Mobile apps

South Korea launches app to give stalking victims real-time access to suspects’ location

The system allows victims to see a suspected stalker’s current location and direction of movement.

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports

Meta's app will probably rely on a video game-like points system instead of users wagering money.

Digital coaching, constant glucose monitoring improve health of people at risk of diabetes: HPB

HPB chief executive Tay Choon Hong said tapping technology and artificial intelligence for personalised health nudges allows more effective engagement

How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app

Telegram has challenged the ban by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in the Delhi High Court.

Sick of swiping, some daters would rather sweat together

The new dating apps rely on the premise that people who devote time and energy to fitness share values and interests.

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What are must-have apps for China travel? When should I set them up?

In June 2025, China overtook Japan as the top travel destination for Singaporeans, according to YouTrip. The trend has continued into 2026.

US Secret Service testing face scanning app to probe, stop threats

Just 25 Secret Service police officers based in Washington have been equipped with the facial-recognition app, part of a pilot programme to determine whether to deploy it more broadly.

Apple removes Russia’s state-backed messenger from App Store

Moscow has for months been pushing Russians to install Max.

Navigation app for visually impaired people expanded to 15 new transport locations

jowaymap - Mr Anselm De Mello, Waymap's head of Southeast Asia, demonstrating the app outside Chinatown MRT station.
Credit: Waymap

‘This is my stop’: New app shares real-time seat availability on subway in Seoul

The app currently covers 14 subway lines in South Korea's greater Seoul area.

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