernote Food

Evernote Food: The ultimate journal app for food lovers, blending photo sharing, recipe notes, and dining experiences in one.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2012

Supply Chain

UK partner buys stake in local dev studio

UK's State of Flux acquires 10% of NZ's Marker Studio, eyeing growth in Europe via longstanding partnership and innovative tech potential.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012

Marketing Technologies

ASB enables Facebook friend payments

ASB revolutionises banking with Facebook friend payments, eliminating the need for account details for seamless transactions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2012

Marketing Technologies

Startup Sessions: MEA Mobile

Rodney Macfarlane, of MEA Mobile, is transforming the app world with a blend of creativity and structured innovation, proving mobile tech's cool factor.

By Angelique Jurd • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012

Risk & Compliance

Steps to successfully retire applications.

As businesses evolve, hundreds of legacy applications draining resources demand efficient retirement. Follow these seven key steps to streamline the process.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2012