Microsoft takes on iPad with touchscreen tablets
Microsoft has launched its first touch screen tablet computer ‘Surface’, as the software giant looks to rival Google in the fast growing market.
Android
Android Phones in India- smartphones and social media fuel web growth
Social Networking is one of the top activities for smartphone users in India, fueled by the simultaneous growth of social media and smartphone adoption in the country. Social networking apps offer seamless integration with other phone functions enabling instant photo sharing, updates, and website links and more.
24/7 boosts mobile app advertising
24/7 Media, WPP’s marketing technology company, has launch of a new software development kit (SDK) for 24/7 Mobile, offering in-app ads for iOS and Android devices.
Top brands battle for new domain names – Amazon and Google fight over ‘.cloud’ and ‘.music’
The full list of submissions for new internet address endings, allowing firms to create their own ‘.brand’ on the web, has been published.
Video viral of the week: Prometheus end credits image leads cinema goers online
To promote it’s latest sci-fi blockbuster Prometheus, 20th Century Fox has run a viral marketing campaign to maintain online buzz before, and after, the films release. See why it’s our video viral of the week below…
Apple ‘likes’ Facebook, drops Google Maps
Apple has ditched Google’s mapping software and made closer ties with Facebook, as the battle between the rival digital media giants intensifies.
Apple 'likes' Facebook, drops Google Maps
Apple has ditched Google’s mapping software and made closer ties with Facebook, as the battle between the rival digital media giants intensifies.
Twitter’s mobile ad revenue overtakes desktop PCs
Twitter has announced that revenue from promoted tweets on mobiles, which were introduced in February, have now overtaken revenue from PCs.
Google revamps Maps with 3D technology
Google is updating its mapping service with 3D technology, as the internet giant looks to counter Apple’s decision to drop its service from its iPhone and iPads.
Google’s buying spree continues with Quickoffice and Meebo
Google has bought Quickoffice, an office suite for phones and other mobile devices. The move comes a day after the Internet giant confirmed its long-rumoured acquisition of Meebo.