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Nike Shares Hit a Record High: Sneaker Speculation, Apps and China's Market
Nike's fiscal 2020 first-quarter results beat Wall Street expectations and sent its shares to a record high. Women's sports, stronger e-commerce and rapid growth in China helped drive the performance.
Read article →Smartwatch Market Trends Through the Lens of eSIM
Smartwatch shipments are growing, but eSIM models have yet to become mainstream. This 2019 article examines connectivity costs, limited demand, Apple’s independent App Store strategy, and manufacturers’ interest in children’s and teenage watches.
Read article →LINE Is Accessible and Easy to Use—Why Has It Struggled to Break into Europe and the US?
LINE’s popularity in Taiwan and Japan prompted a PTT user to ask why it had struggled in Europe and the US. Replies pointed to existing users of FB, WhatsApp and iMessages, while an earlier analysis highlighted WhatsApp’s timing and support for multiple platforms.
Read article →Five Steps to Planning an App Promotional Campaign: Why Data Matters
Effective app promotional campaigns start with a clear understanding of users and an actionable plan. This article explains five planning steps and how campaign data helps assess results and identify improvements.
Read article →Morgan Stanley Expects Strong App Store Revenue Growth This Quarter
Morgan Stanley expected App Store quarterly revenue growth to exceed Apple’s 18% year-on-year forecast. August net revenue rose 25.8%, while the firm also anticipated three new iPhones and possible launches of other Apple devices.
Read article →Help for the Directionally Challenged: Google AR Navigation Comes to Android and iOS
Google Maps is bringing Live View beta to Android and iOS devices that support ARCore and ARKit. By comparing camera images with Street View data, it provides more precise positioning and overlays directions on the real world. The article also traces Google’s smartphone AR development from Project Tango to ARCore.
Read article →AWS updates Amplify to make machine learning easier to add to mobile and web apps
Amplify Framework’s new Predictions category helps developers quickly integrate AWS machine learning services into mobile and web applications, including image recognition, speech transcription, translation and text analysis.
Read article →What Drives Digital Transformation in Retail?
Retailers are using AI and cloud technology to personalise recommendations, provide indoor navigation and connect with customers across channels. The article also explores how machine vision helps brands assess marketing events and improve customer experiences.
Read article →Learning Without Limits: The New Digital Generation
Rapid technological change is increasing demand for people with programming, mobile app development and cybersecurity skills. More attractive compensation can help businesses recruit talent in the short term, while training remains essential for addressing the skills gap over time.
Read article →SME Challenges: App Developer Shortage Affects Business Growth
Hong Kong's 2019 mobile apps industry survey highlighted strong demand for app developers. Despite slightly higher business revenues and a more positive view of the business environment, 66% of respondents identified staffing shortages as their biggest operational problem.
Read article →Mobile App Developers
Growing smartphone use and developments in 5G networks, cloud engineering and big data were driving app development. This article explores how apps differ from websites, why businesses develop them, and the training and skills needed to enter the field.
Read article →Octopus Partners with HKTaxi to Launch Taxi Fare Payments
Octopus announced a partnership with HKTaxi to enable taxi fare payments using an Octopus card or O! ePay account. First-time users whose fares exceed $75 can redeem a $25 electronic voucher during the promotion.
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