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The Distance is a creative digital agency, specialising in mobile app development for iOS, Android and Windows smart phones

30/10/2026

✨ It’s Weekly Round-Up time! ✨

This week we’re covering OpenAI’s AI models tackling major scientific problems, new security risks prompting a rethink of AI training, and Apple’s latest iOS update with new Siri features and over 160 security fixes. Big developments across AI, cybersecurity and mobile.

Catch the highlights below 👇

To find out more about these topics:
https://qz.com/openai-ai-discoveries-math-computer-science-physics-102726

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/27/apple-rolls-out-ios-27-2-with-new-siri-ai-languages-and-security-fixes/

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/23/openai-says-it-will-no-longer-train-its-ai-models-on-the-live-internet-citing-significant-risks/

29/10/2026

Nobody likes hearing “no” when they’ve suggested an idea for their app. But sometimes, it’s the right answer.

Not every feature request needs to become a feature. By understanding the problem behind the suggestion, we can often find a simpler solution that works better for users and the business, without adding unnecessary complexity.

It’s all part of building a product that delivers lasting value, rather than simply adding more functionality.

Read why we sometimes push back on feature requests, and how it helps us build better products 👇
http://thedistance.co.uk/insights/why-we-sometimes-say-no-to-features-partner-ask-for

27/10/2026

Bringing a brand’s goals and a great user experience together takes more than simply building an app...

It means understanding what the product needs to achieve and making sure every part of the experience works towards that.

It’s great to hear that this was exactly what we delivered for LNER, while staying on budget and creating something that went beyond expectations.

Want to see how we brought it all together? Take a look at the LNER case study below 👇
https://thedistance.co.uk/success-stories/travel-transport/london-north-eastern-railway

23/10/2026

✨ Ready for the latest scoop? It’s our Weekly Round-Up! ✨

This week, a PHP update has triggered worldwide web disruptions, OpenCode investigates a security breach affecting AI API keys, Jev becomes Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model, and Expo SDK 58 adds support for iOS 27 and Xcode 27.

Let’s dive in! 💡

To find out more about these topics:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmly0lg3w5x2o

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/hackers-hit-ai-coding-tool-opencode-running-up-charges-on-users-ai-accounts/

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/jev-is-vercels-fastest-adopted-ai-model-ever/

https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-58?utm_source=rnr-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rnr_62

22/10/2026

It’s easy to assume that delivering a more personalised app experience means adding AI, but that isn’t always the case...

Automation can handle plenty of the things that make an app feel smart, from triggered notifications and onboarding journeys to updating information between different systems. AI becomes more useful when you need your app to learn from data, spot patterns or make decisions based on context.

And sometimes, the best approach is a combination of both. AI can make the decision, while automation takes care of what happens next.

So how do you know which approach is right for your app? We’ve broken down the difference between automation and AI in our blog. Read it below 👇
https://thedistance.co.uk/insights/the-difference-between-automation-and-ai-in-apps

20/10/2026

Building an app can mean hearing a lot of technical terms you’ve never come across before...

MVPs, APIs, frameworks, databases, technical debt… if you’re a non-technical founder or product owner, it can sometimes feel like everyone else got the glossary before the project started.

But you don’t need to become a developer to make confident decisions about your product. You just need to understand the key terms and what they actually mean for your app.

That’s why we’ve put together a glossary covering some of the most common terms you’re likely to hear throughout an app development project, from UX and APIs to testing, analytics and cloud hosting.

Read the glossary and feel a little more confident in your next technical conversation. 👇
https://thedistance.co.uk/insights/the-glossary-every-non-technical-founder-needs

16/10/2026

✨ Friday is here, and so is your Weekly Round-Up! ✨

This edition covers Apple’s new smart home range, Google Play’s private vibe-coded apps, and Meta’s first frontier AI models, Muse Wonder.

Catch the highlights below 👇

To find out more about these topics:
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/apples-new-smart-home-line-up-includes-a-smart-lock-thermostat-and-video-doorbells/

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/google-play-now-supports-private-vibe-coded-apps-built-just-for-you/

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/12/meta-releases-its-first-frontier-model-muse-wonder/

15/10/2026

Some health apps can be classed as medical devices and even prescribed to patients.

A symptom tracker, wellbeing app or health platform might seem straightforward, but the intended purpose of the product can change how it needs to be designed, tested and regulated.

The important part is often what your app claims to do. If it diagnoses a condition, predicts symptoms, recommends treatment or informs clinical decisions, you could be entering medical device territory.

Some apps can go even further, becoming regulated medical devices that are prescribed as part of a patient’s care. And it’s something worth thinking about early. Understanding the distinction before development gets too far can help avoid costly changes later, particularly when it comes to UX, testing, documentation and release.

So, when does a health app become a medical device? We’ve broken down what you need to know in our blog 👇
https://thedistance.co.uk/insights/when-is-an-app-considered-a-medical-device

13/10/2026

Your systems should work together, not create more work...

Most businesses rely on a growing mix of apps, platforms, databases and tools. When those systems don’t communicate properly, teams can end up spending valuable time moving information between them, repeating tasks or working around processes that should be automated.

That’s where automation and integration can make a real difference. We connect the systems you already use, automate repetitive processes and create workflows that keep information moving where it needs to go.

From connecting APIs and backend systems to integrating legacy technology and using AI within automated workflows, we can help create a setup that works better for your business without disrupting the way your teams work.

Want to see what automation and integration could look like for your product? Find out more below 👇
https://thedistance.co.uk/services/development/automation-and-integration

09/10/2026

✨ Happy Friday! It’s Weekly Round-Up time! ✨

This week we're covering OpenAI watermarking AI-generated text in the EU, ASOS investigating an unauthorised app notification, and OpenAI launching its new Dots AI agents.

Catch up on the highlights below 👇

To find out more about these topics:
https://openai.com/index/introducing-dots/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj62ylzpr6d3o

https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/05/openai-will-start-watermarking-chatgpts-text-in-the-eu/

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