Angry Birds sequel: Will ‘Bad Piggies’ fly or flop?
Rovio has launched a sequel to its hugely popular Angry Birds game, ‘Bad Piggies’, as the app maker hopes to match the ad-funded success of its predecessor.
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen app rewards loyalty with free food
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is set to launch a smartphone app with an online gaming element, as the restaurant chain looks to boost its digital reach.
Smartphones on the rise in emerging markets
App stores are gaining ground in the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, South and Central America and Africa as smartphone penetration increases and users seek a richer experience on their mobile devices, according to a new report.
Google ‘yet to submit maps app to Apple’ for iPhone 5 users
Apple’s heavily-criticised new mapping system looks set to remain the only location app on the iPhone 5 for a while longer, as Google revealed it has not yet submitted its mapping service for inclusion on the App Store.
Amazon debuts Cloud Player in the UK- streams all songs for £22 a year
Amazon has launched its Cloud Player in the UK, offering an online backup of all their songs purchased from the online retailer.
iPhone 5 users ‘may be more prone to debt’ [Infographic]
iPhone users may be more prone to debt than other smartphone users, but are also more responsive to ads according to this infographic.
Sky partners with Affiliate Window for Now TV
NOW TV, the internet TV service powered by Sky launched this summer, has chosen Affiliate Window to handle its affiliate marketing campaign.
Facebook tests ‘AdSense-style’ mobile ad network for 3rd parties
Facebook is testing a new mobile ad network, running ads targeted according to user data on third-party apps and mobile websites for the first time.
Twitter gets Facebook-style profile page revamp
Twitter has updated its profile pages with Facebook-style header photos, as the micro-blogging firm looks to broaden its multi-platform functions, across the web, mobiles and tablets.
Google buys Instagram rival Snapseed
Google has bought Nik Software, maker of the popular Snapseed photo editing and sharing app, for an undisclosed sum.