Google to cut 4,000 Motorola jobs in smartphone push
Google is to 20% of Motorola staff after buying the company, as the internet giant looks to focus on high-end smartphones rather than feature phones, according to a report.
India
Twitter users hit half a billion: Top 20 countries revealed
Twitter has reached the half billion accounts mark in June 2012, including more than 140 million in the US alone, according to new research.
Online advertising campaign generates increased donations for Christian Aid
International development charity, Christian Aid has seen a significant increase in donations and support following an online advertising campaign in the run up to Christian Aid Week earlier this year.
Nokia debuts reality game on mobile
Nokia has partnered RockeTalk, India’s largest Mobile Social Networking Application, and Maxus India to launch Nokia Mobile Antakshari, a unique audio game show. The reality game show lets people sing and answer musical questions from all over India. Mobile users are playing for daily prizes, for a chance to be one of the elite shortlisted … [Read more…]
Android Phones in India- smartphones and social media fuel web growth
Social Networking is one of the top activities for smartphone users in India, fueled by the simultaneous growth of social media and smartphone adoption in the country. Social networking apps offer seamless integration with other phone functions enabling instant photo sharing, updates, and website links and more.
Mobile accounts for 40% of web access in UK- report
Around 40% of the money spent on accessing the web last year was spent on mobile internet usage, largely due to the growth of of smartphones, according to a new report.
The state of the web in 2012 (slideshow)
As digital technolgy becomes ever-more entrenched in modern life, just how deeply has it impacted traditional media, and what are the next trends? This slide presentation from Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker takes a global view on the web’s impact on society.
Hackers hit India after Torrent sites ban
Hacking group Anonymous India has struck a leading ISP in the country to protest a ban on Torrent sites.
Indian online ad spend to rise 54% this year
The Indian online advertising market, including classifieds, will grow by a huge 54% in the next 12 months, according to new data.
A snapshot of digital India- 121m online users and growing fast
India is the third biggest country in terms of internet users in the world, with a highly social and mobile audience. This snapshot takes a closer look at India’s digital consumer, and the key trends driving the country towards a digital future.