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Google Maps For iOS Hands-On

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Apple continued its mapping walk of shame yesterday as Google Maps rocketed to the top free app spot in the app store on its first night.  The lesson to be learned here is that while you may want to crush your competitors and limit their real estate on your device, you better be able to back that up with a great equivalent product.  If you don’t, it’s bound to backfire.  

Google’s Zeitgeist 2012

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As the leading search engine, Google knows what is getting people’s attention which makes their 2012 Zeitgeist report one of the best sources for global trends. The report pulls from 1.2 trillion searches to break out some of the most popular terms across categories like events, people, tv shows and more.  Some of the hottest subjects include Whitney Houston, iPhone 5 and Hurricane Sandy. Take a look at the original report for a comprehensive breakdown.

Half Of App Store Revenue Goes To Top 25 Developers

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Apple App Store and Google Play store often boast about their selection of more than 600,000 apps but it turns out only a fraction of those generate significant revenue. In fact, about half of total app store revenue lies with the top 25, all of which are gaming apps with the exception of Pandora. While paid apps and in-app purchases are on the rise, some apps are clearly more sticky than others.

Japan Outpaces U.S. In Android App Revenue For First Time

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Revenues from the Google Play store in Japan have grown by a factor of 4.5, besting U.S. totals for the first time. Android is dominating the Japanese market and apps are proving more lucrative for developers as well, particularly with the growth of in-app purchases and advertising. As the President of Kontagent points out, Android may monetize less well than iOS, but user acquisition costs are lower.