For catching the most up-to-date developments in today’s current affairs, mobiles have become key devices. Almost six in 10 internet users now choose to consume their news via mobiles, and there is a slight skew towards males for this activity. But it’s by age where… Read More
For Gen Zers, the first generation to be raised in the era of the smartphone, there is now surprise that these devices are absolutely central to their online lives. Personal ownership of smartphones is virtually universal (96 percent) and each day they spend an average… Read More
Rumors emerged last week that Google could be planning to add default ad-blocker functionality to its mobile and desktop versions of Chrome, a move that could potentially halt the growth of third-party options and give Google more control over the definition of what is an… Read More
Among the 20+ automotive brands tracked within the GWI survey, it’s Audi that car owners are most likely to describe as high quality, with BMW and Mercedes-Benz also scoring highly on this metric. Yet while German automotive brands dominate the top 5 when it comes… Read More
Various music streaming apps are undertaking steps to converting more users into their paid-for tier. At present, there is significant disparity between these tiers. According to Global Web Index data, there is a 50-point gap between those who say they use music-streaming services (62 percent)… Read More
Aided by substantial advances in mobile connectivity, smartphones have brought on-the-go entertainment consumption into the mainstream. People are squeezing their favorite shows or playlists into their busy lifestyles, whether that’s during the morning commute or at the gym – with regular exercisers and users of… Read More
Digital consumers who post online reviews would promote a brand, but it is clear that high-quality products are a key factor here. Over half of the audience of online reviewers state that high-quality products have a decisive impact on their decision to promote a brand… Read More
Twitch’s latest move into PC game retailing will see the service leverage its influential creator community as a driving force behind game sales. Global Web Index data outlines why this strategy could open up new, lucrative revenue sources for the service. Consumers who have watched… Read More
Not only do 16-24s say that mobiles are their most important devices but, as data from Global Web Index shows, since 2014 the smartphone has overtaken PC/laptops as the most commonly owned device among this age group. Back in 2014, it was 87 percent of… Read More
Amazon hit the headlines last week when it confirmed its acquisition of SOUQ. Relative to other world regions, the Middle East’s commerce infrastructure remains less advanced, according to Global Web Index data. Around 81 percent of its internet users might be visiting online retail sites,… Read More
