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Global Spending in Apps Rises 15.7% as Developers Push Subscriptions
Global Spending in Apps Rises 15.7% as Developers Push Subscriptions
December 18, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Global consumer spending in mobile apps and games reportedly increased 15.7% year-over-year in 2024, even as the number of app downloads decreased by 2.3%. The...

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Lawmakers Tell Apple and Google to Prepare for TikTok Ban
Lawmakers Tell Apple and Google to Prepare for TikTok Ban
December 13, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

The Republican and Democratic leaders of a House select committee said Friday (Dec. 13) that TikTok should sell its app and that Apple and Google should be ready...

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Report: Trump Advisory Commission Considers Free Tax-Filing App
Report: Trump Advisory Commission Considers Free Tax-Filing App
November 19, 2024  |  Taxes

Intuit and H&R Block saw their stocks drop 5% and 8%, respectively, on Tuesday (Nov. 19) after a media report that the incoming Trump administration...

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Etsy Looks to Loyalty Rewards to Counter Sales Declines
Etsy Looks to Loyalty Rewards to Counter Sales Declines
August 01, 2024  |  Earnings

As Etsy sees its sales slip, the eCommerce marketplace is gearing up to launch a loyalty program in an effort to drive greater spending and...

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AWS Launches GenAI-Powered Service for Creating Applications
AWS Launches GenAI-Powered Service for Creating Applications
July 10, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered service that helps users create applications using natural language. With the new AWS App Studio, users...

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China’s Huawei Mulls In-App Purchase Fees as it Challenges Apple
China’s Huawei Mulls In-App Purchase Fees as it Challenges Apple
June 18, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Chinese smartphone-maker Huawei is reportedly considering levying in-app purchase fees on its operating system. That’s according to a report Tuesday (June 18) by Bloomberg News,...

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Duolingo Credits GenAI for 54% Leap in Paid Subscribers
Duolingo Credits GenAI for 54% Leap in Paid Subscribers
May 10, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Duolingo reportedly credits generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for the 54% leap in paid subscribers it recorded in the first quarter. “What we’re seeing is that people are...

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X to Launch TV App ‘Soon,’ CEO Linda Yaccarino Says
X to Launch TV App ‘Soon,’ CEO Linda Yaccarino Says
April 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

X (formerly Twitter) will soon launch an X TV App that will bring real-time content to smart TVs. “This will be your go-to companion for...

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Airports Accelerate Digital Transformation to Enhance Passenger Experiences
Airports Accelerate Digital Transformation to Enhance Passenger Experiences
April 18, 2024  |  Travel Payments

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the aviation industry continues to adapt, seeking ways to streamline processes and enhance passenger experiences. Recent developments at...

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