Google buys news streaming firm Wavii
Google has bought start-up firm Wavii for an estimated $30m (£18m), as the firm looks to capitalise on the growing demand for news aggregation apps.
Right to reply: Google’s EU search concessions do not go far enough
This month, Google has been forced to change the way it displays search results in Europe to appease an EU antitrust investigation. Michael Weber, CEO of hot-map.com argues that Google’s new commitments are a smokescreen to maintain its dominant position.
Google axes Meebo social toolbar to focus on Google+
Google is to shut down Meebo, the social toolbar it bought in June 2012, as it continues its focus on Google+.
Google forced to offer clearer search labels after EU probe
Google has been forced to change the way it displays search results in Europe, amid concerns it might be abusing its dominant market position.
Right to reply: Google results show how a shift to mobile is vital
Despite posting increased revenues and paid clicks, Google’s latest results showed that cost per click fell 4%. Alistair Dent, head of PPC for Periscopix, argues that a shift to mobile is becoming vital if the company wants to keep its dominant position in web advertising.
Nokia adds Whatsapp button for $72 Asha mobile
Nokia has launched a feature phone with a dedicated WhatsApp physical button, offering users a cross platform messaging tool as a free wi-fi-based alternative to texts.
Right to reply: Mobile search boom shows platform can shape shopping decisions
This week’s BRC-Google Online Retail Monitor results showed that search volumes on tablet devices increased a staggering 198% and growth on smartphone devices was 66%. Adam Stewart, Marketing Director, Rakuten’s Play.com argues that this highlights the increasing importance of mobile in the online shopping journey, as well as how consumers are researching products online before … [Read more…]
Apple profits drop 18%- first decline in 10 years
Apple has posted its first fall in profits for nearly 10 years, dropping 18% as the electronics giant struggles to keep up with growing competition from the likes of Samsung and Google in the smartphone and tablet market.
UK retail searches on tablets up 198%
UK search volumes on tablet devices outpaced those on any other device, increasing 198% in the first quarter of 2013, compared with growth on smartphone devices of 66%, according to new research.
App store wars: Google Play ‘growing 3 times faster than Apple’
Google’s Play Store grew three times faster than Apple’s rival App Store globally in the first quarter of 2013, according to new research.