Mobile

Google’s chatbot, now more personalized and human-like, sets the stage for increased AI adoption and market leadership.

TikTok introduces group chats and custom stickers: The platform to engage Gen Z and rival messaging giants, but user adoption could be a challenge.

In part two of this two-part podcast episode on the Google antitrust ruling, we discuss what this decision will actually mean for Google and which competitor is likely to benefit the most from whatever penalties get handed out. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, analyst Max Willens and vice president of content Paul Verna.

The smartphone series and its cutting-edge AI features reinforce Google’s advantage over Apple in the evolving AI landscape.

With Apple imposing a 30% fee on iOS subscriptions, creators must choose between raising prices or losing income, intensifying criticism of Apple’s control.

Despite earlier cutbacks to this division, Microsoft is preparing a new mixed-reality device, marking a strategic shift in its tech offerings.

In part one of this two-part podcast episode on the Google antitrust ruling, we discuss the reasons US district Judge Amit Mehta decided that Google’s search business constitutes an illegal monopoly and what penalties he is likely to dish out at a hearing in September. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, analyst Max Willens and vice president of content Paul Verna.

Unity makes strategic mobile advertising hires: The gaming engine and mobile ad firm could miss a window to capitalize on the larger video game ad push.

By offering AI as a paid service, Apple could turn its secure ecosystem into a steady stream of revenue, tapping into its extensive user base.

Despite its innovative promise, the wearable’s poor user experience and costly price point have led to substantial losses and potential early exit plans.

eveloped by the team behind CapCut, Jimeng AI intensifies competition in China’s AI-driven video industry.

50% of adult US mobile gamers spend between $1 and $50 per year on mobile games, according to an April 2024 CivicScience survey.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what "Brat" means, the significance of the vice president of the United States Kamala Harris putting social media front and center of her campaign, if riding the "Brat" wave is replicable, and whether it might backfire. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg and vice president of content Paul Verna.

Google found guilty of anti-competitive practices: Court ruling challenges market dominance through exclusive agreements and payments to Apple.

Key stat: 53% of US consumers love or like playing video games, according to April 2024 data from Collage Group. Among Gen Z, that figure increased to 72%.

Gen Zers and millennials have normalized gaming into adulthood, but smartphones have opened the door for older generations.

The aging Switch is losing gamers to more powerful handhelds with better hardware and larger game libraries

Apple considers ad-supported Apple TV+: Introducing ads could help Apple counteract slower iPhone sales and diversify its revenue streams.

By leaning on OpenAI models today, TikTok is buying time to develop its own AI capabilities, potentially disrupting major players like Microsoft and Nvidia.