Amazon has the perfect comeback to end a silly debate about apps

Edit Business Insider 14 Jul 2016
Most people don't read the change notes when their iPhone or Android apps update — nobody's got time for that. That's why many companies have started to post short and simple app release notes for their apps, such as "bug fixes," instead of detailing every little change ... "App release notes are getting stupid." ... In reality, most of the work app developers do are "bug fixes." ... And better apps mean happier people....

BYOD 2.0: Unification of EMM and Identity Management Makes Securing Personal Devices Easier (Air Watch LLC)

Edit Public Technologies 14 Jul 2016
With simplified onboarding, a unified app catalog and true mobile single sign-on (SSO) Workspace ONE provides a consistent user experience across any device (phones, tablets, laptops and desktops) and any app (native, cloud, SaaS, web, and hybrid) ... Apps. When employees started bringing personal devices to work, the BYOD revolution caused the perimeter to shift to apps ... IT cannot see the user's personal apps on the device....

Apps for Living a Green and Healthy Life (AMLI Residential Properties Trust)

Edit Public Technologies 14 Jul 2016
Apps exist for just about every purpose under the sun. For some task-oriented purposes,there are so many apps that sorting through them can be overwhelming-which is definitely the case for green living apps. Find which are right for you with this brief guide to some widely used and highly-rated apps to start with. There are no surprises with this app ... The app tracks your activity, consumption, and purchases....

Line’s $1.3 billion IPO shows cuteness is the new killer app

Edit Quartz 14 Jul 2016
The largest tech IPO of the year takes place this week, as Japanese chat app Line sells $1.3 billion worth of shares on the New York Stock Exchange today (July 14) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday ... And app makers worldwide are struggling to get users to download new apps....

Your favorite Disney characters are now emoji

Edit Mashable 14 Jul 2016
It's been a good week for app-inspired nostalgia. On top of last week's Pokémon craze, Disney also has a new app that will provide some throwback joy. The company just launched its new emoji app, Disney Emoji Blitz, which brings some of its most-love characters to your keyboard ... Part game part emoji keyboard, the app offers a somewhat different take than the typical emoji keyboard....

Android App Arena 106: Hodge Podge

Edit Twit TV 14 Jul 2016
Jason Howell shows off a variety of apps that will streamline your music collection, help you find the best movie for you or your kids, shorten your URLs, or provide a database of all the Pokemon and their skill sets. Send in your app tips to arena@twit.tv. Vote for your favorite apps on our subreddit at androidapparena.reddit.com. Subscribe to Android App Arena at https.//twit.tv/shows/android-app-arena....

Facebook Messenger on iOS now supports 3D Touch

Edit Indian Express 14 Jul 2016
Facebook Messenger app’s latest update for iOS bring support for 3D touch for iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus. The main Facebook app has featured 3D touch for some time now, Instagram was one of the first apps to support 3D Touch ... would find immense use for this feature in their apps, but progress has been slow....

Pokémon Go is criticised by the NSPCC over child safety concerns

Edit Digital Spy 14 Jul 2016
In an open letter to Nintendo UK, the children's charity requested the company "urgently reassess" the app over its geo-location feature ... Another incident also saw a teenage girl discover a dead body while searching for Pokémon on the app....

Uttarakhand police launches mobile app for six districts of Kumaon region

Edit The Times of India 14 Jul 2016
Through this app, the police intends to bridge the gap with the people and help them provide information with just a touch of a smart phone ... App launched for senior citizens in Shimla. The core objective of this app is to give more easy access to the senior citizens ... The app can be easily downloaded and to inform about any crime one does not require to come to the police station," he added. New app to help commuters avoid snarls....

Pokemon Go app launch criticised by the NSPCC

Edit Belfast Telegraph 14 Jul 2016
The launch of the Pokemon Go app in the UK has been criticised by the NSPCC. The app, which was first launched in Australia and New Zealand before overtaking Tinder in the US in popularity, has now appeared on the iOS App Store and Google Play ... "It's deeply troubling that the app's owners have ignored many warning signals and well documented child safety concerns....

Apple is holding open casting calls for 'Planet of the Apps'

Edit Upstart 14 Jul 2016
SILICON VALLEY — Got a great app idea? Apple is holding open casting calls to find "100 of the world’s most talented app creators” to be featured in its new unscripted reality show, “Planet of the Apps.” The show is seeking app creators who have a vision to “shape the future, solve real problems, and inspire change within our daily lives.” ......

Here's how to see the fun surprise hidden in Google's mobile app

Edit Business Insider 14 Jul 2016
There's a fun secret hidden inside Google's mobile app ... But if anyone else spots more or knows of similar tricks in other apps, let us know....

Shyft in location pays off for former Ottawa entrepreneur

Edit Ottowa Business Journal 14 Jul 2016
An Ottawa native is hoping to make it big south of the border thanks to a new mobile app startup that has just landed $1.5 million in venture capital ... Brett Patrontasch is the founder and CEO of Shyft, an app producer now based in Seattle. The app is intended to help hourly workers at fast-food restaurants, retailers and cafes trade shifts ... In May, Shyft said almost 10,000 Starbucks baristas had signed up on the app....
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