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Disney+ launches; 14.3 million subscribers forecast by end of 2019November 13, 2019The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer OTT subscription video service Disney+ has launched in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands with Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico scheduled to launch in one week’s time on November 19th. IHS Markit Technology clients can log in to read our full analysis.Subscribers Only
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Mobile apps and games outlook: 2018June 11, 2018Mobile app store spending will pass $100bn by 2020 with Asia-Pacific accounting for the majority of revenues. South and Central America and Africa and the Middle East still lag behind, but will contribute the fastest growth as European and North American markets mature.Subscribers Only
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Snap's new Spectacles face major challenges despite improvementsMay 01, 2018US-based Snap, parent of messaging app Snapchat, has launched its second wearable product Spectacles V2. Available for USD 150 via the Snapchat app and website, the new Spectacles sunglasses will be available in more than 20 markets in the first couple of weeks of launch and feature: photo as well as video capture, HD recording by default, improved Bluetooth pairing, prescription lenses support, and new colour options.
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Uber adds financial services to strengthen customer loyaltyNovember 02, 2017Uber partnered with Barclays and Visa to launch Uber Visa Card. In addition to increasing incentive offerings and enhancing the payment experience, Uber also aims to access customer information and data to expand its role in online and offline commerce.
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Sky focuses on data rather than content and bundling for UK mobile launchNovember 30, 2016Leading UK pay TV operator Sky has launched its first sim-only mobile contracts. The services, launched 18 months after it first announced an MVNO agreement with UK operator O2, will initially be available to Sky staff and 46,000 pre-registered customers ahead of a wider launch planned for January 2017. Sky aims to offer plans with mobile handsets in spring/summer 2017.
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Sky VR: a VR testbed, not pay TVOctober 05, 2016Sky has launched its free to download VR app, supported on mobile by Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear, Sky VR is also supported on PC with Oculus Rift. piece.Subscribers Only
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Now TV Combo takes SVoD firmly into the infrastructure businessJune 29, 2016Sky’s Now TV throws down the gauntlet to online video providers and low cost operator bundles alike, adding broadband internet and telephony services to their Now TV offer. The service which will launch in early July features a new streaming box which, like previous devices, is made by long term partner and part subsidiary; Roku. The slightly larger DMA is now capable of 1080p streaming, comes with a digital tuner for terrestrial broadcast, and adds live pause capabilities.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Messaging Market Monitor Q4 2015: Top apps ended 2015 with over 4bn combined usersMarch 04, 2016Facebook and Tencent have taken a huge share of the messaging app user base. Both Facebook and Tencent have grown their lead over other messaging apps since 2011. Tencent follows closely by the number of users through WeChat and QQ. However, the majority of Tencent’s users are from China whereas Facebook has a more international audience.Subscribers Only
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Chinese mobile companies look to expand with Opera dealFebruary 23, 2016Norway-based mobile browser, app, and advertising company Opera recommends shareholders accept $1.2bn takeover offer. Chinese consortium including Qihoo and Kunlun Tech will aim to cross promote services internationally and in China.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Games Q3 2015: Mobile games video streaming apps attract interestDecember 18, 2015Japan’s Mixi remained the fastest growing mobile games publisher in Q3 2015, reporting revenues of $416m – up 116% on 2014. There were few changes at the top of the US charts as three titles dominated throughout the year.Subscribers Only
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Disney's new UK SVOD service is a content ecosystem, not just a video playerDecember 01, 2015Disney's new SVoD service, Disneylife, launched in the UK on 23 November 2015. As previously detailed by IHS, the service includes support for Android, iOS and PC platforms. Up to 10 devices and 6 profiles can be registered with the option of tailoring parental controls for each individual profile.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Messaging Market Monitor: Facebook and Tencent claim 2.9bn usersDecember 01, 2015The leading mobile messaging apps tracked by IHS claimed a combined audience of 4bn active users in Q3 2015, up over 40% on the same period in 2014. Facebook (WhatsApp, Messenger) and Tencent (WeChat, QQ) remaing the dominant players in the global messaging app market.Subscribers Only
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How Shopping apps and services add value to mobile ecosystemsNovember 27, 2015Apple's addition of a new Shopping apps category underscores the importance of apps for mobile retail and commerce. Players across the mobile ecosystem including Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Tencent are revamping their mobile shopping efforts to drive their core businesses.Subscribers Only
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Disney to launch DisneyLife in the UKNovember 17, 2015Disney is to launch a new subscription based streaming service, DisneyLife, in the UK. The service differs from rivals such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and NowTV by supplementing video with digital books and music. However the monthly fee is set at £9.99, higher than Netflix and Amazon at £5.99 and NowTV at £6.99.Subscribers Only
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Ominous signs in provisional clearance of BT’s acquisition of EEOctober 29, 2015BT's acquisition of EE has been provisionally cleared by the UK's Competition Market Authority (CMA).Subscribers Only
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Amazon Underground innovates with free apps but faces challengesOctober 07, 2015Amazon’s Underground app program replaces Amazon’s previous “Free app a day” offer which provided one free paid app each day. Launched in September 2015, the new Android app integrates Amazon’s app store, retail, and video services. Amazon Underground’s “Actually free” program provides a dedicated catalogue of apps that are free to download and also have free in-app purchases. Instead of monetising through paid in-app transactions, Amazon pays developers a set fee based on the amount of time a user spends in each app.Subscribers Only
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Operator Investments, M&A, and Partnerships: What is the best way to maximise revenue?September 25, 2015In this presentation given at the Service Delivery Innovation Summit in September 2015, IHS Senior Principal Analyst Jack Kent analyses: the current state of the mobile content and services business; trends in mobile funding and M&A activity; how operators are investing to drive revenues in new verticals; and content partnership strategies.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Games Q2 2015: Tencent and Mixi maintain global leadSeptember 11, 2015The mobile games revenues reported by leading publishers covered in this report continue to grow, as does the overall mobile games market, but the rate of growth is slowing. This report looks in detail at publishers’ H1 2015 performance, analyses the strategies of leading mobile games publishers, platforms and messaging appsSubscribers Only
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Apple recommits to tablet market with iPad ProSeptember 10, 2015iPad Pro features: - Largest iPad screen to date, at 12.9-inches a full 3-inches larger than the iPad Air 2 - Retina performance, 5.6 million pixels, more than the MacBook Retina Pro - New 64 –bit A9X System on Chip (SoC), faster than 80% of current portable PCs - Faster graphics than 90% of portable PCs - New 4 speaker audio system with 3X the volume of the iPad Air 2, reorients with rotation - New Apple Pencil and full size, Smart Keyboard expand input options - iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard go on sale in November of 2015 Apple also announced: - New iPad mini 4, with performance to match the iPad Air 2 - No changes to iPad Air 2 in this announcement.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Payments Market Monitor Q2 2015: Operators innovate with international remittancesAugust 14, 2015This mobile payments market monitor identifies trends, tracks new service and funding and M&A, as well as providing country analysis.Subscribers Only
