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How Apple's iOS 6 changes will affect mobile local search

Published: October 16, 2012

Apple’s newly released mobile operating system iOS 6 appears to be presenting local businesses with significant challenges in terms of having an efficient mobile local search strategy.

How to drive engagement, monetization for Android tablets

Published: October 12, 2012

Applications built with Android tablet users in mind are driving engagement, better monetization and more downloads for developers.

Google's handling of mobile patents comes under scrutiny

Published: October 11, 2012

While Google has long claimed to be the victim of others using patents to gain a competitive advantage in the mobile market, an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into Google’s use of standard essential patents suggests the company’s own actions may be questionable.

Google: 76pc of users want to find a company’s location, operating hours from a mobile site

Published: September 27, 2012

Action-driven tasks such as finding a location, store hours and click-to-call rank as top priorities for mobile Web surfers, according to a new study from Google.

Apple developer interest is strong, while Google faces growing challenges

Published: September 26, 2012

While Apple continues its reign as the platform of choice for developers, Google faces growing challenges as developers lose interest in Android and closely eye the new Apple Maps, according to a new report from Appcelerator.

Google plays catch-up with deal to acquire Snapseed

Published: September 19, 2012

In a sign of the importance of a strong photo-related offering in the converging mobile and social space, Google has acquired Nik Software, maker of the photo-sharing application Snapseed.

Google tackles app discovery with new marketing tools

Published: September 13, 2012

Google is aiming to make it easier for marketers to promote applications via mobile advertising with a new round of tools, including bidding tools and ad formats.

Google: 66pc of social media access begins on a smartphone

Published: September 4, 2012

Consumers are often switching between multiple screens during the day with smartphones leading as a starting point for online activities, according to a new study from Google.

Google further boosts mobile, local search strategy with Frommer’s deal

Published: August 15, 2012

Google wants to beef up its local search offerings by acquiring the Frommer’s travel guide brand as the search giant continues to look for ways to drive revenue from mobile.

Motorola cutbacks reflect Google’s challenges in becoming as profitable as Apple

Published: August 14, 2012

Google is reducing the headcount at Motorola Mobility by 4,000 and closing a number of its facilities in a move that suggests the deal was more about patents than trying to compete head on with Apple.