Top 10 mobile stories of 2016
Computer Weekly
DECEMBER 28, 2016
A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read mobile stories from 2016
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Lightfox, the Seattle-based mobile game developer behind ‘Knight’s Edge,’ raises $6M
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Lightfox Games Image) Mobile gaming company Lightfox Games raised $6 million in fresh capital to help fuel development of a new game. Founded in 2019, Lightfox is the Seattle-based studio behind the 2021 mobile game Knight’s Edge , formerly known as Super Battle League. user rating on the Apple Store.
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Mobile private network technology enablers
TM Forum
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Mobile private networks (MPNs) use the same kinds of network elements as public or macrocellular networks, which consist of a radio access network (RAN) and core. Communications service providers (CSPs) are modernizing public mobile networks to exploit the potential of cloud and edge computing, and MPNs will do the same.
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Mobile Application Security in 2016
Galido
AUGUST 7, 2016
Arxan recently did a 5th annual State of Application Security report, which takes an in-depth look into the security of some of the most popular mobile health and mobile finance applications available. Yet, 90% of the applications tested were vulnerable to at least 2 of the OWASP Mobile Top 10 Risks.
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Contactless payments through mobile phones no longer a novelty
Computer Weekly
AUGUST 18, 2017
The amount of contactless payments made through mobile devices increased by 336% compared with 2016, according to figures from Worldpay
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Adapt to Changing Regulations with Data Independence and Mobility
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 2, 2023
Future-proof your cloud infrastructure with data independence and mobility so that data can be shared and migrated as needed to respond to changes in technology or geopolitics. Data mobility is another key consideration when looking for a flexible sovereign cloud provider.
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InterConnect 2016: IBM’s Examination Of All Things Cloud, AI, Mobility, Big Data, Robotics, IoT, Cyber
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
InterConnect 2016 is 21-25 February at the MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas (side note: this event attracts so many forward thinking technologists and business leaders that there are very few venues large enough to hold it). Bob Gourley.
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T-Mobile, Uber Settle Data Breach Incidents
SecureWorld News
JULY 27, 2022
T-Mobile and Uber recently settled cases in which the companies faced massive data breaches but went about handling the situations quite differently. T-Mobile data breach. Last year, T-Mobile investigated a post made on an underground forum that claimed 100 million user accounts had been compromised in a data breach.
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IT Priorities 2016: Mobile support and SDN top the network agenda
Computer Weekly
MAY 27, 2016
Computer Weekly’s annual IT Priorities research reveals that UK buyers are responding well to network and mobile tech that supports remote working strategies
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The top 10 mobile risks of 2016
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 21, 2016
2016 was a big year for mobile devices - in good and bad ways. Here are the biggest disasters we saw this year.
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Best Personal Assistant for Mobile in 2016
Galido
JUNE 16, 2016
Which is the best personal assistant for mobile in 2016? In this iOS and Android blog article, we’ll explore the three hottest personal assistants for mobile today. So in 2015-2016, which personal assistant takes the lead? What’s your favorite personal assistant?
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2016 Internet of Things (IoT) Predictions
CTOvision
JANUARY 6, 2016
To help IoT solution providers define their 2016 product roadmap, here are some of INSIDE Secure’s top IoT predictions for the year: IoT hype will become reality. In 2016 there will be a growing number of authentic success stories where the IoT provides real value to consumers and enterprises.
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Enterprise mobility 2021: UEM becomes key to the hybrid workplace
Computerworld Vertical IT
JUNE 15, 2021
2020: In a pandemic, UEM to the rescue 2019: Dawning of the age of UEM 2018: UEM is the next step 2017: EMM suites go beyond MDM, add sophisticated capabilities 2016: Mobile management takes on apps, content 2015: Mobile device management broadens To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)
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T-Mobile brings Sprint customers into the fold with access to ‘T-Mobile Tuesdays’ rewards
GeekWire
JUNE 18, 2020
(T-Mobile Image via App Store). Millions of Sprint customers already getting familiar with the color magenta will now be hearing a lot more about Tuesdays, as in T-Mobile Tuesdays. T-Mobile said it has given away $900 million in discounts and free thank you gifts in four years of T-Mobile Tuesdays. Bellevue, Wash.-based
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89 December Tech Trends Report and 2016 Enterprise Tech Projections
CTOvision
DECEMBER 30, 2015
The Trends To Track in 2016. Here is more on what we expect each will bring us in 2016: Cloud Computing : The efficiencies of this new architecture are driving compute costs down. For 2016, expect more IT departments to be buying these small form factor cloud in a box data centers. For more see: [link] TheCyberThreat.
