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Technology news report says Android tablet is about to take over

Technology news report says Android tablet is about to take over

The latest data from ABI Research is showing that the “tipping point” is approaching for these devices. Since the release of the iPad, technology news headlines have always held Apple’s tablet at the head of the pack, with market dominance that held a massive lead over the competition. But the latest data is showing that the iPad may be about to lose its crown as Android tablets rise. ABI Research has just released a report that has stated … Read entire article »

Filed under: Tablet Commerce, Technology News, Trends

Mobile commerce makes up one fifth of U.K. online purchases

Mobile commerce makes up one fifth of U.K. online purchases

A recent report has shown that smartphone and tablet shopping have increased by 5,000 percent in three years. A new mobile commerce report has just been released by Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) and Capgemini has suggested that in the first quarter of this year, 20.2 percent of the purchases made online came from smartphones or tablet devices. The report found that the adoption of shopping over smartphones and tablets is explosive in the U.K. Moreover, not … Read entire article »

Filed under: International, Mobile Commerce, Trends

The future of mobile commerce and how it is revolutionizing business worldwide

The future of mobile commerce and how it is revolutionizing business worldwide

M-commerce is moving forward at full steam and many feel that it won’t be long before it turns retail upside down. It doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone to hear that cell phones are the most widely used electronic device in the world, as there were approximately 7 billion of them. This means that there are nearly four times (3.8 times) more phones than there are PCs. A growing percentage of cell phone users now own … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, International, Mobile Commerce

QR codes are getting their revenge by performing well

QR codes are getting their revenge by performing well

Despite the huge success the barcodes are achieving in China, there are still those who cling to doubt. Over the last few years, as mobile marketers have been learning the ropes for the proper use of QR codes, some of the epic failures have overshadowed the many massive successes that their campaigns have achieved. This has caused a general level of controversy to build over the value of using the barcodes. Strangely, even though QR codes seem to … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, QR Codes

Mobile marketing is most powerful in iPhone and iPad

Mobile marketing is most powerful in iPhone and iPad

Apple iOS devices are leading the way in terms of smartphone and tablet advertising. According to the results of a recent study, as published in a Millennial Media report, iPhone and iPad are the undisputed leaders in mobile marketing ad impressions and the next runners up don’t even come near the results that iOS based devices are achieving. This is striking as Apple’s devices are no longer the dominant operating systems in terms of the number of … Read entire article »

Filed under: Mobile Marketing, Technology News, Trends

QR codes on tombstones make their mark on Memorial Day

QR codes on tombstones make their mark on Memorial Day

The smartphone scannable barcodes make it easier to remember those who have died. Memorial Day gives us a time to remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces in order to preserve everything that we hold dear, and now technology, by way of QR codes, is providing a new opportunity to remember those individuals with greater detail than what a grave marker can offer. A growing trend is including these barcodes on … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, QR Codes

QR codes could play an important role in stopping fraud

QR codes could play an important role in stopping fraud

These mobile friendly barcodes are ideal for helping to reduce the spread of counterfeit products. A counterfeit expert has explained that using unique QR codes on the packaging for alcoholic beverages is now helping to reduce the spread of counterfeit products and false claims. These barcodes allow consumers to be able to verify claims about products while still in store. KPMG’s Geert de Vries, from the risk services unit, has explained that using QR codes can provide far … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, QR Codes