Facebook takes on Linkedin with office app
Facebook is testing a new app aimed at businesses, letting employees use news feed, groups and messaging for their work, while keeping activities separate from their personal profiles.
Android
Google Translate ‘turns interpreter’ with voice function
Google has revamps its translation app, letting users carry a conversation in two different languages, converting speech as each user talks into the phone.
Samsung sells first Tizen phones
Samsung first non-Android smartphones have gone on sale in India, using the electronics giant’s own operating system ‘Tizen’.
Ryanair trials free in-flight movies streamed to mobiles
Ryanair is testing an in-flight movie streaming service that will send films direct to users tablets and smartphones during their journey, funding by advertising.
Apple app downloads broke 8m mark for first time- report
Daily downloads from the iOS App Store broke the 8m mark for the first time in November 2014, according to data from app marketing firm Fiksu.
Moonpig suspends app after customer security fears
Personalised card company Moonpig has disabled its mobile app “as a precaution” over claims the firm’s online security is “vulnerable”.
Top smartphone apps and operating systems of 2014
As 2015 gets under way, Nielsen looks at some of the top trends in digital including the latest top U.S. smartphone apps and operating systems.
The year in digital: The best (and worst) of marketing in 2014
2014 was another big year for digital marketing, with Facebook buying WhatsApp, the rise of the ‘Internet of Things’ and mobile growth skyrocketing. This was the year that programmatic ads went mainstream, native ads got smarter and online ad revenue overtook broadcast TV in the US. In this special report, we’ve gathered together the biggest … [Read more…]
Top 10 mobile marketing trends of 2014: Apple Pay, Android Wear and Nokia’s farewell
Whether it’s shopping, watching videos, chatting or sharing on social media, mobile is fast becoming the platform of choice for media consumption. This was the year that mobile video became the fastest growing ad format, programmatic took off and publishers wised up to responsive design. From Apple Pay and Android Wear to Nokia’s farewell and … [Read more…]
Most Brits ‘can’t find basic info’ on retailers sites
Retailers risk missing out on sales this Christmas due to a poor online experience, according to new research released today. 55% of consumers say they cannot find basic information (such as around delivery dates) on half of the retailers’ websites they visit, according to the survey of 1,000 UK consumers from customer service software company … [Read more…]