Uber banned in Germany over safety concerns
Uber has been banned in Germany as the social-powered cab service continues to spark controversy.
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Samsung to ditch Google Maps for Nokia?
Nokia maps are soon to start appearing as default apps on Samsung’s Tizen smartphones, in a deal that would oust Google Maps.
MSN logging off: IM pioneer to shut down
Instant messaging pioneer MSN Messenger is finally being switched off after 15 years, as the once popular hangout for teens has been usurped by Skype and mobile chat apps such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat.
Right to reply: Mobile apps – Business Enabler or Security Disaster?
While mobile apps clearly provide a chance to transform business processes, Karen Conneely, Group Commercial Manager, Real Asset Management, outlines the importance of looking beyond the core features and assessing security components of any mobile app before making the move.
Apple ‘may not sell personal health data to advertisers’
As the industry waits to see if Apple will launch a much-anticipated iWatch this September, a new licence agreement suggests the firm is tightening its privacy rules- meaning advertisers will not have access to user’s personal health data to serve them ads.
Snapchat valued at $10bn after funding boost
Snapchat is now worth a huge $10bn after a fresh round of funding, as the self-destructing photo app continues to thrive despite making virtually no money.
Chinese web giants team up for $813m ecommerce deal
Chinese entertainment firm Dalian Wanda (owner of the AMC cinema chain) is reportedly set to make a massive move into ecommerce via a partnership with Tencent and Baidu.
WhatsApp biggest chat app in world with 600m users
WhatsApp’s user-base has now been increased to 600 million, as the Facebook-owned chatapp stroms ahead of LINE and WeChat as the most popular chat app in the world.
Mozilla debuts £19 smartphone in India
Mozilla and Intex have launched the first Firefox OS phone in India, called the Intex Cloud FX and costing just £19.90 (1,999 Rs).
Guest comment : From omni channel to omni payments
The days of credit card payments could be numbered, as consumers opt for a range of alternative, more convenient ways of paying online, according to Jasper Bell, Strategy Consultant at Amaze.