Android stories - Page 16

Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.

Facebook Lite debuts for Android users, offering the quintessential social experience on 2G or shaky networks with minimal data use.

New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.

Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.

Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.

WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...

New Zealand's Foodeye app, a nutrition navigator, now on Android to help users make informed food choices at supermarkets.

I feel like maybe it says something that they’re denying the accusations so strenuously before I’ve even had a chance to make them.

Toxic Thinking app, a boon for mental health awareness, falters on user experience, needing polish to match its noble purpose.

Gloomy Dungeon 3d: Hardcore is a Doom-esque first-person shooter that is 3D, hardcore, and set in a gloomy dungeon. It’s perfect, really.

Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its new printer range that’s powered by Android and targeted to business users.

Kiwi start-up Postr adds news, weather, and deals to its Android lock screen app, partnering with the NZ Herald, GrabOne, and MetService for customised content.

Simplify your siesta with 'Napp', the app designed to perfection for hassle-free napping - just set and snooze!.

The Blood Service app won’t make dealing with needles any easier, But it does make it easier to find somewhere to donate blood and get you booked in.

Netflix reveals the first batch of TVs with the Netflix Recommended TV designation. Each will bear a Netflix Recommended TV logo in retail stores.

For such a simple premise Little Alchemy is a delightful, absorbing game, and one that I would happily recommend for kids or adults.

Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.

Dive into the digital realm with 'WoodenMan', an app turning the classic artists' mannequin into a pocketable virtual muse.

Nail Doctor is everything I hate about cheaply-made, cynical revenue-grabbing apps, combined with everything I hate about foot hygiene.

The library system, including its online component, was already working fine for me. What do I actually need this app to do?.