Apps stories - Page 16

Students can now easily tackle maths woes by snapping a pic with their phone, thanks to the launch of PhotoMath app in London.

Uber's swift NZ expansion hits Wellington, marking its second NZ city and undisclosed global growth, promising cheaper, tech-driven rides.

2Life, NZ's first 24/7 safety app, launches nationwide, offering instant help at the tap of a button, redefining personal security.

Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.

The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.

BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.

Frontback is an exciting new camera app that lets you capture what’s in front of you and what’s behind you in one shot.

New app ARTQUEST: K’RD brings augmented reality to Auckland's K Road, allowing users to explore hidden art and design studios.

Join Bob the Fisherman in Jellies! Beware its long intro, but find endless fun in mixing, matching, and capturing jellies to reclaim stolen fingers!.

Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.

Clones can appear to be legitimate versions of the original app, or affiliated with the original app, but can be anything but.

NZ celebrates digital creativity as KiwiBank’s Home Hunter app wins the top prize at the Best Design Awards for making property search easy.

Relive your childhood with the Tamagotchi iOS app, a nostalgic journey now featured on smartphones, with options to care for your digital pet in colour.

Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.

Fantasy Kingdom Defense HD: A classic strategy game with familiar fantasy elements, boasting bright graphics and tutorial challenges.

Framatic: A top app for photo enthusiasts wanting to mesh multiple images into one masterpiece. Boasts heaps of features, even in its free version.

Discover the Cuddlr app, where instead of hook-ups, it's all about cuddles with strangers, creating a haven for no-pressure intimacy.

Struggling with writer's block? The 'Writing Prompts' Android app offers a mix of mundane and intriguing scenarios to kickstart your creativity.

EndlessJabber redefines texting: Now send SMS from your PC using your Android number. Will its charm outshine its mobility limits?.

You’re often spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment on the internet, and webcomics are no exception.

Color Splash FX app offers creative photo recoloring but raises privacy concerns with its intrusive data collection practices.

Ugh, grocery shopping is the worst. And even with the best app in the world by your side it’ll still be terrible.

Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.

Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.