The NHS coronavirus contact tracing app will not be rolled out nationwide until winter at the earliest, a senior health minister admitted today. Lord Bethell, the health minister responsible for the Covid-19 testing programme, said the app – which was supposed to be the UK’s saving grace for easing lockdown – is no longer the … Read more
Pokémon developers release an augmented reality app to teach young children how to brush their teeth The Pokémon Company announced a new AR game to help kids brush their teeth Called Pokémon Smile, the app is out now on Android and iOS devices Kids record themselves brushing their teeth and unlock new Pokémon by targeting … Read more
EU opens antitrust investigation into Apple over app store and Apple Pay over claims they limit competition and hurt consumers The EU’s Margrethe Vestager said it appears Apple ‘obtained a “gatekeeper” role’ Apple Pay is being investigated for refusing payment system access and limiting tap and go functions Concerns over the App Store forcing developers to … Read more
Apple’s App Store facilitated half a trillion dollars in commerce last year, a new study reveals. The App Store ecosystem supported $519 billion in billings and sales globally in 2019 alone, according to independent economists at Analysis Group. The highest value categories were mobile commerce apps, digital goods and services apps, and in-app advertising, while games … Read more
Norway will delete all data through its now-suspended coronavirus track and trace app after the data watchdog found it was too invasive Smittestop app was suspended today after data watchdog raised concerns It said the app was only used by a small number and had disproportionate power Norway, with around 250 total deaths, is seeing … Read more
The NHS’s long-awaited coronavirus contact tracing app could be an effective way to cut down new cases and stop the spread of the disease, a trial on the Isle of Wight has suggested. Just two new cases of the illness have been discovered on the island, which is home to around 140,000 people, since the app’s … Read more
The NHS’s long-awaited coronavirus contact tracing app could be an effective way to cut down new cases and stop the spread of the disease, a trial on the Isle of Wight has suggested. Just two new cases of the illness have been discovered on the island, which is home to around 140,000 people, since the app’s … Read more
A telehealth app glitch accidentally allowed users to view other patients’ video consultations Babylon Health admitted to exposing some users’ video consultations Three users in the UK were affected, the company says A glitch was introduced after the company added a new feature It has since been patched and affected users were notified By James … Read more
Go Ahead travel group launching app to help passengers avoid busy buses By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:53 BST, 7 June 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 7 June 2020 Go Ahead travel group is launching an app today to help passengers avoid busy buses. The When To Travel tool will be available … Read more
Business Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said the NHS contact tracing app will go live by the end of the month – amid claims it would not be fully up and running until ‘September or October time’. Test and trace systems were launched in England and Scotland last week, but without the app due to delays. Mr … Read more