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Google spent about $780 million today

Two acquisitions were announced today -- together totaling around $800 million dollars. This comes about a month and a half after Eric Schmidt told us that acquisitions are back on. Both acquisitions are significant -- but one cost a lot more than the other. AdMob...

Tags: Google Inc., Acquisition, Phone, AdMob, Gizmo5, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Investment, Finance, Business Operations, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Google picks up AdMob for $750 million; Targets mobile display ads

A company called "AdMob"? Really?Who really wants a "mob of ads" on their mobile? Screen real estate is short enough already. We don't need perpetual ads invading this space. Sorry.Admob The New Adsense of Mobile?Well, this is pretty cool. I didn't have the slightest idea that...

Tags: Google Inc., Screen real estate, AdMob, advertisement, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Apple App Store sells twice as many apps as Android Market

AdMob's latest survey results were released yesterday, and this time they show the drastic difference in paid iPhone/iPod apps versus Android apps. by Jennifer Bergen

Tags: Apple Inc., App, AdMob, Marketing Research, Marketing, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-08-28

Smartphone operating systems: The market share, usage disconnect

Smartphone operating systems: The market share, usage disconnectWhat does this tell you...about the usability of the iPhone compared to the competition? Usability, or user base?Numbers could indicate that the majority of smartphone users do not use it to access the web as much as the typical iPhone user who may...

Tags: Cellular phones, Handhelds, Games, operating system, Skyfire, Apple iPhone, advertisement, Smartphone

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

Smartphone operating systems: The market share, usage disconnect

Smartphone Web usage and market share may be two statistics that don't mesh very well, according to a report by AdMob, which serves mobile ads.  In a report released Wednesday, AdMob compared its market share stats vs. Gartner's. The findings indicate a few things: ...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Mobile, Operating System, Smartphone, AdMob, Advertising & Promotion, Smart Phones, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-27

App stores to thank for iPhone and Android growth

AdMob's March 2009 Mobile Metrics Report was released today, and this month's report focuses on the Android and iPhone platforms. It's clear that the popularity of Android has been growing quickly since its launch. The HTC Dream (G1) is the No. 4 smartphone after the iPhone, Blackberry Curve, and Blackberry...

Tags: U.S., Apple iPhone, Mobile, AdMob, Android, Android OS, Smart Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-04-23

iPhone dominates in mobile Web traffic, Android already on its way up

iPhone dominates in mobile Web traffic, Android already on its way upDepends on the use neededMy guess would be that the majority of iPhones where purchased by those that feel the need to surf the web in search of menial or relativelly unimportant information, where as the Storm was...

Tags: E-mail, WAP, Channel management, Handhelds, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-03-24

iPhone dominates in mobile Web traffic, Android already on its way up

Some interesting mobile Web traffic numbers were released today from AdMob Mobile Metrics that put the Apple iPhone way ahead of the other smartphones. How far, you ask? Well, let's just say that the iPhone is totally dominating with almost 50 percent of mobile Web traffic from smartphones in the...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Web-traffic, Mobile, AdMob, Android, Smart Phones, Advertising & Promotion, Symbian OS, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-03-24

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Apple to Verizon: 'Can your phone and your network do that?'

The REAL way the commercials should go...caller: Did you get the email I sent you?iPhone user: Well, it was downloading, then the phone dropped to EDGE speed again and I'm still waiting for it to finish.caller: Well, why don't I ju...iPhone user: Hello? Hello? caller calls back: I guess your...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, network, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Apple iPhone, iPhone User, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Admob: Droid and Android army make big browsing splash

I don't see how....Palm is going to survive in this market. The iPhone vs Android will be interesting to watch however.Android is still milles away from the iPhoneAfter looking at the few Android phones in the market, I can tell you that without a doubt, the Android is competition for...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, RIM BlackBerry, Droid, phone

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Admob: Droid and Android army make big browsing splash

It didn't take long for Motorola's Droid to make a big splash in the browsing statistics, according to mobile ad firm AdMob. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Oracle opponent cheers delay in mySQL decision

If its MYsql the problem make a foundation out of it IF everybody is so worry about MYsql quick turn this into a foundation big time and sell support.Give away the code , give a version of mysql to a competition on EU to shut them...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Databases, MySQL, Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Five ways Android could get into trouble

the only danger lies with patents owned by Apple, M$ or other trolls.Without them, the sky is the limit!Good points! Apples success, and closed software, and AT&T exclusivity are what are giving Android a big push. Verizon ONLY accepted Android on their network to combat iPhone / AT&T for example....

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, OPEN SOURCE, opposite, Apple iPhone, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

News to know: HP-3Com; AMD; Google; Blockbuster; Bing 2.0

News to know intro: Sam Diaz: HP announces $2.7 billion acquisition of 3Com; raises outlook Larry Dignan: Cisco vs. HP: 3Com acquisition ups the ante John Morris: AMD updates roadmap, promises "supercomputer in your lap" ...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Andrew Nusca, Blockbuster Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sam Diaz, Games, Linux, Open Source, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-11-12

News to know: Exchange 2010; Google; Oracle and EC; CIO priorities; Smartphone buyer guide

Handicapping Exchange 2010; Google buys AdMob and CIO priorities under the microscope lead today's news. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Google Inc., CIO, Oracle Corp., Priority, Smartphone, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-10

Google picks up AdMob for $750 million; Targets mobile display ads

Google said that it will acquire mobile advertising company AdMob in a deal valued at $750 million in stock. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Mobile, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Will Windows Mobile jump back to number 2 by 2013?

Don't summon the marketing people...Win7 house party ads check cNet Buzz Report for a nice roast, Bill Gates shaking his posterior, and misleading Laptop Hunters ads...these are the people you want to sell people on WinMo?Personally I'd say to have MS do the same thing that they mostly do with...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, phone, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, mobile, WinMo

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Android has good engaged base for future app growth

Android base not engagedAccording to this study, Android users don't buy that many apps, which is bad news for the platform and could cause developers to get out if they expect to make money.Keep in mind response to rynningthat Android users can install software from sources other than the Android...

Tags: Smart phones, Android Market

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Android has good engaged base for future app growth

A survey by AdMob shows that Android, iPhone and iPod touch users are all highly engaged with applications and frequently download them to their devices. However, Android has a much smaller base of devices and therefore has more upside ahead. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Smart Phones, Marketing Research, Digital Music, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-27

Are iPod touch users second-class citizens? Apple says yes

Almost half of all Apple iPhone users have already installed the free iPhone Software 3.0 update released last week -- 6 million customers, according to Apple on Monday. But iPod touch customers? Facing a $10 upgrade fee, the vast majority are saying, "No...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-29