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Mobile Apps stories - Page 7

Location services

Privacy: The real cost of “free” mobile apps

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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data privacy
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mobile apps
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opinion
Sales of location targeted advertising, based on location data provided by apps, is set to reach $30 billion by 2020.
Warehouse

The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'

Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
The Warehouse has dipped its toes into neural networking and artificial intelligence to make it easier for customers to 'Snap and Shop'.
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Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.
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Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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robots
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healthtech
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mobile apps
The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.
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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern

Wed, 9th May 2018
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mobile apps
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security vulnerabilities
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pradeo
Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo's security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.
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eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
Phone stealing

What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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apps
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cloud services
I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.
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Exclusive: SKY Sport Highlights app first look

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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sports
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sky
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mobile apps
Sports fans can now stay up to date with all the latest highlights thanks to the new SKY Sport Highlights app.
Shopping mobile

An app for ads on your phone? Kiwi company spreads its wings

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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martech
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marketing
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postr
​Who would have thought that people would be willing to download an app that displays ads on their phones? Postr has secured $3m investment into APAC.
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Remote workforce grows more app-savvy, but email & phone remain kings

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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mobility
'Surprising' findings have been revealed about mobile workforces and the tools they prefer to use, and the results differ between generations.
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'Safety selfies' snap their way to workplace improvement

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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selfie
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mobile apps
Health and safety is becoming less of a bore and more interactive, thanks to an app developer who is encouraging workplaces to use selfies.
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Uh oh Instagram, what have you gone and done?

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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instagram
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snap
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mobile apps
The new feature allows users to share every moment with photos and videos all appearing in a slideshow format. Hmm, feels a little like déjà vu​..
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Periscope's new discovery features put on a show for your cameras

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
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streaming
Avid Periscope users may have noticed a few changes to the video streaming app, including highlights, improved tabs & link embeds straight to Twitter.
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BP's new mobile wallet app means helps you pay for fuel - and stay in your car

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
BP's new app means you can stay in your car to pay for fuel.. although you may still need to work the pump and grab that coffee the old-fashioned way.
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Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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symantec
Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm & getting people out of their houses - but the dissenters are still saying 'beware'.
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Rise in mobile enterprise apps meets developers lacking skill

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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crm
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martech
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mobile apps
Businesses aspire to leverage mobile apps, yet grapple with a dearth of skilled developers for true digital transformation.
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Snapchat's about to help you keep your 'Memories'

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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social media
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snap
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mobile apps
Snapchat isn't about the disposable, blink-and-you-miss-it photos anymore. Saving photos, creating Memories and Stories are all part of its evolution.
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Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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byod
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flexera
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mobility
As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
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Oxford app's all-in-a-twitter about its new word additions

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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mobile apps
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is all-a-Twitter about the 900 new additions to its app, including 170 relating to the digital realm.