WhatsApp has finally begun monetising its platform with the launch of its first money-making enterprise product – it’s first revenue stream since dropping the subscription fees from the app that nobody seemed to pay. Following the introduction of its business messaging features and its dedicated business app, the Facebook-owned messaging platform now give businesses the opportunity to provide […]
Marketing software firm Cheetah Digital has bought Stellar Loyalty, a provider of cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty software. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Europe and Asia, the Stellar Loyalty Consumer Relationship Cloud helps brands drive engagement frequency, maximise revenue, and build more meaningful and profitable customer relationships with their customers. Stellar’s customers include […]
Young people are bombarded with impulses from all directions, all the time, making it really hard to focus when they study. This was something Gothenburg Symphony – the National Orchestra of Sweden – wanted to change, so they created Octomonk, a fun and playful app that helps children to study better with classical music […]
Starbucks has extended its partnership with Alibaba in China, which will see it launch delivery services, establish a delivery kitchen and create a virtual store with the help of the eCommerce giant’s subsidiaries. The American coffee giant is already working with Alibaba for its interactive coffee store Shanghai Reserve Roastery, which is powered by Alibaba technology to allow consumers […]
78 per cent of people in the UK now own smartphones, as the number of mobile calls they make falls for the first time with people turning to platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger more than ever. Despite mobile usage continuing to increase, the always-on nature of Brits means they are turning away from making calls […]
Unity Technologies, creator of the real-time 3D development platform, announced a strategic partnership with Google’s mobile advertising business, AdMob, that will change the way advertisers reach gamers on-the-go and help mobile game developers monetise their apps. With more than 50 percent of all new mobile games made on Unity, this partnership gives Google advertisers access […]
The ‘race to 5G’ has moved beyond the telecoms industry and become a priority for governments around the world, but it remains unclear whether the end result will ultimately be worth the effort, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, ‘5G – Thematic Research’, states that the hype around 5G has […]
Good news for frequent fliers and adventure seekers this summer as globally renowned software innovation company, Shout Digital has worked with Newcastle Airport to develop the new official mobile app – NCL Airport – to give passengers the best possible experience when using the North East’s largest airport. Shout Digital are internationally recognised for their […]
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has launched a social media app to help people break into the creative industries. Daisie launches globally on August 1 and is described as “a playground for creative collaboration.” The app aims to revolutionise the way young people use social media and provide a platform for creators to find […]
International news provider Thomson Reuters has unveiled a new app aimed at providing business professionals with personalised news that can help them make better, more informed decisions. The app, which launched on iOS with an Android version coming soon, has been built with a focus on “news utility”, with design that puts an emphasis on topic-based feeds, […]