Google Play pilot test in U.S. introduces a “free app of the week” section

 Apple began offering a “free app of the week” back in 2012 as a means of…

Drivemode raises $6.5M from Panasonic and others for smartphone car tech

 If you’re an Android device owner and also a driver, you may already be familiar with…

See you tonight at the New York Micro-Meetup

 In preparation for Disrupt New York in May I’m going to hold a few pitching workshops…

Google Play unveils its first original podcast series, ‘City Soundtracks’

 Google Play is adding its first original podcast series, called “City Soundtracks,” to its music service,…

Google Play now considers user engagement, not just downloads, in ranking games

 Google is making a significant change to how its app store, Google Play, will work in…

All Chromebooks launching in 2017 will be compatible with Android apps

 All Chromebooks new in 2017 will support Android apps out of the box. An update will…

App downloads up 15 percent in 2016, revenue up 40 percent thanks to China

 The app industry is continuing to grow, according to a new year-end analysis from app intelligence firm…

Spotify, Netflix, LINE, Pandora & HBO NOW top the list of 2016’s biggest apps by revenue

 According to a new year-end report from Sensor Tower detailing the top apps of 2016, streaming services…