Tag: Opera

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Samsung abandoning Android? ‘Tis Tizen?

Published: March 27, 2013

By Gary Schwartz

The elephant in the room at the Galaxy S4 smartphone launch in New York was Android. Not one word about the Google-owned operating system. Is all well in Camelot?

Android edges out iPhone for smartphone ad impression lead

Published: February 8, 2013

Android’s growth continues to drive acceleration for smartphone ad requests and impression volume, with the platform beating out the iPhone in the fourth-quarter of 2012 in terms of impression volume, according to a new report from Opera Software.

Apple’s triple play in mobile advertising: Devices, impressions and monetization

Published: December 12, 2012

Apple dominated the mobile advertising sector in 2012 with the most successful new device – the iPhone 5 – as well as the largest share of ad impressions and the biggest moneymaker – the iPad, according to a new report from Opera Software.

Apple’s iPad generates more revenue per impression than other mobile devices: report

Published: July 23, 2012

The evidence continues to stack up that Apple's iPad is an important marketing tool, with a new report from Opera Software showing that it generates more revenue per impression than other mobile devices.

Facebook creating a targeted mobile advertising powerhouse?

Published: May 30, 2012

Facebook has already thrown a lot of money at mobile in the past few months and is now rumored to be eyeing an acquisition of Opera's mobile Web browser. Such a deal could significantly enhance the social giant's ability to deliver targeted mobile advertising.

The perils of a confused mobile strategy for Hewlett-Packard

Published: November 10, 2011

The last couple of months have not been easy for WebOS developers, with the future of the mobile operating system in question as Hewlett-Packard considers what role to play in the mobile space.

Wireless carrier investment in location platforms on the rise: study

Published: October 24, 2011

Driven by government mandates around locating emergency calls, wireless carriers are looking at enhancing their location-based services platforms, a move that could present new opportunities for marketers.

Can cable operators monetize mobile without alienating networks?

Published: July 18, 2011

Cable operators and TV networks are going head to head over streaming rights for tablets because of the significant potential revenue opportunities.

Nokia ditches operator-focused business to hone in on consumer services

Published: July 1, 2011

Nokia is selling an operator-focused business so it can pay attention to building its smartphone presence.

Carrier revenue to surpass $1 trillion by 2016, but costs jeopardize profitability: study

Published: June 3, 2011

While billed revenue from wireless carriers worldwide is expected to cross $1 trillion by 2016, losses loom if anticipatory action is not taken soon.