Dublin, Oct. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ckz25b/mobile_app_stores)
has announced the addition of the
"Mobile App Stores - Global Strategic Business Report" report
to their offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of
World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period
2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided
for these markets. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for
Mobile App Stores in US$ Million.
The Global market is analyzed by the following
Categories:
- Advertising
- Paid Downloads,
- In-app Purchases.
The report profiles 66 companies including many key and
niche players such as:
- Amazon Appstore
- Appia
- Apple App Store
- AT&T App Centre
- BlackBerry World
- GetJar
- Google Play
- Nokia Store
- Samsung Apps
- TIM Store
- Windows Phone Store.
Key Topics Covered:
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. Executive Summary
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Primer
Mobile Apps: A Beneficiary of the Changing Role of Mobile Phones
Google's Open Approach to App Development: Is It Really a Sustainable Growth Driver?
Unlike Google, Apple Maintains a Strong Base of Loyal App Developers Why?
Android Fragmentation: A Real Challenge for Android Application Developers
Key Market Trends, Drivers & Issues
Mobile Subscriber Base & Mobile Internet Penetration: The Foundation for Growth
Lesser Known App Stores to Witness Strong Developer Enrolments
Strong Smartphone Sales Drives Popularity of App Stores
Opportunity Indicator
Cross Platform Mobile Apps Grow in Popularity
Multi-Homing App Publishing Strategy: Key to Success
Ecosystem Benefits of Device Agnostic Apps
Mobile Websites: Is It A Threat to Native Mobile Apps?
Cloud Apps Grow in Popularity
Mobile Enterprise App Stores Gain Ground
Enterprise Mobility Drives Demand for Enterprise Apps
Business Apps Attract Strong Investments & Developer Interest
Mass Market VOIP Apps
Virtual Meetings Apps
Payments Apps
Social & Networking Apps
Loyalty Apps
Travel Apps
File Access & Storage Apps
Benefits of Business Apps
Mobile Applications Designed to Leverage Enterprise Data Witnesses Effervescent Innovation
Manufacturing Sector: A Key End-User of Enterprise Mobile Apps
Corporate Apps Stores Poised to Proliferate
Mobile Device Virtualization to Indirectly Benefit Adoption of Corporate Apps
Business Intelligence (BI) Mobile Apps: An Emerging Revenue Spinner
Free Apps: Competitor or Complementary
In-App Purchases Fuel App Store Revenues
Personalized Storefront and Digital Locker: Critical for App Store Success
App Culture More Pronounced in the Developed Markets
Carrier-Owned Application Stores Grow in Popularity
Aggressive Revenue Sharing Agreements Set to Become Norm
Adoption of Innovative Pricing Models Set To Rise
Security & Privacy Issues of Mobile Apps: A Challenge to Reckon With
Abuse of App Permissions: A Cause for Concern
Machine Mobility Drives Development of New Generation Apps
Entertainment & Games: Key Driver of Revenue for App Stores
Medical Apps: Where Health Meets Technology
Automotive Apps on the Move
2. APP STORE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS MODEL
OS Developers App Stores:
Device Manufacturers App Stores:
Network Operator App Stores:
Independent App Stores:
Common Characteristics of App Stores
Low Entry Barriers
Low Exit Barriers
Highly Competitive Environment
Volatile Revenue
Global Accessibility
Extended Value Chain with Numerous Players
Types of Apps
Gaming Apps
Entertainment Apps
OS Protection Apps
Wellness & Everyday Apps
Money Management & Productivity Apps
Others
Advantages of App Store-Business Model
Global Presence
Simplified Payment
Multiple Monetization Options
Low Risk
Disadvantages
Scam SMS
Drive-By App
Fake App Rating
Spyware Apps
Virus
3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Blackberry Redesigns BlackBerry World App Store
Bitzio to Take Over Empire Group
Amazon.com Takes Over IVONA Software
Soc.io Mall and Research In Motion Enter into Partnership
Fiksu Collaborates with Facebook
AppDirect Enters into Partnership with Small Business Web
Staples Selects AppDirect Platform for Staples App Center
Big Nerd Ranch Selects App47 MAM Platform
Good Technology Takes Over AppCentral
GREE Inks Agreement to Take Over Funzio
Vserv.mobi Enters into Partnership with FPT Mobile Applications
Verizon Wireless to Close Appstore for BlackBerry and Android Devices
Apple to Revamp iOS App Store and iTunes Store
Apigee Takes Over Technology Assets of Wholesale Applications Community
Apigee Takes Over Usergrid
