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ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.
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AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.
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Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
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PvX secures USD $250 million to boost user acquisition for apps

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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PvX secures over USD $250 million for non-dilutive user acquisition backing 20 app firms, plus USD $4.7 million to expand its SaaS tech.
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DataSapien unveils AI platform for secure, cloud-free mobile apps

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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DataSapien launches AI platform letting mobile apps run AI models device-native, boosting privacy and cutting cloud costs for app publishers.
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Why community-led growth will help brands In APAC win this holiday season

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Community-led growth is boosting app success in APAC this holiday season, offering cost-efficient gains amid rising mobile adoption and tighter budgets.
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The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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China's mobile gaming market earned US $32.7bn in 2024, with domestic ad agencies vital in funding developers' global expansion and scaling efforts.
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OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
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Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.
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One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Nearly one in three consumers have replaced at least one app with an AI assistant, citing greater convenience and faster results, a TELUS Digital survey finds.
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AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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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.
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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Paytronix report reveals restaurant orders are up to four times faster on native mobile apps than web, boosting loyalty and repeat customer purchases.
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AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.
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Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
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AdsAdvisor launches advanced planning tool for mobile studios

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AdsAdvisor unveils Business Modeling, a tool helping mobile studios streamline financial planning and boost revenue forecasting across iOS, Android, and more.
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Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.
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UGC & interactive ads drive major gains for mobile app installs

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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User-generated content and interactive ads have boosted mobile app install conversion rates by over 150%, reveals Liftoff's latest Mobile Ad Creative Index.
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Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.