Back in late 2009, we released an our Taptu Android app.’a0 The application was a ‘lite’ version, in that it provided a quick way to access our Taptu.com webpage through a desktop shortcut. Today, we’re announcing a massive update to our Android efforts.’a0 In the Android Market, you’ll find an update that is a true…
As many in the computing industry know, tablet computers are not a new idea.’a0 We had Windows-based tablets in the middle of last decade that came from heavyweights such as HP, Acer and Dell.’a0 However, the devices failed to go mainstream in the business community and have since been relegated to the medical profession where…
Back in April, we announced Mitch Lazar as a Non-Executive Board member. Today, we’re happy to announce that Mitch is joining Taptu as our President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mitch is the former director of Yahoo! Mobile Europe and brings decades of experience to Taptu.’a0 Along with the announcement of Mitch joining Taptu, we’re…
The World Cup in South Africa is under way and the world is falling under the spell of football (here in America, we call it soccer) as the tournament advances.’a0 As your workweek starts, I wanted to point out a great way to stay up to date on the World Cup as you are out…
Fantastic news for all our Taptu Touch Web Search App on the iPhone and iPod Touch.’a0 A brand new version is available immediately in the App Store.’a0 Hit update on your device to grab the new and improved app.’a0 Alternatively, you can visit iTunes via this link. This update brings a slew of new features…
Morning Monday Readers, We here at Taptu love a good bit of fun to help through the weekend, and this weekend was a real treat as we had the awesome local graphic artist Mr Penfold (www.penetpaper.com/ @mrpenfold)(and also SQ Team Member @deadedpixl younger brother) drop by to help spruce up our off-white walls. Thanks so…
Today we are very excited to publish the fourth report analyzing the Mobile Touch Web. It has been a full quarter since our first report back in January where we unveiled, for the first time, this 2nd wave of mass market content for touch screen devices. In today’s report, we are returning to the themes…
Today we’re thrilled to announce a fantastic addition to our Board of Directors.’a0 Mitch Lazar is probably a name you’ve already heard, and if not, you’ve probably had your head in the sand for the last decade or so :). Mitch has a plethora of experience in the mobile industry.’a0 Most recently, he led Yahoo…
We are pleased to release the third edition in our series of reports analyzing the Mobile Touch Web.’a0 Our January Report, examined the Touch ecosystem as a whole and described the rapidly growing segment of touch friendly Web sites.’a0 The February Report focused on shopping and services, a major subset of the touch friendly Web….
Taptu, everyone’s favorite touch web discovery engine, has decided to move corporate headquarters from Cambridge, UK to the United States. When asked, Taptu officials said a change was simply needed at this point in time. Taptu CEO Steve Ives was quoted as saying, “When it comes down to it, it’s just time for a change…