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Big Tech Google March 15, 2013

Google Play to remove ad blocking apps

Google has informed developers that ad blocking apps such as AdBlock Plus, AdAway and AdFree will be removed from Google Play for violating section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement.

By Tim Ferguson

Big Tech Devices Google February 13, 2013

Developer flags Google Play privacy issue

An Australian software developer has revealed that Google allows Android developers to view the personal details of people who buy apps in Google Play. Dan Nolan said in a blog…

By Tim Ferguson

Big Tech Devices Google February 11, 2013

Verizon intros app recommendations

US number one operator Verizon Wireless announced a pair of online tools intended to “provide honest, accurate feedback on the most popular applications available in order to protect and enhance…

By Steve Costello

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Big Tech Google February 7, 2013

Google changes dev payments

Google has changed when it pays revenue to Android app developers, adjusting the timeframe from two days after the end of the month to 15 days. The company informed developers that the…

By Tim Ferguson

Apple Big Tech Devices Google February 1, 2013

Price drops drive apps uptake

Pricing changes can have a significant positive impact on app download volumes, leading to a corresponding increase in revenue, according to the latest study from Distimo. Reducing costs can have…

By Steve Costello

Big Tech Google February 1, 2013

App Store, Google Play enjoy healthy Q4 — App Annie

Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store both saw strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2012, as the bumper Christmas holiday sales period took effect. According to app store analytics…

By Tim Ferguson

Big Tech Google January 21, 2013

Paid app revenue hits $8B, but app average falls

Smartphone users on the top five app platforms are spending more on paid apps but tough competition means that average revenue per paid app is declining, according to a report…

By Tim Ferguson