Facebook draft sparks privacy fears over apps tracking user’s friends
Facebook has sparked concerns from privacy groups after a draft proposal changed its privacy policies in an attempt to supposedly make its methods more transparent.
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Angry Birds: The Movie? Nickelodeon to broadcast first cartoon
Nickelodeon has won the rights to broadcast the first Angry Birds animated short film.
Mobile Interactive Group offers mobile payments app for TV shows
Mobile Interactive Group has struck a partnership with zeebox, to offer a social payments app for TV shows.
TV App Agency debuts cross-platform app tools for smart TVs
The TV App Agency has launched a new platform that lets brands and agencies create apps for the growing number of smart TVs.
‘Personal cloud’ forecast to overtake PCs by 2014
By 2014, personal online cloud services will take over from the personal computer as consumers download and use services on cloud-based systems on a variety of products, including smartphones and tablets, according to a new report.
Top 10 UK retailers ‘failing to accommodate mobile shoppers’
The UK’s top ten retailers are falling short when it comes to providing usable mobile websites, with Argos, Amazon and Tesco performing the best, according to a new study.
Apple reveals top 25 apps of all time
Apple has revealed the top 25 paid and free apps, in terms of downloads, from its app store, with games being the most popular category.
Google takes on iTunes with ‘Google Play’ app store
Google has rebranded its Android Market under the new name of Google Play, bringing together the internet giants various download stores in abid to challenge the likes of Apple and Amazon.
Top tips: How Coupons are helping FMCG brands engage Facebook users
Social media coupon campaigns are on the rise, but getting the strategy right is crucial to avoid the risks invovled. Oliver Felstead, Sales and Marketing Director of Coupons.com UK, explores how Coupons allow FMCG brands to engage Facebook users and encourage purchases.
Video report: Android apps caught sharing private data with advertisers
Many Android apps are sharing personal data with advertisers without clear consent, according to an investigation conducted by Channel 4.