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Here’s which smartphone apps have the most usage on iOS & Android
Today has shared the monthly report on both smartphone and app marketshare. The data released today reflects the three-month average ending in December of 2015. The report breaks down the top smartphone platforms, manufacturers, and perhaps most interestingly, the most popular apps… Facebook remains the most used app on smartphones, reaching 76.8% of all smartphone
Read article →Boosted by China, App Store Revenue Exceeds Google Play by 75%
In 2015, Google Play recorded twice as many downloads as the App Store, yet App Store revenue was 75% higher. China, the United States and Japan accounted for 90% of the App Store’s annual revenue increase, while games remained the main revenue driver for both stores.
Read article →China Helps App Store Earn 75% More Than Google Play
Google Play recorded twice as many downloads as App Store in 2015, but App Store generated 75% more revenue. China, the United States and Japan accounted for 90% of App Store's annual revenue increase, while games remained the main revenue source for both stores.
Read article →Catching Up with iOS: Android Apps Now Have Promotional Codes!
Android app developers can now distribute promotional codes for paid services or virtual currency. Users can redeem them during in-game payments or in the Google Play Store app, subject to subscription restrictions and a limit of 500 codes per app per quarter.
Read article →Catching Up with iOS: Android Apps Now Have Promo Codes Too!
Android app developers can now offer promo codes for paid services and virtual currency. Users can redeem them during a game's payment process or in the Google Play Store app, but subscriptions are not yet supported and each app is limited to 500 codes per quarter.
Read article →Discovering Opportunities To Drive Your Mobile Web & App Optimization Strategy
With the steady rise of mobile search, SEO practitioners these days need to consider how to optimize both their websites and apps for mobile search visibility. Google’s mobile-friendly algorithm update, released in April 2015, gave a boost in mobile search results to pages with good mobile user experiences. Along those lines, Google has sought to
Read article →A Review of the Global App Market in 2015
Mobile app usage grew by 58% in 2015, while mobile gaming usage declined for a second consecutive year. Personalization apps led growth at 332%, followed by news and magazine apps, productivity tools, and lifestyle and shopping apps.
Read article →A Review of the Global App Market in 2015
Mobile app usage grew by 58% in 2015, while mobile gaming usage declined by 1%. Personalization apps led growth, followed by news and magazine apps, productivity tools, and lifestyle and shopping apps.
Read article →People Spent an Insane Amount of Money on Apps This Year
Apple device owners spent more than $20 billion in the App Store in 2015. Apple users broke App Store records by spending more than $1.1 billion on apps and in-app purchases this holiday season. That figure includes money spent during the two week period ending on Jan. 3. New Year’s Day was the biggest day
Read article →Three Ways to Help Your App Stand Out Among Thousands of Others
Jia Ma explains how to reach the App Store’s featured listings through relevant connections, alignment with Apple’s plans, and thoughtful icon design—all on the foundation of an outstanding app.
Read article →Three Ways to Help Your App Stand Out Among Thousands
An excellent app is the starting point. Jama explains how connections, alignment with Apple’s plans, and thoughtful icon design can help it attract attention in the App Store.
Read article →The First Step in Starting an App Business: Prepare for Growth
As mobile app development becomes an established industry, founders need to prepare for growth through localization, reliable user verification, social sharing, data collection and financial planning.
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