Android
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Offline travel app puts little-known destinations on the map
An app called Triposo describes itself as the perfect app for travellers, with in-depth destination guides for “not just Paris, but also Palembang, Po... Read More -
Consumers warm to iPhone-friendly gloves
For those who commute to work via bus or train, cold winter mornings are a harsh reality, with many bored travelers whipping out their smartphones to ... Read More -
Instagram acquisition prompts user backlash
The founders of Instagram are “psyched” to be joining Facebook in a $US1 billion deal, but the backlash from users has highlighted the drawbacks of be... Read More -
New accent-decoding app is nice and Evi
Designers in the United Kingdom have created a voice-activated app that has an ear for British accents that often bamboozle Apple’s Siri. Read More -
Apple acquires Aussie start-up Chomp for $US50 million
Apple has acquired Australian start-up Chomp for around $US50 million but is remaining tight-lipped over what it plans to do with the Chomp app, which... Read More -
Mobile malware evolving “frighteningly” fast: Report
Malware targeting mobile devices is evolving “frighteningly” fast and has the potential to be even more destructive than ever before, according to a w... Read More -
App developers prefer Android over Apple: Survey
A new survey reveals Google’s Android operating system has replaced Apple’s iOS in terms of its importance to developers in the Asia-Pacific region. Read More -
$1 starting price for iPhone app highlights developers’ struggles
A mobile app developer is selling his iPhone app on eBay for a starting price of $1 to escape the costs associated with the app, suggesting the market... Read More -
Aussie start-up Skitch hits 3m downloads following US acquisition
Australian start-up Skitch has reached three million downloads of its Android app, four months after being acquired by US app-maker Evernote. Read More -
The rise of the mobilised consumer
The alarm on your phone goes off in the morning. You pick it up and take it to the kitchen, over breakfast check your emails for anything important, t... Read More
