Secret Apple handbook leaked- Banned words include ‘crash’, ‘bug’ and ‘freeze’
Apple’s customer service secrets have been leaked via a Genius handbook that bans employees from saying words that will alarm customers, according to a news report.
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Mastercard inks mobile wallet deal with Everything Everywhere
Everything Everywhere, which operates the T-Mobile and Orange brands in the UK, has signed an five-year partnership deal with MasterCard to develop and provide mobile payments services.
Apple and Samsung banned in South Korea after patent dispute finds both guilty
Apple and Samsung have both infringed each other’s patents on mobile devices, a South Korean court ruled last week, resulting in a ‘limited ban’ limited ban on national sales of products by both companies.
July online retail sales get highest growth of the year
Online sales jumped 17% year-on-year during July, representing the highest growth this year, according to new data.
Freeview integrates social commerce to boost sales after digital switch
Digital TV service Freeview is to integrate Reevoo’s consumer review solutions into its ‘choose a product’ pages, helping to guide its customers to the right Freeview product for them.
Groupon shares dip as sales fail to meet expectations
Groupon has seen its shares fall this week after seeing its revenues fall short of forecasts, despite posting a sound quarterly profit.
Facebook debuts first ‘real money’ gambling app
Facebook has entered the world of online gambling with its first real-money bingo and slots app launched this week.
Microsoft sparks ad controversy again- ‘Do Not Track’ set as default for new IE browser
Microsoft has stuck to its guns over a controversial decision to implement ‘Do Not Track’ options as the default setting for its forthcoming Internet Explorer 10 browser. The move has already sparked outcry from advertisers who fear it will drive down the effectiveness of targeted ads.
MediaMind partners Omnicom for global digital ad drive
MediaMind is to become a global technology partner for Omnicom Media Group (OMG).
In-app video ad tool connects advertisers and developers
Adap.tv’s online video advertising technology is being used by ad network Appatyze to connect hundreds of advertisers with inventory generated by Facebook developers.