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Mobile commerce apps used by 56 percent of American smartphone owners

05/13/201305/09/2013 Sam Lambert

Newly released data has shown that these applications are very popular and some stand out as leaders. According to a study conducted by Arbitron Mobile, an Arbitron Inc. subsidiary, well over half of all American smartphone owners have mobile commerce apps on their devices, and they spend a good amount of time using those applications every month. The researchers used on-device software meters in conjunction with their panel of smartphone owners. What they determined, based on the behaviors of the participants, is that among smartphone owners in the United States,…

Mobile commerce picks up through apps in the first part of 2013

04/11/201304/09/2013 Stephanie Beck

New research has shown that the download of these applications has only picked up since the start of the year. Many people in the mobile commerce industry wondered whether the massive downloading trend that was experienced in the last quarter of 2014 would slow down or at least plateau with the start of the new year and the end of the holiday shopping season last year. The latest statistics are showing that the rate of growth hasn’t seen much of a slowing at all. Data that has been released by…

5 Reasons We Pay for Mobile Apps When There Are Free Versions

01/08/201304/13/2014 Guest Post

You probably have tons of mobile apps on your smartphone or tablet that you use on a regular basis. There are always more free apps available that you can download onto your device, yet we still find the need to pay for apps. There are several reasons why we pay for apps when we can get so many of them for free. Here are five reasons why we still pay for apps. Malware Let’s face it: We have no idea where some of the free apps come from. We may…

Mobile commerce inquiry held in Australia over apps

11/07/201211/06/2012 Stephanie Beck

Mobile trends Commerce Apps on smartphone

An official investigation has been commissioned by the government’s Treasury. The Treasury of the Australian government has now launched an official mobile commerce inquiry into smartphone applications. David Bradbury, the assistant treasurer for the country is asking for the public’s help. As a part of this investigation, Bradbury is asking smartphone users to come forward and name some of the apps that they have used and that have brought about discontent. The purpose of the mobile commerce inquiry is to determine whether or not consumers are being adequately informed. This…

Stay Fit and Healthy with Your Smartphone

10/18/201204/13/2014 Guest Post

It shouldn’t be a big surprise that you can use your smartphone to stay fit and healthy. Numerous apps are out there to keep you eating right and getting enough rest and exercise. Smartphones are now the avenue to healthy living, so see how these top apps can help you lead a fitter life. Healthy Sleeping Research says that you should get at least eight hours of sleep per night. If you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, your smartphone comes to the rescue. Sleep Bug: Offers soothing and…