And there's one big addition - the inclusion of Angry Birds as Roku aims
for a app based TV gaming revolution.
American Express has launched a new pilot program
for an app based concierge called «AskAMEX».
The Multimedia system is equipped with Apple Carplay and Android Auto
for app based navigation, streaming audio, voice controlled search capabilities and smartphone applications.
This is especially true
for an app based eLearning model.
Richard Milne, with the New York Conference of Mayors, and mayor of the small village of Honeoye Falls, says most small cities, villages and towns don't have the resources to set individual rules
for the app based ride sharing services.
Not exact matches
• Dosh, an Austin, Texas -
based app that finds cash
for consumers and helps businesses acquire and retain customers, raised $ 4.9 million in funding.
Lebedev also said that the Independent will be investing more in digital and creating 25 new «content roles»
for the company, as well a new subscription -
based mobile
app and new bureaus in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Apple has agreed to acquire Shazam, a London -
based sound identification
app,
for a reported $ 400 million, according to TechCrunch.
The
app's user
base has expanded to include a wide range of users, including gun control advocates as well as people who use firearms
for recreation and hunting.
• Braavo Capital, a New York -
based integrated financing platform
for mobile
app businesses, raised more than $ 70 million in debt and equity.
The
apps also save location -
based settings to adjust
for the acoustics of,
for example, your regular coffee shop.
• AppOnboard, a Los Angeles -
based platform
for app developers, raised $ 15 million in Series A funding.
In May, Globalive secured the position of lead investor
for a raise by TimePlay Inc., a Toronto -
based company that makes an interactive gaming
app for movie theatres.
• East Meet East, a New York -
based dating
app for Asians, raised $ 4 million in Series A funding.
The free
app has a database of science -
based health, social and environmental ratings
for over 170,000 items.
Video conferencing
apps like Google Hangouts can bring multiple callers together in a single space so you can gather the best people
for every job, no matter where they're
based.
Users are hungry
for this sort of digital customization, whether it be an
app that allows them to test out different color combinations or a friendly AI offering clothing suggestions
based on purchase history.
The Kitchener, Ont. -
based startup's BlackBerry 10
app also allowed housekeeping staff to report in when rooms were clean and ready
for the admitting department.
Using examples like the above - mentioned, it is made easy to fully integrate into your very own
apps, making
for a splendid combination of services that will convenience your existing customer
base and potentially attract new ones.
With the advent of technology &
app -
based services, everything from cabs to groceries is being delivered to your doorstep with a click of a button; but still, the market
for on - demand services like plumbers, electricians & other maintenance services remained un-cracked.
Of course, I said that we had a startup at 1871 (mRelief.com) that was already working with the city of Chicago and state of Illinois on «an
app for that,» one that allows just about anyone to quickly and easily figure out exactly which government and / or community -
based programs exist that might have benefits immediately available to them - especially in the current environment.
If you envision building an
app or a business that is otherwise
based on code, it would make sense
for you to master the basics while you're in school.
Abby Ziff, co-founder of Beauteeze.com, a New York -
based spa and salon appointment - scheduling site, has worked at Wix since last January and likes the opportunity
for informal networking with graphic designers and
app developers.
This year it wants to dramatically expand its customer
base outside South America, with popular
apps like PlayKids — which offers streaming, mobile - optimized videos and games
for children — and FreeZone, which finds and automatically connects mobile devices to open Wi - Fi networks.
Google debuted the
app in May and pitched it as an easy way
for people to conduct multiple online conversations
based on individual topics like sports and news.
It also offers a companion cloud -
based web
app for desktop or laptop computer use.
If Apple's iPhone sales are starting to fall flat — something we'll learn
for sure when its next earnings report is released Thursday — its challenge will be to retain that user
base and further capitalize on the promise of the
App Store and other digital services like Apple Pay and Apple Music.
Coinbase said it would put the newly raised money toward bolstering its engineering and customer support teams, opening a New York office
for its professional trading operations, and continuing to develop Toshi, an Ethereum -
based messaging and wallet
app that it debuted last year.
