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Posted by on Mar 22, 2013 in Android News, Mobile | 0 comments

Google and LG join the SmartWatch Race | Feds approve T-Mobile and MetroPCS $1.5 Billion Merger

Google and LG join the SmartWatch Race | Feds approve T-Mobile and MetroPCS $1.5 Billion Merger

Sometimes I wonder if civilization is devolving.  With Apple, Samsung, and now Google and LG all racing to build the ‘coolest’ SmartWatch of them all.  Google’s Android division is reportedly working on a smartwatch of its own. Just as we’ve heard about Apple’s supposed iWatch, Google’s device will serve as an extension to your smartphone, according to the Financial Times. I stand by my beliefs that once Google Glass hits In other news, through-out this whole month MetroPCS and T-Mobile have been in negotiation of the $1.5 Billion merger where T-Mobile is to acquire MetroPCS to expand thei 4G LTE network.  MetroPCS shareholders who owned stock before March 11, 2013 will vote on the deal April 12, 2013. It appears however, a little more than a formality is at ahand, as the merging companies have already designated a new executive arrangement to lead the combined ship. In an earlier announcement given by the board, T-Mobile revealed it will contain 11 members, including two current MetroPCS directors (W. Michael Barnes...

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Apple, Mobile | 0 comments

Apple Patents iPhone Drop Protection Mechanisms

Apple Patents iPhone Drop Protection Mechanisms

It seems as these jokesters have nothing better to do with their money.  Yesterday Twitter Patented themselves, now a new Apple Patent that was filed today describes a variety of methods to protect a dropped iPhone during a fall, decreasing the damage through a number of systems. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filing was spotted earlier today by AppleInsider,  and includes a rotational mechanism to change the orientation of a falling iPhone, which would force a clamp down on inserted cables when a fall is detected. The patent delves into a number of ways Apple might be able to make a device that can change direction mid-flight, which would allow it to put its most impact-resistant surface forward to meet the ground. This could include an internal gadget for shifting mass to one end of the iPhone, an actual “thrust mechanism” that could even include a “gas canister,”  (I know sounds far-fetched right?) as an air foil that activates in free fall.   I wouldn’t expect to see...

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile | 0 comments

As FlightPath Enters Beta so Launches Measure for Mobile Apps

As FlightPath Enters Beta so Launches Measure for Mobile Apps

Earlier today TestFlight announced a new product that goes by the name of FlightPath, aiming to be be a simple mobile analytics solution for developers.  If that wasn’t enough, today Quantcast is launching a new service today called “Measure for Mobile Apps“, as its name implies – it retrieves data for publishers on iOS and Android. While I haven’t been the biggest fan of Quantcast in the past, I should mention the features they’re offering: • Showcase Your App Stats – Get the word out on your app by displaying your traffic data and usage metrics on Quantcast, and make your metrics accessible to everyone. Retain control: display reports publicly or keep private. • Demonstrate User Loyalty to Brands – Reaching engaged audiences is critical to brands advertising in apps. “Return usage” metrics indicate how loyal your audience is — a valuable attribute to advertisers wanting to connect with engaged consumers. • Understand Cross-Platform Visitation – Get the complete picture. If you have a website, see the audience visitation...

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

East vs West – Asian In-App Purchases to Trump West’s by 2016

East vs West – Asian In-App Purchases to Trump West’s by 2016

According to new research from Juniper Research, the firm has predicted that tablet gamers will spend $3.03 billion on in-game purchases in 2016.  More importantly  Juniper expects the majority of this tablet gaming revenue to come from the Far East and China, with its share of the $3+ billion being near 75%. Juniper does mention however, that North America is to retain its spot as a clost second in the world o in-app purchase revenue. Western Europe will  take third place, while other regions will account for an almost negligible proportion of the total...

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile | 0 comments

TestFlight Launches FlightPath Mobile Analytics Platform [Beta]

TestFlight Launches FlightPath Mobile Analytics Platform [Beta]

If you haven’t heard of TestFlight you’ve probably been out of the loop, or living under a rock.. so I’ll fill you in before we get into this.  Test Flight was one of the pioneers in the ‘Testing of Apps’ business.  Originally creating an online platform that allowed App Developers to upload their builds and then send out private invites to their friends, family, whathaveyou – this service was available for both iOS and Android developers for the grand total of FREE. Basically all you had to do was.. Set up TestFlight Distribute your Beta Analyze the usage and Improve our app based on that data/information.   TestFlight attracted companies from all over including: Adobe, Disney, Spotify, Discovery, Openfeint, Mtv, Fandango, posterous, pandora, nimlebit, tumblr, instagram, caa, tapiy, social  gaming network, and more..     So now, what makes FlightPath so cool?  Well, a beautiful dashboard for one.. Additionally, the company is aiming for simplicity and focusing on customization. Ben Satterfield had this to say in an interview with...

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

Kabam Prepares for Global Expansion with Glu SVP Mike DeLaet

Kabam Prepares for Global Expansion with Glu SVP Mike DeLaet

With revenue last year above $140 million, Kabam is on the move with a new third-party publishing operation that will be headed by Mike DeLaet, former Mobile Senior Vice President of Global Publishing for Glue Mobile.  To-date, Kabam has had massive success in the west with mobile games such as Kingdoms of Camelot – Battle for the North, which was the #1 top grossing iPhone game in the US in 2012.   Unfortunately, it has had trouble breaking into the  100 top grossing iOS charts in China and only skimmed it for a couple of days in Korea. This may very well be one of the reasons why they want to bring someone onboard who knows what they’re doing, and have them path the path. China currently has the 2nd biggest smartphone market, with UK in 3rd. Kabam COO Chris Carvalho said, “Kabam’s focus on global strategic business partnerships is becoming increasingly important as we continue the disruption of the games industry,” “Mike DeLaet has a proven track record...

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Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

Blackberry Expects to have 100,000 Apps on Board by Z10’s US Launch

Blackberry Expects to have 100,000 Apps on Board by Z10’s US Launch

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has said he expects 100,000 apps on board for the US launch of BlackBerry 10 and its Z10 handset later this week. This would be up from its previous 70,000 apps that were available prior to Blackberry 10’s UK Launch at the end of January.  Heins, when speaking to the Australian Financial Review  emphasised that BlackBerry was working hard to build out its app offering, and has engaged in talks with high-profile companies such as Netflix and Instagram. Saying,   “They want ROI on their development dollars as well,” “I think this is a very respectful way of looking at your business, and it is our job to convince them that BB10 is a successful platform.” When talking about Apple,  Heins was open to  share his feelings on Apple’s position in the smartphone market.  Explaining that the new wave of high-end smartphones such as the new Samsung Galaxy S4 have eroded the lead Apple once had, both in terms of market performance and design quality....

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