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Apple-lawsuit-filed-by-UK-developers

Apple lawsuit filed by UK developers


Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by

A leading competition law expert pursuing a class action lawsuit against Apple on behalf of UK app developers has been told his case can go ahead, with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) certifying his claim for £785m (just over one billion US dollars) on behalf of UK app developers. Today, the CAT made the collective proceedings order, confirming it...


Emerging-features-to-consider-for-mobile-app-development

Emerging features to consider for mobile app development


Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by

In an era where mobile applications are ubiquitous, with a staggering 8.93 million apps vying for attention across various app stores, distinguishing your app from the competition is paramount. While aesthetics undoubtedly play a role in user attraction, it is the functionality and features of an app that truly captivate and retain users. Whether you are embarking on yo...


Epic-Games-sues-Google-for-blocking-app-distribution

Epic Games sues Google for blocking app distribution


Tuesday, October 29, 2024 by

Epic Games has filed a court case against Google and Samsung, accusing them of colluding to block competition in app distribution on Samsung devices through the implementation of Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature. According to Epic, Auto Blocker is part of a series of agreements between Google and Samsung that prevents competition and strengthens Google’s monop...


Google-appeals-Epic-Games-verdict

Google appeals Epic Games verdict


Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by

Google has announced its intention to appeal the recent court decision related to its ongoing legal proceedings with Epic Games. The ruling, which mandates changes to Android and Google Play at Epic’s request, raises significant concerns regarding consumer privacy, security, and competition in the mobile ecosystem. As part of the appeal, Google plans to ask the co...


Developers-threatened-by-DOJ-proposals-says-Google

Developers threatened by DOJ proposals says Google


Monday, October 21, 2024 by

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has shared a broad outline of radical changes it may demand as part of its lawsuit regarding search distribution. This marks the beginning of a lengthy process, and Google plans to respond in detail to the DOJ's ultimate proposals as it prepares its case in court next year. However, concerns have arisen that the DOJ is signaling ...


OpenAI-o1-preview

OpenAI o1 preview


Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by

OpenAI recently announced the development of a new series of AI models designed to spend more time thinking before responding. These models can reason through complex tasks and solve harder problems than previous iterations in science, coding, and math. OpenAI o1 preview, has been released in ChatGPT and the API The first model in this series, named OpenAI o1-prev...


Mobile-App-Development-Market-report-findings

Mobile App Development Market report findings


Friday, September 20, 2024 by

Allied Market Research recently published a report, titled, "Mobile App Development Market by Platform (IOS, Android and Windows), by Store Type (Google Store, Apple Store and Others), and Application (BFSI, Gaming, Retail, Airline, Media & Entertainment, Education, Transport, Hotels & Restaurants and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Foreca...


Apple-iPhone-sales-declining

Apple iPhone sales declining


Monday, September 16, 2024 by

After taking first place in the smartphone market in the last quarter of 2023, Apple's iPhone sales have declined, leading to a significant revenue drop in the first half of the year. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, Apple's iPhone sales revenue dropped by $2.7 billion year-over-year, totaling $85.2 billion in H1 2024. Following a strong per...


UK-android-app-developers-file-class-action-suit-against-Google

UK android app developers file class action suit against Google


Thursday, September 12, 2024 by

A leading competition law expert, Professor Barry Rodger, has filed a legal claim worth up to E1.04 billion against Google before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”). Google is accused of abusing its dominant position to the detriment of a large class of thousands of UK app developers who need to use its app marketplace, ‘Play Store’ or &l...


Quantum-World-Congress-2024-to-take-place-next-month

Quantum World Congress 2024 to take place next month


Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by

The third annual Quantum World Congress will take place from Monday, September 9th to Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at Capital One Hall in Greater Washington. Quantum World Congress (QWC) is a premier global conference, exposition, and networking event that unites quantum technology visionaries, policymakers, researchers, business and investment leaders, educators, a...


Epic-Games-Store-launched-on-mobile

Epic Games Store launched on mobile


Friday, September 6, 2024 by

The Epic Games Store is now available for download on iPhones in the European Union and on Android devices worldwide. The store is launching with Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe and the all-new Fall Guys for mobile, and we are working to enable all developers to launch their games and apps through the Epic Games Store in the future. We are also bringing our games to i...


Madden-NFL-MCS-25-to-be-hosted-on-Challengermode

Madden NFL MCS 25 to be hosted on Challengermode


Thursday, August 22, 2024 by

Esports platform Challengermode has been selected as the platform to operate all the online competitions for the Madden NFL 25 Championship Series (MCS). With six tournaments and more than $1.7 million USD on the line, the MCS delivers elite football esports action on the virtual gridiron from August through February. Beginning on August 14th, eligible Madden NFL 25 ...


