FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future

App Store stories - Page 3

Visual app builder laptop draggable panels coding icons desk

Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
#
lcnc
#
erp
#
genai
Replit's new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.
Moody cryptowallet smartphone ghostly hands ai social engineering

Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
#
endpoint protection
#
devops
#
phishing
Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
Sleek smartphones competing mobile ad performance flat illustration

AppsFlyer Index shows tighter race in mobile ads

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
#
gaming
#
martech
#
digital entertainment
AppsFlyer's 2025 Index shows Meta, TikTok and others closing in on Google and Apple as mobile ad spend concentrates at the top.
Premiere

Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
#
martech
#
digital entertainment
#
genai
Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.
Media.com pic

Exclusive: Media.com helps verify users amidst Australia's U16 social media ban

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
#
data protection
#
data privacy
#
google
As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.
App au

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
#
gaming
#
wearables
#
digital entertainment
ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
Ajit pawar

Why community-led growth will help brands In APAC win this holiday season

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
#
partner programmes
#
marketing
#
app store
Community-led growth is boosting app success in APAC this holiday season, offering cost-efficient gains amid rising mobile adoption and tighter budgets.
Illustration globe surrounded by smartphones displaying open books access to religious texts

YouVersion to reach one billion Bible app installs by November

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
#
app store
#
smartphones
YouVersion Bible apps are set to hit one billion installs by November, showing a 12% global increase and reaching users in over 2,300 languages worldwide.
Colorful illustration people using smartphones ai apps short videos digital elements

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
genai
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
Smartphone with blooming plant financial growth digital money icons

Tinybeans reports growth in subscriptions & lower cash outflows

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
#
cx
#
martech
#
app store
Tinybeans saw a 12% rise in subscription revenue to USD $3.32m despite an 11% fall in total revenue, cutting cash outflows by 64% in FY25 for stronger growth.
Digital illustration computer screen mobile game storefront in game items coins

Xsolla updates Web Shop for mobile games to boost direct revenue

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
e-commerce
Xsolla updates its Web Shop for mobile games, boosting direct revenue with new features that enhance monetisation and player retention for studios worldwide.
Australian small business owners showcasing products with online shopping

Temu opens Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
#
martech
#
commerce systems
#
supply chain
Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.
Realistic photo smartphone person holding clothing outfits mirror virtual fashion selection

THDR unveils Neuono app for AI-driven personalised fashion

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
#
genai
#
ai
#
app store
Australian group THDR has launched Neuono, an AI-driven app delivering personalised, made-to-measure menswear and womenswear via smartphone without fittings.
Apple wwdc25 macos tahoe 26 xcode 26 250609

Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
#
llms
#
ai
#
software development
Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.
Apple wwdc25 apple intelligence hero 250609

Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
#
wearables
#
data privacy
#
ai
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
Illustration global network smartphones digital signals advanced ad targeting tech

Moloco & Xiaomi join forces to boost global ad targeting

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
#
martech
#
iot
#
cartech
Moloco partners with Xiaomi to enhance ad targeting across its 702 million global users, boosting monetisation and campaign effectiveness internationally.
Group australian people cinema lobby using smartphones glowing digital screens

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025

Fri, 30th May 2025
#
uc
#
digital transformation
#
collaboration
HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.
Techday f d7e2949ee42f954d2226

Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
#
wearables
#
apple
#
ipad
Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
Apple

Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Wed, 14th May 2025
#
wearables
#
apple
#
ipad
Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.
Techday f 41a7a80c91dbebc569c6

HOYTS app earns Webby Award nomination for digital design

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
#
software development
#
digital engagement
#
app store
HOYTS' redesigned mobile app, launched six months ago, has received a Webby Award nomination for its outstanding digital design and user experience.