Entries in 'smartphone' (34)

Amazon developing smartphone with 3D screen - report

Amazon developing smartphone with 3D screen - report

A smartphone with a 3D screen could be on the way from retailer-come-tech giant Amazon, according to online reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 3:59PM in News
Publishers help cut through congested mobile games space, says Chillingo

Publishers help cut through congested mobile games space, says Chillingo

Despite the allure of self-publishing, smartphone game developers are flocking to big firms to help their games find an audience.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 26th 2013 at 3:16PM in News
New record as 17.4m iOS and Android devices get activated on Xmas day

New record as 17.4m iOS and Android devices get activated on Xmas day

A new Flurry report reveals that a record-breaking 17.4m iOS and Android devices were activated worldwide on Christmas day.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Samsung on track to eclipse Apple in smartphone market in 2013

Samsung on track to eclipse Apple in smartphone market in 2013

ComScore data suggests that Samsung will soon bypass Apple to become the top choice smartphone brand in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 20th 2012 at 2:48PM in News

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Is the end nigh for consoles? Green Throttle thinks so as it raises $6m in funding

Is the end nigh for consoles? Green Throttle thinks so as it raises $6m in funding

A company that believes it has the answer to a console-less gaming future has announced the successful capture of $6m in series A funding.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2012 at 3:40PM in News
Galaxy S3 beats iPhone 4S to become world's best selling smartphone

Galaxy S3 beats iPhone 4S to become world's best selling smartphone

The tide turning? Or an expected Apple lull as it transitions from the iPhone 4S to the iPhone 5?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2012 at 12:55PM in News
GAME Reward smartphone app goes live

GAME Reward smartphone app goes live

The UK’s leading game retailer GAME has pushed live its new smartphone app on the Apple App Store and on Android’s Google Play.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2012 at 2:11PM in News
Grand Theft Auto Vice City gets 10th anniversary iOS and Android release

Grand Theft Auto Vice City gets 10th anniversary iOS and Android release

Rockstar is to add to its Grand Theft Auto iOS library by releasing 10th Anniversary Edition of GTA Vice City.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2012 at 2:11PM in News

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Forget the new Nokia - Amazon is about to launch a smartphone

Forget the new Nokia - Amazon is about to launch a smartphone

Nokia and Microsoft may have grabbed the headlines yesterday with the new Lumia 920, but their time in the spotlight may be short-lived.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 6th 2012 at 2:49PM in News
Smartphone gaming is "the biggest content revolution we've ever seen"

Smartphone gaming is "the biggest content revolution we've ever seen"

The handheld video games market is being killed off by the smartphone sector, metrics firm Flurry Analytics believes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 15th 2012 at 9:24AM in News
Iwata: Smartphones and tablets have changed the industry

Iwata: Smartphones and tablets have changed the industry

Not content with admitting for the first time that 3D “ain’t all dat”, Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata has also confessed that smartphones and tablets HAVE changed the games industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 12th 2012 at 12:51PM in News
Android grabs smartphone majority in key markets

Android grabs smartphone majority in key markets

For the first time ever, Android has accounted for over half of the overall smartphone sales in key global markets over a 12 week period.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 12:26PM in News

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Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit

Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit

In Events Nov 15th 2012 - Nov 15th 2012 in London, UK

The Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit London is a single day conference focused on the emerging smartphone and tablet games space. 

E3 2012: MS to join Sony by announcing streaming game strategy

E3 2012: MS to join Sony by announcing streaming game strategy

Sony may not be the only platform holder to announce a streaming content strategy at E3 this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2012 at 2:22PM in News
Mind Candy and Gree team up for Moshi Monsters on smartphone

Mind Candy and Gree team up for Moshi Monsters on smartphone

London media group Mind Candy has struck a deal that allows mobile giant Gree to co-develop and operate a smartphone edition of the Moshi monsters games.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 23rd 2012 at 11:10AM in News
Microtransactions generate 90% of US mobile game revenues

Microtransactions generate 90% of US mobile game revenues

Think the big money is in paid-for apps? Think again – the real money is in in-game purchases.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 11:15AM in News

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Valve launches remote Steam download service

Valve launches remote Steam download service

Steam users can now initiate downloads and manage their games through a web browser or mobile device.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:59AM in News
Lumia fails to shine as Nokia posts €1.34bn loss

Lumia fails to shine as Nokia posts €1.34bn loss

Nokia’s first stab at reversing its torrid fortunes appears not to have taken off.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 2:43PM in News
Crytek's next game? A puzzle title for smartphones

Crytek's next game? A puzzle title for smartphones

Crytek, the Frankfurt headquartered triple-A studio famous for its work on PC and console, has revealed its first dedicated smartphone title.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Mar 6th 2012 at 8:25AM in News
iPhone 4S tops 3m pre-orders

iPhone 4S tops 3m pre-orders

Around 3m customers have pre-ordered the upcoming Apple iPhone 4S in less than one week. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Oct 12th 2011 at 10:44AM in News
150m now signed up to Club Penguin

150m now signed up to Club Penguin

Club Penguin, the in-browser virtual world custom-made for children, has registered its 150 millionth user, owning company Disney has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 19th 2011 at 10:18AM in News
Vita will seize "market opportunity" for richer handheld gaming

Vita will seize "market opportunity" for richer handheld gaming

There's a line of thinking which argues PlayStation Vita will struggle on the market due to its inability to compete with smartphone gaming's low price software model.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 19th 2011 at 11:32AM in News
Smartphone sales plunge 34% in dismal quarter for Nokia

Smartphone sales plunge 34% in dismal quarter for Nokia

This must be regarded as the low point for Nokia as the company deals with plummeting legacy device sales before the new WinPho era begins.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jul 21st 2011 at 4:37PM in News
PEGI releases Windows Phone 7 app

PEGI releases Windows Phone 7 app

European games rating body PEGI has released a Windows Phone 7 version of its smartphone app.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 20th 2011 at 3:09PM in News
Zynga makes smartphone push

Zynga makes smartphone push

Zynga’s has made a significant extension into the smartphone games space by hiring key contributors of open-source mobile tools.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2011 at 3:29PM in News