If you are thinking of developing a mobile app, particularly one associated with a brand name, then you'll want to read Deloitte's latest research into killer apps. In less than a dozen pages, it has some great data, mini-case studies and plenty to think about. Here are a few of the nuggets: 45% of smartphone owners download an app at
Everyone is talking about the mobile revolution, but today Google announced the next step in it. All of Google Sites properties are now receiving automatic mobile rendering. The new update is compatible with iOS 3.0+ and Android 2.2+ devices. According to Google's announcement: By going to General settings under More actions > Manage site and clicking on Automatically adjust site
This weekend Apple began airing a new iPad 2 television ad. The ad is called "Now" and it shows a mix of built-in features and third-party content is on display, including FaceTime, the iBookstore, and iTunes U as well as Spin, Star Walk, The King's Speech, and The Wall Street Journal. The announcer explains how iPad makes it possible to
In the off chance that you've got a an iPad and you can't find the best apps among the also-rans in the App Store, the UK's Daily Telegraph is doing a "250 Best iPad Apps" series of articles. Starting from the 23rd May, each day a different topic area is being covered and so far, fashion, motoring, social media, food
As an over-the-road truck driver I spend dozens of hours a week listening to various podcasts while I’m driving. In the past, my company truck had a stereo that had a cassette tape player, which made it possible to use an audiocassette adapter to plug in my MP3 player directly. Unfortunately, my current truck does not have an audiocassette player
A couple of months ago Google released a new Search app for iOS devices. Now, today, they are releasing an update to that app based on user feedback they have received. The new version is touted as faster and easier to use. Google claims that search is now 20% faster as you type in your queries. They have also turned
Netflix is finally coming to Android devices, albeit slowly, to specific devices at a time. So far, the free Netflix app will show up in the Android Marketplace on the HTC Evo 4G, the HTC Incredible, the HTC Nexus One, the HTC G2, and the Samsung Nexus S. I have (and still love) a Sprint HTC Evo 4G, so upon