Mobile
Going out of business
Circa is Dead: An Experiment in Mobile News That Never Became a Business
The startup pioneered a number of interesting features, including the ability to follow a breaking news story, but it never figured out how to make money.
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Rebranding? Don't Forget Your Mobile Strategy
Mobile is no longer a by-product of the overall digital master plan and needs to be part of all rebranding strategies.
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Score More Customers With Your Website With These 4 Tips
With more and more people relying on their smartphones, follow these tips to make your homepage more efficient.
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LinkedIn May Have Two New Standalone Apps Up Its Sleeve
It's also overhauling its mobile messaging system.
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Starbucks Is Shutting Down the Bakery Chain It Acquired Three Years Ago
La Boulange's pastries are staying on the menu, but its 23 locations are closing up shop.
Competition
BlackBerry May Put Android System on New Device
Sources say the move is an acknowledgement that its revamped line of devices has failed to win mass appeal.
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FCC Chief Urges Mobile Industry to Install Anti-Theft Protections on Devices by Default
The current mandate over such features is defined by disparate state laws.
Marketing Bootcamp ![Gilad Bechar]()
What They Haven't Told You About Mobile-First Marketing
While many brands understand the importance of a strong mobile presence, they do not necessarily know how to get there.
Legal Issues
BlackBerry Settles Patent Dispute With Ryan Seacrest's Company
The dispute was over the sale of smartphone keyboards of a certain size.
Mobile Payments ![Kate Taylor]()
Soon, Google Will Allow You to Order Fast Food Simply by Smiling at the Cashier
A preview of Hands Free payment will roll out in the San Francisco Bay area later this year.
Android
Google Announces Android M, Which Is All About 'Polish and Quality'
The M operating system is focused on refining the entire Android experience.
Google Maps ![Jillian D'Onfro]()
10 Google Maps Tips You Probably Didn't Know
Give this a read, even if you're already a power user.
Emoji ![Geoff Weiss]()
'Bacon' and 'Drooling Face' Are Among the 38 New Emojis Arriving Next Year
The additions serve to honor popular requests as well as fill existing gaps.