As the saying goes, there is an app for that (that being everything from addictive games to car-integrated interactive apps). Between wearable technology and the internet of things, mobile applications can connect your smartphone or tablet to most devices these days. Interactivity is an important part of engaging users, and even more so when it comes to integrating consumers.
One segment of interactive apps are those connected to wearable health trackers, such as smartwatches, wristbands and even ear pieces. Augmented reality is another way of generating in-depth interest from users, whether it's furniture placement or auto shows. Apps that involve an element of crowdsourcing or civic participation are by nature interactive. Meanwhile kitchen products and everyday habits like answering a doorbell are also grounds to establish a connected experience.
73 Innovative Interactive Apps
From Ear-Fitted Health Trackers to Augmented Reality Transit Maps:
Alyson Wyers — Jul 17, 2014 — Tech
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Artistically Interactive Apps
The Wondereur Ipad App Brings Art to Your Fingertips
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Creativity-Enhancing iPad Apps
MoMA Art Lab is Designed to Help Children Be More Imaginative
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Beacon-Powered Retail Platforms
Swirl's Mobile Marketing Platform Engages Consumers on a New Level
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Bodybuilding Exercise Sensors
The Beast System is About Tracking Weight Lifting And Goal Setting
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Smartphone Film-Streaming Apps
The PopcornFlix Free Movie Streaming App for BlackBerry is a Perk
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Interactive Glass-Blowing Apps
Chihuly is a Glass Blowing App That Interacts with Your Breath
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Action-Based Loyalty Apps
Juengo's Customer Rewards Come from Deeds Rather Than Product Purchases
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Comprehensive Shopping Apps
The Duane Reade App Makes Shopping Easier Than Ever
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Exclusive In-Store Reward Apps
Belly's Customer Loyalty Program Provides Deals When You Cash Out
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Heart-Monitoring Sports Bras
Sensoria's Fitness Bra Includes Electrodes for Heart Rate Monitoring
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People-Tracking Apps
The Marauder’s Map App Shows How People Use Utilities in the Home
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Interactive Social Video Apps
The MixBit App Can Record, Share and Mix Videos for Sharing Online
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Race-Mimicking Apps
You Can Pretend to be a Car With the Toyota 'I am 86' Game
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Rewarding Punch Card Apps
The Pirq App is Like a Digital Punch Card for Finding Local Deals
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Virtual Decorating Apps
Furnish's Augmented Reality App for Interior Design Makes Choices Easy
58
Interconnected Smartphone Jewelry
The Bluetooth Smart Jewelry by CSR Makes Technology Feminine
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Handy Real Estate Apps
The RadPad Apartment Finder App is a Renter's Dream
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Multi-Device Interactive Experiences
Orange's Hello 2014 Uses a Computer and a Phone to Be Seen
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Fantasy World Cup Apps
The FIFA 14 by EA Sports App Lets You Build a World Cup Fantasy Team
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Social Road Trip Apps
The 'SmileDrive' App Integrates Social Media with Road Trips
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Nonsense-Spotting Apps
DDB Tribal Dusseldorf's Bingo App Points Out the BS in Advertising
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Positivity-Encouraging Involvement Apps
Kenneth Cole Introduces Its Good Deed Google Glass App
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Volunteer-Notifying Apps
The Radar for Good Alerts People When Opportunities are Near
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Crowdsourced Pizza Apps
Domino's Pizza Mogul App Lets You Design a Pizza and Get Paid for It
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App-Connected Cookers
The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Can be Changed Remotely Through the Web App
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Passive Research-Supporting Apps
The HTC Power to Give App Donates Processing Power to Research
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AR Coloring Book Apps
The Chromville Augmented Reality Learning App Brings Drawings to Life
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Augmented Reality Auto Showrooms
Volkswagen Singapore Promotes Cars With Interactive Newspaper App
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Rewarding Sleepover Apps
Room Mate Hotels' App Offers Rewards for Sleeping in New Places
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Customizable 3D Design App
Sculpteo Allows Users to Create 3D Sculptures
