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Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck | TechCrunch

Short-form microdrama apps are generating billions in consumer spending and rapidly expanding in the U.S., driven by in-app purchases, ads, and investor funding.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

App downloads declined again in 2025, but consumer spending soared to nearly $156B | TechCrunch

Subscription models and in-app purchases drove a 21.6% rise in app consumer spending to $155.8B in 2025 despite a 2.7% download decline.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Web Funnel: A Powerful Tool Most Brands Are Using Incorrectly

The web funnel is the primary economic lever in digital growth, enabling brands to control economics, reduce CAC, and rebuild growth engines off-app-store constraints.
Mobile UX
fromForbes
2 months ago

Google's New Visual Feed Is Its Best Move Yet To Win Back Gen Z

Google is launching a personalized Images tab inside its app to deliver a Pinterest-style visual feed with search, collections, and monetization opportunities.
Mobile UX
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Larry Magid: Most Google Apps work on iPhones but not vice-versa

Google offers its apps across Apple and Android platforms, enabling cross-device syncing and superior AI photo-editing features that Apple restricts to its own devices.
fromPocket-lint
3 months ago

Apple Maps update could be putting ads on your route very soon

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has been exploring the idea of adding more advertising to iOS for several years, and it might soon implement this plan, with Apple Maps as the first affected app. Gurman reports that the company is working on a plan that could see ads integrated into Apple Maps "as early as next year."
Apple
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm 18 and cofounded a multimillion-dollar company. Here's how I did it and my advice for other young founders.

An 18-year-old cofounder built Cal AI, an AI-driven nutrition and food-tracking app now generating about $30 million in annual revenue.
Business
fromFortune
3 months ago

Gen Z can't afford to date-but Grindr CEO says the real problem is how apps have monetized romance | Fortune

Gen Z avoids paid dating apps and uses free social platforms while Grindr retains users with a robust free product.
Online marketing
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

App monetization strategies to try

Choose monetization—ads, in-app purchases, subscriptions, or freemium—based on app type, audience behavior, and engagement to sustain revenue and support long-term development.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction | TechCrunch

Mobile vibe-coding apps have so far failed to gain significant downloads or revenue, remaining desktop-focused while AI monetization grows via existing platforms.
fromGeeky Gadgets
7 months ago

How to Build a Successful AI App in 3 Essential Steps

Identifying genuine market needs through research is crucial. By analyzing user pain points and industry trends, you create solutions that people truly want.
Artificial intelligence
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