Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Flurry's analytics: Apple's App Store revenue still leading, but Amazon Appstore close behind]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/31/flurrys-analytics-apple-app-store-amazon-appstore-android-google-play/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/31/flurrys-analytics-apple-app-store-amazon-appstore-android-google-play/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/31/flurrys-analytics-apple-app-store-amazon-appstore-android-google-play/#comments ImageNot like we haven't seen this dog-and-pony show before, but Flurry's latest round of analytics -- which measured revenue of 11 million daily active users from mid-January through the end of February 2012 -- shows Amazon's Appstore pulling in a shocking amount of revenue given the short life that it has lived. Apple's strength in sales has been well documented, but the latest report shows that for every $1 generated in the iTunes App Store, $0.89 is being spent in the Amazon Appstore. Looking more broadly, the numbers show that just $0.23 are generated in the Google Play halls for every $1 spent in the App Store, but that's hardly a new phenomenon; the ease of sideloading (amongst other factors) has raised complaints from Android developers for years now. Flurry's conclusion is that Google's core strength simply isn't in running a store -- something it's about to do once more with Android slates -- while both Apple and Amazon excel in doing just that. Curiously, Windows Phone and BlackBerry were left off of this report, but we're hoping to see those cats thrown in the next 'go round. After all, RIM sure seems certain that its developers are making out just fine.

Flurry's analytics: Apple's App Store revenue still leading, but Amazon Appstore close behind originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nielsen is out with its annual survey of video game use in the US today, and it's found that gaming continues to be on the rise across the board. That includes a seven percent increase in total gaming time compared to the previous year (apparently due largely to increases in mobile and tablet gaming), and an increase in modern console ownership from 50 percent of households to 56 percent; that includes so-called 7th generation consoles like the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It also found the number of cross-platform gamers be on the upswing, with 24 percent responding that they play on two or more of a console, PC, tablet or mobile device (compared to 17 percent previously). Looking at mobile gaming, specifically, Nieslen found that while iOS gaming tended to be distributed fairly evenly across all age groups, Android gaming proved to be far more popular among those aged 25-34 than any other group.

A few other tidbits: 65 percent of consoles are located in the living room, online shopping for games is up while other channels continue to decline, and streaming video continues to be a growing secondary use for game consoles (particularly on the Wii, where it accounts for 33 percent of console usage, compared to roughly 15 percent on both the Xbox 360 and PS3).

Nielsen report finds 56 percent of US households have a modern game console, total gaming time up seven percent originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your next trip to the Great Barrier Reef could be from the comfort of your home now that Google's partnered with Catlin SeaView Survey, the University of Queensland's Global Change Institute and the Underwater Earth organization to document this amazing ecosystem. Equipped with a special underwater camera capable of withstanding depths of 328 feet, the survey aims to photograph 50,000 shots in 360-degree panoramic view and incorporate them into Google Earth and Google Maps. Dubbed "Google SeaView," it seeks to open opportunities for increased conservation as well as a free look for wanna-be world travelers who can't afford a plane ticket down under. As an added perk, the collected data may also be used to help future ship captains navigate through the treachery of the intricate coral highways. Check past the break for more info on the survey and plenty of footage teeming with aquatic wildlife.

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Google dives deep to bring underwater photos of the Great Barrier Reef this September originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pew: Tablet, e-reader ownership nearly doubled over the holiday season originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nielsen's 2011 media usage report: conventional TV still rules, but online viewing is skyrocketing originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, this relates only to those sampled, but there's no question that the inclusion of Siri gives users one more reason to tap into their data plan. According to prior studies, the iPhone 4 used only 1.6x more data than the iPhone 3G, while the iPad 2 consumed 2.5x more data than the iPhone 3G. As time marches on, more and more websites are tailoring themselves for mobile use, and there's obviously no stopping the proliferation of data-sucking apps. Whatever the case, we'd just encourage you to mind that data tier (if you're in one) -- wouldn't want to have to ask Siri how to raise money to cover overages, no would you?

Arieso study: iPhone 4S data use is nearly double that of the of iPhone 4 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Consumer Reports: Verizon has highest satisfaction rate among major US carriers, AT&T is lowest originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Appcelerator developers warm to Windows Phone, give BlackBerry the cold shoulder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gartner's Q3 2011 smartphone figures: Samsung on top globally, Android tops 50 percent share originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All told, it owned "around a quarter of the market," with Samsung (4.9 million) claiming the second spot and Apple (4.6 million) pulling in for the bronze. Conspicuously absent from the leader board? RIM, which saw its volume decline 58 percent from a year ago and its US market share sink from 24 percent in Q3 2010 to just 9 percent this quarter. Our take? HTC (and Samsung, from a global perspective) best enjoy it while the quarter lasts -- as soon as the iPhone 4S and Nokia's spate of Windows Phone devices start figuring in, we're guessing that the top spots will be completely up for grabs all over again.

