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Rival app stores coming to Apple devices

Apple has announced that it will allow other app stores to be used on its devices in the EU from March. Currently, anyone with an iPhone/iPad can only download apps from the firm’s own App Store. Apple has been accused of creating a monopoly, giving customers and developers no other option but to go through […]

January 26, 2024

Sandbox launches FOCUS cognitive training app

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, has launched a new subscription-based brain training app designed to sharpen the cognitive skills of users over 40. Developed in collaboration with neuropsychologists and medical experts at Hospital Universitario Cruces in Bilbao, the newly launched FOCUS app offers over 30 simple-to-use games. It aims […]

January 22, 2024

Apple TV app gets makeover

Apple has rolled out a redesigned Apple TV app. The simplified interface’s new sidebar allows users to quickly navigate the app, providing access to Apple TV+, Store (where users can buy and rent movies), and shortcuts to channels and apps viewersmay  already have, such as Disney+, Paramount+ and Max. “The redesigned Apple TV app makes […]

December 13, 2023

ViewLift powers relaunched NHL TV apps

The National Hockey League (NHL) and sports streaming specialist ViewLift have relaunched free NHL apps available across a range of device platforms that allow hockey fans to create a customised feed of the latest highlights, condensed games, features and other content. The new, upgraded apps can be downloaded via Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV […]

November 29, 2023

Sandbox launches Smurfs learning app

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, with IMPS – the worldwide licensor of The Smurfs – have launched a new educational kids app: The Smurfs – Educational Games. The new game celebrates the 65th anniversary of the classic cartoon. Now kids  can explore the Smurfs’ Village and play 10 different […]

November 27, 2023

Roku, Unity mobile app partnership

Roku has announced a strategic product and commercial partnership with Unity, a platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content, to help mobile app businesses easily expand their app install campaigns to TV streaming inventory. This partnership offers app marketers a seamless experience in executing TV streaming campaigns for mobile user acquisition, combining Roku’s […]

November 20, 2023

The Wiggles, HappyKids content agreement

The Wiggles, the children’s entertainment group, and HappyKids, Future Today’s free ad-supported streaming service, have entered into an agreement to add more than 80 hours of classic Wiggles content to the HappyKids Channel. In addition, Future Today will be creating and distributing a Wiggles-branded App featuring both the classic content and two seasons of new […]

November 7, 2023

ISKCON launches integrated e-library app

ISKCON’s publishing wing, the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, has launched their Transcend App which they say is the first e-library app in the world to offer both audio and e-books at one place. Whether one is a fan of audiobooks or prefers to read eBooks, Transcend has you covered. Users can switch seamlessly between audio and […]

August 28, 2023

Match Group, Peacock partnership

Match Group, a provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections, and streaming platform Peacock are launching a partnership, leveraging Peacock’s programming and Match Group’s portfolio of brands, to offer users exclusive benefits and experiences. Match Group and Peacock will partner on in-app, experiential, and social contextual content that will align Peacock’s […]

June 22, 2023

XL8 real-time AI-based interpretation app for Zoom

XL8 , a Silicon Valley tech company that provides AI-powered machine translation technology optimised for media content and dialogue, has announced that its new app, EventCAT for Zoom, is now available in the Zoom Marketplace. The new app expands XL8’s technologies into the online video conferencing world, delivering accurate real-time translation during multi-language Zoom meetings. […]

June 16, 2023