UK lags behind global average in mobile internet usage
The UK lags behind the rest of the world in mobile internet consumption by 13 percentage points, according to new research.
Mobile
Uber app tops chart despite London ban (but competitors also thrive)
Uber’s app has soared to first place within the App Store Travel category, according to data from Hitwise, indicating London passengers are still keen to use the firm’s services despite having its license stopped in the city.
Google disables touch function on Home Mini device after privacy concerns
Google has removed the touch-to-activate Google Assistant feature on its Home Mini smart speaker in response to privacy concerns.
Home decor firm Hillary’s plans augmented reality board game carpets
An interiors specialist has created a series of concept images based on what carpets of the future could offer up in terms of children’s bedroom interiors and gaming décor. The Board Game Carpet is set to revolutionise the board games Britons have come to know and love.
Facebook targets “one billion VR users” with Oculus Go
Facebook has unveiled the $199 Oculus Go, a standalone virtual reality headset that does not require a PC, console or smartphone to work.
Lovie award winners 2017: David Attenborough and Ikea among digital winners
The winners of the 7th annual Lovie awards have been announced, with Skyscanner, Vice and Lad Bible among the winners of the pan-European digital awards.
Unilever brand Cif partners ‘Uber-style’ cleaning service Helpling
Unilever’s cleaning brand, Cif has struck a partnership with Helpling, Europe’s leading online marketplace for household services to help free up people’s time from their cleaning chores.
Snapchat debuts ‘Context Cards’ with local information
Snapchat is rolling out what it’s calling “Context Cards,” a new way for users to get information about the places from which people are snapping, presenting another local opportunity for advertisers in the process.
Windows 10 Mobile RIP? Microsoft to phase out support for Android rival
Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows Phone will not get any more features or phones in the future, as the rival to Android and iOS failed to gain popularity among smartphone users.
Critical business ‘App Gap’: 40% confess to releasing apps without testing
The number of apps being released by businesses without prior quality testing is far bigger than initially expected, as competition pushes businesses to innovate themselves quickly, according to new research.