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For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation
Data Analytics

For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation

China's vast data economy faces hurdles from poor data quality, prompting a push to build a clean, reliable foundation crucial for AI leadership.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Why community-led growth will help brands In APAC win this holiday season
Partner Programmes

Why community-led growth will help brands In APAC win this holiday season

Community-led growth is boosting app success in APAC this holiday season, offering cost-efficient gains amid rising mobile adoption and tighter budgets.

By Ajit Pawar • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth
Gaming

The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth

China's mobile gaming market earned US $32.7bn in 2024, with domestic ad agencies vital in funding developers' global expansion and scaling efforts.

By Damian Foo • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators
Marketing Technologies

Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators

Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant
Digital Transformation

One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant

Nearly one in three consumers have replaced at least one app with an AI assistant, citing greater convenience and faster results, a TELUS Digital survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats
Phishing

Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty
Customer Experience

Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty

Paytronix report reveals restaurant orders are up to four times faster on native mobile apps than web, boosting loyalty and repeat customer purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
Artificial Intelligence

AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement
Customer Experience

Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
AdsAdvisor launches advanced planning tool for mobile studios
Partner Programmes

AdsAdvisor launches advanced planning tool for mobile studios

AdsAdvisor unveils Business Modeling, a tool helping mobile studios streamline financial planning and boost revenue forecasting across iOS, Android, and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

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Mobile Apps stories

Waracle secures deal to advance digital services for pensions
Digital Transformation

Waracle secures deal to advance digital services for pensions

Waracle has secured a multi-million-pound deal with People's Partnership to enhance digital pension services for over seven million members until 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users
Unified Communications

OpenAI brings group chat feature to Kiwi ChatGPT users

OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK shoppers turn to luxury sites & AI for trusted product info
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers turn to luxury sites & AI for trusted product info

UK shoppers trust luxury brand websites and AI assistants like Chat GPT for reliable product info, with 68% favouring luxury sites and 67% AI tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ
Mobile Device Management

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Prommt, Payit teams up to boost open banking payments in UK
Fintech

Prommt, Payit teams up to boost open banking payments in UK

Prommt partners with Payit by NatWest to enhance open banking payments, offering UK businesses instant, secure transactions and improved customer experience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
CelcomDigi launches MobileSHIELD app to boost digital safety
Mobile Device Management

CelcomDigi launches MobileSHIELD app to boost digital safety

CelcomDigi has launched MobileSHIELD, an AI-powered app offering protection against scams, malware, and identity leaks for MYR RM10 monthly in Malaysia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025