Samsung reveals its first foldable smartphone
Samsung has revealed its much-anticipated foldable mobile phone with a flexible screen at its developers conference in San Francisco.
70% of consumers have yet to act on voice search results alone
Over two thirds (70%) of consumer have yet to act on voice search results, with many concerned about the accuracy of online business information, according to new research.
How businesses collect mobile app reviews
Nearly two-thirds of businesses (63%) actively collect and implement feedback from reviews into their apps, according to new research.
How to make six-second ads work harder
6-second ads that are repurposed from TV commercials rarely work, so how can brands create an emotional connection in a tiny amount of time on a mobile screen? New eye-tracking research looks at what successful short ads all have in common.
Will IoT and social overtake TV and radio for news consumption?
An increasing number of IT security professionals see future in IoT and social media for general opinion, general news and discussion on IT Security, according to new research.
UK brands ‘need to speed up’ investment in AI
Brands speed up investment in Artificial Intelligence to gain a competitive advantage in delivering personalised customer experiences at scale, according to a new study.
New FC Barcelona chatbot takes football fans to the training ground
Viber and FC Barcelona have struck a new partnership on interactive media distributed across the football club’s chatbot on the messaging app.
The future is female: Younger people prefer assistance from women’s voices
A major study of consumers’ subconscious reactions to digitised voices has revealed a significant bias towards female voices amongst people under the age of 35.
App marketing trends: Firms finding success in social media and third party agencies
Companies recognize that marketing agencies and social media can extend an app’s reach and tell a company’s story, a new survey finds.
Taboola partners smartphone maker vivo to bring mobile news content to Asia
Discovery platform Taboola has struck a global strategic partnership with vivo, the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in the world.
Addison Lee to launch self-driving taxis in London by 2021
Taxi firm Addison Lee Group has partnered with automotive tech firm Oxbotica to launch a self-driving taxi service in London by 2021.
Google forced to drop pre-loaded apps on Android
Google has announced that smartphone manufacturers will no longer have free access to its popular apps on Android, such as Chrome and Google Search, following an antitrust fine earlier this year.
GlobalWebIndex uses chatbots in new mobile survey data platform
GlobalWebIndex has launched Pollpass, technology-powered mobile solution to transform how survey data is collected, with a chatbot interface will capture ‘hard-to-reach’, mobile-first audiences.
Huawei takes on Samsung and Apple with AI-centric phone
Chinese tech giant Huawei is already outselling Apple phones worldwide this year, but can its new high-powered Mate 20 range with AI and 3D modelling features cement its position in Western markets?
Most marketers say their apps are a financial success- but is it true?
Most businesses dedicate a significant portion of their app development budget to marketing, but companies measure the success of their apps differently.
Google Pixel 3 event: The 5 big product launches
This week, Google unveiled its newest roster of devices, including an updated Pixel phone, a high-end tablet and an IoT hub. We look at 5 of the biggest announcements.
Privacy trends: People ‘less likely to protect their phones than computers’
Identity thefts, celebrity photo leaks, and other data breaches happen because of disproportionate trust in smartphone security, according to new research.
Angry Birds goes AR: Rovio working on new app game
Rovio Entertainment, the makers of Angry Birds, is a new augmented reality (AR) app set for launch in 2019, with new ad sponsorship opportunities from brands.
Brexit to impact UK and European app services
Brexit is likely to disrupt the UK and Europe applications development and maintenance (ADM) services markets in the coming months, according to new research.
Facebook expands into hardware with ‘Portal’ video chat screens
Facebook is launching two video call devices that use is Messenger platform and Alexa’s smart assistant, but the AI zooming feature is sparking privacy concerns.
