EEngadgetApple
Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules
A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
The digest
Five top mobile marketing stories, ranked and summarized every day (except weekends).
Friday, September 45 stories
AAdjusteCommerce
E-commerce app data to prepare for LATAM's Q4 2026 shopping season - adjust.com
E-commerce app data to prepare for LATAM's Q4 2026 shopping season adjust.com
GGamesIndustry.bizApple
Apple faces £2bn lawsuit over implementation of App Tracking Transparency framework
Apple is facing a £2 billion class action lawsuit over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework. Read more
MMobile Marketing ReadsMarketing
Reddit launches 15-second Engaged Video Views as advertisers push for deeper attention
Reddit has introduced a new 15-second Engaged Video Views optimization goal, giving advertisers a way to target users more likely to watch longer video ads while testing whether additional viewing time translates into…
MMobile Marketing ReadsMarketing
Google avoids ad tech breakup as Judge rejects forced sale of AdX
Google will not be forced to sell its AdX advertising exchange after a federal judge rejected the U.S. Department of Justice’s push to break up part of the company’s ad tech business, opting instead for behavioral…
Thursday, September 34 stories
DDigidayMarketing
Ace Hardware adds weather-triggered programmatic ads to retail media strategy
This story was originally published on sister site, Modern Retail. Almost one year into its existence, Ace Hardware’s retail media network, RedVest Media, just announced a slate of new features for advertisers as part…
99to5GoogleApp Stores
MapQuest is back, at the top of the charts, and rushing to add Android Auto support
In a “that’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time” move, MapQuest is back to being a household name, as the original mapping app has found itself as the top of app store charts – it’s also rushing to add support for…
VVentureBeatGoogle
Meta prices Muse Voice Transcribe at $0.18 an hour, with real-time diarization for 20+ speakers: a steal for enterprises?
Meta is entering the increasingly competitive real-time speech-to-text market with Muse Voice Transcribe, a new audio perception model that combines streaming transcription, endpoint detection and speaker diarization…
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Krafton launches KIGI Academy with IIT Madras to train next-gen game developers
Krafton India has launched KIGI Academy, a new industry-academia initiative aimed at developing India’s game development talent ecosystem. Designed in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM),…
Wednesday, September 25 stories
EEngadgetGames
Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller
It's called Prio and folds up when not in use, making it pocket-friendly.
99to5GoogleApp Stores
‘Look up’ app for Googlebooks appears on Play Store, currently works on phones
Following Magic Pointer and Desktop Camera, Google has now released a “Look up” app for Googlebooks. more…
99to5GoogleApp Stores
Deals: Best Buy Labor Day sale, Pixel 11 series up to $320 off, Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $600 off, more
The giant Best Buy Labor Day sale is live with thousands of price drops alongside Amazon’s equally as wide-ranging holiday sale, and we have some fresh price drops to scope out. Best Buy has Pixel 11 series phones up to…
99to5MacGames
Cibby is a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors
Here’s a cool new thing launching today: Cibby, a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors. more…
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Hot Five: PUBG Mobile Light opens pre-registrations, Cut the Rope coming to Roblox, and the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026
To help get you primed and ready for another week in mobile gaming, we’ve curated the biggest stories you need to know from the last seven days. 1) PUBG Mobile Light is now available for pre-registration ... [MORE]
Tuesday, September 15 stories
VVentureBeatGames
OpenClaw 2.0 is here, ushering in the era of 'multiplayer' AI coding: What it means for enterprises
The viral fervor we saw earlier this year around OpenClaw, the open source AI harness that turns powerful language models into autonomous workers the user can message via their favorite channels (Telegram, iMessage,…
99to5GoogleApp Stores
What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to…
AAdjustSocial
Snapchat Unified Attribution: what you need to know - adjust.com
Snapchat Unified Attribution: what you need to know adjust.com
EEngadgetApple
Phil Schiller reportedly steps down as Apple's App Store and product event chief
Phil Schiller will remain an Apple Fellow and focus on "unspecified initiatives," according to Bloomberg.
TThe VergeMarketing
Phil Schiller is leaving his biggest jobs at Apple
Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his role as the head of the App Store and Apple events, according to a report from Bloomberg. Following the change, Schiller will keep his Apple Fellow title…
Friday, August 285 stories
DDigidayMarketing
Future of Marketing Briefing: Soccer’s World Cup buzz isn’t moving needle on Premier League ad spend
The World Cup was a success for broadcasters, but marketers looking to capitalize on rising interest in soccer must navigate a diffuse landscape of sporting properties and fan identities.
FForbes BusinessEngagement
Netflix Engagement Jumps During GTA VI Extended Sneak Look
Netflix's U.S. mobile app users jumped nearly 50% during the Grand Theft Auto VI premiere compared to the previous twelve Thursdays.
99to5MacApple
Apple announces App Store price changes in four countries
Apple’s Developer blog today announced tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions in several regions. Here are the details.
