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DoubleVerify warns of 'zombie' Android app fraud surge

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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DoubleVerify flags surge in “zombie” Android app fraud as hijacked dormant accounts push bogus games that drain ad budgets and devices.
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Canadian shoppers demand value, personalisation & trust

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Cost-conscious Canadians now demand sharper prices, personalised tech and rock-solid data security before choosing where to shop.
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Fed appeal court upholds drip pricing penalty against Cineplex

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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martech
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commerce systems
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court of appeal
Federal Court of Appeal upholds drip pricing ruling against Cineplex, leaving a CAD $38,978,000 penalty and 10-year conduct limits in place.
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LALAL.AI unveils Andromeda AI model for cleaner audio

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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ai
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youtube
LALAL.AI launches Andromeda, a transformer audio model promising faster, cleaner stem separation and podcast-ready sound across its tools.
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Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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cartech
Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.
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Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
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Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.
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Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
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Marketers spend $824m on generative AI apps as installs rise

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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gaming
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fintech
Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.
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Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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facebook
iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
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AppsFlyer Index shows tighter race in mobile ads

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
AppsFlyer's 2025 Index shows Meta, TikTok and others closing in on Google and Apple as mobile ad spend concentrates at the top.
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express & Acrobat into ChatGPT

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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document management
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ecm
Adobe embeds Photoshop, Express and Acrobat inside ChatGPT, giving hundreds of millions free, conversational access to its creative tools.
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Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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vpns
Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
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PvX secures USD $250 million to boost user acquisition for apps

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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saas
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gaming
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data analytics
PvX secures over USD $250 million for non-dilutive user acquisition backing 20 app firms, plus USD $4.7 million to expand its SaaS tech.
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DataSapien unveils AI platform for secure, cloud-free mobile apps

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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DataSapien launches AI platform letting mobile apps run AI models device-native, boosting privacy and cutting cloud costs for app publishers.
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Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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social media
Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.
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One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Nearly one in three consumers have replaced at least one app with an AI assistant, citing greater convenience and faster results, a TELUS Digital survey finds.
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AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Paytronix report reveals restaurant orders are up to four times faster on native mobile apps than web, boosting loyalty and repeat customer purchases.