Tencent, the major Chinese mobile game maker, behind titles such as PUBG and Roco Kingdom, just announced that it made 149.2 billion yuan (which is about $20.6 billion) in Q2 2023. This is 11% more than what the company earned in the same time in 2022. Let’s dive in. Tencent scores another win The company, which captures about 61% of the local PC and mobile gaming market together with NetEase,... Read more ›
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We are excited to announce that the first look agenda for APS SF – Subscription App Strategies 2023 is now live and covering the latest in growth and product marketing for subscription apps including Generative AI, SKAN 5, monetization and data driven decision making. 🚀 The in-person conference at W San Francisco on Thursday September 28 will feature talks, panels and interactive discussions including: Lessons Learnt while Driving Growth Marketing... Read more ›
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Disney has seen a massive drop off in the number of subscribers to its Indian streaming service Disney Hotstar over the past 12 months, with 12.5 million fewer subscribers in July 2023 than at the same point last year. In the company’s latest quarterly financial statement, it removed the ‘total Disney’ paid subscriber count from its reporting to emphasize the separation between Hotstar and the core Disney+ service. Disney+ core,... Read more ›
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Changing strategy, social media platform X, aka Twitter, has opted to pull the plug on advertisers using its timeline to push their accounts and reel in fresh followers. The development was noticed by Axios, quoting an email dispatched to advertising clients. What’s X doing now? According to the report, these boosted accounts, coined as “Follower Objective” ads, contribute a whopping $100 million in revenue annually to X’s coffers worldwide. In... Read more ›
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Setapp, an app subscription service, is getting ready to launch its own app store as a different choice. They’re planning to do this when new rules from the EU start next year. Setapp is relying on the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is supposed to let people put other apps on iOS without needing to use Apple’s App Store. Better revenue sharing for developers Setup currently offers a subscription... Read more ›
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Within just three weeks, Threads seems to have gone from formidable Twitter rival to just another social app. Similarweb, the data aggregation and software firm, recorded a drastic decline of nearly 80 percent in daily user numbers, indicating a significant setback for the app. Could this spill the end for Threads? Capturing attention Similarweb data recorded a drop in daily active users on Android mobile devices, plummeting from 49 million... Read more ›
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Adsterra, a prominent digital advertising network, is celebrating a decade of remarkable success by hosting an extraordinary Anniversary Giveaway. Lucky participants who remain active for a minimum of 15 days, from now until August 31st, stand a chance to win thrilling prizes. Joining the giveaway is as simple as 1-2-3: Create a publisher’s, advertiser’s, or affiliate’s account. Submit your login details on Adsterra’s dedicated form at the bottom of the... Read more ›
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Mobile wallets and payment apps are all the rage, especially since the pandemic forced many into going cashless. But one mobile payment app stands out as being the favourite among customers – whether shopping online or in-store. Let’s find out more. The top payment apps are… A growing number of Americans are now using mobile wallets for their shopping transactions, according to recent insights from CivicScience. Approximately 35% of participants... Read more ›
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The average eCPM dropped 26% on Android and 12% on iOS between H2 2022 and H1 2023. That’s according to the latest report from app and software firm Tenjin. Let’s dive in. Changes ahead While some might interpret the declining eCPMs as a sign of an impending transformation in how digital content is monetised, it’s crucial to recognise that ad monetisation remains a resilient and integral facet of the digital... Read more ›
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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed its latest move to exert control over the market, as it announced that all mobile app developers must soon register their businesses with the government. This directive marks Beijing’s continued efforts to regulate the sector. Penalties for apps that don’t comply In a recent announcement made late on Tuesday, MIIT outlined that mobile apps lacking the necessary documentation will face... Read more ›
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Plenty of mobile app gamers have a desire to be involved in game development, but it’s not all fun and games. The latest data from Sauce Labs, an automated testing platform, finds that nearly half have experienced online threats or bullying due to their involvement in a mobile game app. Let’s dive in. Feedback loop improvements Sauce Labs’ 2023 Gaming Experience Survey Report focuses on the mental well-being of game... Read more ›
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In 2023, consumers are spending far more time using their mobile phones and apps, amassing over 2.5 trillion hours on Android phones in H1. This marks a 4% rise from H2 2022 and a 16% increase year-over-year, according to new data from app experts data.ai. At this rate, consumers are projected to surpass 5 trillion hours on Android phones throughout 2023. Breakout apps in H1 2023 With mobile app growth... Read more ›
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If you’ve been wondering how exactly you could retain more of your app users, Duolingo may be a good one to turn to. The language app uses a unique approach to retaining app users through its ‘streak’ feature, which motivates users to maintain a consistent daily app usage. And the results of this approach are truly impressive with Duolingo achieving a record 17 million daily active users (DAUs) in June... Read more ›
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Get ready for the ultimate showdown. The App Growth Awards 2023 is back ⚡Do you have what it takes to be crowned a champion in the app growth industry? 🏆 Submit your entry before Friday 29th September 2023 and let your success story shine.To enter, simply visit our website now – it’s completely FREE. You can only have 1 entry per category, so get your best case study ready.... Read more ›
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Domino’s Pizza just announced that app orders rose around 25% percentage points in H1 2023 versus the previous year. The latest financial results showed continued strong growth from H1 orders and market share gains. Here’s what’s happening. 46% rise in app users In the wake of the pandemic, food delivery apps have changed the way people order and enjoy their favourite meals. On the back of its latest financial guidance,... Read more ›
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Apple has now responded to new regulations in China by taking measures against ChatGPT-style apps. An update by the South China Morning Post indicates that more than 100 apps providing similar services have been removed from the Chinese App Store in preparation for upcoming changes in the country’s rules. Why is Apple removing ChatGPT-style apps? This move is part of a crackdown intended to promote healthy content and ensure adherence... Read more ›
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MiHoYo, the Chinese gaming app developer behind Genshin Impact, has now reached $8 billion in user spending across its catalogue of mobile games. That’s according to data published by app experts AppMagic. But what’s been driving the company’s success? The impact of Genshin Impact Based on Appmagic data, Genshin Impact stands out as the primary contributor to MiHoYo’s $8 billion in user spending, accounting for 73% of the total. It’s... Read more ›
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China has granted licenses to 88 new games in the month of July, with an overwhelming 86% of these gaming titles specifically designed for mobile apps. The approvals are touted as a pivotal moment because China’s mobile gaming industry has been grappling with substantial regulatory changes that sent ripples through the market in recent years. Notably, in 2021, the country imposed a prolonged hiatus on new game approvals, leading to... Read more ›
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In a bid to maintain its most influential users amid growing competition from platforms like Instagram Threads and others, X, formerly Twitter, introduced an initiative to compensate creators by sharing a portion of the ad revenue generated from replies to their posts earlier this month. Now, the company has officially launched its Ads Revenue Sharing platform. What’s X’s revenue sharing platform all about? Elon Musk said that the first block... Read more ›
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Japanese users spent 13% more on apps in Q1 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from analytics firm Adjust and mobile data analytics provider data.ai. Spending is expected to exceed a whopping $17.7 billion this year. So what’s driving the growth? Mobile installs and sessions rise Based on an analysis of 2,500+ apps and the complete dataset of all apps tracked by Adjust, the report... Read more ›
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