Twitter updates iPhone and Android apps
Twitter has revamped both its iOS and Android apps, with a raft of new features including a ‘Swipe shortcut’ and a ‘Find Friends’ tool.
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Sky Go launches on Android devices
Broadcaster Sky has launched its Sky Go app on Android, giving smartphone users access to its web TV service.
Low-Cost Android smartphones ‘to take 80% of market in Africa, India, and China’
Low-cost Android handsets will reach a penetration rate of 80% of total smartphones in Africa, India, and China by 2015, accoriding to new research from In-Stat.
Opera snaps up 2 mobile ad networks: Mobile Theory and 4th Screen Advertising join browser firm
Browser maker Opera Software has acquired Mobile Theory and 4th Screen Advertising in an effort to boost its push into the mobile advertising space.
Mobiles to replace credit cards? Barclays app lets users transfer money by smartphones
Barclays has launched an app that lets users transfer money via their mobile phone.
Mobile marketing trends: 21% of shoppers search for coupons in store
Over 1 in 5 shoppers with a smartphone check for online vouchers while in stroes, according to the latest round of mobile marketing trends from JiWire.
iPad 3 unveiled on March 7: Will it be 4G?
Apple’s next version of the iPad will feature 4G LTE connectivity on both Verizon Wireless and AT&T in the US, according to a news report.
Google – Motorola deal gets green light from US and Europe
Google’s $12.5bn acquisition of Motorola Mobility has been backed by regulators in Europe and the US.
Google revamps YouTube app for Google TV
Google has updated its YouTube app for Google TV, designed to make it easier for viewers to find videos and channels to watch on their big-screen TVs.
Google’s Chrome for Android brings tabbed browsing to mobiles
Google has launched a mobile version of its Chrome browser, initially available on newer Android smartphones.