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Mobile app usage in Indonesia soars during Ramadan period
Gaming

Mobile app usage in Indonesia soars during Ramadan period

Mobile app usage in Indonesia has surged during Ramadan, with shopping sessions up 11%, highlighting the cultural significance of the holy month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

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APAC drives m-commerce growth as brands target user loyalty
Marketing Technologies

APAC drives m-commerce growth as brands target user loyalty

APAC leads mobile commerce growth with a 13% rise in app installs, as brands shift focus to loyalty and AI-driven user engagement in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Liftoff unveils AppRefinery for app insights & market trends
Gaming

Liftoff unveils AppRefinery for app insights & market trends

Liftoff launches AppRefinery, an AI-powered platform offering developers deep insights into over 20 app categories to boost user engagement and growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence
Ransomware

Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence

Digital.ai unveils Quick Protect Agent, enabling organisations to secure mobile apps swiftly with minimal technical skills, tackling rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain
EduTech

Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain

Australia leads APAC with top digital video ad engagement but faces rising ad fraud and brand safety risks, says Integral Ad Science report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow
Firewalls

Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow

Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Marketers embrace privacy, with 50% of users opting into tracking
Marketing Technologies

Marketers embrace privacy, with 50% of users opting into tracking

Global user opt-in for app tracking reaches 50%, with iOS ad spend up 26% as marketers embrace privacy-focused strategies post-Apple's ATT rollout.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

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Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Hands-on Review: Sparkle restored with the WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Sparkle restored with the WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit

The WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit offers a compact, streak-free solution to restore screens to showroom condition with a gentle, non-toxic spray and cloth.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters
Unified Communications

Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
NorthEdge invests in Oak Engage to drive expansion & growth
Software-as-a-Service

NorthEdge invests in Oak Engage to drive expansion & growth

NorthEdge has invested in Newcastle's Oak Engage to boost growth of its employee engagement software, serving clients like NatWest and Aldi.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Xsolla unveils Buy Button to help developers bypass app store fees
Payment Technologies

Xsolla unveils Buy Button to help developers bypass app store fees

Xsolla launches Buy Button, enabling mobile game developers to bypass Apple's 30% fees by using direct payment links after a US court ruling.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts
Marketing Technologies

Canadian online sales down as shoppers seek value & discounts

Canadian online retail sales fell 3% in Q1 2025, with average order values dropping amid cautious spending and rising promotional offers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Schneider OffGrid launches in Europe as portable power station
Digital Transformation

Schneider OffGrid launches in Europe as portable power station

Schneider Electric launches Schneider OffGrid, a portable power station offering versatile charging for devices, targeting Europe's outdoor and remote work markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Boost Mobile spotlights coverage, value in new AUD $300 plan
Unified Communications

Boost Mobile spotlights coverage, value in new AUD $300 plan

Boost Mobile launches Get On A Network That Cuts It campaign, highlighting its Telstra-backed coverage and value to challenge Australian mobile users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Lifecycle & Collab team up for advanced NEXUS upgrade
Customer Relationship Management

Lifecycle & Collab team up for advanced NEXUS upgrade

Lifecycle Software has partnered with Collab to enhance its NEXUS platform with AI-driven customer care solutions, boosting efficiency for mobile operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Unified Communications

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025