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Introducing The Forrester Wave™: Digital Risk Monitoring, Q3 2016
Forrester IT
OCTOBER 11, 2016
We recently published our Forrester Wave™: Digital Risk Monitoring, Q3 2016 report.
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Computer Weekly
AUGUST 1, 2016
With the 2016 Olympics just days away, are mobile operators prepared for a deluge of network traffic that will dwarf what was seen at London 2012?
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Report: 2016 saw 8.5 million mobile malware attacks, ransomware and IoT threats on the rise
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Mobile malware attacks increased more than three times between 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. Here's what you need to know.
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60 RiskIQ Accelerates Momentum Across Entire External Threat Management Solution Set in First Half of 2016
CTOvision
AUGUST 24, 2016
They are like the SIEM of the Internet and all mobile devices. RiskIQ Accelerates Momentum Across Entire External Threat Management Solution Set in First Half of 2016. Love that the use case below mentioned Facebook, which means RiskIQ is really protecting all of us already. We track RiskIQ in our Security Companies Directory -bg.
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Digital Transformation Europe Forum 2016: Q&A With Fergus Boyd, VP, Digital And IT, Yotel
Forrester IT
JUNE 5, 2016
This week, Forrester's European Digital Transformation Europe Forum 2016 kicks off in London at the Lancaster on June 8-9. Fergus is responsible for this start-up affordable luxury hotel brand's digital strategy and services (web, mobile, social), IT innovation, and all back-end and guest-facing technology. Technology Management.
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How Far has Face-Tracking Technology Come in 2016?
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
This is the technology behind Snapchat’s filters, impressive on mobile hardware, and it points to the most promising aspect of face-tracking technology: its implications for socializing in the digital sphere. Where do you think face-tracking technology will go towards the end of 2016? Leave a comment below!
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Mobile VoIP market: Growing at 28%+ a year until 2020
IT Toolbox
JUNE 15, 2016
Average annual growth in the global mobile VoIP market forecasts at 28.5% between 2016 and 2020, according to new research. Mobile VoIP offers customers the ability to make IP calls over mobile 3G and LTE networks, as well as fixed connections such as wireless hotspots and WiFi.
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6 Reasons Why Publishers Need a Mobile App to Expand Reach
Kitaboo
OCTOBER 10, 2020
In today’s increasingly digital world, people are more inclined to consume content through mobile apps than the printed format. As consumers spend more time on their smartphones, mobile apps have become the most convenient way to deliver, consume and share content. . The Upsurge in Mobile Content Consumption.
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Mobile phone sales drop as smartphone buyers bide their time
Computer Weekly
AUGUST 18, 2016
Slowing smartphone shipments contributed to an overall decline in mobile phone sales during the second three months of 2016, according to Gartner
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Top mobile apps of 2020: TikTok, Fitbit, ‘Roblox’ and ‘Among Us’ lead the way
GeekWire
JANUARY 9, 2021
Market intelligence firm Apptopia released its report on the most downloaded mobile apps of 2020. charts for mobile downloads in 2020. 1 spot, but Facebook’s got a lot of mobile real estate. Just as with the PC and console markets, the top mobile games of 2020 weren’t actually released in 2020.
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120 Case study: German protein supplier Gelita uses MDM to boost global workforce mobility
Computer Weekly
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Collagen protein supplier Gelita picked up the award for best desktop virtualisation or mobility project at the 2016 Best of VMworld Awards. Find out why here
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6 Reasons Why Publishers Need a Mobile App to Expand Reach
Kitaboo
OCTOBER 10, 2020
In today’s increasingly digital world, people are more inclined to consume content through mobile apps than the printed format. As consumers spend more time on their smartphones, mobile apps have become the most convenient way to deliver, consume and share content. . The Upsurge in Mobile Content Consumption.
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78 How bad was mobile malware in 2016? Really, really bad
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 3, 2017
Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.
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How bad was mobile malware in 2016? Really, really bad
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 3, 2017
Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.
