Category : Apps


BA App Glitch Wipes Customer Avios Points

British Airways customers report major app malfunction causing login failures and disappearance of Avios loyalty points, with issues persisting for weeks despite troubleshooting attempts.

‘Are You Dead?’ App Goes Global, Tops UK Charts

A starkly named Chinese app, ‘Are You Dead?’, designed for solo dwellers to send proof of life, gains global traction including in the UK. Explore its cultural impact and the loneliness economy.

Major Outage Hits Reddit and X Platforms

Reddit and X experienced a significant outage, with Downdetector logging over 90,000 user reports. Users faced access issues on apps and desktop. Read the latest updates.

'Are You Dead?' App Tops Paid Charts in China

The 'Sile Me' app, which checks on users living alone, has become China's top paid download. It underscores growing isolation and demographic shifts. Read the full story.

Dad's App Alert Saves Son from Fiery Car Crash

A father's tracking app became a 'godsend' when it detected his son's car crash and dispatched emergency services to a fiery wreck in rural Victoria. Read how technology averted tragedy.

ITV invests £3m in Joe Wicks' fitness app

ITV is injecting up to £3m into Joe Wicks' The Body Coach app, securing major ad exposure across its channels. The partnership aims to boost health and wellbeing in the new year.

ITV invests £3m in Joe Wicks' Body Coach app

Broadcaster ITV is injecting up to £3 million into Joe Wicks' fitness platform, The Body Coach app, in a major partnership deal. The app's TV ad will launch on New Year's Day. Read more.

Venmo service outage hits UK customers

Venmo users across the UK are reporting a major service outage, leaving them unable to send or receive money. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Follow for live updates.

Dating Apps' 'Addictive Loop' Exposed in BBC Documentary

A new BBC documentary reveals how dating apps like Tinder and Hinge use psychological tricks to keep users swiping and spending. Experts warn of an 'endless loop' akin to a slot machine. Watch 'Dating Apps: The Inside Story' on BBC iPlayer.

I'm a Celeb voting app fails during 2025 launch

Furious I'm a Celebrity viewers were locked out of voting due to a major app failure during the 2025 series premiere. Discover what went wrong and who faces the first trial.

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