TThe VergeApp Stores
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini…
DDigidayAnalytics
How one app is putting performance at the center of its CTV strategy
CTV is becoming a practical performance channel for brands that are willing to bring more rigor to audience strategy, creative testing and measurement. Partner insights from Nexxen.
Thursday, August 275 stories
DDigidayMarketing
The case for and against the ‘programmatic-ification’ of the creator economy
Creator marketing is racing toward AI ad-stack automation, but risks turning trust into inventory.
99to5GoogleApp Stores
Google Play mandating reduced memory usage & seamless device migration in 2027
In response to the “significant hardware supply constraints that are altering device memory availability,” Google aims to reduce the memory usage of Android apps.
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Loom Games CEO Kübra Gündoğan wins Rising Star at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026
Kübra Gündoğan has won the Rising Star award at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026 in association with Samsung Gaming Hub. Celebrating mobile game makers from around the globe, PocketGamer.biz hosted this year’s…
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Scopely wins Best Publisher at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026
Scopely has won Best Publisher at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026 in association with Samsung Gaming Hub. Celebrating mobile game makers from around the globe, PocketGamer.biz hosted this year’s awards…
AAdjusteCommerce
The shopping app insights report: 2026 edition is out now - Adjust
The shopping app insights report: 2026 edition is out now Adjust
Wednesday, August 265 stories
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Surge Games raises $3m pre-seed to build AI-native mobile games
Istanbul-based Surge Games has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to scale AI-native approach to mobile game development. Founded in 2026 by Muhammed Atlam, Onur Uras, Rabia Konuk Uras and Yiğit Yücel Neğiş, Surge…
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Stop optimising user acquisition and monetisation in isolation
David Ruggiero, business development director, Europe with BIGO Ads, explains why developers need to look at the entire player journey as one connected growth model, rather than optimising each part in isolation. A…
MMobile Marketing ReadsFunding / M&A
AI Can Optimize Mobile UA, but It Can’t Fix Bad Data: A Q&A with BidMatrix’s Mark Nedzelskii
AI is becoming increasingly embedded in mobile user acquisition, helping marketers evaluate users, placements and creatives, automate bidding decisions, and optimize campaigns at a speed that manual workflows cannot…
MMobile Marketing ReadsFunding / M&A
AppsFlyer secures $400 million credit line following $2.7B valuation
AppsFlyer has secured a $400 million credit line from Bank Leumi, giving the mobile measurement and attribution company additional financing following a major secondary transaction earlier this year, according to…
AAdjustInsights
Turn incrementality into better budget decisions - Adjust
Turn incrementality into better budget decisions Adjust
Tuesday, August 255 stories
TThe VergeGames
How GoFundMe became America’s backup plan
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Tim Cadogan, the CEO of GoFundMe. You know GoFundMe — it’s a major fundraising platform where you can donate to help people with everything from medical expenses to Little League…
99to5GoogleApp Stores
What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to…
PPocketGamer.bizGoogle
Loom Games’ Pixel Flow makes almost $200m in player spending during first year
Loom Games’ hybridcasual pixel puzzler Pixel Flow has generated almost $200 million in gross player spending during its first year on the major app stores. Pixel Flow launched on August 17th, 2025 and generated $198.4…
PPocketGamer.bizInsights
Why publishers are pushing for a Publisher Coalition
Charlie Castell is founder and CEO at PubRev+. MAU Vegas is the kind of event where the most interesting conversations don’t always happen on stage. They happen in the hallways, over coffee and at the end of long…
PPocketGamer.bizGames
Sonic Blitz gets cancelled as servers go offline today
Sega and Rovio’s upcoming mobile game Sonic Blitz has been cancelled, with servers being shut down today. The Sonic-based card game was originally soft launched in the Philippines in June 2025. It was also released in…
Monday, August 241 story
EEngadgetGoogle
What to try when an Android app keeps crashing
Don't keep restarting your phone. Try these other steps instead.
Friday, August 215 stories
99to5MacApple
AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases
Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone…
EEngadgetApp Stores
You can soon stream Crunchyroll on your car's infotainment system
The Crunchyroll anime streaming service has started appearing on the Appning app store.
PPocketGamer.bizApp Stores
Love and Deepspace hits record low with 68% spending decline after Valko controversy
Infold Games's Love and Deepspace has seen a dramatic decline in player spending following player backlash, resulting in its worst month ever this July. According to AppMagic estimates, the dating simulator earned $10.3…
PPocketGamer.bizGames
EnJoyPay powers global game growth through payments
As game developers continue to expand into overseas markets, payments are becoming an increasingly important part of global publishing and monetisation infrastructure. Player payment preferences, local payment methods,…
MMarTechMarketing
Marketing contribution is the new attribution
Attribution turns complex buyer journeys into neat charts. Marketing contribution looks at the content, conversations, and decision points those charts miss. The post Marketing contribution is the new attribution…