apps

New system finds security flaws in popular web apps

 US researchers have created a new system that can quickly comb through tens of thousands of lines of application code to find security flaws in popular web-based apps.

Apr 16, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Facebook may soon add news section to its mobile app!

The popular social media website Facebook has been introducing many new features to the site to make it more handy for users.

Apr 16, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Google rolls out new feature 'Reminders' to web!

The popular search engine giant Google definitely knows how to make its users happy.

Apr 07, 2016, 14:17 PM IST

Twitter's Periscope broadcasts 200 million streams in first year

Twitter's Periscope -- a prominent live video streaming app for iOS and Android -- is celebrating its first anniversary this week with a milestone of 200 million streams in a year.

Mar 29, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

Best utility apps for women over 60!

With apps, ranging from health start-ups to grocery shopping that save money and time, women are now becoming adept in using them.

Feb 26, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

TerraTalk app can correct students' English pronounciation, grammar!

TerraTalk, wants to help English learners with a new app that promises to correct their pronunciation and grammar, says a report.

Feb 24, 2016, 18:07 PM IST

Facebook top choice for app advertising: Study

Facebook led app installs across metrics including geographic region, app user retention and gaming versus non-gaming apps, marketingdive.com reported.

Feb 23, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

Top five utility apps that come in handy for women!

Here's the low-down on five of the utility apps built especially for women -- ranging from an autorickshaw hailer to one offering curated women's fashion.

Feb 18, 2016, 10:09 AM IST

These are the best weight loss apps!

After examining 800 apps, they ranked the best apps for weight loss on the basis of their accuracy and scientific basis.

Feb 11, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

New in the city? Try this apps to settle down faster

Moved to a new city and need to settle down quickly? Well, here are some pocket friendly apps that will help you to sort out things and bring you out of a mess.

Feb 04, 2016, 23:49 PM IST

Three best pedometer smartphone apps inaccurate: Study

According to a study of pedometer apps Runtastic, Moves and Accupedo by researchers from University of Toronto, fitness apps have lower accuracy than standard pedometers in tracking how much users walk daily.

Feb 01, 2016, 16:11 PM IST

Record fourth quarter results give Facebook shares new high

 Riding on its mobile advertising business and the growing number of users on its bouquet of apps, the social networking giant has beaten all revenue forecasts by posting a record fourth-quarter results for 2015, leading to a steep jump in its shares in after-hour trading.

Jan 28, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

Dharavi: Group of girls create apps for women

Girls hailing from slum, Dharavi develop apps for the security of women and promotes education for people who are unable to study or afford going to school.

Jan 10, 2016, 21:19 PM IST

Your favourite apps talk behind your back

Almost nine percent of the popular apps interacted with malicious URLs, says a new study.

Dec 07, 2015, 16:16 PM IST

Facebook, WhatsApp most popular apps in India: Report

Facebook and WhatsApp figure among the top-five most popular applications among Indians this year.

Dec 07, 2015, 09:26 AM IST

Apps that you download can leak personal information

Popular apps downloaded from Google Play could compromise your security and privacy, says a study.

Dec 05, 2015, 00:21 AM IST

Google targets start-ups with new cloud, apps for work

 Internet giant Google on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to target enterprises and start-ups with its new improved cloud and apps for work platforms.

Nov 18, 2015, 15:35 PM IST

Data privacy in app-verse challenging: Study

 A study released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center found 235 types of permissions on more than one million apps in the Google Play Store.

Nov 11, 2015, 13:24 PM IST

Used alone, apps for weight loss are quite ineffective

Like many commercially available cell phone apps, CITY could be used to track calorie intake, activity and weight loss goals, and also offered weight loss tips and opportunities to connect with other users for social support.

Nov 05, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

Google launches public transport app in Delhi

The new app will be built into Google Maps and will help users get transit directions easily even when the connection is slow and data is difficult to access.

Oct 08, 2015, 17:53 PM IST