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Canalys: HTC nips Apple, Samsung to become top smartphone vendor in US for Q3 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not really sure what to make of this, but it looks like Americans may be under siege... from their own cellphones. No, seriously -- according to the latest survey from CTIA, there are now more mobile devices in the US than there are human beings. The trade association's semi-annual statistics show that during the first six months of 2011, the number of wireless subscriptions rose by nine percent over the previous year, to a total of 327.6 million. The combined population of the US, Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands, by comparison, is around 315 million. That translates to a nationwide wireless penetration rate of 103.9 percent, and, not surprisingly, a 111 percent surge in data usage. CTIA says these results highlight "the industry's need to purchase more spectrum from the federal government," as well as our collective need to get a life. You can find more crunch-able numbers in the full PR, after the break.
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Mobile devices may outnumber humans in the US, but they can't take our soul originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although the BlackBerry app store may be missing a favorite app or ten, according to a report from Evans Data Corp., developers are still making money by creating apps for the OS. Although the survey feels a bit narrow in scope (just 400 working developers were polled), 13 percent of 'Berry devs said they make $100,000 or more per app -- which according to the data collectors -- is "considerably more than Android or iOS developers." So why isn't everyone dropping what they're doing to develop for RIM's OS? The problems seemed to outweigh the allure of cold, hard cash. 37 percent said app visibility was the biggest issue with the store, while others griped about the approval process and heavy restrictions. Developers were equally unenthusiastic about BlackBerry's future, as only 4.8 percent predicted it would have the top market share two years from now -- 30.2 percent went with Android and 28.4 percent voted Apple's App Store. Check out the full report at the source.

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Survey finds BlackBerry developers still profitable, Android Market as the store to watch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple tops J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey, grim reading for RIM and Nokia originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3G coverage survey gives British smartphone users little to smile about originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile wants YOU... to help them figure out your phone's recent battery life troubles. If you own a G2, there's a slight possibility you've noticed your prized mobile possession hasn't been up to snuff over the last week or so. Is it feeling overworked? It's got a lot of stress bogging it down? Or maybe it's just downright depressed? Sadly, the carrier doesn't have the fuzziest idea of what's going on either, so it's turning to the best resource it has: its customers. If your G2 is lucky enough to be in this "small group" of affected users, you've been given the green light to share your feedback. Though this is happening (coincidentally) at the same time as the phone's monumental update to Gingerbread, it turns out a healthy portion of sufferers haven't actually made the jump up yet. So head on over to offer your two cents -- if one person can make a difference, several hundred should definitely do the trick.

T-Mobile working to solve G2 battery life concerns, needs your help originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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25 percent of Netflix users stream on the Wii, think composite cables are just fine originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pew: Smartphone owners increasingly ignoring other devices to get online originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browserbrowsingcellphoneinternetmobile browsingMobileBrowsingpewphonesmartphonesurveySurveysTue, 12 Jul 2011 03:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Nielsen: smartphones dominate among new subscribers; Android leads, iOS surges, RIM falters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/nielsen-smartphones-dominate-among-new-subscribers-android-lea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/nielsen-smartphones-dominate-among-new-subscribers-android-lea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/nielsen-smartphones-dominate-among-new-subscribers-android-lea/#comments Visit any mobile retailer and you're likely to notice that smartphones are becoming mighty popular. In fact, Nielsen now reports that these wondrous creations now account for more than half of all mobile phone sales -- 55 percent, to be exact -- compared to 34 percent one year ago. The study, which consists of data from March through May of 2011, suggests that while smartphones continue to be outnumbered by feature phones, penetration has risen from 29.7 to 38 percent in a matter of months.

Nielsen further states that while Android remains the dominant platform (with 38 percent market share), its growth appears only steady, despite Andy Rubin's recent assertion. Meanwhile, iOS (with a 27 percent stake) is experiencing quite the growth and now accounts for 17 percent of all new activations. Unlike the folks in Mountain View and Cupertino, the crew in Waterloo have reason to worry: RIM's market share has fallen from 27.4 to 21 percent in a few short months, and the platform now accounts for only six percent of new activations. If you're interested in finding out more, just follow the break for another snapshot of the mobile world. And if you're feeling generous, you might consider sending Sirs Lazaridis and Balsillie a get well soon card.

