Snapchat revealed two new features and one new eCommerce initiative on November 14. The messaging application debuted Friendship Profiles, which contain all of the content—images, videos, messages, links, etc.—that users have saved in chats with friends or groups of friends in one place. If a user opts to share his or her location, that user’s […]
We are constantly on the go—whether bouncing between the gym, work, school, errands, or just chilling—and Spotify’s smartwatches are the tool to help keep us up to speed. Spotify is introducing a new app for the Apple Watch, giving you the ability to seamlessly access and control your favourite music and podcasts without missing a […]
Consumer and public safety groups have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, calling on the agency to investigate the pre-school app market, after a new study revealed that 95% of such apps include at least one form of advertising. First published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the study by researchers at […]
Apple’s Search Ads business could be set to generate more than $500m in revenue this and then make four times that by 2020. According to a note from Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi, seen by CNBC, Search Ad revenue for Apple could approach $2bn by 2020 – and that’s a “conservative” estimate. With this development, it’s […]
Facebook has launched its new, simplified version of Messenger, dubbed Messenger 4. Messenger’s previous nine tabs have been cut to three. Conversations are on the Chats tab, with a camera icon at the top of the screen to make it easier to take photos. The People tab lists friends who are currently available for a […]
Eleven has worked with alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings and Spotify to launch three limited edition wines that marry perfectly with music in a collaboration via Eleven. The Songmelier Edition range features an Australian Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc and Reserve Shiraz, each paired with a Spotify playlist accessible via a code on the label. Wine lovers can […]
Android’s new #IMakeApps campaign celebrates the hard work, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of app and game makers around the world. This social campaign by London based creative agency Gramafilm, shines the spotlight on the exceptional community of people who make up the Android developer ecosystem. #IMakeApps shares the stories, dreams and passions of the individuals behind the […]
PubNative, a leading mobile monetization platform, announced the launch of HyBid, a solution that gives app developers more control over ad decisioning to allow multiple buyers to compete simultaneously in a unified auction, maximizing revenue. By leveraging server-side exchange bidding and in-app pre-bidding technologies, publishers can now segment valuable impressions to the most competitive buyers […]
Snapchat is reportedly planning to launch its first developer platform, Snapkit, according to unnamed sources. The test version of the platform indicates it will let other apps offer a “login with Snapchat” option, similar to a feature offered by Facebook and Google. Snapkit would let software designers integrate their apps with Snapchat’s Bitmoji avatars and […]
Starbucks will remain the most popular proximity mobile payment app, staying ahead of Apple Pay and other competitors, according to eMarketer’s latest forecast on US proximity mobile payments. This year, 23.4 million people ages 14 and over will use the Starbucks app to make a point-of-sale purchase at least once every six months. That puts […]