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Research: YouTube, mobile apps driving US consumer finance

Precisify, the cross-platform media intelligence specialist, has released Precisify Insights: Finance 2026, a report examining how US adults discover, research, compare and act on financial products across YouTube, social video, app-based banking, AI-enabled finance tools and digital content environments. Based on a proprietary panel of 1,000 US adults aged 18–55, the report finds that financial […]

July 23, 2026

Data: Football fans turn to dating apps during hydration breaks

Analysis of anonymised and aggregated O2 network data has revealed that activity across Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Grindr consistently spikes whenever referees pause play for hydration breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, before dropping again as soon as the football gets back underway. During England’s victory over Mexico on July 6th, dating app traffic […]

July 13, 2026

Apple unveils new child safety features

Apple has unveiled a suite of intuitive features designed to allow parents to more easily manage the content their children can see, who they can communicate with, and when they have access to apps. With software updates this autumn, parents will be able to access new child safety features, including a simpler setup experience with […]

June 9, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Report: 92% of iOS ad spend now goes to remarketing

AppsFlyer’s 2026 State of eCommerce App Marketing report reveals that 92 per cent of all iOS ad spend now goes to remarketing as re-engagement budgets surge worldwide. On Android, remarketing also climbed to 85 per cent. Whilst UK Android Ad Fraud dropped from 22.2 per cent to 11.8 per cent, UK iOS Fraud grew from […]

May 7, 2026

Analysis: Mobile marketers pulling the plug too soon

Kochava is calling on mobile marketers to rethink how they evaluate campaign performance, warning that ingrained short-termism has become one of the least-discussed problems in app marketing. With the digital market becoming increasingly crowded, the biggest threat to app growth in 2026 is no longer just competition or budget, but impatience. Kochava’s analysis suggests that […]

April 13, 2026

Fubo enhances mobile apps

FuboTV has unveiled an upgrade to its iOS and Android apps, powered by its proprietary AI technology, to optimise the sports streaming experience for viewerss on the go.  Fubo’s enhanced mobile apps now deliver quick hits of moments that matter in addition to full video. Sports fans can enjoy Fubo’s enhanced mobile streaming experience, which […]

April 10, 2026

DAZN launches feature for real-time chat with football stars

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced a new interactive mobile app feature that will offer football fans real-time access to players. DAZN users around the world will have the exclusive opportunity to chat live with some of football’s biggest names, including Alejandro Balde (Barcelona), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), and Fermín López […]

February 11, 2026

Report: AI moves mobile into next phase

Mobile reached record highs across every key metric in 2025, fueled by Generative AI and expanding monetisation opportunities. Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026 report shows that downloads, in-app purchase (IAP) revenue, and time spent each hit all-time highs. Global IAP revenue in particular surged 10.6 per cent year over year (YoY) to reach $167 […]

January 22, 2026

Data: GenAI app ad spend hits $824m in 2025

AppsFlyer has released its annual analysis of mobile app trends, revealing how AI shaped both consumer behaviour and marketing strategy in 2025. GenAI adoption accelerated across the app ecosystem, with installs up 16 per cent and category spend reaching $824 million (€707.9m) across iOS and Android. GenAI apps ranked among the fastest-growing categories of the […]

December 11, 2025

Data: PSG victory drives peak mobile traffic in France

As Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League Final on May 31st, mobile app usage patterns across Europe told the story of the match in real-time data. French fans celebrated with sustained social media activity, while Italian supporters showed sharp engagement drops after the final whistle, according to […]

June 2, 2025