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5 Ways to Stay On-Top of Ever-Changing UI Innovations
This is a rather complex topic to describe, so let’s just get into it – and if there are any uncertainties or concerns you can – as always, LEAVE A COMMENT below and we can discuss further what it could mean for you, or your organization. None-the-less, below are 5 things you can do to stay on-top of the ever-changing amount of UI innovations that seem to become mainstream every few months. Single-Page Apps In short: Keep things on the same page as often as possible. In detail: Because single-page applications can leverage the capabilities of a mobile device to deliver a rich user experience, it’s worth utilizing the...
Burstly Opens Doors to Developers for New Mobile Monetization Platform – SkyRocket
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Yahoo Acquires Tumblr | Major Flick’r Update & Seemless Confirms Merger with GrubHub
Damn. What a Monday. I knew taking that nap was a bad idea. In any case, if you missed any of the above, I’ll fill ya in on what’s been going down throughout today. First.. While rumors surfaced last week – the deal was officially confirmed today that Tumblr will be acquired by Yahoo for $1.1 Billion in a mostly cash deal. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year, and Yahoo’s CFO Ken Goldman said, “We do think those revenues will start monetizing materially [and] will contribute to revevenues in 2014 and beyond,” “not just standalone for Tumblr but also incrementally, helping Yahoo...
94% of UK Would Rather Live Without Sex Than Their Phones
They must be very strong-willed on that side of the world. Evidently young UK adults are more intimate with their phones than their partners. In a survey conducted by MobileInsurance.co.uk a shocking 94% admitted their would rather live without sex for a week than spend the same time away from their mobile devices. The survey consisted of over 2,500 UK Adults between ages 18 & 30. All of which were: non-single, mobile phone owners. When asked how they value their mobile phones, 65% confessed “they couldn’t live without it”. 22% said “they were very dependent on it”. 10% claimed they could “take it or leave it”. On the other...
If Your Ship is Sinking Move to A Different Ocean – App Gratis Launches on Android
Just over a month after app discovery platform AppGratis was taken down from the Apple App Store for violating Apple’s guidelines, the service has JUST launched on Google Play. AppGratis which boasts more than 10 million users on iOS, was pulled by Apple for violating the regulation: “apps that could be confused for an app store”. That being said, AppGratis is now apparently on Google Play’s platform, let’s hope they don’t encounter the same issues. Needless to say, there was certainly an uproar of controversy and debate when AppGratis was taken down, AppGratis even launched a petition against the decision where it amassed over 950,000 emails showing ‘user support’ (950,000/10,000,000) doesn’t...
iOS and Android Account for 92.3% of Smartphone Shipments in Q1
IDC’s latest numbers for Q1 of 2013 also show that of that, iPhone captured just 17%. IDC noted that both Android and Apple shipments combined increased approximately 59.1% YOY, totaling 199.5 million units to be shipped during the quarter. This is up from 2012’s 125.4 million. The report points out that iPhone’s had its “largest ever Q1 volume”. Despite the impressive numbers, Apple saw an overall decline among iOS usage as Android and Samsung led in both categories. When comparing the device share, iPhones represent 17.3% while Android loaded (samsung + more) devices had 75%. This is again, shipments not sales. At least in Tablet OS usage Apple continues...
FTC Begins Sending COPPA Letters to App Developers
The US FTC has begun sending out letters (two) to app developers in attempt to ‘prepare’ them for changes to the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act taking effect on July 1st. The letter warns on several topics, one of which is the: restrictions on collecting the personal data from kids under 13. As well as now covering things like video or audio bearing a “child’s likeness”. Currently, regulations only cover the gathering of information such as: names, addresses, and phone numbers. The FTC went on to further elaborate: “The revised COPPA Rule requires all developers of apps that are directed to children under 13 — or that knowingly collect...
Apple to Open New San Francisco Store in Union Square
While this is hardly news I care to write about at all, I only am because I just went to the Apple Store on Stockton and Ellis last Saturday and am likely going to GO BACK because my freaking’ iPhone 5 power button is broken (thanks Apple). Evidently they’re going to have to swap the whole device, got it covered so no biggy. First spotted by AllThingsD, Apple said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to be working with the city of San Francisco on a new Apple retail store at Union Square…. Our store on Stockton Street has welcomed over 13 million customers since it opened nine years ago,...
iOS Devices Approved for Use on US Military Networks
Spotted earlier by 9to5 who has been following reports all month on the Department of Defense and the process of approving iOS 6 for “non-classified communications and widespread use by government agencies,”. Today Apple has been officially granted approval. One thing that can’t help but cross my mind is: “Isn’t iOS 7 just around the corner? I mean, if it took them this long to get it approved and now it’s already out dated..” While both Samsung and Blackberry have been approved for some time it was in February that the US Defense Department confirmed its plans to open up their network to 100,000 new devices from both Apple...