Category: Apps
Post Office introduces EasyID app
The Post Office has announced that customers can now collect parcels and letters using an app on their phone to show their ID, instead of having to bring in a document such as a passport or driving licence. The Post Office EasyID app is designed to complement existing face-to-face verification. It's hoped it will make…
Global revenue from fitness apps to grow 34.4% in 2021
Fitness apps were already on the rise before 2020’s pandemic skyrocketed the entire industry’s revenue numbers even more. The industry is well-placed to build on this momentum, as projections show sustained growth in the coming years. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, global revenue from fitness apps is projected to experience a 34.4% growth in 2021…
9 out of 10 mobile health apps collect and track user data
Nine out of 10 mobile health apps collect and track user data, according to a new global study, reports The Guardian. The research published in the British Medical Journal is based on in-depth analysis of more than 20,000 mobile health apps on the Google Play Store. It found many of these require users to disclose…
Passenger Assistance app launched to help disabled rail passengers
It's hoped a new app available from today will make it easier and quicker for disabled people to request assistance for their train journeys, enabling them to travel with greater confidence. The ‘Passenger Assistance’ app, developed with train operators, will offer passengers the choice to request assistance, update their profile and review their journeys from…
Young Driver introduces 360° video app to help pass test
A new Young Driver App will, it's hoped, help take learners from their first lesson to driving test by providing repeatable, cost-effective lesson practice via 360° videos. Filmed by Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), these videos can be viewed remotely from home alongside theory test information, practice modules and hazard perception videos. Viewable on phones or…
We Score football app added to new VW Golfs
Don't want to miss the latest football scores? Then you may be interested to hear that the We Score app has been added to all new VW Golfs from the 2020 model year onwards. Users can pre-set three clubs and one national team, and follow their favourites in all competitions. Along with live scores –…
WeChat most popular app in China, claims study
The use of the mobile phone to access the internet has grown tremendously in China over the last decade. The penetration rate of mobile internet users in China was at an all-time high in 2020, making the apps marketplace one of the most competitive in the world. Data presented by TradingPlatforms.com breaks down the leading apps in China in 2020 per category. Mobile…
Uber drivers are workers, Supreme Court rules
Uber drivers are workers and entitled to holiday pay and minimum wage, the UK's Supreme Court has ruled in a decision that could have far-reaching implications for the gig economy. The Supreme Court decision, which was unanimous among the six judges, brings to and a six year battle by Uber drivers to get employment rights. …
1 in 5 have had their dating accounts hacked, claims survey
Nearly a fifth (18%) of people have had their dating app accounts hacked, with 16-25-year-olds twice as likely to fall victim (30%), according to a survey from antivirus software company McAfee. McAfee’s latest research reveals a significant shift in consumer behaviour in the past year, with 65% of Brits increasing their online social activities – including online…
Gambling Apps, why users like them instead of Browser Sites?
A lot of people who grew up in the 90s were accustomed to going to slot machines and casinos to play the game. The advent of technological advancement has brought about a great change in what was obtainable then and now. Rather than visiting a slot machine, people will rather play their favorite casino or…
