Mobile

Latest Google Maps evolution makes a meta to the world
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Latest Google Maps evolution makes a meta to the world
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
Google is rapidly iterating and consolidating its product line, sunsetting services and finally gluing disparate pieces of the puzzle together, with the latest makeover coming to the Maps product. Read More
Booking on mobile? Of course, say more than a third of Americans under 34
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Booking on mobile? Of course, say more than a third of Americans under 34
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
The tsunami of mobile bookings has been heading for the digital shore for several years now, with some companies like Hotel Tonight thriving exclusively at the peak of this incoming wave. A recent Read More
Digital habits: Nielsen profiles the US consumer in latest report
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Digital habits: Nielsen profiles the US consumer in latest report
By Nick Vivion | February 14, 2014
The constant-flux nature of the digital landscape means that brands must rapidly adapt their marketing strategies to map the shifting consumption habits of consumers. In order to be present where cons Read More
Big shoes to fill - new Kayak tech boss on flights, mobile, Europe and more
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Big shoes to fill - new Kayak tech boss on flights, mobile, Europe and more
By Nick Vivion | February 13, 2014
Late last year, Kayak co-founder and CTO Paul English stepped down to pursue another venture. The news was significant, as he was a key driver to the brand's success over the past decade. English w Read More
Yahoo acquires Wander's photo-based diary app Days
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Yahoo acquires Wander's photo-based diary app Days
By Karthick Prabu | February 12, 2014
With an obvious effort to strengthen its mobile channel, Yahoo has acquired Wander's visual diary mobile app service - Days. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, however, TechCrunch reports the de Read More
Dwellable survey of VRMC executives analyzes impact of mobile on bookings
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Dwellable survey of VRMC executives analyzes impact of mobile on bookings
By Nick Vivion | February 11, 2014
Mobile-focused vacation rentals company Dwellable surveyed 100 vacation rental management company (VRMC) executives to see how mobile is impacting the way that they list their rentals. The survey w Read More
Mobile iterations: TripAdvisor, TripLingo and Trover update mobile experience
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Mobile iterations: TripAdvisor, TripLingo and Trover update mobile experience
By Nick Vivion | February 6, 2014
A trio of companies have made noteworthy iterations to their mobile offerings. Here's how it all shakes out. TripAdvisor TripAdvisor has released a small iteration that could have big impact for Read More
Mobile Payments Index show marked increase in mobile payments
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Mobile Payments Index show marked increase in mobile payments
By Nick Vivion | February 4, 2014
Payment solutions provider Adyen has released their third Mobile Payments Index, and the results are clear: mobile payments are poised to pounce. The data covers September to December of 2013, and Read More
Atlanta air passengers show most healthy appetite for mobile services
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Atlanta air passengers show most healthy appetite for mobile services
By Nick Vivion | January 8, 2014
The annual Passenger IT Trends Survey, which Tnooz covered here, revealed that nearly all travelers on a global basis were still reluctant to use mobile services. The survey, which was statisticall Read More
Airports 2.0: Visioning an airport experience that works for travelers, vendors and airport owners
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Airports 2.0: Visioning an airport experience that works for travelers, vendors and airport owners
By Viewpoints | January 6, 2014
Love to travel but hate airports? If yes, then you’re like most people. The word “airport” just conjures up so many negative emotions – lines, delays, unhealthy food, and overpriced merchandise. Bu Read More
Startup pitch: Dash brings split payments to the table
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Startup pitch: Dash brings split payments to the table
By Nick Vivion | December 5, 2013
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Marketers: Latest stats show Apple continuing to dominate mobile advertising impressions
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Marketers: Latest stats show Apple continuing to dominate mobile advertising impressions
By Nick Vivion | December 3, 2013
Apple continues to dominate the mobile advertising space, according to mobile advertising sales platform AdFonic's third quarter statistics. This growth in share is significant, especially given in Read More
Cruiseline.com gets into mobile with purchase of ShipMate Cruise App
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Cruiseline.com gets into mobile with purchase of ShipMate Cruise App
By Nick Vivion | November 6, 2013
Social cruise and verified cruise review site Cruiseline.com has purchased the ShipMate cruise app, which is the world's largest mobile cruise community with more than 170k users on both the iOS and A Read More
Locish taps locals to deliver insider tips directly to a traveler's mobile phone
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Locish taps locals to deliver insider tips directly to a traveler's mobile phone
By Nick Vivion | October 1, 2013
Local knowledge has long been the Holy Grail of travel, with countless startups pledging to help users "travel like a local" or get "insider tips" on the best places to go in a city. However, much of Read More
How to fail at mobile email marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How to fail at mobile email marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | September 26, 2013
With no hint of abatement, e-mail marketing continues in full force. It provides an effective way to deliver comprehensive, timely information to consumers, and yet, as many consumers switch to mobile Read More