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Facebook Challenges Google's Lead in Mobile Advertising
Facebook's rising mobile advertising share is challenging Google's lead. The article compares their targeting methods, their value to businesses and Google's shopping and app trial features.
Read article →The Best Apps of 2016: What Will Change in 2017?
Prisma won App of the Year from both Apple and Google Play in 2016. Against a backdrop of creative apps and new technologies, the article looks ahead to the potential rise of AR / VR apps in 2017.
Read article →The Best Apps of 2016: What Will Change in 2017?
Apple and Google Play both named Prisma their best app of 2016. Apple’s selections continued to favour creative tools, while new technologies and the opening of Google’s Daydream platform pointed towards a possible rise in AR / VR apps in 2017.
Read article →10 Essential FAQs About the Technology Voucher Programme Pilot Scheme
The Technology Voucher Programme pilot scheme is accepting applications. These 10 FAQs explain which SMEs qualify, how to apply, what funding covers and which restrictions apply.
Read article →10 FAQs You Need to Know About the Technology Voucher Programme Pilot Scheme
The Technology Voucher Programme pilot scheme is accepting applications. These 10 FAQs explain who can apply, what the funding covers, how much support is available and the restrictions businesses should know.
Read article →App Store Removes Nearly 50,000 Apps in One Month
Apple's App Store cleanup removed nearly 50,000 apps in October 2016, with games accounting for 28%. Despite the removals, the store continued to expand.
Read article →App Store Removes Nearly 50,000 Apps in One Month
Apple's App Store clean-up removed nearly 50,000 apps in October, with games accounting for 28%. The effort targets apps that have not been updated for a long time, are incompatible with newer devices or fail to follow updated guidelines.
Read article →How Much Do You Know About Technology Vouchers?
Technology vouchers help eligible SMEs use technology to improve productivity. This November 2016 article outlines funding of up to 200,000 across 3 projects, eligibility requirements, disbursement arrangements and the documents needed upon completion.
Read article →How Much Do You Know About the Technology Voucher Programme?
The Technology Voucher Programme helps eligible SMEs use technology to improve productivity. Under the arrangements described in this November 2016 article, enterprises may apply for up to 3 projects and receive total funding of up to $200,000, with each project generally completed within 12 months.
Read article →Apple Lists the Top 10 Reasons for App Rejection: Does Your App Fall Into These Traps?
App completeness led Apple’s reported reasons for rejection. Understanding its review guidelines and checking testing, links, descriptions and review information can help developers reduce rejection risks.
Read article →Apple's Latest Top 10 Reasons for App Rejection: Does Your App Fall into One?
Understanding Apple's technical, content and design guidelines can reduce the risk of app rejection. This 2016 article presents the ten leading rejection reasons and other issues developers should address before submitting an app.
Read article →Android Market Share Hits a Record High: Nine in Ten People Have an Android Phone
Android reached a global market share of 87.5% in Q3 2016, with shipments rising 10.3% year on year. Its affordable services and user-friendly software supported its lead, though manufacturer profitability and Google's Pixel raised questions about the future.
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