Kiwi stories

Digital Māori dictionary partners with Dynamo6 to overhaul app

Te Murumāra Foundation and Dynamo6 partner to enhance the Te Aka Māori Dictionary app in time for Māori language week.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021

Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs

Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates

LEGO is once again on point with its amazing design aesthetic because the series is full of cute characters and setpieces.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021

Multi-factor authentication

Xero launches authentication app to boost account security

Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021

Apps

'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches

New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020

Global stories

Apps

Traditional banks invest in apps to keep up with the competition

Traditional banks in the APAC region are rapidly developing digital wellness apps to keep up with nimbler digital-only competitors, a new study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021

Application Security

Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021

Apps

Digital experience can make or break brand relationships with customers

Pandemic spikes digital service reliance; brands warned—flawless app experience now crucial for consumer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

A peek inside the world of LEGO VIDIYO

LEGO's VIDIYO range combines augmented reality, music, and physical bricks to create the ultimate music video experience for kids.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021

Malware

Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021

Apps

Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021

Gaming

Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report

Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021

Health Technologies

Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps

Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021

Mobile Device Management

Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web

A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021

Artificial Intelligence

AI software growth to fall below current investor projections

AI application growth will be constrained by technology vendors embedding AI functionality into existing software products with greater frequency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020

Virtualisation

Adoption of cloud-native apps high but security remains an issue - report

Only 10% of organisations run half or more business apps on Kubernetes due to security and networking issues, according to research from Volterra.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020

Apps

Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs

Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020

Apps

Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme

Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020

Customer Relationship Management

deVere responds to growing demand for fintech solutions with new app

deVere Group launches Ident Me app for secure identity verification and notary services, adding to its fintech portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020

Stories from other regions

Application Performance Monitoring

App install fraud up $945 million in APAC

Asia Pacific exposed to $945m in app install fraud in H1 2020, with finance the most targeted category, according to AppsFlyer report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020