Google wants to save you space on mobile

22/06/2016 SMK Editor

Size doesn't always matter, but it can make a world of difference on mobile. This modern conundrum is something Google is looking to solve with a handy new update. More room to move Now when select users visit the Google Play store and downlo ....

StartUps force Amazon's hand

22/06/2016 SMK Editor

The beauty of the internet is that almost everything is at our fingertips – including old and new prices on anything from household items to computers and devices. The old switcheroo A common sales tactic in today's market is the price guarante ....

Google now helps you find your lost phone

21/06/2016 SMK Editor

One year ago Google launched My Account, a service designed as a hub for all your Google-related activity.  To celebrate turning one, My Account has ....

Snapchat steamrolls past Twitter

21/06/2016 SMK Editor

Snapchat continues its status as the new superstar of social. The four year-old platform has just leapfogged 10 year-old Twitter for daily users. Snappy time According to ....

Twitter embraces 360 video

20/06/2016 SMK Editor

While 2016 initially looked like the year of emojis, it may well end up being the year 360-degree video took hold. After a bit of hesitation, Twitter is finally joining the party. Roll on Twitter now supports the newish format, across both d ....

Facebook Safety Check gets smarter

20/06/2016 SMK Editor

In a reminder that Facebook is useful for more than Likes and advertising revenue, the platform has just updated its Safety Check feature. Safety House During the Pa ....

MarTech Mashup: How to put your website through its paces

20/06/2016 SMK Editor

Want to know how mobile-friendly and fast your website is?  Google's now got a tool for that. Speed demon Google's new testing tool is easy to use - ....

Google updates app for speed and shortcuts

17/06/2016 SMK Editor

Google has just released an update for its iOS app geared for speedier load-times and quicker keyboard shortcuts. Less is more ....

Facebook cuts off message support for Mobile Web

17/06/2016 SMK Editor

If a carrot doesn't work, sometimes the stick suffices. That's the approach Facebook seems to be taking with its latest move: withdrawing messaging support from the mobile web to push users onto Messenger. Get the message? Facebook mobile ....

Social video continues to kick goals

16/06/2016 SMK Editor

The one big way to lock eyeballs on to ads is continuing to grow. US studies have found social video is on the minds of many marketers, with ad spend likely to grow over the next 12 months as consumers flock to an increasing number of online services. The ....

Why brands must include phone numbers in email

16/06/2016 SMK Editor

Should there be a phone number in emails? With the proliferation of smartphones in Australia, you'd be forgiven in thinking the humble phone call simply takes a back seat to "smarter" functions like web-browsing, instant messaging and social media. ....