India’s app downloads surge to 25.5 billion in 2025 as Gen-AI boom reshapes mobile market

India’s app downloads surge to 25.5 billion in 2025 as Gen-AI boom reshapes mobile market

India recorded 25.5 billion app downloads in 2025, marking a recovery from the dip seen the previous year. The rebound was largely driven by the rapid adoption of generative AI apps and the rise of short-form microdrama platforms, which together reshaped download and engagement trends across the country. After falling to 24.6 billion downloads in…

Replit’s AI can build your mobile apps and push them straight to App store

Replit’s AI can build your mobile apps and push them straight to App store

We have all been there. You are sitting around with friends, maybe after a couple of drinks, and someone says, “You know what would make a great app?” You get excited, you brainstorm features, you maybe even check if the domain name is taken. And then? Nothing happens. The dream dies right there because, well,…

Replit launches AI mobile app builder as valuation nears $9 billion

Replit launches AI mobile app builder as valuation nears $9 billion

AI coding startup Replit has introduced its groundbreaking AI mobile app builder, a feature that lets users build and publish mobile apps using only natural language prompts, just as the company is reportedly nearing a funding round that would triple its valuation. As reported by CNBC, the startup is close to securing capital at a…

Mobile Marketing Examples: Types + Real-World Cases

Mobile Marketing Examples: Types + Real-World Cases

Mobile has become a key shopping and browsing experience for the majority of consumers worldwide: A 2025 study found that mobile users generated nearly 80% of all retail traffic. While mobile-optimized websites and responsive design are now table stakes for ecommerce, mobile marketing takes customer experience a step further by creating interactions that can occur…

Hidden AI powers nearly half of mobile apps while users remain unaware

Hidden AI powers nearly half of mobile apps while users remain unaware

Despite AI’s growing presence, a new large-scale study suggests that most users do not consciously recognize when AI is influencing their experience. This disconnect, the research argues, is reshaping how people judge, trust, and react to AI-powered technologies, often in ways that contradict prevailing assumptions about technology acceptance. Those findings are detailed in…

Siemens Unveils Mobile Showroom Experience at CES 2026

Siemens Unveils Mobile Showroom Experience at CES 2026

Siemens is set to showcase how industrial automation is experienced with the launch of its eXplore tour mobile showroom experience at CES 2026 on January 6. The customized 18-wheel vehicle transforms into an interactive showcase, bringing AI and digital transformation technology to locations across the United States throughout 2026. Key stops include Realize LIVE in Detroit (June 1-4,…