Tag: Apps
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…
Ordering takeaways via apps up to 44% more expensive, claims Which?
A Which? investigation found ordering takeaways via food apps was up to 44 per cent more expensive than ordering directly from the restaurant, while new research from the consumer watchdog also reveals that app users are sometimes struggling to get a satisfactory solution when something goes wrong with their order. Which? researchers looked at the…
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 –…
World Sleep Day: Sleep App downloads soar during pandemic
It’s been a full year since we first felt the impact of the pandemic, and it has had an adverse effect on our sleeping patterns too. New research from Uswitch to coincide with World Sleep Day has revealed that Brits are facing more sleepless nights than they were a year ago, and as a result,…
Social networking app for pub goers Boozr launches on Android and iOS
An app called Boozr, which was developed while the pubs were shut in 2020, has been designed to get customers back to hospitality venues as soon they open their beer gardens from the 12th April. With a directory of over 700,000 pubs, bars and clubs worldwide, Boozr provides both locals and visitors a way to discover…
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…
Tech Digest daily round up: Healthcare apps not fit for NHS
A firm which reviews healthcare apps for several NHS trusts says 80% of them do not meet its standards. Failings include poor information, lack of security updates and insufficient awareness of regulatory requirements, according to Orcha chief executive Liz Ashall-Payne. Orcha's reviews help determine whether an app should be recommended to patients by NHS staff.…
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…
Apple App Store Revenues surge to $72 billion in 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues driving impressive growth of the global app market. As one of the two largest distribution channels for mobile apps, the Apple App Store has witnessed a surge in revenues and the number of downloads during lockdown. According to data presented by BuyShares.co.nz, App Store users spent $72.3bn on in-app purchases, subscriptions…
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…
