Google Maps gets 10m iPhone downloads in 48 hours
Google’s new maps app for the iPhone has become one of the most successful app launches ever, getting over 10 million downloads in just 2 days.
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News Corp shuts tablet news site The Daily after 2 years
News Corp is closing its tablet newspaper The Daily later this month, just two years after its launch.
Cyber Monday: The rise of online Christmas shopping (infographic)
Global ecommerce platform Rakuten and owners of Play.com explores the rise of online Christmas shopping in visual form.
Apple sacks maps boss in management shake-up
Apple has sacked the executive who lead its widely-criticised mobile maps program as part of an ongoing staff overhaul, according to a news report.
Nokia brings Apple maps rival to iPhone and iPad
Nokia has launched ‘Here’, a rebranded version of its mapping application, on Apple iTunes for iPhone, iPad as well as iPod touch, offering an alternative to Apple’s controversial native maps app.
Vimeo starts selling pay-per-view movies
Online video service Vimeo is to launch a pay-per-view movie service in a bid to compete with Google-owned rival YouTube.
Eye-tracking study reveals iPad mini top for engagement
Among the new wave of mini 7-inch tablets, Apple’s iPad mini is best at creating purchase intent when browsing, according to a new study examining people’s eye movements when using the devices.
Apple drags Google into Samsung patent case
Apple has launched a new patent claim against Samsung and Android, dragging Google into the ongoing copyright battle for the $219 billion global smartphone market.
Right to reply: Is Newsweek dead in the water with its digital only title?
After its decision to go digital-only last month, is iconic magazine Newsweek missing an opportunity to activate its audience? Evan Rudowski, co-founder and CEO of the membership website company SubHub will discuss the fate of NewsWeek given the future of digital only magazines.
Google takes on Siri with iPhone search app
Google has revamped its ‘Google Search’ app for the iPhone and iPad, giving the feature a voice search functionality that poses a challenge to Apple’s Siri.