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edjing celebrates its 2-year anniversary with ‘craziest’ photo contest
Launching just two years ago as the first DJ app on mobile, edjing has grown at break-neck pace to achieve 300% growth in 2013 and 15 million downloads. While proudly wearing their “French Tech” badge (even though they were courted by others to move abroad), edjing is showing that yes you can have your roots […]
Pearltrees launches its Android app as mobile adoption grows
UPDATE: In a previous version of this article, we suggested that the Android news was an update. While Pearltrees was previously accessibly by web browser, this is the version Android mobile app version of Pearltrees. Pearltrees announced today the launch of the Android version of their content library tool, bringing all of the company’s most recent features […]
Android dominating mobile sales across Europe
In stark contrast to the US where iOS is still holding its own, Android is largely pulling away in the mobile market share race in Europe. According to recent numbers released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, during March – May of this year, Android captured an average of 70% of mobile phone sales in across 5 […]
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Mobile penetration is 108% in France, and 15% of the country owns a Tablet
I am often asked by other journalists, entrepreneurs, and investors why I cover the French tech market. In an effort to avoid the disappointingly obvious “it’s because I live here” answer, I have always said that it is because France is a country of people with a higher than average level of education and a […]
Orange’s all-in-one communications app Libon launches on Android
Following its highly successful iOS launch last November which has hit over 1 million downloads and is available in over 100 countries, Libon is launching on Android today. Available to download for free from Google Play, Libon will now offer Android users free calls, smart messaging, and personalized visual voicemail. As a reminder, Libon is […]
MWC: Withings announces full android compatibility for its Wireless Scale and Baby Monitor
French startup Withings announced this morning that Android users will now have full compatibility with two of Withings’ leading devices: The Black Wireless Scale, which uses Bluetooth & Wifi Connectivity and can recognize individual users, & the Smart Baby Monitor, which gives parents a new generation of communication with their infant. The Wireless Scale, which […]
Samsung rolls out Jelly Bean update to SIII users in France
In the past week, some French Android users began seeing the infamous Android 4.1.2 update rolling out on the Samsung Galaxy S III. Reports have been coming out over the past month about Samsung rolling out 4.1.2 in Poland, the UK & Germany – this after news came out out last November that the S III would […]
Google's Motorola Mobility may close its Toulouse facility
After going through what seems like endless rounds of restructuring, divestitures, and layoffs, the Motorola Toulouse facility looks like it will be hit with more. As reported by La Depeche du Midi and AFP, employees of Motorola Mobility, now a Google operation, were informed by management just before Christmas that the Toulouse facility may be closed by […]
Microsoft Surface now available in stores in France
Microsoft Surface, which appears to be off to a mixed and ambiguous start on the other side of the Atlantic, just launched in France, right in time for the holidays. As with other markets, Microsoft has opted for a slow roll-out, choosing only to sell the Surface in a few major chains/distributors initially before expanding […]
Gameloft rising fast amongst top 10 iOS publishers
Gameloft, one of France’s most famous games industry success stories, has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in mobile gaming. According to App Annie’s October index, Gameloft jumped 8 places to #4 in the ranking of top app publishers by free download on iOS and is holding steady at #4 amongst game publishers […]