Mobile

Apple makes estimated $15B bet on Broadcom: Not resting on its iPhone laurels, Apple boosts its competitive edge by investing in connectivity expertise and US GDP growth.

The company was once all in on cloud computing but is selling off the business unit as part of its massive restructuring. The move raises questions about its future business focus.

Its fastest-selling game is extending the popularity of the 7-year-old handheld console and defying the cloud-gaming trend.

Breaking up with Google is hard, Samsung discovers: The smartphone giant has paused swapping search engine deals over market concerns. Microsoft might have to pay a premium to win contracts.

The new legislation will impose fines on TikTok for continuing operations in the state and on Apple and Google for enabling app downloads.

A $3.6 billion investment can secure the American chipmaker as a key supplier in various Japanese industries for years to come.

FTC wants digital health companies to clean up their apps: The federal agency is rewriting its Health Breach Notification Rules for mobile health apps and fitness trackers. Marketers need to read the fine print.

Can Apple leverage its expertise as well as its 34 million developers to build a mixed reality ecosystem?

Marketer use of text messaging is on upswing: Despite its imperfections, data suggests the underused channel could help brands boost engagement.

Regulators are diverging on Big Tech acquisition and opening opportunities for blockbuster mergers despite mounting antitrust concerns.

Meta strategically opening up WhatsApp’s chat payments functionality in Brazil and Singapore is the next step in creating a super app for over 2 billion global users.

The company's plan to pause 5G network construction could impact cell tower leasing and potentially slow overall 5G adoption.

After growing its smartphone portfolio, Google is looking at tablets and foldable phones as the next devices to extend its mobile platform.

Meta showcased upcoming AI enhancements for its business solutions, emphasizing messaging apps and video. It aims to leverage AI to drive innovation until the metaverse matures.

The company is threading artificial intelligence into its core products and services used by millions of users while doubling down on AI accountability. Read online

The yearly developers’ conference could see AI announcements overshadowing Android, Google Nest, and hardware releases.

A nine-year contract serves as a litmus test for wider government, military, and enterprise adoption of Verizon’s mobile devices and connected networks and solutions.

Future GM EVs won’t support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, placing the burden of choice on consumers. Locking people out of their smartphone connections could backfire.

The chip giant says it will begin producing 2-nm chips in 2025. A clear product runway for next-generation microprocessors will help secure future business from its customers.

Gaming on smartphones saw declines for key metrics in 2022, putting a wrinkle in a growth trend that nearly dates back to the launch of app stores. Read on for figures that highlight what’s changing, and how these changes might impact user acquisition.