WhatsApp tightens security with Android encryption
WhatsApp is implementing encryption for the Android version of its app, as the Facebook-owned chat app looks to boost its appeal to users.
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Microsoft and Dropbox team up to sync Office documents
Microsoft and Dropbox have formed a partnership to make it easier to use productivity applications on mobile devices and on the Web.
Currency exchange site XE.com picks Exponential to monetise app
Currency and rate exchange website, XE.com, has chosen Exponential Interactive to monetise their in-app and mobile web inventory globally in an exclusive two-year deal.
Rovio brings Angry Birds Stella to China with Alibaba and Shanghai Media Group
Rovio has struck a partnership with the Digital Entertainment Business Division of Alibaba Group and introduce Angry Birds Stella to fans through Chinese Idols, broadcasted by Shanghai Media Group.
New mobile ad serves message after phone call
A new ad format that serves ads to the phone screen directly after a phone call has gone live, offering an alternative to traditional mobile advertising.
Tumblr debuts auto-play video ads
Tumblr is launching its first auto-paying video ads, with Universal, CW, and Hulu already on board as the Yahoo-owned blog network looks to boost its revenues.
Google debuts Fit app takes on Apple Health Kit and Samsung Health
Google has launched a new app designed to take a broader view of fitness tracking, using the sensors in Android phones to track their activities, with Basis, Adidas and Motorola signing up as initial partners.
Dragons Den meets Skype in crowdfunding first
Intelligent Crowd TV has launched a weekly webcast chat show to bring together entrepreneurs and investors, nationwide.
Microsoft debuts $199 cross-platform fitness band
Microsoft has launched its first wearable device, a cross platform fitness bracelet that connects to users’ smartphone, monitors their activity and displays notifications such as texts and calendar events.
Google expands AdWords Express app to small businesses worldwide
After a trial in the US, Google has expanded its AdWords Express app to 20 more countries, letting small businesses manage their search marketing campaigns on the move.