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Nielsen: smartphones dominate among new subscribers; Android leads, iOS surges, RIM falters originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Michael]

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Latest TiVo survey queries Facebook activity, VOD preferences and on the go viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gadgets convicted of making us miserable, dodgy stats used as evidence originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boxee Box survey floats the possibility of premium channels, PPV sports originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 May 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US lags in broadband adoption and download speeds, still has the best rappers originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint joins Verizon atop customer satisfaction survey originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 00:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Study finds Netflix is the largest source of internet traffic in North America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandwidthglobal internet phenomenaGlobalInternetPhenomenainternetispnetflixsandvinestreamingsurveyvideoTue, 17 May 2011 14:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Nielsen estimates show first drop in TV ownership in 20 years, Mayans nod approvingly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/nielsen-estimates-show-first-drop-in-tv-ownership-in-20-years-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/nielsen-estimates-show-first-drop-in-tv-ownership-in-20-years-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/nielsen-estimates-show-first-drop-in-tv-ownership-in-20-years-m/#commentsThe Nielsen Company has announced that its estimated number of TV households for 2012 is dropping to 114.7 million (96.7 percent), down from 115.9 million (98.9 percent) the year before which is the first time it's gone down in two decades. While some will say this marks the end of the TV era as we've known it, there are a couple of factors to take into account, starting with how the numbers are gathered -- Nielsen only counts TVs that are capable of tuning into at least one channel. If you've cut the cord and gone all internet / Blu-ray / DVD without putting up an antenna or never upgraded for digital broadcasts (as some rural or low-income homes have not) then your TV doesn't count. After reviewing the numbers and watching Apocalypto twice we still can't tell if this means it's already over for linear TV or if it's more of a temporary bump due to an uncertain economy like it was in 1992. Of course, the fact that we rented the movie on iTunes may be telling.

Nielsen estimates show first drop in TV ownership in 20 years, Mayans nod approvingly originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Mike & Patrick]

DirecTV asks its customers what they like so much about Netflix, could launch competitor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

Continue reading TiVo survey hints at multiroom companion box, four tuner DVR in the future

TiVo survey hints at multiroom companion box, four tuner DVR in the future originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: AT&T let us know it has some doubts about these results. We're not statisticians but we will, out of fairness, link over to this GWS survey from last year that showed 98.59 percent success rate for non-dropped calls. How do your numbers compare?

Survey says AT&T drops more calls than Verizon, these bar charts don't lie originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blame the 2010 elections for your parents being on Facebook, Twitter originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: TiVo's Hulu Plus, iPad streaming survey

Hulu Plus on TiVo apparently being tested, live streaming to iPad apparently being considered originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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J.D. Power: Verizon has best call quality nationwide, T-Mobile consistently below average originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just how many cellphone users can be considered gamers these days? According to a new survey from PopCap Games and Information Solutions Group, about a quarter of adults in the US and UK have played a game on their phone in the past week, which makes them an "avid" gamer in their eyes, while about a third have played a game in the past month. If you dial things down to just mobile gamers with a smartphone, however, the number of avid gamers jumps to a hefty 83 percent, with 45 percent saying they play on a daily basis. What's perhaps most telling, though, is that 55 percent of smartphone users say they play games in general most often on their on their phone, compared to just 22 percent who play most often on their desktop or laptop computer, and 20 percent who opt for game console. Hit up the link below to check out the complete results in PDF form.

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Survey finds a quarter of adults in the US and UK are 'avid' mobile gamers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple MacBook Air survey gets chatty about 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Virgin Mobile teases 4.1-inch Android phone with Snapdragon in survey originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tech industry is world's most trustworthy, says new survey originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It should be noted that these documents were apparently fresh as of last fall, so everything is clearly subject to change. That said, we're digging the reports that HP will be doing everything it can to fully support Flash on this here slate, and it may also consider a partnership with Blio for the digital bookworms in attendance. Naturally, cloud services is shaping up to be a huge deal, and it'll definitely support inductive charging via the Touchstone v2. These docs also affirm what we'd heard about integrated Beats Audio technology and Tap to Share, with the second-gen Touchstone to also handle wireless picture sharing, cordless audio streaming and tether-free video beaming (just to name a few). Hit the source link the full skinny, and feel free to pressure HP to move February 9th a little closer to today.

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HP / Palm's 9.7-inch Topaz tablet to use 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660, Adreno 220 GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP / Palm tablet to feature Touchstone dock, cloud storage, Beats audio and Tap-to-Share smartphone integration originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've certainly seen our fair share of 4G devices in the Las Vegas sun (well, convention center) this year, but as you might have guessed, a recent study finds that increased awareness does not necessarily equal increased understanding. As the Nielsen Company recently discovered, the majority (54 percent) of consumers who know or care about 4G were relying on the old International Telecommunications Union definition of mobile data speeds over 100 Mb/s, even though carriers have sort of been making up their own rules (for instance, T-Mobile and AT&T are calling their HSPA+ networks 4G). And what to make of the large percentage of people who think that 4G somehow refers to the iPhone 4? That one's a perpetual head-scratcher. But in the end, the study finds that none of that really matters: almost three in ten consumers are gearing up to buy a 4G device within the next twelve months. And \that's what really matters, right?

4G Shocker! Study finds consumers want what they fail to understand originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shocker! Internet use now ties TV in time spent avoiding outdoor activity originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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