China web users up 51m… with 75% logging on from mobile
The number of people using the internet in China rose by 10% last year to 564m last year, with 75% of those having access via mobile devices, according to new figures.
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Jack Ma steps down from Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba
Jack Ma, founder of China’s Alibaba.com, is stepping down as chief executive but will remain chairman.
Apple dampens 'cheap' iPhone rumours
Apple’s marketing boss has quashed rumours that the firm is planning to produce a budget version of its iPhone.
Apple dampens ‘cheap’ iPhone rumours
Apple’s marketing boss has quashed rumours that the firm is planning to produce a budget version of its iPhone.
Apple to finally produce a budget iPhone?
Apple is reportedly developing a cheaper version of its iPhone for launch later this year, as the manufacturer looks to compete with Android the fast growing budget smartphone market.
Google boss urges more web access for North Koreans
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has urged North Korea to allow more open Internet access and mobiles to benefit its citizens.
Google removes censorship notice from Chinese search
Google has axed a censorship notice on its Chinese search engine, as the firm looks to build on its paltry 5% market share in the rapidly growing market.
10 key mobile trends for 2013
MEF, the global community for mobile content and commerce, starts the new-year by unveiling its mobile predictions for the next twelve months.
Top Twitter trends of 2012- From Mars to the bottom of the ocean
Twitter has unveiled its top trends of 2012, featuring the first tweet from Mars Curiosity rover to James Cameron’s Tweet from the bottom of the ocean.
Mobile and tablet trends in 2012: The 10 biggest headlines of the year
In Western markets, it’s easy to forget that feature phones still dominate globally, but this is changing fast. Smartphone sales accounted for 40% of total mobile phone sales in 2012, up 47% on last year. The technology behind mobiles and tablets is evolving rapidly, with Android and Apple leading the charge in an increasingly competitive … [Read more…]