Posted by ksteineman on Mar 13, 2013 in Apps, Mobile |
100 million users in 19 months. Not bad when you consider that it took Facebook 54,and Twitter 49. Part of Korean internet giant NHN Corp, LINE is best known for its growth in Japan where it currently has over 43 million users. In addition to that though, it has 13 million in Thailand, 12 million in Taiwan, 5 million in Korea and 3 million in Hong Kong. Personally, I would have suspected Korea to be their largest market seeing as that’s where the holding company is based....
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 13, 2013 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile |
Mobile analytics company Fiksu has today reported their findings on the performance of Facebook Pay-per-Install Campaigns they have ran with several of their clients. Here’s the skinny: Click through rates are twice as high as what they saw when testing on typical networks Conversion rates are significantly higher than many other sources Loyalty and user retention are higher than a typical network CPI ranges are highly variable, but for the apps we’ve tested are within a reasonable range relative to costs seen on other networks Fiksu notes that: the results are preliminary and can’t be gauranteed for every app. Overall, Fiksu believes that FB’s PPI opportunities will become a powerful...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 13, 2013 in Apps, Mobile |
A titled based around its existing Samurai vs Zombies Defense. Samurai vs. Zombies Slots is the companies first product of Glu’s strategic partnership with mobile gambling provider Probability plc, (they handle all the regulatory responsibilities). Taking a closer look, the game features a jackpot prize of almost $9,000 and be offered to a wide range of Probability’s partners, including: Paddy Power, William Hill, and other White Label Partners. As of now, Samurai vs. Zombies Slots is only available in the UK, although there is no doubt Glu is working with regulators in hopes of them relaxing the rules to allow them to come into the very lucractive US...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 13, 2013 in Android News, Apple, Mobile |
According to IDC’s latest finding, “smaller, cheaper tablets” will push sales beyond initial estimates, and also result in Android devices surpassing iPad sales. The firm predicts 191 million tablets will be shipped to market this year, up from previous estimates of 172.4 million. What’s most interesting is IDC’s view of how Android devices will come out on top of Apple against the market leading iPad. Research analyst Jitesh Ubrani went on to support their initial claims by saying, “One in every two tablets shipped this quarter was below 8 inches in screen size,” “And in terms of shipments, we expect smaller tablets to continue growing in 2013 and...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 13, 2013 in Android News, Apple, Mobile |
New data from ABI Research says the global app economy will reach $25 Billion this year. Of that, 35%, or $8.8 billion will be from Tablet apps, and 65%, or $16.4 billion will be from smartphones. Together, Apple is looking at a 65% share. ABI says that the overall trend has tablet app monetization outpacing smartphone apps, and expects by 2018 tablet apps will surpass smartphone app revenue – at which point, total global revenue will reach $92 billion. According to analyst Aapo Markkanen, “The larger screen makes apps and content look and feel better, so there are more lucrative opportunities,” “One might think that the bigger installed...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 12, 2013 in Mobile |
A new report from Juniper Research today has revealed a growing acceptance of ‘push’ mobile banking to drive tablet transactions. The report suggests that these factors will driver users of financial/banking tablet apps to almost 200 million (19%) in 2017, vs this years 9%. The firm also found that there will be a significant migration of purchasing and transaction activity from laptops and desktops to tablet devices as tablet adoption continues to grow. Author of the report Nitin Bhas wrote, “With online payments accounting for a significant proportion of all bill payments, especially in developed markets, BPP (Bill Presentment and Payment) transactions will indeed migrate from the desktop...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 12, 2013 in Mobile |
Tech performance firm Compuware has revealed their findings in a global study of consumer mobile expectations and experiences. The study revealed that 85% of respondents prefer apps to mobile sites – speed and convenience being the two biggest contributing factors. 55% cent say apps are more convenient 48% say they’re faster and 40% per cent say they’re easier to browse Despite apps becoming more popular.. 62% have experienced crashes and errors 47% cite slow launch times and 40% have downloaded an app that wouldn’t even launch Compuware Technology Strategist, Stephen Pierzchala went on to say, “With consumers expecting greater experiences with mobile apps now more than ever, fulfilling...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 12, 2013 in Apple, Mobile |
A new patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today has given Apple the right of use to a social networking system that institutes a number of data-base level features to ensure reliable friend states and how users interact with each other (says AppleInsider) As far as what this patent will really mean for Apple customers (iDevice users) is still unclear. According to AppleInsider, The “Apparatus and method for efficiently managing data in a social networking service” should not be confused with a full-fledged social network, instead being a method of managing data within a so-called “friend service.” Furthermore, “The main goal of any social...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 11, 2013 in Apps, Mobile, Random, Funny, or Cool |
There are certain things you run across every once-in-a-while that are just straight up awesome. Leap + Fleksy is one of those things. ..And instead of me going into WHY I think that is, you can enjoy this video they put together, where I’m sure when your mind will be blown just as mine was. The company, currently making their rounds at the SXSW conference are showing off their software working with the Leap Motion Controller to provide gesture-based typing input that works just like its iPhone and Android app – except, in mid-air. The company is also debuting its iOS SDK this week, which will allow third-party apps...
Posted by ksteineman on Mar 11, 2013 in Android News, iOS Updates, Mobile |
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