Most popular smartphone makers in 2016
While there are only several smartphone makers recognized globally, the overall number of unique phone brands actively used is massive. Just to give you an idea, in Q3 2016 in the USA alone, there were 281 unique mobile device manufacturers whose devices were used for web browsing in that period! In this post, we take a closer look at the most used smartphone makers in 2016 based on website visits.
Device targeting for advertising: what you need to know
With the rapid growth of 'digital media time' spent on mobile, it is now extremely important to make sure that the ads reach the right people at the right time. The majority of ad budgets are now spent on carefully targeted rather than wide-reaching campaigns intended for anyone. Device detection is an essential ingredient to make this possible.
8 methods to boost your conversion rate on mobile
Did you know that on average conversion rate on mobile is nearly 3x lower than on desktop computers? A lot of mobile users attempt to complete purchases on their smartphones but they’re forced to switch to their laptops during the process. Check out these 8 methods to address the issue of low conversion rate to make sure that you get the most out of your mobile channels.
Get the new Mobile Web Intelligence Report for Q3 2016
We're happy to let you know that we've just released the new DeviceAtlas Mobile Web Intelligence Report for Q3 2016. Download it now to get a comprehensive study on the most used mobile screen resolutions and screen sizes across all continents.
New Report Shows 720x1280 Is Now the Most Used Smartphone Screen Resolution
The lastest report from DeviceAtlas, a leading supplier of intelligence on mobile devices, revealed that 1440x2560 (QHD) is now growing at fastest, while 720x1280 is the most used smartphone screen resolution worldwide. The report also tracks OS, device and manufacturer statistics by country.
The most used mobile browsers in Q3 2016
To make sure that your website delivers a great mobile browsing experience, you need to learn which mobile browsers are the most popular in your target market. For example Android users can swap Chrome for Opera, Firefox, or UC Browser, while iPhone users may prefer Chrome over Safari. Check out the latest statistics on the most popular smartphone browsers based on DeviceAtlas' statistics in Q3 2016.
DeviceAtlas device detection powers Rocket Fuel’s programmatic ad delivery
DUBLIN, October 26, 2016 – DeviceAtlas announced today that it provides device detection capabilities to Rocket Fuel (NASDAQ: FUEL), a leading programmatic marketing platform provider which leverages artificial intelligence and big data for real-time advertising.
10 surprising statistics on mobile web design
We're all acutely aware of the fact that we live in an era of mobile devices but when it comes to influencing decision-makers in your company, you need hard numbers underlining the importance of mobile devices today. We’ve put together a ready-made list of statistics related to mobile web design which will help you, and your teammates, better understand the world of mobile browsing today.
New guide: How to optimize conversion rate on mobile devices
With the amount of digital media time spent using mobile devices reaching 68%, mobile is no longer optional but rather an essential aspect of every marketing strategy. A good example is Best Buy which recently drove one million store visits just by making product information more accessible to mobile users. Here's a new guide focusing on the best practices to make sure that mobile drives as many conversions as possible.
AMP for all using DeviceAtlas
AMP is growing in importance in the web publishing world. This post describes a method for exposing AMP pages to all site visitors using DeviceAtlas so that all mobile visitors to your site get to benefit, not just those referred by Google.
Did you know that you can detect users’ mobile network?
Device detection is a flexible tool that companies may use in many ways to get a better understanding of their customers. Detecting a web visitor's mobile network is a useful but little-known technique which you can get access to by using DeviceAtlas.
The most used smartphone screen resolutions in 2016
While a higher screen resolution doesn't necessarily mean better quality, smartphone makers keep adding pixels to their flagship models, for which QHD (1440 x 2560) is now basically standard. Here are the latest stats showing which smartphone screen resolutions are the most popular in 2016 based on real web traffic.
LTE and VoLTE phones usage statistics
LTE is the industry standard for mobile connectivity. But how prevalent are the devices that are capable of using it across the globe?
Device Data for eCommerce in Action
Device Detection can be used to boost your eCommerce success by providing tailored user experiences for visitors. Marketers can now easily identify which device a customer is using and offer product recommendations for a particular device on the fly.
Android versions market share Q2 2016
Looking for the latest stats on the most used Android versions in 2016? Check out the latest statistics based on real web traffic which relates to the number of phones actually in use. This data is particularly important if you’re wondering which older versions of Android your mobile app should support.
Airpush Chooses DeviceAtlas to Provide Device Awareness to Mobile Ad Network
Mobile Advertising firm Airpush and Afilias announced today that DeviceAtlas is now powering device detection and targeting on its advertising network for Android and iOS apps. DeviceAtlas will be used to identify exactly which devices are requesting ads from the network for targeting and reporting purposes.
Apple Devices Lose Browsing Market Share (press release)
Dublin – August 10, 2016 – DeviceAtlas, a leading supplier of intelligence on mobile devices, today released its quarterly Mobile Web Intelligence Report for Q2 2016, which analyzes mobile device traffic to hundreds of thousands of websites around the world.
The Mobile Web Intelligence Report for Q2 2016 is out
Q2 2016 wasn’t great for Apple in terms of web traffic share, according to the newly released DeviceAtlas Mobile Web Intelligence Report. Apple lost in 18 out of 20 countries we analysed, including the largest markets such as UK (-10%), Germany (-6%), and USA (-4%). Get the new report to learn about the latest statistics on phone makers, screen sizes, LTE, and more.
Why home-grown device detection methods fail to impress
Using an accurate device detection solution is crucial for all businesses working in the online space. If done right, it allows you to accurately target advertising, optimize web content and analyse web traffic to maximize revenues from online sources. But to get device detection right you need a reliable, fast and accurate method which is hard to build on your own.