Back on track: Apple Maps overtaking Google Maps on UK smartphones
In a surprising turnaround, Apple maps had succeeded in pipping Google Maps in mapping traffic on 4G, two years on from its much-derided launch, according to a new report.
Germany
UK to get driverless cars on roads by January
The UK government plans to put driverless cars on public roads as early as January 2015, joining the US, Japan, Singapore, Sweden and Germany in tests to see how the vehicles will work on a large scale.
Top 20 sites in Germany
Google, Facebook and eBay were the most popular sites in Germany during May 2014, according to new data from comScore.
Beach or culture? The subconscious factors that affect how different Europeans holiday
British, German and French adults are more likely to seek holidays abroad for beach life of eating, drinking and sunbathing, whereas Spanish holidaymakers are more likely to seek out culture in other lands, according to new research.
Consumers only have 5 ‘best friend brands’
Consumers only actually have five ‘Best Friend Brand’ companies, from which we’ll repeatedly open emails and buy products from.
Forget the octopus: Can Cortana predict the World Cup winner?
Microsoft’s Siri rival Cortana has proven to be something of a football expert, correctly predicting the winners of all the knockout games in the World Cup 2014 so far. But can it predict the champion for the final this Sunday?
World Cup marketing trends: Brands react to Germany’s blitzkrieg of Brazil
Germany’s spectacular 7-1 semi final victory over Brazil last night broke many records, including some on social media- with many brands joining the conversation.
Google smartwatches go on sale with Android Wear
Google’s new smartwatch system, Android Wear, was the main focus of its annual I/O developer conference this year, with an interface that ditches app grips for voice commands and swipeable cards.
Travel m-Commerce in Germany on the Rise
More and more people in Germany plan and book their holidays through their mobile phones, according to new research from comScore.
Online Video Trends in Germany: PC and Mobile
In February 2014, 44.9 million people (equaling 79% of Germany’s online population) watched videos on their laptop or desktop computers. While PC viewership numbers have been stagnating in comparison to 2013 due to high market penetration rates, mobile video consumption continues to rise.