Since launching on 6 July, the Covid Tracker app was downloaded 1.3m times in eight days – the fastest-downloaded app per capita in Europe – and has started picking up cases of infection. “We’ve been delighted by the take-up rate…. Read More ›
Apps
FaceApp (spooky)
With lockdown tending to bring more time to the day I somehow ended up trying a silly photo app called FaceApp. It is a subscription app which puts me off because while I will happily pay for the likes of… Read More ›
Abyss: Read Later review
There is a natural inclination to buy apps that are complete solutions, that can potentially do the work of other apps and which feel like good value purely on the number of features they have. This makes sense and like… Read More ›
Testing new apps
Have you been fortunate enough to be able to ship any new iOS/Mac apps during your time in lockdown? Come share what you’ve been working on that makes you happy… Check out the responses here. Take a look at the… Read More ›
Why did the government ignore Apple and Google?
The government argues this will provide greater insight into the spread of COVID-19 and allow the NHS to decide which users are most at risk. Privacy advocates, though, warn it creates new avenues for state surveillance. Already, the UK government… Read More ›
Apple Watch 6 features
This year’s big health feature could be what’s known as SPO2 tracking. This would allow the watch to measure your blood oxygen levels, like a pulse oximeter, and alert you if it dips below a certain threshold, according to 9to5Mac…. Read More ›
NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan
As an incentive, Apple will let compliant products carry out Bluetooth-based “handshakes” in the background without hindrance. The US company does not oppose the NHSX’s own effort – and has supported the British team – but still believes its own… Read More ›
Apple and Google vs Covid-19
Across the world, governments and health authorities are working together to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect people and get society back up and running. Software developers are contributing by crafting technical tools to help combat the virus… Read More ›
Watchsmith
It starts with a wide collection of highly customizable complications, which range in function from date, to weather, to astronomy. Each can be adjusted precisely to best fit your desired function and appearance. This set of complications can then be… Read More ›
A potential alternative to Zoom
Generate your free unique link with one click, share it with participants and enjoy unlimited meetings with Skype. Full set of features at your disposal. Your meeting link does not expire and can be used anytime… More here. A potentially… Read More ›
