Messaging app Telegram exceeds the 1 billion download threshold: the WhatsApp competitor continues its popularity with users especially concerned with privacy and personal freedom.
Apple’s new iPhone may have the ability to send calls and messages using satellite internet. The feature would offer a connectivity alternative in areas without 4G/5G—while giving satellite internet companies a new use case.
China will enforce an even stricter gaming curfew for minors: The country's crackdown on Big Tech has lead to significantly reduced playtime for minors, spelling further trouble for Tencent and other conglomerates.
Though both Uber and Lyft are expected to recover from their bleak 2020, ridership won’t return to prepandemic levels until 2023. Uber can thank its investment in food delivery for its recovery arriving before Lyft’s.
On today's episode, we discuss whether TikTok is actually a top choice for social advertisers, how it compares with other ad channels, and what to make of the companies current shopping efforts. We then talk about Facebook's "meaningful pivot" around its ad business, the latest Federal Trade Commission suit against the social giant, and whether Reels on the blue app has potential. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Debra Aho Williamson.
TikTok is extending its video length again: The app recently rolled out 3-minute videos, but it's extending the length to 5 minutes in an attempt to compete with YouTube
A recent FTC workshop on the widespread, manipulative UX design elements suggests the US regulator will place greater emphasis on protecting consumers from deceptive design and behavioral cues
Improved foot traffic shows that good malls still draw a crowd: While they may not have the trajectory of ecommerce, traditional retail is recovering, even amid ongoing delta variant concerns.
Apple is slashing its fee for Apple News publishers to 15%: The company's 30% fee on the App Store has gotten it into legal trouble recently, and it's looking for ways to stay in control while giving just enough back.
Mark Coffey, senior vice president of strategic partnerships at GasBuddy, discusses how location data can repair the disconnect between consumers' online and offline journey.
The smartphone giant acquired AV startup Deepmotion for $77.4 million. Xiaomi could use its consumer electronic experience to create compelling entertainment-focused vehicles, but it will have to overcome manufacturing challenges and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 reviews are less than good news: Samsung’s flagship foldable is slightly cheaper and much improved, but it’s still a tough sell. They’re either a sign that competitors have an opening in the foldable space or a warning that dual displays are a bust.
Facebook's answer to the decline of legacy trackers has advertisers nervous: The social media platform's server-side tracking tool CAPI puts the onus of user consent on advertisers.
Tencent's advertising and gaming growth is overshadowed by regulation: Advertising and gaming are promising avenues for the internet giant, but the Chinese government is cracking down.
The popularity of console-like experiences on mobile open the field for developers: As gamers seek out high-quality gaming experiences on mobile, opportunities are opening for cloud gaming platforms and indie developers alike.