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Posted by on Feb 14, 2013 in Marketing, Mobile | 0 comments

Twitter study shows its users are younger, more engaged, and easier to market to.

Twitter study shows its users are younger, more engaged, and easier to market to.

A new Study released by twitter about its “primary mobile users has revealed that these mobile users are younger, more receptive, and more engaged (compared to their desktop counterparts). Mobile-first users are 57% more likely to log-in to Twitter on desktop than the average Twitter user. They’rea lso 86% more likely to be active on Twitter several times a day. Of those percentages, 15% access my tablet first and foremost. The study also revealed that users in the 18-34 range are 52% more likely to log in primarily via a mobile device than other age groups. Also 157% more likely than average Twitter users to open Twitter when waking up, and 129% more likely to do so right before bed. If that wasn’t enough, 160% are more likely to use twitter at school or work, while 169% are likely to use the service while shopping and 3x as likely to use during commutes. Full details of the report can be seen...

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Posted by on Feb 14, 2013 in Android News, Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

Apple Dominating Mobile Video Viewing with 60% Occuring on iOS vs 32% on Android

Apple Dominating Mobile Video Viewing with 60% Occuring on iOS vs 32% on Android

A new study from video monetization company FreeWheel has revealed that the mobile video market grew 10% Year-over-year from 2011 to 2012, starting at just 2%. Of that, Apple’s iOS grew its share in total mobile video up to 60% while android is just over 1/2 of that with 32%. While both platforms experienced considerable gains in overall video viewing volume 30% of online videos on non-PC/Mac devices occured between Q3 and Q4 of 2012 alone. Needless to say, Apple’s strong lead is attributed to its dominance in the tablet market where FreeWheel says,   “Android has yet to field a competitor that can truly make a devnt in the overall share.”   The iPad accounting for 24% alone, while the iPhone had 30% and iPod touch accounting for the remaining 6%. With the biggest difference being in Q4 its easy to imagine that the iPhone 5, new iPad mini, and new iPad could have been a result of the new spikes in traffic. With the Kindle Fire being...

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Posted by on Feb 13, 2013 in Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

Apple iWatch LEAKED Photos and Video

Apple iWatch LEAKED Photos and Video

Before you read any of this, I have to warn you that what you’re about to see could change your life forever. What you’re about to see could forever alter your imagination and sense of belief. It actually just might be the most un-surprising thing you’ve ever seen. After hearing news from both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal Bloomberg has jumped on board with their own story this evening claiming that Apple currently has 100 product designers working on the ‘iWatch program’ ..and it is growing. “Apple Inc. has a team of about 100 product designers working on a wristwatch-like device that may perform some of the computing tasks now handled by the iPhone and iPad, two people familiar with the company’s plans said. The team, which has grown in the past year, includes managers, members of the marketing group and software and hardware engineers who previously worked on the iPhone and iPad, said the people, who asked not to be named because the plans...

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Posted by on Feb 13, 2013 in Apple | 0 comments

Apple to bring Manufacting back to US.

Apple to bring Manufacting back to US.

Ok, so maybe not entirely (as that would more than likely decrease marginal profits by an amount that shareholders would not be happy with..and with Apple’s stock where it’s at, that’s the last thing they need) … But, in tonight’s state of the union address, President Barack Obama mentioned that Apple has plans to bring back manufacturing to the U.S. starting with an existing Mac line this year. President Obama’s comments came in larger context about bring back jobs to the US. “After shedding jobs for more than 10 years, our manufacturers have added about 500,000 jobs over the past three. Caterpillar is bringing jobs back from Japan. Ford is bringing jobs back from Mexico. After locating plants in other countries like China, Intel is opening its most advanced plant right here at home. And this year, Apple will start making Macs in America again.” Cook also announced Apple’s plans to bring Mac manufacturing to the U.S. at some point in 2013 in interviews from late 2012. Additionally, reiterating the plans in an...

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Posted by on Feb 12, 2013 in Mobile, Startups | 0 comments

The REAL Cost of Poor Website Performance

The REAL Cost of Poor Website Performance

The year is  2013, believe it or not (yes we survived the Mayan apocalypse too – but more importantly..) some people still do not have a website.  CRAZY! Right? I think so. With many smart Small Businesses and Enterprises already making their websites accessible and optimized for mobile those analyzing the transition may be asking themselves,   “Why the heck haven’t these other busineses done the same, or at the very least kept up with the par in performance? I can only imagine how much money they’re losing..”   Well, today – thanks to the folks at Smartbear – we don’t have to imagine anymore (although it’s highly suggested that you still do, as studies have shown those who have creative imaginations are more likely to reduce the risk of cancer by 95% – not really.)   In any case, if you’re a small business, or just a service professional and your website hasn’t been updated since the birth of the internet, maybe it’s abou time. Here’s...

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Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in Android News, Mobile | 0 comments

Androids new top device – Samsung Dominating

Androids new top device – Samsung Dominating

Among the Samsung family, and within the Android ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy S II has officially been replaced by The Samsung Galaxy S III.  Having taken the spot form its older brother back in January, the top 10 Android devices can be seen in the graph below.   Surprisingly, the only two to manage to crack Samsungs stranglehold in the top 10 are the Amazon Kindle Fire and Motorola’s Droid RAZR. Samsung however during the month of January made up 47% of Android devices worldwide. This is nothing new, but Samsung also accounted for 47% of Android devices in December, 2012, and 48% in November. An interesting observation is that despite Samsung’s overall Android dominance, Samsung does not hold the number one spot for Android tablets; that honor goes to the Amazon Kindle Fire, which accounts for 37% of all Android tablets (mainly in the US). After December’s huge growth in Android tablets, the Fire’s successes may show why Samsung’s share of total Android devices is holding rather than...

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Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

52% of Women in UK to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts via Mobile this year

52% of Women in UK to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts via Mobile this year

This year, consumers are heading to their phones rather than shops to purchase their Valentines day gifts.  With Valentine’s Day just 4 days away, over half of female consumers in the UK are now looking to their phone to purchase gifts for their loved ones. A Mojiva report has found that 52% of British women would rather purchase Valentine’s Day gifts from their mobile than visit a retail location. More so,  53% of consumers now think more favourably about brands that make use of mobile advertising.  The report suggests that m-commerce is set to play a crucial role for retailers in 2013, with 66% of consumers claiming that they believe a mobile device will ease the process of buying Valentine’s gifts. As consumer confidence in m-commerce continues to grow,  50% of men and 35% of women claim that they would be happy to spend more than $40 on a gift via a mobile platform.  Lastly, consumer engagement with mobile ads is also on the rise, with the report finding...

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