Apps stories - Page 21

Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.

Pocket Code app makes coding accessible with LEGO-style, though its learning curve requires online tutorials for clarity.

CammyCam takes this idea and inverts it, by turning your device itself into a security camera that can then be remotely monitored.

The potential scope for games and apps is rapidly increasing, but sometimes the simple things are still the most effective.

Pixel Detective's retro charm fades under repetition, lacking depth and mystery despite a visually appealing setup.

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

Ask questions about the things the person you are flirting with is talking about to show you are listening and interested, even if you’re not.

July 2008: a certain fruity company launched its app store and gave a home to 500 freshly pressed iPhone OS (iOS nowadays) apps.

An app designed to help New Zealand GPs and optometrists confidently diagnose eye disorders has won a prestigious health award.

With over 475,000 apps currently available across the Apple iPad platform, what makes the new Expedia Tablet App oh so special?.

Addressing the industry at the intersection of cloud and mobile, Satya Nadella embarked on one of his first tasks as new Microsoft CEO.

More than 75% of mobile apps will fail security tests by 2015, leaving data vulnerable, says Gartner. #mobilesecurity #apps #Gartner.

Upon walking to the middle, Matt Pickering won the toss - he chose to bat, with Microsoft’s new OS as his opening partner.

Casually chatting across boardroom chairs, a relaxed James Whittaker dismissed the notion of work-life balance.

New app Imagistory allows children to tell their own stories by flipping through images - no text necessary. Education experts support its use.

Auckland's Easy Forms is revolutionising SMBs by converting paper forms into mobile apps, enhancing efficiency and service.

New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.

Expedia revolutionises travel planning with a new app for tablets, offering a seamless interface for booking flights and hotels simultaneously.

Circle the Dot iOS game review: Fantastically simple yet maddeningly tough, this free app will have you encircling dots for hours.

Experience the wilds of New Zealand in your palm with Topo Maps app, transforming bulky paper maps into convenient digital guides.