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Interactive Running Apps
Compete to Capture Territory with 'Run An Empire'
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Augmented Reality Concerto Apps
The 'Haagen-Dazs Concerto Timer' Plays Music Over Your Ice Cream
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Interactive Accommodation Apps
MIT's Future Hotel Experience Makes the Marriott More Interactive
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Aggregated Video Applications
The Mela System Allows Users to Collaborate on Smartphone Films
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Playable Tweeting Apps
The Evian Melotweet App Lets Users Interact via Musical Droplets
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Computer Censoring Apps
The 'Silencer' App Blocks Out Your Laptop with a Window
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Augmented Reality Catalogues
The 2014 IKEA Catalogue and App Virtually Display Decor
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Interactive Question-Answering Apps
The Imagoo App Has All the Answers to Your Questions
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Music-Materializing Apps
The Vibetunes App Lets Deaf People Enjoy Music
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Augmented Reality Transit Maps
An App Lets You Interact With NYC Subway Map Data Visualization
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Wilderness Walking Apps
The Gone on my Catwalk Smartphone App Encourages You to Get Outside
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Soft Drink Photo Apps
Coca-Cola Happy Places Lets You Share Joyful Filmed Moments With Friends
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Song Snatching Apps
Air France Music Utilizes Augmented Reality to Let Flyers Download in the Sky
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Egg Minding Trays
The Eggminder Tray and App Helps You Remember How Many Eggs You Have Left
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Animated Pop Art Apps
The 'So Many Stars' App from Bugaboo Revives Classic Warhol Art
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Customer Gifting Apps
Front Flip App Lets Store Owners Interact with and Reward Loyal Customers
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Incentivized Loyalty Apps
Hooters' HootClub Customer Loyalty App Gives Frequent Diners Big Prizes
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Calorie-Transferring Apps
The Miles for Meals App Lets You Donate Your Burned Calories
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Luxe Fashion Tourism Apps
The Prada 'Il Palazzo' Explores its Menswear Line in a More Historic Way
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Customized Earbud Apps
The NRML App Uses Photos to Make You a Custom Pair of 3D-Printed Earbuds
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Panoramic Photo Tour Apps
TourWrist Offers an Interactive Virtual Tour of Places Around the World
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Topical Climate Apps
The Dark Sky App Alerts You an Hour Before if It'll Rain or Snow
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Affection-Encouraging Apps
The Valentine Kiss App Rewarded Smoochers on February 14th
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Chewing Controlled Apps
The 'Gumulon' App Lets You Journey Through Space with Mouth Movements
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Tiny Parking Space Apps
The Smart Spots App Locates Compact Spots Perfect for Smart Car Parking
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Integrated Sleep Tracker Systems
The Misfit Beddit and Shine Give a Well-Rounded Look at Health
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Immersive Olympic Event Apps
The Sochi 2014 Guide App Keeps Tabs on All the Winter Games
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Interactive Peanut Gallery Apps
The Comedy Central Indecision Election Companion is Political
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Currency-Augmenting Apps
KFC's Wow @ 25 Augmented Reality App Shows What Dollar Bills Can Buy
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Wacky Photo War Apps
The Competitive CollegeHumor ‘Bout’ Game Will Test Your Selfie-Ta
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Voice Order Pizza Apps
A Virtual Assistant on Domino's App Now Helps with Ordering Pizza
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Immersive Cinematic Driving Apps
This App Brings Adventure to Virtual BMW i3 Electric Car Drivers
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Augmented Reality Flight Apps
Keep the Kids Entertained While Traveling with the Blippar App
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Chord-Detection Apps
The Capo App Lets Users Hold Their Phone up to Music to Find Out Song Chords
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Travelling Compass Apps
The Trip Compass App Will Help You Move Around Without Getting Lost
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Motion-Filled Matchmaking Apps
Zepeel v1.5 is a Virtual Meeting Ground Filled with Video Clips
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Moment-Sharing Apps
