The shift toward using mobile devices for shopping online continues, with 40% of UK online retail sales in Q4 2014/15 (November– January) completed through tablets and smartphones, according to the latest research from IMRG and Capgemini.
Baidu search revenue from mobile surpassed PC during December 2014, as the Chinese search revenue continues its transition to becoming a mobile-centric company.
Xiaomi has announced that it will open an online store for US customers, but the popular Chinese smartphone maker said it won’t be selling its mobile devices.
Twitter has launched a child-friendly version of its video sharing app, Vine, letting them watch pre- approved videos through a new interface.
WhatsApp is now available for desktop PCs for the first time, as the world’s most popular messaging app looks to expand its users base.
A solid Christmas online finished off 2014, with new data from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index indicating that £104bn was spent online in 2014, the first time annual spending has exceeded the £100bn barrier.
Online retail sales were up 37% month-on-month in November, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
FACT-Finder.com Founder and CEO Carsten Kraus responds to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ comments at the Business Insider Ignition conference and suggests ways to turn around the Fire Phone’s fortunes.
Just 12 months since outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com launched its first mobile site and app, handheld devices have now become the key booking platform constituting 50% of sales.
A British start-up has launched the country’s first nationwide same-day callout service for fixing broken smartphones.