Google Maintains 90% Search Share Despite AI Rivals
Similarweb reports Google’s U.S. search market share remains at 90%, unaffected by AI tools like ChatGPT and Bing Chat from…
Instagram Adds Comments to Stories to Boost Engagement
Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to comment on Stories, aiming to increase interaction and community involvement. This…
Snap Develops Simplified Snapchat to Expand User Base
Snap Inc. is testing a simplified Snapchat version to attract older users and boost accessibility, CEO Evan Spiegel announced. The…
Google Tests Auto-Open App Feature to Boost Developer Activation Rates
Google Play Store is experimenting with a new feature that automatically opens apps after installation. This functionality, introduced in Google…
Steam’s 30% Cut Draws Indie Developer Criticism
Indie game developers are challenging Steam’s 30% revenue share, with “The Falconeer” creator Tomas Sala calling it outdated. Sala argues…
Amazon Considers Separate App for India Payments Service
Amazon is planning to launch a standalone app for its Amazon Pay service in India, sources familiar with the matter…
Validus Raises $50M for Indonesian MSME Lending
Singapore’s Validus secured $50 million from HSBC to support MSME lending in Indonesia. The funds will address financial inclusion challenges…
Google Launches August 2024 Core Update
Google has released its August 2024 Core Update, focusing on improving search result quality. The update aims to enhance user…
WhatsApp Developing Contact Grouping Feature
WhatsApp is creating a new feature to separate personal and business contacts. This update responds to increased business interactions on…
Instagram Denies Ad Testing on Threads
Instagram has refuted claims of ad testing on Threads, despite developers finding ad-related code in the app. Spokesperson Alec Booker…