Microsoft has been operating a digital bookstore since late 2017 and they sell ebooks only in the United States and have refused to sell them in other countries. Their store is so feeble that it accounts for less than 1% of all ebook sales. This is primarily attributed to the Edge browser as being the only way you can read books. Edge only has a paltry 4% adoption rate and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Needs to Develop an e-Reader App
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New Study Proclaims Android Users are More Loyal than iOS
A new study conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has found that Android users have higher brand loyalty than iOS. This trend has been noticeable since 2006, but in 2017 Android has set an all time record. Today, Android has a 91% loyalty rate, compared with 86% for iOS, measured as the percentage of U.S. customers who stayed with their operating system when … [Read more...] about New Study Proclaims Android Users are More Loyal than iOS
Apple Gives Developers Early Access to App Analytics Service
It's nearing conference season for the biggest players in the mobile game, not the least of which is Apple and the WWDC coming up in June. Ahead of that event, Apple has sent a notice to developers that invites them to join a beta program for their new App Analytics service. This news is not entirely surprising: free analytics for developers were hinted at during the last … [Read more...] about Apple Gives Developers Early Access to App Analytics Service
Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Let's be honest, we were all expecting news like this at a time like this: the Apple Watch pre-sale is looming and Google announces that they are closing in on making Android wearables compatible with iOS devices. Some people won't be swayed --they want an Apple Watch and nothing else will do. Others have an open mind (or a budget that doesn't afford the high price tag for … [Read more...] about Google Closing in on iOS Compatibility for Android Wearables
Kindle v4.8 For iOS Adds Flashcards to iPhone, iPod Touch
Amazon has been busy this last while, the latest measure of this work being an update to their Kindle iOS app. In addition to changes that promise improvements to stability and performance, students will enjoy iPhone and iPod Touch support for the well-loved Flashcards for Print Replica format textbooks functionality (there things were available for the iPad before, the … [Read more...] about Kindle v4.8 For iOS Adds Flashcards to iPhone, iPod Touch
Signs Point to Android Wear Supporting iOS Devices
As smartwatches become more sophisticated, they also become more enticing. Most of us have already chosen whether we play for team Android or team iOS, but thankfully it seems like that will not have to dictate which wearable we can choose. This is especially good news for those of us with iPhones: Apple only has one watch, but Android can boast several options (most of which … [Read more...] about Signs Point to Android Wear Supporting iOS Devices
Microsoft’s Updated Outlook App Overtakes Gmail in iTunes
Downloading Microsoft's updated Outlook app for iOS devices made me feel more than a little nostalgic; once upon a time the word Outlook was basically synonymous with email, but in the past few years, Gmail took over in that capacity. Well times have changed again, with iOS charts showing Outlook is back on top. Wondering why you'd want to use Outlook when iOS 8 just brought … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Updated Outlook App Overtakes Gmail in iTunes
Android Games Finally Making iOS-Level Profits
The gap is finally narrowing between the profit made by developers of Android and iOS games. Android certainly has more marketshare, but so far developers have given more attention to Apple's iOS platform. Where Android used to be somewhat of an afterthought following a successful iOS launch, Android is emerging as being competitive and lucrative --particularly in the gaming … [Read more...] about Android Games Finally Making iOS-Level Profits
Apple Game of the Year Monument Valley Shares Secrets to Success
There are plenty of successful mobile apps (games especially) --the measure of which is usually calculated by the dollars earned either up-front or from in-app purchases. According to Apple, Monument Valley has earned every bit of their success (enjoying their Game of the Year status while also boasting an Apple Design Award). The developers behind the game at Ustwo are happy … [Read more...] about Apple Game of the Year Monument Valley Shares Secrets to Success
Apple Sets App Store Record During First Week of 2015
On one hand, there are worse ways to start a new year than with world record-breaking sales in your App Store; on the other hand, it might make the rest of the year a bit of a disappointment by comparison. This is the reality being faced by Apple after announcing that their customers opened their wallets to the App Store to the tine of nearly half a billion dollars in the first … [Read more...] about Apple Sets App Store Record During First Week of 2015