On December 4th-6th, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) closed off 2024 with three days of meetings and conferences, covering Piracy, Policy, the annual OTT Summit alongside the advertising Upfront Showcases from leading streamers and publishers and the Annual General Meeting. The conferences brought together over 300 international and regional industry executives. Piracy Over The […]

Significant differences in the online lives of men and women in the UK have been revealed in Ofcom’s annual report into the nation’s digital habits. Across all adult age groups, women are spending more time online – on smartphones, tablets and computers – than men – clocking up an extra 33 minutes more each day […]

Generative AI applications are emerging as a key area in driving interest in differentiated connectivity – guaranteed uninterrupted high-end connectivity when you need it most – among 5G smartphone users globally, Ericsson ConsumerLab research shows. With the number of smartphone owners who use Gen AI apps on at least a weekly basis expected to increase […]

Apple has reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ended September 28th 2024. The company posted quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion (€87.3bn), up 6 per cent year over year, and quarterly diluted earnings per share of $0.97. Diluted earnings per share was $1.64, up 12 per cent year over year when excluding the […]

Research from Verve has highlighted that while 68 per cent of UK and US consumers who shared their opinion agree they have more control over their app privacy settings than two years ago, 58 per cent of consumers are also more willing to share data on apps than before. The study surveyed 4,001 respondents across […]

UK multiplay operator EE has confirmed that it will be launching the YouTube app on EE TV. EE TV customers will be able to access the YouTube app on both the TV Box Pro and TV Box Mini from the Featured Apps rail, with the app sitting alongside other streaming and entertainment apps such as […]

If you have any type of online media business, you need an app to remain competitive. Even the greatest content and digital marketing campaigns will be nothing if you don’t provide this service to your customers. While it is an expensive outlay, the rewards are plentiful. They Allow Multiple Device Access The biggest advantage of […]

The advent of mobile sports betting apps has revolutionised the gambling industry by providing unprecedented access and convenience for users around the world. These applications not only cater to seasoned bettors but also welcome novices with user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive betting options. This article explores how mobile sports betting apps are breaking barriers and creating […]

Multichannel programmer UKTV has achieved record growth in 2023 for the network and its free streaming service UKTV Play. UKTV’s SOCI (Share of Commercial Impacts) reached 8.81 per cent, the highest ever for the seven channel network. The broadcaster also grew share by 5 per cent to a record 4.92 per cent, up from 4.70 […]

In a study of 100 popular apps, research from cybersecurity company Surfshark highlights entertainment apps, particularly Spotify and SoundCloud, share data with third parties the most, while YouTube collects significant amounts of user data. Out of the 10 analysed entertainment apps, almost half track some of the data points collected across platforms. Research is aided […]