Category: Apps
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…
Tinder is iPhone’s top-grossing app globally
Data presented by Stock Apps indicates that Tinder was the highest-grossing iPhone app in September with a revenue of $33.86 million, over half of it coming from the US. From the research, eight out of the ten apps are mobile games. Monster Strike recorded the second-highest revenue at $28.92 million followed by King of Glory at…
Covid-19 app finally available in England and Wales
Users will be told to self-isolate if the app determines they are at high risk of being infected After months of delays and millions of pounds spent on a previous app that was pulled shortly after testing in the Isle of Wight, the NHS has finally launched its official Covid-19 app in England and Wales. Called the…
Churches making over £20K a month from parking app
Lovely English church door front and rose garden Churches in the UK are making over £20,000 each month, an average of £200 each, by renting out their empty car park spaces to motorists needing somewhere to park. The latest research by YourParkingSpace.co.uk also found that more than 100 churches are…
