Free mobile app downloads to touch 239.95 bn globally by 2017

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 15:09

The number of free mobile app downloads is expected to hit 239.95 billion by 2017, while paid-for app downloads will touch 14.78 billion mark during the same period, research firm Gartner has said.

Facebook shares break $45 for first time since 2012 IPO

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 11:38

Facebook has said it expects sales and user growth for its mobile apps to outpace its desktop website.

China`s Google offers `no-install app` preview service

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 13:05

China`s Google, Baidu has reportedly launched an app preview service to its users allowing them to preview mobile apps without needing to install them first.

BSE launches free mobile application

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 20:12

BSE Ltd Thursday launched a mobile application that allows investors to keep a track on markets on a real time basis.

Facebook testing mobile payment service

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 13:27

Social media giant Facebook is reportedly working on a small test for a new mobile payments service that would allow users to link their financial account details to the site and make purchases on apps using that information.

'Over 50% of mobile apps deployed will be hybrid by 2016'

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 18:58

However, the promise of HTML5 with offline capabilities and animation-rich tools fell short of expectations, causing developers to consider hybrid architectures to better leverage mobile device capabilities, it said.

Now, app that hooks you up with strangers

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 11:26

Austin's annual music, film and interactive fest South by Southwest (SXSW) -- dubbed spring break for geeks-now has a whole new way for attendees to hook up with each other, a sex app called Bang with SXSW.

Now, new 'Hater app' that lets users share their grievances

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:23

Now, a new app has been created that lets users share their grievances rather than post about all their favorite things.

Mobile application for women under threat

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 18:10

The application, which is currently being used by ex-servicemen and their families, could also be useful for corporates to provide security to their female workers who work till late hours. The product is art of corporate initiatives of Indian Eye Security Pvt Ltd, the release added.

Smartphone application downloads hit 81bn mark: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 14:18

The recent market study from ABI Research showed that out of those, 89 percent were downloaded from native storefronts that come with the device’s operating system.