Mobile

• India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has experienced a sharp decline, crashing from $28 billion to just $1 billion over a two-year period. • This downturn occurs despite gross FDI inflows reaching a record high of $94.5 billion in FY26, indicating a significant gap between incoming and outgoing capital. • The trend is concerning as it suggests that while new investments are entering the country, a larger volume of capital is being repatriated or withdrawn by foreign investors.

Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home.Mobile coverage in the UK is worse than in any of the 27 EU member countries, and every other member of the G7 group of large economies, according to analysis by consumer group Which? of data from Opensignal. Continue reading...

• The U.S. mobile artificial intelligence market is projected to grow at a 37.8% CAGR, contributing to a global market size expected to surpass USD 322.21 billion by 2035. • Growth is fueled by innovation from Google and Microsoft, alongside Apple's integration of proprietary Neural Engine architecture in A-series and M-series chips for on-device machine learning. • In Europe, the market is forecast to expand from USD 5.61 billion in 2025 to USD 61.22 billion by 2035, supported by a 28.0% CAGR.

• The FIFA World Cup 2026 can be streamed live on mobile phones through various apps. • DirecTV app is a recommended option, offering stable coverage without equipment or contracts, starting at $89.99/month. • The entry-level Entertainment tier of DirecTV covers local network FOX affiliates and FS1.

CMA says developers should be able to steer users away from app stores for payments to increase competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s competition watchdog is challenging Apple and Google’s “effective duopoly” over mobile platforms by allowing developers to steer users away from their app stores to make purchases.The Competition and Markets Authority argues that consumers and app owners are being let down by Apple and Google restrictions on spending money outside their app stores. Continue reading...

• Major Hollywood studios and stars, including Issa Rae, are pivoting toward "microdramas," a mobile-first storytelling format characterized by extremely short, vertical episodes. • This shift occurs as the industry seeks new growth opportunities following the intense competition of the traditional streaming wars. • The trend highlights a strategic move to capture audiences accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Reels.

• Hollywood celebrities and major media companies are entering the "microdrama" market, a rapidly growing entertainment format featuring vertically shot, mobile-first serialized storytelling. • These productions consist of short-form episodes typically running between one and three minutes, specifically designed for smartphone consumption. • The shift reflects a strategic move by creators to capture audiences who are increasingly moving away from traditional screens toward mobile-centric content.