The BlackBerry PlayBook entered the tablet market with a bit of a struggle over 2011. Amid heavy competition on all fronts, it seems that users expected more out of the device, perhaps solely based on the legacy of RIM alone. The PlayBook simply was missing many of the functions that Blackberry users have come to know and love.
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Google Search Engine Market Share Greater Outside of US
As reported by Chitika Insights, Google has maintained its place as the leader in Search Engine Market Share for several years now. However, just like any product or service, Google’s position is highly dependent on many factors, including location. In order to determine how Google’s popularity in the search engine market changes outside of the… Continue reading Google Search Engine Market Share Greater Outside of US
Google Search Engine Market Share Greater Outside of US
As reported by Chitika Insights, Google has maintained its place as the leader in Search Engine Market Share for several years now. However, just like any product or service, Google’s position is highly dependent on many factors, including location. In order to determine how Google’s popularity in the search engine market changes outside of the US, we analyzed a sample of search engine traffic from three key countries within our extensive ad network (United States, Canada and United Kingdom) to see how search engine preference differs.
Analysis: Mobile Advertising Could Boost Facebook Revenue by $2.54B
The world of business has been abuzz with rumors surrounding Facebook’s IPO and its $100 billion valuation as Facebook filed its S-1 on February 1st, 2012. At current expectations, Facebook’s IPO would rank the company among the world’s largest, and would be the “biggest Internet IPO in history”, besting Google’s of $1.9 billion in 2004.
Analysis: Mobile Advertising Could Boost Facebook Revenue by $2.54B
The world of business has been abuzz with rumors surrounding Facebook’s IPO and its $100 billion valuation as Facebook filed its S-1 on February 1st, 2012. At current expectations, Facebook’s IPO would rank the company among the world’s largest, and would be the “biggest Internet IPO in history”, besting Google’s of $1.9 billion in 2004.
Demise of the PC? Windows Web Browsing Market Share Declines by 10% in Six Months
As reported last week, Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS passed their desktop operating system (Mac OS) in web browsing market for the first time in history. According to new research from Canalys, smartphone shipments overtook personal computers in 2011, moving 487.7 million units over the course of the year, compared to 414.6 million PCs.
Poetry Rules Web on Valentine’s Day; 4 of Top 10 Valentine’s Searches Poetry Related
February 14th, better known as Valentine’s Day, is a day of indulgence celebrated by couples and singles alike. Whether you had a boyfriend or girlfriend, friends, or a tub of ice cream to spend it with, Valentine’s Day is hard to ignore.
Samsung Profile: Mobile Device and Mobile Carrier Analysis
The world’s second largest phone manufacturer Samsung made record sales with more than 300 million phones sold in 2011. Bloomberg reports that the Korean manufacturer’s net income increased by 17% in the fourth quarter of 2011. While Samsung’s record sales continue bringing new innovations to market, Chitika Insights wanted to take a closer look at the manufacturer’s phone profile.
Android OS Fragmentation Continues: Ice Cream Sandwich Present on Only 1.12% of Devices
Android’s open nature is one of its key draws, for developers and users alike. The flexibility of its open standards provides incentive for developers to utilize the platform, given its reach to such a wide range of devices. In comparison, Android’s largest competitor, Apple’s iOS is a tightly controlled system, all its development held firmly under Apple’s management.
iOS passes Mac OS in Share of Web Traffic Propelled by Sales for Mobile and Tablet Devices
Apple sold a historic number of mobile devices in 2011. IDC reports that in 2011, Apple shipped 93.2 iPhone units and sold an impressive 40 million+ iPad units. In Q4 alone, Apple sold 17.07 million iPhones, 11.12 million iPads, 6.62 million iPods but only 4.89 million Macs.