Zynga starts accepting Bitcoin virtual currency for games
Social gaming firm Zynga is to start accepting the virtual currency BitCoin as a payment option.
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Top 10 US brands, video sites and apps of 2013
As we enter 2014, research firm Neilsen has released the top 10 web brands, video sites and apps from last year in the US.
Mobile payments ‘account for 10%’ of Starbucks purchases
Mobile payments now account for 1 in 10 transactions at Starbuck, according to its Chief Financial Officer.
Right to reply: Microsoft Office for the iPhone- a killer app?
Microsoft surprised almost everyone at the end of last week with the release of Office Mobile for iPhone. Richard Edwards, principal analyst in Ovum’s ‘Consumer Impact on IT’ team comments on how the move could change office productivity.
Mobile optimisation: Not as simple as 'flipping a switch'
Although most companies are increasing their investment in mobile channels, consumers are facing significant customer experience issues while brands adapt to a multi-device world, according to a new report.
US smartphone trends- iPhone top phone, Android top platform
Apple and Samsung continue to grow their share in the smartphone market in the US, according to new data.
The rise of smartphones in South Africa (Infographic)
Smartphones are on the rise in South Africa. This infographic from InMobi,looks back to 2012 and illustrates how consumer behaviour in South Africa is shifting, as they become more reliant on their phones as their primary means of being connected.
Apple debuts ad-funded music streaming- new channel for marketers
Apple has launched its much-anticipated iTunes Radio music streaming service, as the firm looks to rival the likes of Spotify, Pandora and Google Music.
Silly faces instead of a password? Google patents facial password tech to boost security
Google has filed a patent letting users pull a silly face instead of entering a password to unlock their Android phones or tablets.
Mobile news usability study: Guardian tops list
The Guardian has come out top in delivering the best mobile news experience, followed by the Independent, according to a new report from EPiServer.