In all the developer attention paid to mobile, Facebook and web-based applications, “desktop widgets” have been the big loser. They were thought to be a major selling point when Microsoft Vista was launching – and …

I find myself talking more and more about “mobile”. Entrepreneurs, friends or colleagues frequently ask what interests me; and undoubtedly, we spend a good chunk of that conversation on mobile.
I find myself writing more and …

ESPN’s Scorecenter iPhone App is the top sports application in iTunes, alongside several other successful ESPN apps: ESPN Radio ($2.99), ESPN Fantasy Football ($2.99), ESPN Zoom ($2.99), ESPN Streak for the Cash, ESPN 2010 World …

It’s no surprise that big brands represent a significant share of the iPhone’s top grossing iPhone applications. Here is another proof point: Electronc Arts itself represents seven of the iPhone’s twenty-five top grossing applications… each …

“AT&T and Apple could both gain by swapping talent.
Apple, send your marketing wizards to lend your partner a hand. It sorely needs help.
AT&T, send some engineers to redesign the iPhone to make better use of …

If you’re reading this blog:
you likely either own an iPhone or an Android device
… and you’ve likely read my coverage of the marketing blitzes around Droid and around Apple’s iPhone
… and you’ve probably seen the …

Before Apple enabled in-application purchases, the hot debate was whether or not revenue maximization came from charging for downloads (and limiting distribution) or through in-app advertisements (and hoping for continued engagement).
For game and music …

In March, I wrote about Apple’s full page advertisement in the New York Times touting the iPhone as a weekend tool: “Getting the most out of your weekend, one app at a time.”
In yesterday’s New …

Just a couple weeks ago, I wrote that an article named “Android is About to Explode” – citing recent growth rates (up 17% from 13% in a single month, according to AdMob) and the forthcoming …

I spend a lot of time using mobile applications – in part to experience what is going on and in part to experience how brands and top players are thinking about mobile. There are plenty …

On the eve of Droid’s much anticipated launch on the Verizon network, Android is poised to take off and grab challenge the Apple’s recent dominance. Even with Droid’s launch, Android saw significant market growth in …

Apple recenly added a new sort / finding path for iPhone apps: Top Grossing Apps. It is far from perfect and not at all based on your habits or your friends’ (it should be Facebook …