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Opera Mediaworks released its Q2 State of Mobile Advertising report, briefing the industry on mobile monetization and advertising trends that unfolded during the period. Here are the highlights: iPhone is still a clear revenue winner, generating 36.4% of revenue compared to Android’s 27.8%. Additionally, iOS also accounts for 43.8% of impressions though Samsung’s dominance of…
Mobile payments company iZettle unveiled a new pricing model that will see transaction fees dropping for British small businesses who take over £2,000 a month. Under the deal, iZettle has cut its standard 2.75% transaction fee to as little as 1.5% for users. The more sales customers take using iZettle, the lower their transaction fee. For…
Fans of the karaoke, here’s one for you. A new accessory called JUKE is currently raising funds at Kickstarter. Available for 89 GBP, it consists of a Bluetooth microphone that plugs into headphone jack, a Bluetooth receiver to connect to your existing home stereo or stand-alone speakers, and a dedicated app. In order to start…
Huawei is right on track to meet its target of 10% revenue growth in 2013, after reporting solid growth in the first half of the year. In the first six months, the Chinese company generated revenue of CNY113.8 billion ($18.53 billion), representing an increase of 10.8%. It noted that “based on this robust growth and…
So there’s a game based on Edward Snowden. Really. Snowden Run 3D is out for Android and coming to iOS devices from Belgian developer Michele Rocco Smeets. The new game, an endless runner (of course), puts you in Snowden’s shoes avoiding obstacles as he gathers USB thumb drives and laptops with “Agent Jake” hot on his tail.…
While Asus is well-known for the Nexus 7 tablet and its Transformer line of tablets, the manufacturer has yet to seriously crack into the U.S. market. According to a report from AllThingsD, the company will be releasing smartphones and other devices in the U.S. market as early as 2014. Speaking to AllThingsD after the release…
A new report from tech site GigaOm reported today that a slew of streaming content providers are looking into Google’s new Chromecast HDMI dongle. According to the report, Vimeo had confirmed it wants to support the Chromecast and Redbox Instant will be bringing its content as well. In addition, other services such as Plex and…
Looking for some great deals on smartphones, tablets, and other tech toys? You’ve come to the right place. Our Top Deal today is the BlackBerry Q10 from Verizon for only $69.99! Not only that, but you’ll also get a $40 Visa Gift Card, leather case, Bluetooth headset, and shipping for free! That’s right all of…
Well, that didn’t take long! Thanks to hard working developers over at GTVHacker, Google’s Chromecast streaming device has been rooted, opening up the door for some interesting uses for the device. One Reddit user even got the Chromecast to run a Game Boy emulator, much to his cat’s delight. Interestingly enough, the dongle isn’t completely…
Whatever your thoughts on fragmentation in the Android ecosystem, it is an issue that persists today and will more than likely continue in the future. On one hand, the ability to use multiple versions of Android on various devices has helped the ecosystem grow by leaps and bounds. On the other, fragmentation leads to a…