European digital review: Brits spent most time online in 2010
Web users in The Netherlands and UK spent the most time online in 2010, according to a new study looking at digital media use in Europe last year.
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Google takes on Apple with ‘One Pass’ system for paid content online
Google has launched One Pass, a one-stop destination where users can pay for publications online, taking a 10% commission fee from all transactions.
Top 50 brands in terms of social media success
eBay, Apple, Google, Blackberry and Amazon are the top perfoming brands in terms of social media buzz, according to a new study.
Right to Reply: Apple’s app store subscriptions lacks flexibility
This week saw Apple set up a subscriptions service on its app store. Patrick Mork, Chief Marketing Officer at GetJar, takes a look at the effect the move will have on publishers.
Warner Bros. launches ‘app editions’ of Inception and The Dark Knight
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution has launched the “App Editions” of feature films “Inception” and “The Dark Knight,” giving consumers a new way to own special edition movies with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Best Buy puts your music collection in the cloud with ‘My Music Anywhere’ service
Best Buy Europe is launching its ‘My Music Anywhere’ service, making it available to customers of The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy UK.
News Round-up: 17th February 2011
This week’s movers and shakers in the digital industry: Stardoll | Dori Media | TagMan | Euro RSCG | Myriad | TKGB | nToklo | DirectGov | Think Jam | Oodle | Moneysupermarket | Adnams | James Caan | Websense | 4th Screen Advertising | Zeus | Webtrends | R.O.EYE | Just Search | Maxymiser … [Read more…]
Top 50 online retailers: Thomas Cook and First Choice lead travel boom
The UK online travel sector has enjoyed a strong few months, with Thomas Cook and First Choice leading the way, according to the latest ‘Hot Shops’ list from the IMRG and Hitwise.
Right to reply: Android’s 2011 growth will be tempered by fragmentation
Google’s Android operating system became the largest global SmartPhone software last year. However, according to Ben Trewhella, CTO of app developer Mubaloo, it will take time before Android apps reach the ‘best in class’ apps available on the iPhone.
Top smartphone platforms: US
Apple and Google smartphone platforms are increasing thier market share at the expense of RIM, Microsoft and Palm.