Apple and Google are reportedly helping developers market their mobile games in exchange for temporary exclusivity to new titles. The trend will make it that much harder for smaller, unproven developers… Read more »
Alpine is reportedly planning to launch the first aftermarket console supporting Apple’s CarPlay system, enabling users to access automotive apps without having to buy a new vehicle. Such consoles could lay… Read more »
Firefox OS is unlikely to ever challenge Android or iOS on a global level, but it has a chance to become a major platform in some big emerging markets. Which is… Read more »
The freemium model is fueling revenues not just for mobile games but also for other kinds of apps. Freemium’s importance will only grow over the next few years, but developers will… Read more »
A new worldwide survey finds that HTML5 is gaining ground among developers in emerging markets, and is actually more popular than iOS in some regions. That’s good news for Firefox OS… Read more »
A handful of mobile operating systems have struggled to challenge Android and iOS due to saturated smartphone markets and a lack of carrier enthusiasm. But while the internet of things will… Read more »
Zynga announced the acquisition of NaturalMotion, a U.K.-based outfit whose Clumsy Ninja app has attracted the attention of iOS users. But while NaturalMotion has developed some impressive technology, Zynga faces a… Read more »
Nintendo is struggling mightily as the Wii U founders and sales of the 3DS disappoint. The company has long avoided mobile gaming, but it should move into mobile by leveraging its… Read more »
Apple is reportedly developing a mobile payments system to compete with PayPal, Google Wallet and Isis, among others. And the company could bring a lot more to the table than just… Read more »
T-Mobile became the focal point of acquisition rumors, Android grew its massive market share, and Windows Phone overtook BlackBerry as the third-largest mobile operating system worldwide. Read more »