Mobile Archives

Google dodges fine: UK court blocks iPhone data breach citing ‘lack of damages’

October 8, 2018

The UK’s High Court has blocked a court case against Google, which claimed the tech giant had collected sensitive information from over 4 million iPhone users using a loophole.

Facebook expands into hardware with ‘Portal’ video chat screens

October 8, 2018

Facebook is launching two video call devices that use is Messenger platform and Alexa’s smart assistant, but the AI zooming feature is sparking privacy concerns.

Brexit to impact UK and European app services

October 8, 2018

Brexit is likely to disrupt the UK and Europe applications development and maintenance (ADM) services markets in the coming months, according to new research.

“Alexa, process all my sales orders for the day”: Why voice is the future of eCommerce

October 5, 2018

With ever more people using voice assistants to shop, are retailers missing a trick? Mike Cockfield, CEO at Khaos Control Solutions, looks at how business can quickly implement voice technology to offer customers a buying process that is as simple and effortless as possible.

Kids prefer mobiles and tablets to holidays, toys and pets

October 5, 2018

One in three British parents believe their kids value their phones and tablets more than any other possession or activity, while they also believe by the age of eight their children will understand the way modern gadgets work better than they do themselves.

UK has second largest smart home market in Europe

October 4, 2018

The UK smart home market was worth £900m in 2017, making it the second largest market in Europe, according to new research.

IMImobile offers Apple Business Chat to help clients connect with customers

October 4, 2018

Cloud communications firm IMImobile has become one of the first firms to adopt the new Apple Business Chat, a new way for users to communicate directly with businesses using the Messages app on iPhone and iPad.

The rise of esports: Is it ready for the mainstream?

October 4, 2018

Esports is growing fast in popularity, but will it ever be as popular as real sports? New research from Global Web Index looks into the rise of video games as a spectator sport, and why advertising might play a crucial role in its future growth.

New tech, new dangers? Drivers concerned about car-hacking

October 3, 2018

While motoring technology is evolving and cars are now fitted with the most advanced gadgets and systems, it’s possible that motorists are exposing themselves to a new threat – hackers.

Google metrics: YouTube and display ads get MRC approval

October 3, 2018

Google has announced new Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditations across Google advertising products, including Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform (specifically Display & Video 360 and Campaign Manager), and Google Ad Manager.