Mobile

Triller: Over 250 Million Downloads And 65 Million Users

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 9, 2020

Los Angeles-based music video social app Triller announced it has hit over 250 million downloads and now has 65 million users.

Boost Mobile Announces ‘5 Under $50’ Wireless Plans (DISH)

By Noah Long ● Aug 8, 2020

Boost Mobile, the wireless mobile service owned by DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ: DISH), announced 5 new wireless plans under $50 per month.

WhatsApp Adds A Search The Web Feature To Fact-Check Forwards

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

WhatsApp has announced a new feature to help fact-check the information associated with forwarded messages.

Apple (AAPL) Acquisition Could Radically Disrupt The Mobile Payments Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 2, 2020

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has acquired Mobeewave, which is a company that developed technology enabling shoppers to tap a credit card on another device for processing a payment.

Asian Food Delivery Company Chowbus Raises $33 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 23, 2020

Chowbus — a food-delivery platform that connects diners with high-quality authentic Asian food from “mom and pop” restaurants and stores — announced that it has raised $33 million.

Messenger Adds Screen Sharing On Mobile Devices

By Annie Baker ● Jul 19, 2020

Facebook's Messenger app now has the ability to share your screen on mobile devices.

Facebook To Shut Down Hobbi App On July 10

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 1, 2020

Facebook announced that it is shutting down its Hobbi, which is an app for documenting and sharing your hobbies.

OnePlus Confirms Cheaper Nord Line Of Phones To Be Released In Europe And India

By Noah Long ● Jul 1, 2020

OnePlus has confirmed that it is launching a cheaper line of smartphones called OnePlus Nord. These are the details.

Why Apple (AAPL) Is Buying Fleetsmith

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 29, 2020

Enterprise security software company Fleetsmith announced that it has been acquired by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). These are the details about the deal.

Verizon Announces New Prepaid Plans And Credit Card (VZ)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 24, 2020

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) has announced that Verizon Prepaid customers are eligible for new savings that lower monthly rates the longer they stay with Verizon. And Verizon also announced a new credit card.

How To Turn Off Politics Ads On Facebook And Instagram

By Annie Baker ● Jun 22, 2020

Facebook has announced that users will be able to turn off political ads on Facebook and Instagram. Here is a tutorial on how to do it.

Jio Platforms Raises $750 Million From Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2020

India-based digital services company and Reliance subsidiary Jio Platforms has raised $750 million from Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund.

Gojek: Facebook And PayPal Joins As Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 3, 2020

Facebook and PayPal are now investors in Indonesia-based Gojek. These are the details about the funding news.

Zynga (ZNGA) Is Buying Turkish Mobile Gaming Company Peak For $1.8 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2020

Zynga Inc (NASDAQ: ZNGA) announced it is buying Turkish mobile-game company Peak for $1.8 billion as part of a cash and stock deal.

Apple (AAPL): Nearly 100 Stores Around The World Have Reopened

By Annie Baker ● May 17, 2020

Apple announced that nearly 100 of its stores around the world have been reopened.

Pizzeria Marketing Tech Platform Slice Closes $43 Million

By Annie Baker ● May 14, 2020

All-in-one ordering and marketing tech platform Slice announced it has raised $43 million in Series C funding.

Twitter (TWTR) Buying CrossInstall: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Dan Anderson ● May 13, 2020

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) recently announced it is buying mobile ad company CrossInstall. These are the details about the deal.

Apple Maps Adds Ability To Find COVID-19 Testing Locations

By Annie Baker ● Apr 29, 2020

The Apple Maps app now has the ability to find COVID-19 testing locations.

WhatsApp: There Has Been A 70% Drop In ‘Viral Message’ Forwards After Limits Were Placed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2020

WhatsApp started limited forwards to only one contact at a time to reduce the spread of misinformation. And it proved to be effective.

Relationship Training App Company Relish Raises $5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 28, 2020

Relationship training app company Relish announced it has raised $5 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Report: Samsung Reportedly Working On Phone With Pop-Up Camera

By Annie Baker ● Apr 27, 2020

Korean electronics giant Samsung is reportedly working on a mobile device with a pop-up front-facing camera.

OxygenOS 10.3.3 Arrives On The OnePlus 6 And 6T

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 26, 2020

The OxygenOS 10.3.3 operating system update has arrived for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. These are the details.

Telegram Hits 400 Million Monthly Users

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 26, 2020

Instant messaging service Telegram has hit 400 million monthly users. These are the details.

Messenger Kids Now Available In Over 70 More Countries

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 22, 2020

Facebook announced that Messenger Kids is now available in over 70 countries. And Facebook also added several new features to the app.

Facebook Is Investing $5.7 Billion In India-Based Jio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 22, 2020

Facebook has become Jio's largest minority shareholder by spending $5.7 billion for a 9.99% stake in the company.

Moshi Monsters Creator Mind Candy Raises $12 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 21, 2020

Mind Candy Ltd., the company known for the popular Moshi Monsters franchise, announced it has raised $12 million.

Fortnite Now Available Through The Google Play Store

By Dan Anderson ● Apr 21, 2020

Fortnite, the popular battle royale game developed by Epic Games, has launched on the Google Play Store. These are the details.

Spike: This App Makes Email, Video Conferencing, And Collaboration Easier

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2020

Here is a review of Spike, an app that makes email, video conferencing, and collaboration easier.

Sports Mobile Gaming Company Nifty Raises Over $12 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2020

Nifty Games — a developer and publisher focused on quick session and head-to-head sports games for mobile devices — announced it secured over $12 million.

New Apple iPhone SE: Features You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 15, 2020

These are the new iPhone SE features you should know about.