Sure, Twitter and Facebook can tell you what's trending, but I'm really liking this new
app called Read It
For Me, which will match you with a person who has read the top 100 articles, blogs, and listicles and narrowed down everything to three must - reads based on your interests, plus a bonus longread for the commute ho
For Me, which will match you with a person who has read the top 100 articles, blogs, and listicles and narrowed down everything to three must - reads
based on your interests, plus a bonus longread
for the commute ho
for the commute home.
The complete post offers more options, as well as some virtual reality -
based apps for those looking
for a really hi - tech way to tune their public speaking.
Whatever the future holds
for Research In Motion, this Toronto -
based app design house is benefiting from the BlackBerry maker's determination to catch up to Apple and Google.
Ironically, it was a decision that Jobs forcefully resisted at first, insisting that third - party developers who wanted to create
apps for the iPhone and other iOS devices should design Web -
based apps that would run within the iOS browser.
Now, Super Bowl fans can download the NFL Mobile or Yahoo Sports
app on their iOS or Android -
based phone and stream
for free.
Charlotte, N.C. -
based Passport, which develops private - label mobile payment
apps for municipal parking and transit services, adopted Zenefits in February 2015.
Some Mobile
App (s) or feature (s) allow
for you to disable location -
based features or manage preferences related to them.
Mail Lift,
for instance, can hook into
apps used at work and automatically send a handwritten note to customers,
based on certain events (such as when an agent receives a five - star rating
for stellar support).
The location -
based services offered in connection with our Mobile
App (s) or feature (s) are
for individual use only and should not be used or relied on as an emergency locator system, used while driving or operating vehicles, or used in connection with any hazardous environments requiring fail - safe performance, or any other situation in which the failure or inaccuracy of use of the location -
based services could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or property damage.
A particularly hot area
for new companies is location -
based apps (Loopt and Foursquare are the big ones right now) that work with smartphones» GPS capabilities.
With the announcement of US$ 6 million in new funding on December 8, Vancouver -
based Eventbase has moved closer to its goal of becoming the
app developer of choice
for corporate events and conventions.
The new original shows developed by Scripps and other media partners
for Snapchat would run within the
app's «Stories» section, which sorts collections of images and videos
based on similar topics or themes.
Helix is trying to be like the «
app store»
for genetics, allowing you to submit your spit to them once, then use the sample
for multiple tests
based on what type of analysis interests you.
For those with Android devices, you can enable or disable alerts on an
app - by -
app basis using either the official Pebble
app or a third - party Pebble notification
app.
This will allow you to focus your efforts on the operational side of your business while your developer creates your
app and other web -
based platforms you may need to set your company up
for success.
Maven is really three car - sharing services in one: a city -
based service that rents GM vehicles by the hour through an
app, another
for urban apartment dwellers in Chicago and New York, and a peer - to - peer sharing service that started in Germany last year.
The
app was built by Norwegian -
based developer CarrotPop, responsible
for a handful of, um, similar
apps.
From his
base in London, Ont., Ciccarelli's firm, Voices.com, has established itself as an online exchange where ad agencies, video producers and other media organizations go to find actors with the precisely the sorts of voices and inflections they need
for commercials, mobile
apps and other audio uses.
The
base 13 - inch MacBook Pro with 128 GB of storage ($ 1,300) or 256 GB of storage ($ 1,500) is
for the same kind of person who would buy the MacBook Air but wants a premium design, better features, and more «comfortable» performance
for basic and advanced
apps.
«Apple Inc. has suspended plans to offer a live Internet -
based television service and is instead focusing on being a platform
for media companies to sell directly to customers through its
App Store, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.»
When she's not dreaming of visiting the red planet, Caret is also working to ensure the smooth operation of Boeing satellites, which are relied on by both the U.S. government
for data collection, and consumers
for myriad smartphone functions, such as GPS and location -
based apps.
However, its acquisition of the Chicago -
based user design and
app building company is a hat - tip to the need
for a well - designed customer experience, which has fueled acquisitions completed in recent years by other large companies.