‘Map of the internet’ shows size of web giants
Google, Facebook and YouTube are the biggest sites in the world, followed by the likes of Baidu and qq in China, according to a new graphic looking at global web use.
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Google+ Hangouts used by NFL for fantasy football banter
Google has partnered with the National Football League to allow people to conduct Google+ Hangouts while preparing their teams for fantasy football.
Right to reply: Facebook ad revenue slowdown – a mobile problem
With Facebook’s inaugural results perceived as being underwhelming, and Facebook looking to mobile to grow revenues, the challenge of how it monetises people’s usage of its network over mobile phones continues to be a primary concern for investors. According to Andreas Pouros, Chief Operating Officer at Greenlight, if a phone is now not part of … [Read more…]
iPhone 5 and iPad Mini ‘unveiled Sept 12th’ as video leaked
Apple is set to unveil its much-anticipated iPhone 5 and iPad Mini on September 12th and will be in the shops nine days later, according to a news report.
iPhone 5 and iPad Mini 'unveiled Sept 12th' as video leaked
Apple is set to unveil its much-anticipated iPhone 5 and iPad Mini on September 12th and will be in the shops nine days later, according to a news report.
Google adds handwriting feature to mobile search
Google has added a handwriting feature for its mobile search, offering an alternative to typing keyphrases into the search box.
Mobile ad trends – iOS on top for ad monetisation
Apple’s operating system iOS is the most effective platform for driving mobile ad impressions, according to new data. The study forms part of Opera Software’s first State of Mobile Advertising report, highlighting key data and trends in mobile advertising worldwide.
Mail Online website became profitable in June 2012
Mail Online – the world’s leading online English-language newspaper website – has turned its first ever profit as revenues rose 80% year-on-year, predominantly driven by online advertising sales. Revenues for the quarter were boosted in the UK by the Queen’s Jubilee and Euro 2012 football championship.
Nokia handset sales drop 19%; smartphone sales down 34%
Nokia has posted worse than expected Q2 results, including a drop in smartphone sales of 34% as the number of devices sold fell 39% year-on-year. The firm, which was until recently the world’s biggest mobile phone maker, posted a net loss of 1.41 billion euros – about four times the 368 million euro loss posted … [Read more…]
New mobile guide launched for visitors to Britain
As London becomes Europe’s largest free Wi-Fi hub in time for the London 2012 Games, VisitBritain has launched the latest edition of its Mx Great Britain app, a mobile guide to the UK which allows visitors to research and book their holidays.