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Google brings public Wi-Fi to New York neighborhood as mobile Internet use grows

Published: January 10, 2013

Google is providing free public Wi-Fi in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, a move that will support the community and open up opportunities for marketers to reach residents and visitors to the area.

Google, FTC agreement could make mobile more hospitable for smaller players

Published: January 4, 2013

Google has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission over its antitrust suit that will give competitors greater access to its mobile patents and could mean fewer patent-related lawsuits.

Apple falls behind in innovating app distribution, discovery: report

Published: January 4, 2013

In an assessment of leading application distributors, Apple came out on top for its effective approach to monetization, large market share, large inventory and strict quality control. However, in terms of innovation, especially as it relates to app discovery, Microsoft bests Apple.

Facebook overtakes Google in mobile display ad revenues

Published: December 19, 2012

Facebook has emerged as the leader in mobile display advertising as marketers shift ad spend to the platform much quicker than expected, according to a new report from eMarketer.

Apple looks to foursquare partnership to boost maps as Google’s strength grows

Published: December 19, 2012

Apple wants to get on a better footing with its maps application and is reportedly in discussions with foursquare to integrate its local data. However, Google’s recent release of a new maps app for the iPhone makes the challenge even more daunting.

Google tweaks in-app ads to cut down on accidental clicks

Published: December 14, 2012

With accidental clicks on banner ads continuing to be an issue for marketers, Google is rolling out a new feature for in-application units that aims to improve the quality of leads generated from mobile ads.

Is Google vulnerable in mobile search?

Published: December 5, 2012

While Google dominates search, most agree that neither Google nor anyone else has yet to figure out the perfect formula for mobile search. This suggests there could be an opportunity for a newcomer to disrupt the landscape.

31pc of iOS 6 users pick Google Maps over Apple’s maps feature: report

Published: November 8, 2012

More than half of iOS 6 users are using Google Maps either exclusively or some of the time over Apple Maps, according to new data from RealityMine.

Budweiser, Android, Microsoft - News briefs

Published: November 5, 2012

News briefs - AKQA to develop mobile programs for Budweiser, Bud Light and Stella Artois; Android’s strong growth propels it to 75pc market share in Q3; Microsoft rumors of a smartphone gain steam.

Apple, Google, eBay - News briefs

Published: October 30, 2012

News briefs - Apple's iPad mini pre-orders quickly sell out; Google broadens product portfolio with new smartphone, tablets; eBay cuts 325 PayPal positions.