Apple buys weather app Dark Sky
The precise location weather app will close its Android app as part of the deal.
Science & Technology|Apr 1, 2020
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Contact tracing app ‘could help ease UK out of pandemic lockdown’
Using Bluetooth, people could be alerted of others who have tested positive that they have been close to, scientists suggest.
UK News|Mar 31, 2020
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Facebook redesigns Messenger app to make it smaller and faster
The social network says a rebuild has made the app faster and simpler to use.
Science & Technology|Mar 3, 2020
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UK doctors develop low-cost jaundice detection app to check newborns
The technology is now being tested on a larger group in Ghana.
Science & Technology|Mar 2, 2020
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New app to more shopping locally
Businesses in a borough now have a new way to promote their services and products online thanks to launch of an app.
Walsall|Feb 15, 2020
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Harry Potter app spells trouble for firm following parents’ complaints
A firm has apologised after its popular Harry Potter-themed app crashed on Christmas Day.
Business|Dec 28, 2019
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App developed to give faster support to homeless people in Shropshire
The way homeless people in Shropshire are offered support will be transformed thanks to a new app launched by a council.
Politics|Dec 14, 2019
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Apple criticised over change to Maps app which shows Crimea as Russian territory
Russian versions of the Apple Maps and Weather apps have been changed to identify the annexed peninsula as part of Russia.
Science & Technology|Nov 28, 2019
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UK’s text relay app service relaunches
Next Generation Text service is now known as Relay UK with a number of improvements to help people with hearing or speech impairments.
Science & Technology|Nov 25, 2019
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Currys PC World launches shopping app ahead of Black Friday
The retailer will allow users to track stock levels and gadget repairs from the new app.
Science & Technology|Nov 25, 2019
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Teenagers lost on pitch black Wrekin rescued by police using location finder app
Police used a location finder app to rescue three teenagers who got lost in the dark at The Wrekin.
Wellington|Nov 17, 2019
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Veteran patients at Shropshire hospital can tap in to new mobile phone app
A new mobile phone app has launched giving veteran patients at Shropshire’s specialist hospital a world of treatment options at their fingertips.
Health|Nov 13, 2019
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Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera as users scroll through app
The social network has confirmed it is aware of the bug and is submitting a fix to Apple.
Science & technology|Nov 13, 2019
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Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera as users scroll through app
The social network has confirmed it is aware of the bug and is submitting a fix to Apple.
Science & Technology|Nov 13, 2019
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Location finder app is ‘life saver’ say West Mercia Police
Police have said that a new mobile phone app is helping them locate people in trouble.
Crime|Nov 4, 2019
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