EU-says-Apple-breached-DMA-regulations

EU says Apple breached DMA regulations


Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by

The AP is among outlets reporting that Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech, reporting: “European Union regulators leveled their first charges under the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook, accusing Apple of preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store. The European...


Apple-to-allow-third-party-app-stores-in-Japan

Apple to allow third-party app stores in Japan


Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by

The Japanese parliament has passed the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software, a law that compels Apple to allow access to third-party app stores and payment providers on devices that run iOS. The legislation, which was passed by Japan's upper house and will be enforced following Cabinet approval within the next eighteen months, seeks to c...


Token-Trek-user-engagement-platform-launched-by-The-Radix-Ecosystem

Token Trek user engagement platform launched by The Radix Ecosystem


Thursday, June 6, 2024 by

The Radix Ecosystem has launched a quest-focused user onboarding initiative called Token Trek, aimed at increasing community engagement and on-chain transactions. Built by Dmany, a social infrastructure startup empowering web3 enthusiasts to earn crypto rewards, Token Trek provides users with opportunities to explore the Radix ecosystem whilst being rewarded for doing s...


Epic-Games-defeats-Google-in-court

Epic Games defeats Google in court


Thursday, April 18, 2024 by

In a twist that sounds straight out of a high-stakes courtroom drama, Epic Games has thrown down the gauntlet with a bombshell injunction proposal aimed at shaking up Google Play's entire rulebook. This comes hot on the heels of their David-versus-Goliath victory over Google in December, where a U.S. jury cast the tech behemoth as the big bad monopoly wolf of Androi...


Gaming-app-insights-report-from-AppLovin-and-Adjust

Gaming app insights report from AppLovin and Adjust


Monday, April 1, 2024 by

Adjust released The Gaming App Insights Report, a first-of-its-kind resource for studios, developers, and mobile marketers, pairing global mobile gaming app data with expert insights from AppLovin and its in-house creative agency SparkLabs. Notable growth in gaming app installs and in-app revenue in 2023 continued into 2024 reveals a resurgence across many subverticals ...


Bluebird-Network-seeking-bids-to-complete-fiber-project

Bluebird Network seeking bids to complete fiber project


Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by

Bluebird Network, a communications infrastructure provider and operator of more than 11,000 miles of fiber and two data centers, is seeking bids from vendors to complete the Engineering Design and/or Environmental Assessments associated with the project.  Vendors are invited to visit the Bluebird RFP submission website to submit a proposal associated with the fi...


ONCD-asks-software-manufacturers-to-adopt-memory-safe-languages

ONCD asks software manufacturers to adopt memory safe languages


Tuesday, March 5, 2024 by

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) has released a new report asking software manufacturers to adopt memory-safe programming languages to help reduce vulnerabilities from entering the supply chain. "For thirty-five years, memory safety vulnerabilities have plagued the digital ecosystem, but it doesn’t have to be this way. This repo...


Mobile-cramming-scheme-halted-by-FTC

Mobile cramming scheme halted by FTC


Thursday, November 30, 2023 by

The Federal Trade Commission has obtained orders with the four remaining individual defendants and their affiliated companies in a mobile cramming scheme that the agency says bilked consumers out of more than $100 million through bogus charges added to their mobile phone bills. The proposed settlements with Darcy Michael Wedd and Phwoar, LLC.; Fraser Robert Thompson ...


Sustainable-home-design-app-from-Powerhaus

Sustainable home design app from Powerhaus


Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by

In a move towards sustainable housing, Powerhaus Engineering recently unveiled Australia's first energy-efficiency home design app at the 2023 Australian Architecture Conference. This revolutionary app will allow architects and designers to configure the energy rating of their building plans with real-time performance feedback, making sustainable design for new hous...


Biden-signs-AI-executive-order,-what-you-need-to-know

Biden signs AI executive order, what you need to know


Monday, October 30, 2023 by

President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order specifically focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The order is a testament to the ever-growing importance of AI in various sectors, and it outlines a comprehensive strategy aimed at harnessing the transformative power of AI while addressing the ethical, national security, and economic aspects associated with its...


Project-Planet-Young-Entreprenuer-competition-opens

Project Planet Young Entreprenuer competition opens


Friday, October 27, 2023 by

Speedemissions, Inc. retail brand emissions testing and safety inspections company, operating nineteen stores in the Atlanta and St. Louis markets, has announced that it is now accepting formal written contributions to its Project Planet Young Entrepreneur competition. Speedemissions, Inc. is now accepting contributions from Pace University students, a...


App-Builder-Design-contest-from-Infragistics

App Builder Design contest from Infragistics


Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by

Infragistics, the provider of tools and solutions for app design and development, has announced a new App Builder Design Contest where developers, designers and non-designers alike can unleash their creativity and win prizes. The competition provides participants with free access to the App Builder drag & drop tool, which allows designers and developers to...


