In this week’s AppDate, SEAN BACHER highlights the new BBM for iOS and Android, KaChing expanding its cashless parking service, Opera Apps Club, Value Forest search and the new Powerpuff Girls game.
New BBM for iOS and Android
BlackBerry’s latest BBM version for iOS and Android now allows users to have more control of the messages sent. For example, one can retract images and messages should they be sent to the wrong person, users can also control the amount of time content is available for their contacts to view and they can even set how long they want their location made visible. In addition, the BBM interface has been redesigned to make chats easier to view and functions easier to access.
Platform: Android and iOS
Stockists: Visit the store linked to your device.
Expect to pay: A free download.
KaChing hits Thrupps in JHB and The Pavilion in Durban.
Following the launch of the KaChing cashless and ticketless parking service at Melrose Arch, Morningside Shopping Centre and Campus Square earlier this year, it has now been launched at the Thrupps Centre in Illovo and The Pavilion in Durban. KaChing uses licence plate recognition to open a boom when a driver arrives at the entrance and then automatically deducts the parking fee from a pre-paid account or credit card when the vehicle leaves.
Platform: Android and iOS
Stockists: Visit the store linked to you device.
Expect to pay: A free download.
Opera Apps Club
The Opera Apps Club allows users without credit or debit cards to download premium apps. Should users decide to buy premium apps, the cost will be deducted from their contract with the cellular service provider. In this way, Opera Apps Club is able to reach a wider audience of mobile users who would otherwise not have access to premium mobile apps.
Platform: Android
Stockists: Visit www.appsclub.com for registration.
Expect to pay: A free service.
Value Forest classified search engine
Using a search engine like Google to find second hand items on the Internet can be tricky – especially when you want to refine a search to a certain country or region. With Value Forest, users can search various local classifieds like Gumtree, bidorbuy, Autotrader, cars.co.za, OLX and Junkmail, from a single place.
Platform: Visit www.valueforest.co.za from an Internet browser or download the Android app from the Google Play Store.
Expect to pay: A free download.
The Powerpuff Girls Flipped Out
The Powerpuff Girls is an animated comedy series from Cartoon Network Studios that gives fans the opportunity to take the action with them on-the-go by downloading the new mobile game. Flipped Out is two games in one: Destroy monsters with puzzles and brains, or flip the device sideways and hammer buttons to punch, kick and destroy enemies. Each mode allows one to play as all three girls, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, while defending Townsville.
Platform: Android and iOS
Stockists: Visit the store linked to your device.
Expect to pay: A free download.
* Sean Bacher is editor of Gadget.co.za. Follow him on Twitter on @SeanBacher
