Category: Apps
Tech company creates gamified mental health app for Ukrainian refugees
Children and teenagers affected by the conflict in Ukraine are to be given a computer game to help them deal with the things they have experienced in a war zone. Attensi, a European digital learning specialist, is using its technology to help child victims of war, which according to UNICEF statistics is three million children…
Kindred partners with Virgin Media O2 for Feel Good Shopping
Kindred, a tech for good revenue and loyalty solution for app publishers, has joined forces with Virgin Media O2, to help customers save money and support eco-projects while online shopping. The exclusive ‘Feel Good Shopping’ feature is now live in the ‘My O2’ app giving customers discounts and deals at over 70% of the top UK online retailers and more…
EE launches Glastonbury Festival app
EE, Glastonbury Festival’s technology partner, has launched the official Festival app for 2022, allowing users to stay connected with the latest live Festival updates, navigate their way around the 900-acre site and create their own personalised line-ups. In its long-standing partnership with Glastonbury, EE has designed this year’s free app for everyone – whether users…
100,000 Ukrainian refugees sign up to language learning app for free
Over 100,000 people have signed up to Busuu’s free offer for those displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine Busuu became the #1 education iOS app and the #3 most popular iOS app in Ukraine Ukrainian refugees can access Busuu premium for free via a dedicated landing page Busuu recently opened new offices in Moorgate,…
DPD UK adopts what3words for parcel deliveries
DPD, one of the UK’s leading parcel delivery companies, has today announced its partnership with addressing technology company, what3words, to enable deliveries to precise locations. From this Friday, 25th February, customers can add their what3words address in the Delivery Preferences section of the DPD app. With precise what3words addresses, drivers should arrive at the exact…
8 in 10 want new apps to combat Christmas stresses
Christmas can be a stressful time for many. But the ability to create apps that help fix pain points could alleviate consumers’ biggest concerns, according to ServiceNow’s research of over 1,500 respondents from UK and Ireland. The top stresses faced by consumers around the festive period are general costs and finances (43%) and Christmas shopping…
Create Memorable Experiences With Snappic’s VideoFX Feature
Whether you are using a virtual photo booth or have set up a permanent installation at your corporate headquarters, Snappic's feature-rich photo booth technology means that some very memorable experiences are just waiting to happen. Anyone who operates your photo booth with our software installed on it will be able to enjoy some truly remarkable…
World EV Day: Government back EV8 Switch app
Drivers can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV day with a new government-backed app. As the UK prepares to host the COP26 climate summit this November, the government is working with industry to provide the tools and practical advice drivers need to go electric. A free app called EV8 Switch…
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…