The 'Your Moments' App by Schweppes Makes the Mundane Beautiful
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Interactive Pseudo-Reality Apps
The ARwork 'Catch Garfield If You Can' Game Allows for Engagement
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Integrated Auto Apps
ZENRIN Datacom Collaborates With the QNX CAR Platform
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Advice-Giving Apps
Luke Wroblewski Teaches Designers How to Make Their Apps Great Instead of Good
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Associative Animal Apps
The Petting Zoo Interactive App is a Mind-Transfixing Game
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User-Friendly Banking Apps
Firstbank's App Helps Deposit Cheques, Pay Bills and Monitor Accounts
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Interactive Album-Remixing Apps
Metric's Synthetica Album App Lets Users Remix New and Old Songs
Related Ideas
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Scientific-Grade Smart Rings
The 'Iris' Smart Ring Offers Actionable Insights into Health
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Interactive AI Jewelry
Perfect Corp. & REZA Offer an Immersive Digital Try-On Experience
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers
The Easy Control Wearable Remote Streamlines Media Access
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Powered Wellness Apps
The 'Yuna' App Lets Users Vent, Track Events and More
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors
Inspired by Wearables, Elora Enhances Safety, Well-Being and Care
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Neural Technology Earbuds
The Wisearphones Smart Earbuds Provide a Seamless User Experience
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
AI-Powered Eyewear Apps
Innovative Eyewear Inc. Launches the Lucyd App 2.0 with New Improvements
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Connected In-Car Gaming Apps
BMW Teamed up with AirConsole to Enhance its Infotainment Systems
Bike-Connected Smartwatch Apps
The Peloton Watch App Uses the Google Wear OS Watch as a Sensor
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
AI-Fueled Digital Art Apps
The Drawww App Integrates Artificial Intelligent Technology
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Metabolism-Enhancing Platforms
Signos is a Health-Focused Wearable and App Platform
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps
Garmin Develops its Own Wearable ECG App for Health Monitoring
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Entertaining Micro Workout Apps
The 'Baseline' Smartphone Workout Game App Sets Up Good Habits
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Interactive Gaming Clogs
These Special Crocs Can Be Scanned for an Exclusive Gaming Experience
Haptic Navigation Wristbands
The Wayband is Hand and Eyes-Free for Intuitive Navigation
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Wearable Performance Trackers
The Cityplay Tracker Helps with Improving Overall Technical Skills
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Health-Centric Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Helps Users Better Understand their Overall Health
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
Elevate Your Cozy Cardio with Strava: Beyond Fitness Tracking
AI-Powered Digital Diary Apps
'ChartMyLife.ai' Transforms Notes into Structured Diary Entries
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Watch-Compatible Audiobook Apps
Audible Releases a New Application Compatible with Wear OS
Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps
The 'Lemio' App Combats Against Smartphone Addiction
Addiction Support Wearables
Pretaa Partnered with Fitbit to Help Support Patients Post-Release
Holistic Fitness Trackers
WayFit is a Wellness App That Caters to Individual Fitness Journeys
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
App-Connected Mouth Guards
The ORB Smartguard is Great for Contact Sports and More
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Virtual Personal Trainers
Jamie's Fit Uses AI To Improve Health and Wellness For Anyone
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
AI Mental Health Apps
Mentalport Makes Improving Upon Mental Health Easy and Fun
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Digital Wellness-Promoting Apps
AARP Now is a Convenient Membership App for AARP Cardholders
AR-Powered Social Platforms
MMITA Launches a New Augmented Reality-Powered Social Platform
Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
Meta Quest is Now Able to Sync their Workouts on Phones
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Interactive Mapping Solutions
Mapplic Turns Static Images Into Engaging Maps
All-in-One Nutrition Apps
The 'Bxlder' App Offers Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Services
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Integrated Shortcut AI Features
OpenAI Presents its New Shortcuts Integration Feature
AR Menu Apps
Jarit is an Ar App That Allows Users to Preview Their Potential Food Orders in 3D
Clinical Programs Management Platforms
WebMD Ignite Launches the HealthHub Interactive Service
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships