Apps stories - Page 16

Looper app review: A simple yet fun Android music creator, far removed from its namesake movie, perfect for casual beat-making.

Keep tabs on festive tipples with the new Android Alcohol Calculator app, but don't bank your licence on it. A useful, if rough, guide.

Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.

Google's Helpouts could revolutionise video collaboration, offering real-time advice from professionals on any device, for anyone.

Ditching festive organisation apps, our review of Devil Ninja (Xmas) dives into its unique, if not festive, side-scrolling adventure.

Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.

Defend yourself from hordes of zombies with just a tap in the simple yet addictive Zombie Smasher. It's free, fun, and ideal for quick gaming breaks.

As privacy concerns spike, individuals start prioritising data protection in 2014 while scammers exploit every niche in the digital world.

Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.

HP unveils first SDN open ecosystem, boosting partner opportunities with a new app store and developer kit, promising innovation and agility.

Trend Micro have been in the online security / anti-virus business for a while, and now that business has extended to mobile devices.

Snapchat snubs Facebook's £2.4 billion offer, as CEO Evan Spiegel opts for independence, eyeing a higher valuation amid investor interest.

Dive into Escape the Titanic, a puzzle game where evading disaster on the infamous ship is as thrilling as it is challenging.

Red Bull TV is a free app that extends the 'Red Bull is extreme' brand by bringing snowboarding and dance music videos to your phone.

Students, aspiring surgeons and serious gamers can now use their iPhone to try their hand at surgery using the new Bonedoc app from the University of Otago.

With Halloween almost here I thought I'd do a horror-themed review this week (spooky apps are easier to find than Labour Day-related ones).

'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.

Apple has unveiled a new range of iWork and iLife apps, now free with all new Mac and iOS devices, according to company announcements made in San Francisco.

Apple revitalises Macs with gratis OS X Mavericks upgrade, flaunting 200+ features, enhanced efficiency, and elite new apps.

Despite the critical role of mobile devices in business, only 29% of firms test application mobile compatibility, revealing a stark underinvestment.