Our key takeaways from the Future Developer Summit 2018
The Future Developer Summit brought together the leading players in the global developer marketing community last week. As an event sponsor, along with Accenture, Developer Media and GLG, we were able to take part in lively conversations and listen to
Google to issue refunds to parents over unauthorized in-app purchases.
Google is set to pay out at least $19 million following a formal complaint made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).The problem of children making in-app purchases, without the consent of their parents, is something that Apple have already had
Microsoft remove 1,500 fake apps in the Windows Store
Microsoft has really tightened up its verification process for apps published to the Windows store. The change in policy has seen the removal of over 1,500 apps dubbed to be fraudulent or misleading.This is in response to complaints that it
Amazon prepare to challenge Google AdWords
Amazon are gearing up to go head-to-head with Google in the realm of online advertising, with the launch of their new "Amazon Sponsored Links" platform.This new platform, set to launch later this year, could allow Amazon to target links based
Samsung acquires SmartThings to increase foothold in “smart home” market.
The potential of "smart homes" is certainly an area not being overlooked by Samsung with their reported $200 million purchase of SmartThings.SmartThings started life as a Kickstarter project back in 2012. The aim was to create a way for people
Android infections on the rise
If you're an Android user, you might want to check you have the latest system version on your device along with some good virus protection. Cheetah Mobile's 2014 Half Year Security Report is out and it's looking, well, rather ominous.
BlackBerry Passport
Blackberry announced during their First quarter earnings report the launch of their newest phone, the BlackBerry Passport due out in September. With an eye-catching 4.5" HD screen offering users an enhanced viewing experience due to its wide-square dimensions, the BlackBerry passport
No devices at the dinner table
If you're a parent who has become weary of family dinner time being interrupted by your children jumping up for every ping and ringtone, relief is in sight. You guessed it: there's an app for that.A new app called DinnerTime
Cortana heads to UK and China
Microsoft’s personal voice-assistant app for Windows Phone, called Cortana, is due to arrive in the United Kingdom and China in a matter of weeks.Cortana launched officially in the United States on April 2, 2014 at the Microsoft BUILD Developer Conference
At home in…Seattle!
We've got exposed brick, funky chairs, enough space to ride a bike around in circles