Untranslation is the most common subclass of Linguistic Dead-Ends in the Japanese app market. Credit: ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Popular Japanese mobile apps have malicious design elements called dark patterns or deceptive user interface designs, researchers from Tokyo Tech have found. A new class of dark patterns, called “Linguistic Dead-Ends,” of types “Untranslation” and…
Unlocking mobile potential; the top 10 programming languages for app magic Mobile app development is a rapidly evolving field, and choosing the correct programming language is crucial to building successful and efficient applications. With a multitude of options available, developers must select the language that aligns best with their project requirements and goals. In this…
Mumbai: HDFC Bank Ltd, India’s largest private lender, plans to launch a revamped mobile app and an internet banking website by March, over five years after an upgraded app faced glitches and had to be rolled back in a week. The bank will start a closed user group trial by December and then roll it…
Do you panic when you get a text message or call from a number you don’t recognize? Forget having to send that awkward ‘sorry, who is this’ text or Googling the phone number – there are several ways to track down the caller. TikToker Liz Perez posted a recent video detailing what to do when…
Character.ai, the AI app maker that lets users design their own AI characters, is catching up to ChatGPT in terms of mobile app usage. According to a recent analysis by market intelligence firm Similarweb, the iOS and Android apps for the a16z-backed Character.ai are now seeing 4.2 million monthly active users in the U.S., compared…
How mobile apps illegally share your personal data Today, noyb filed three complaints in France against Fnac (the largest electronics store in France), the real estate app SeLoger and the fitness app MyFitnessPal. The companies’ apps illegally access and share users’ personal data with third parties for sophisticated analytics as soon as the apps are…
SINGAPORE – Banking apps from major retail banks, including OCBC and Citibank, have received enhanced protection against malware scams, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced on Monday. The anti-malware security measures have been designed by each bank to suit its customer base and systems, and will be progressively tweaked to keep up with…
Tesla seems to be preparing to add new functionality to the mobile app for managing its Wall Connector home charging equipment. With the addition, users will be able to use the Tesla app to control Wall Connector features such as a charging schedule, data about other home energy products and more. A web page for…
