Google buys Instagram rival Snapseed
Google has bought Nik Software, maker of the popular Snapseed photo editing and sharing app, for an undisclosed sum.
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Android gains on Apple in global mobile ad market
Android has notched a second consecutive month of ad share gains on iOS in August, now taking 43% of global served mobile ad impressions compared to 57% for Apple, according to new research.
iPhone 5 revealed: 4G, longer screen and a £529 price tag
Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone, offering 4G connectivity, a longer screen and improved hardware and software, all for £529.
Right to reply: iPhone 5 won’t knock Google off the top spot in the consumer technology war
Apple needs to do much more than the widely expected hardware revamp of the iPhone to lead in the smartphone market, according to Ovum’s new research looking into technology brand’s influence over consumers.
Facebook ‘a mobile company now’- Zuckerberg admits IPO 'misteps'
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has made his first public appearance since the companies tumultuous stock market float in May.
Facebook ‘a mobile company now’- Zuckerberg admits IPO ‘misteps’
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has made his first public appearance since the companies tumultuous stock market float in May.
Google debuts YouTube app ahead of iPhone 5 purge
Google has released a new YouTube app for Apple users, ahead of the much-anticipated iPhone 5 launch today, which is expected to replace the preloaded YouTube app for Vimeo.
Man vs. Machine: What the new smartphones from Nokia and Motorola really say about their design philosophies
Hot on the heels of the recent announcements of the Nokia 920 and new Motorola Razr smartphones, Olof Schybergson, CEO and co-founder of service design consultancy, Fjord, offers comment and analysis on the launches of these devices, design implications and broader implications that these will have on this competitive market, which is set to see … [Read more…]
Microsoft hires 1,000 staff for China expansion
Microsoft is recruiting over 1,000 additional employees in China this year and boost research and development spending by 15% as the software giant looks to boost its mobile reach in the highly lucrative region.
Apple planning iAd-funded music streaming service?
Apple is considering to expand its music service by licensing a custom radio servicing device, offering free music streams funded by iAds, according to a news report.