Instagram app gets new look (and new ads)
Instagram has undergone a major redesign, along with new “dynamic” ad format, as the Facebook-owned app looks to turn its high user number into ad revenue.
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Brands failing to bring consistency across devices: consumer survey
Just 40% of consumers think that brands are doing a good job at providing consistent experiences across devices, according to new research.
Siri creators reveal next generation voice assistant ‘Viv’
The team behind Apple’s voice assistant Siri have revealed their latest independent project “Viv”, an AI bot that lives on your phone and aims to be “the intelligent interface for everything.”
Mobile app revenues slowing down for first time – IDC
The global mobile app market is forecast to slow, with Apple’s App Store still ahead of rival Google Play despite an 8% drop, according to new research.
Winning “Hearts and Minds” of customers: Brands now embracing customer journey
Brands are increasingly adopting and investing in a diverse set of customer journeys across a broader range of touch points than ever before, according to new research.
Five tips to help businesses boost productivity
On average, workers send and receive 15 emails with attachments a day, with 59 per cent of managers admitting to missing vital information simply because they can’t find it or never see it. Kieran Saunders, senior business solutions consultant, FileMaker, explains how working collaboratively with software, apps and team members, businesses will save both time … [Read more…]
Periscope lets viewers save livestreams via #save hashtag
Periscope has launched a new feature which lets users keep their streamed video for more than 24 hours.
Google Analytics can now track individual user behaviour on apps
Google has added a new user-centric analysis capability within its analytics software, letting web page owners analyse the actions that an anonymous individual has taken on their site or app.
Ad-blockers ‘more likely to buy digital content’
Last week, Adblock Plus partnered online donation startup Flattr to let users donate to their favourite online publishers and content creators. New research suggests this is a shred move, as web savvy adblockers are also some of the internet’s biggest customers.
London bus iBeacons to beam ads to passengers’ mobiles
Passengers on London buses could soon get push notifications with real-time travel updates and in-app ads sent to their mobiles as they travel through the capital.