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Seven of the 10 most-played mobile games employ bots
TechSpot
APRIL 19, 2022
According to app analytics firm Sensor Tower, that's up from just one out of 10 back in early 2016.
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Tech Moves: Seattle startup TomboyX names new CEO; T-Mobile appoints general counsel; and more
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Prior to REI, she held senior marketing roles at Starbucks and T-Mobile. T-Mobile US appointed Mark Nelson as EVP and general counsel. Nelson is a partner at law firm Cleary Gottlieb and previously served as counsel to T-Mobile, including advising the company during its merger with Sprint. He will start Oct. Textio Photos).
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TikTok's in-app browser found to be recording your keystrokes
TechSpot
AUGUST 19, 2022
TikTok is widely regarded as one of the most popular mobile apps today, especially among the young. billion downloads since its launch in 2016, and TikTok's claims of up to one billion active global users, that statement certainly holds its weight.
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T-Mobile will pay $200 million to settle FCC investigation into misuse of phone subsidies
The Verge
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
T-Mobile will pay $200 million to end an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission into misuse of funds from its low-income phone and internet subsidy program. The subsidy issues stem from Sprint before the company was acquired by T-Mobile. The subsidy issues stem from Sprint before the company was acquired by T-Mobile.
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The biggest Google I/O 2016 news in 10 minutes
CTOvision
JUNE 13, 2016
Android N also got some improvements and a mobile VR platform called Daydream. At this year’s Google I/O, Assistant got chattier and found its way into several new Google products: the messenger Allo and the Echo-like speaker Home.
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Tech Moves: Starbucks tech leader departs; former T-Mobile exec joins Ossia board; and more
GeekWire
AUGUST 31, 2021
In a 2016 Fast Company article , co-founder Nathaniel Ru described the company as “the Starbucks of salads.”. Wireless charging technology company Ossia announced that former T-Mobile executive Michael Morgan and former Ossia Chief Strategy Officer Preston Woo will join the startup’s board effective this month. Ossia Photos).
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Mobile carriers halve the price of the Galaxy S22 in South Korea after throttling issues surface
TechSpot
APRIL 10, 2022
Samsung has included the Game Optimizing Service (GOS) on its phones since 2016. It pre-emptively reduces the SoC's workload in games, but also in apps like Netflix and Spotify to prevent overheating and to lengthen battery life. All phones have power management software with a similar purpose, but GOS attempts.
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Top Technology News Ticker for 3 June 2016
CTOvision
JUNE 3, 2016
Amy Schumer savages mobile phone TV ads. Hands-on: Samsung's $179 Gear Fit2 band and $199 Gear IconX wireless earbuds have heart-rate tracking, 4GB storage; Gear Fit2 has GPS and arrives June 10 (Timothy Torres/PC Magazine). Toyota wants cars all over the world to join hands - Roadshow. Glassdoor raises $40M led by T.
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150 Protecting the enterprise against mobile threats
Network World
MARCH 10, 2017
Mobile devices have transformed the digital enterprise allowing employees to access the information they need to be most productive from virtually anywhere. Has that convenience come at a cost to enterprise security, though? .
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60 8 Ways to Enhance Sales Enablement Strategy with a Mobile-First Approach
Kitaboo
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
And like we said before, mobile devices have a huge role to play while designing a sales enablement strategy. Here’s how a mobile-first approach can help your sales enablement strategy. Here’s more on how to make an effective sales pitch with new-age sales tools on mobile platform. Download Now!
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88 Research: Apple rated highest for security on mobile devices
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 29, 2016
Mobile devices are almost universal in the enterprise in 2016. Tech Pro Research conducted a survey to see what devices employees are using for work, and how safe these devices are.
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Amperity lays off roughly 20 employees in ‘minor restructuring’ for Seattle startup
GeekWire
JANUARY 25, 2024
” Founded in 2016, Amperity’s software lets companies fine-tune their targeted marketing campaigns by connecting fragmented data sources about individual customer habits via emails, purchase history, mobile app usage, website traffic, physical store visits, and more.
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Starbucks says nearly a quarter of all US retail orders are placed from a phone
The Verge
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Almost a quarter of all transactions at Starbucks stores in the US are mobile orders through the company’s app, an earnings document revealed yesterday. Starbucks launched “Mobile Order & Pay” in 2015 , combining the company’s existing payment system with new online ordering features that let you order ahead for pickup at stores.
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