Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S4, as the South Korean electronics giant ramps up its challenge to Apple for global mobile dominance.
Most mobile searches ‘convert in first hour’
Over half (55%) of mobile searches that resulted in a conversion happened in less than an hour, according to new research from Nielsen and Google.
Paid search ‘a waste of money’ for big brands (according to eBay)
eBay has courted controversy by claiming that paying for search ads has little effect on sales for large companies, according to its own research.
Right to reply: Galaxy S4 launch highlights Samsung’s innovation challenge
After much hype, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 smartphone was unveiled last night, revealing eye controls, fitness monitors, simultaneous translation and a raft of other features. Jan Dawson, chief telecom analyst at Ovum, argues that Samsung’s key challenge now is to remain truly innovative, and not rely on gimmicks.
Google Shopping launches on mobile devices
Google has expanded its shopping tool to mobile devices, in a move that will see sponsored listing s appear above search results on mobiles.
Three quarters of US teens accessing mobile web
Nearly three-quarters of teenagers say they access the Internet on cell phones, tablets, and other mobile devices at least occasionally, according to new research.
Google Reader closure sparks user anger
In a surprise move, Google is to shut down its popular RSS tool ‘Google Reader’ in July, sparking outcry from its loyal user base.
Samsung Galaxy S4 searches catching iPhone ahead of launch
Ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch today, Experian has revealed how Brits are searching for smartphones, and how the flagship Android device is beginning to catch Apple in terms of consumer interest.
Morrisons to sell food online, plans Ocado partnership
Morrisons has announced plans to sell online for the first time, as Britain’s fourth biggest supermarket chain saw its profits fall in 2012.
Android ‘to overtake iPad tablet market share this year’
The tablet market is set to boom over the next few years, with Android devices poised to overtake Apple as the leading operating system during 2013, according to new research.