Tag: mobile applications

Planning a Holiday on a Limited Budget

Guest Post
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Thanks to advances in technology, seeing the world is now easier than ever before with travel apps putting all the information you need to plan your trip right at your fingertips. However, traveling can be expensive, especially if you plan on sharing your experiences with your family. That is why we’ve gathered together some tips to make your next holiday memorable for the wonders you will see and the memories you will make rather than the bills that will await you on your return. Plan Ahead and Travel Off-season When…

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Mobile app revenue jumped 35 percent last year on iOS and Android

Sam Lambert
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Over the last couple of years, there have been concerns about app sales dropping off – so far so good. The last couple of years have been worrisome for developers and their mobile app revenue. Many experts have suggested that smartphone apps have either peaked or are dying off and are no longer worth creating. However, the revenue growth experienced last year suggests that there is life yet in the application market. Developers that still have incredible app ideas up their sleeves may still have considerable opportunities to take advantage…

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Apple App Store removes applications made in Iran due to U.S. sanctions

Jennifer Goula
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The iPhone maker issued a letter to Iranian developers informing them that their offerings have been cut. The Apple App Store has removed iOS applications made in Iran. The iPhone maker made this move in order to follow U.S. government sanctions against the Middle Eastern country. According to Iranian app developers, they received letters informing them of the action, but no warning. Dozens of developers said they were informed that the Apple App Store removed their applications. They were notified as it happened but were not warned in advance at…

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Retail mobile apps have moved ahead of e-commerce sites

L. Green
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As consumers use their smartphones for a growing number of tasks, retailers are being advised to keep up. As m-commerce reaches an explosive growth rate, retail mobile apps are becoming increasingly important to consumers as they shop. In fact, this trend is becoming important enough that retailer are now being cautioned that if they don’t start offering the right tools to attract and keep shoppers over their smartphones, they will already be losing out. Due to a growing number of analytics reports, it has become generally accepted that more traffic…

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Disney mobile game lawsuit filed over data collection from children

Stephanie Beck
mickey disney mobile game

The entertainment giant has been accused of violating privacy laws about how personal data can be collected from minors. A federal court is asking some heavy questions about Disney mobile game practices involving personal data collection from children. As a result of these alleged activities, Disney has been sued. The class action lawsuit accuses Disney of having included inappropriate ad-tracking software in its mobile games. The Disney mobile game security lawsuit alleges that the company’s ad-tracking software illegally monitors its users and shares children’s personal identifying information with third parties.…

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