Game-Development-World-Championship-2023-Winter-Season

Game Development World Championship 2023 Winter Season


Thursday, October 12, 2023 by

The Game Development World Championship (GDWC) has opened the 2023 Winter Season for submissions. Games can be submitted until the end of the year. Winners will be announced in February 2024. Winter Season breaks records with the biggest prize pool in GDWC history, totaling over $660,000 in value. Prizes are spread across 12 award categories and range from swag &...


Fake-app-reviews-impact-developers-more-than-you-think

Fake app reviews impact developers more than you think


Thursday, June 29, 2023 by

Developers are well aware that a significant portion of online reviews for products and services, including those on popular platforms like Amazon, eBay, and TripAdvisor, are in fact fake. The issue of fake app reviews has become an increasingly pressing concern. These deceptive reviews have wide effects on both developers and consumers alike, significantly impacting th...


ByteDance-offering-pay-to-Meta-VR-developers

ByteDance offering pay to Meta VR developers


Monday, April 24, 2023 by

TikTok parent ByteDance is offering to pay developers who have made virtual-reality software for Meta to bring their apps to its own fast-growing Pico headsets. This is just one clear sign of the increased competition between the two companies in the VR space, one that Mark Zuckerberg claims will become the next major computing platform. ByteDance has offered so...


AR-glasses-market-on-the-rise

AR glasses market on the rise


Wednesday, April 19, 2023 by

AR glasses are a type of wearable technology that connects people to computers. Many functions of smart glasses enable users to examine data pertinent to their environment. Technology for AR glasses has advanced tremendously in recent years. Several sectors, including manufacturing, shipping, field service, inspection, and operation, are already expanding with smart gla...


Digital-investments-cannot-be-slowed

Digital investments cannot be slowed


Tuesday, February 7, 2023 by

Raveesh Dewan, the CEO and President of Joget shares his insights about digital investments, why they can not be slowed down, how the trend of replacing old systems with more modern ones will continue, what resources the new systems will bring demand for, why citizen development will be the new way of building apps quicker and more efficiently, and what S...


The-beginning-of-a-new-age-of-innovation-and-creation

The beginning of a new age of innovation and creation


Monday, January 23, 2023 by

2023 will be the beginning of a new age of innovation and the creation of new products and services as never been seen since the founding of the Internet. The end of the mobile app distribution monopoly, the convergence of different platforms, and the recovery of power by users and developers will unleash a perfect storm that will mark the next decade. An earthqua...


Game-of-Chains-launches-from-Cosmos

Game of Chains launches from Cosmos


Monday, November 28, 2022 by

The Interchain Foundation (ICF), a Swiss non-profit that funds, stewards, and advances the Cosmos Ecosystem has announced the details of Game of Chains, the third public incentivized testnet in the history of Cosmos, following Game of Stakes and Game of Zones. A global community effort set to help validators develop confidence around Interchain Security and provide a pu...


Casual-gaming-could-get-disrupted-by-social-design

Casual gaming could get disrupted by social design


Tuesday, November 1, 2022 by

Turkish mobile games studio Magic Games has raised more than $5 million in seed funding led by Makers Fund, with participation by Firat Ileri, and Hummingbird Ventures. Founded by former Peak Games leaders Cagri Ozturk, Ruya Celikcan, and Mert Kasar, and joined by senior industry leaders Murat Ozcelik, Anil Sert, and Orhan Tuc, the team draws from deep experience creati...


How-eSIM-iPhone-14-could-be-a-disaster-for-unprepared-carriers

How eSIM iPhone 14 could be a disaster for unprepared carriers


Monday, September 12, 2022 by

The news that Apple has launched an eSIM-only iPhone 14 model in the US is an eSIM turning point in the mobile carrier industry, essentially signaling the start of a new era of digital connectivity competition, says GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company, the consequences are many and varied, as the eSIM-only smartphone model represents myria...


Achieving-corporate-growth-without-losing-service-quality

Achieving corporate growth without losing service quality


Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by

The software product industry is highly competitive and shows no signs of slowing down. In June 2022, approximately 36 thousand mobile apps were released through the Apple App Store, up by two percent compared to the previous month. As such, companies are feeling mounting pressure to launch new products or add new features to current products. However, if the technology...


Keeping-startups-agile-and-pivoting-with-MVPs

Keeping startups agile and pivoting with MVPs


Wednesday, August 24, 2022 by

With low budgets and little time, startups need to react with speed and agility to launch products. Our product sat (and still sits) in the global online e-learning market, sized at approximately 250 billion US dollars in 2020, with the US contributing to 47% growth. The market was fierce and competitive, especially for new startups entering the market. Minimum viabl...