Google Play catching iOS for app revenue
Apple’s App store still leads the way in terms of global revenue, but Google’s Play Store is catching up, according to new research.
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“We must be big time now!” Apple bans music app Bloom from iAds network
Streaming service Bloom.fm has claimed that Apple has unfairly blocked it from its iAd advertising platform, suggesting it is now seen as a rival to iTunes.
Facebook ditches integrated mobile messenger with separate chat app
Facebook is making a major push towards mobile messaging following its $19bn purchase of WhatsApp, replacing the chat features in its existing apps with a standalone version.
Sesame Street goes digital with $4 subscription
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has launched Sesame GO, a web-based video subscription service.
AOL launches Engadget in the UK
AOL has launched the UK edition of Engadget, as the ten year old technology publisher reaches 10.27 million month unique visitors.
Google ‘Android TV’ platform plans revealed?
Google is planning to launch Android TV, its latest attempt to break into the living room that will provide a complete platform for media, apps and games, according to a new report.
Vine takes on WhatsApp and Snapchat with messaging feature
Vine, Twitter’s six second video platform, has expanded into mobile messaging as the trend for chat apps such as WhatsApp and SnapChat continues to grow.
Top digital marketing data and case studies this week
Here are the top digital marketing data and case studies that caught our eye.
Microsoft debuts Siri rival Cortana
Microsoft has developed a voice activated phone assistant feature called Cortana, a direct rival to Apple’s Siri.
Apps ‘more popular than mobile web’ in US
US smartphone users are switching to apps rather than mobile browsers when surfing the internet, according to new research.