Category: Apps
Glasgow drivers face biggest fuel price variation, myAutomate app shows
MyAutomate, a new app that compares the cost of fuel prices and more, has revealed that Glasgow drivers face the biggest fluctuations with selected forecourts charging 132.9p/litre for diesel at the top and 119.9p/litre at the bottom end of the scale. Unleaded fuel prices showed the same fluctuations with the difference between the most expensive…
Health and Fitness app spending increases 50% in 2020
Consumers turned to digital platforms for their fitness needs driving remarkable growth in the industry in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, worldwide consumer spending on health and fitness apps grew by 49.7% in 2020. Moreover, based on a Washington Post report, 2.5 billion health and fitness apps were downloaded globally from January…
Top 5 coffee apps – including Coffee Cup Guru
The world of coffee can be overwhelming, intimidating and complex with dozens of varieties to choose from. But did you know that technology can help you drink better coffee? Coffee apps can tell you how to brew your coffee based on the weight of the bean, help you find the best café near you, and…
Global app spending topped $100 billion in 2020
Despite the hardships that the year 2020 posed for many industries, there were some important milestones that were reached when it comes to global app spending on mobile devices. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, consumers spent close to $111B globally on apps from both Apple’s App Store and Google Play - a 30% increase…
Harvst launches app-controlled smart greenhouses
If you love the idea of owning a greenhouse but are put off by all the work that's involved in growing fruit and vegetables then a Welsh startup has a solution for you, according to Transition Earth. Harvst is a new-ish green-tech company which has just launched a range of smart, self-watering, climate-controlled mini greenhouses.…
Apple removes party promoting Vybe Together app
US app Vybe Together which promoted private parties during the coronavirus pandemic has been removed from the Apple App Store. Vybe Together calls itself a “private community to find, join and host parties." A recent video on its TikTok account claimed it held secret parties every weekend. Although its account on the platform, as well…
Skoda combines mobile services into single MySkoda app
Skoda is combining its mobile services into a single app – the new MySkoda App. The new app offers users access to all the mobile online services of Skoda Connect. In addition, it provides information about their car and the network of Skoda service partners. Switching over is straightforward for anyone using the previous apps,…
Bookmakers Using Android Power to Enhance Sports Betting Apps
We have seen many industries take advantage of advancements in mobile technology and one of those has been the betting industry. Thanks to the power that android phones now have, bookmakers can make their betting apps more powerful than ever before. The future of betting appears to be moving towards mobile wagering. We are all…
Dreamlab app helps scientists speed up Corona-AI research
Vodafone UK has announced that thousands of smartphone users who have downloaded the DreamLab app have helped Imperial College London to complete Phase 1 of its Corona-AI research project in only six months. Imperial College London’s Corona-AI research project has been delivered with the help of DreamLab, an app developed by the Vodafone Foundation, originally…
Top Three Shopping Apps Hit 24m downloads in September
According to data presented by StockApps.com, Amazon, Shein and Wish - the three most popular shopping apps globally - hit almost 24 million downloads in September. Android users accounted for 80% of that number. With 9.5 million downloads in September, Amazon ranked as the most downloaded shopping app globally, revealed the SimilarWeb data. Around 85% of…