Tapjoy Enters into Strategic Partnership with Gfan and CocoaChina
Pantech Selects NetFront™ Living Connect Solution of ACCESS
App47 and Mobile Labs Enter into Partnership
App47 and Mobile Labs Enter into Partnership
Bitzio and NFL Players Enter into Licensing Partnership
Blaast Inks Agreement with XL II-47 Opera Software Enters into Partnership with Yandex.Money
App47 Upgrades MAM Platform with HTML5 Support
AppCentral® Introduces Upgraded Version of Mobile Application Management Technology
BMC Selects Apperians EASE® Mobile Application Management Platform
D.W. Morgan Company Chooses Apperian EASE® Platform for ChainLinq Mobile App
AT&T Introduces Beta Version of AT&T Developer Center ForHealth
Blaast Extends Availability of Mobile Application Platform to Global Developers
Research In Motion Sets Up BlackBerry Apps Lab at University of Pretoria
JavaFX Team Announces Successful Integration of JavaFX Applications into Mac App Store
Opera Mobile Store Unveils New Promotional Options
Partnerpedia Integrates New Applications in Enterprise AppZone SaaS Product Offering
Partnerpedia Introduces Enterprise AppZone Service
Deutsche Telekom Selects AppDirect Service Platform for Business Marketplace Management
Deutsche Telekom, AT&T, Vodafone, Telefónica and Verizon Enter into Partnership
Opera Software Unveils Enhanced Opera Mobile Store
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES
Staples Unveils Windows Store Application for Online Store
KTH Launches Face Match on AppStore in China
Appbackr Introduces Xchange Platform for Mobile Applications
Yandex Introduces Yandex.Store Application Store
Megafon Unveils GetUpps! Android Application Store
Prometric Offers MyItemWriterTM Application on Windows, Apple and Android Application Stores
Wmode Introduces Affiliate Commerce Exchange Service Integrated with KPN GB Network
Amazon.com Introduces Amazon Cloud Player App
Amazon.ca Introduces Amazon Mobile App
Sony LIV Introduces New Feature-Phone Mobile App on Nokia OVI Store
IBM Unveils IBM MobileFirst Solution Portfolio
HealthSavvi Introduces HealthSavvi Cloud Storage & Private Sharing Device
Telefonica Introduces TuGo VoIP App for O2 UK Postpaid Customers
Orange Business Services Introduces Orange Video Meeting Mobile App
Partnerpedia Launches Enterprise AppZone for Education Industry
AT&T Launches U-verse® Enabled applications
Yandex to Introduce Android App Store
Blaast to Unveil Android Application Store in Indonesia
Amazon Launches Android Appstore in the UK
Apple Introduces iTunes App Store in 32 Additional Countries
Amazon.com Unveils Android Appstore for Europe
GameFly to Introduce Android Appstore and Publish Android, iOS Games
FXCM Introduces Forex Trading App Store
SaaS Markets Launches Business Appstore Appclick
Mozilla to Unveil Mozilla Marketplace Appstore
SaaS Markets Introduces Appclick.co.uk and Appmerica.com Web App Stores
Microsoft Unveils Windows 8 App Store
Digital River Launches White-Labeled Global Enterprise App Stores
Amazon Launches Android App Store in Western Europe
NQ Mobile Introduces Proprietary Security Check Service for HTCs AppStore
SaaS Markets Unveils SaaS AppStore
AT&T Launches Android AppCenter
Amazon.com Unveils Appstore in Japan
KT and NTT Docomo to Introduce Appstore in Japan
Total Attorneys Unveils Total Apps
Yandex Introduces Yandex Search App for iPad
Yandex Introduces Yandex.Navigator App
OneLouder Introduces ChannelCaster App
OneLouder Launches 1Weather App
Apperian Launches Enterprise App Services Environment
Amazon.com Launches Cloud Drive Photos Application for Android
Amazon.com Launches Whispercast Self-Service Tool for Kindle
Amazon.com Unveils Instant Video App
AméricaMóvil and Appia Launch iApps Application Stores
Fiksu Launches Fiksu® SDK Version 2.0 for Mobile Apps
Telefonica Unveils TU Me App for iOS-based Devices
Amazon.com Introduces Amazon Cloud Playesr App
Amazon.com Unveils IAP Service
Flipboard Introduces Flipboard for Android 'China Edition App in China
Apperian Introduces Crowdsourcing Corporate Social Media Tool in EASE Mobile Application Management Platform
Appia Launches Appia Ad Network Support for Google Play Store
Apple® Unveils All-New iTunes® U App
Research In Motion Launches BBM Connected Apps
Cisco Launches Cisco Connect™ Cloud and New Mobile Apps
Dell Unveils Mobile App
Fongo and Dell Canada Introduce New Mobile App
Electronic Arts Unveils FIFA Ultimate Team Soccer Game for iOS Devices
MoMagic Develops App Store for MRE-based Applications
5. FOCUS ON SELECT APP STORES
Amazon Appstore
Appia
Apple App Store
AT&T App Centre
BlackBerry World
GetJar
Google Play
Nokia Store
Samsung Apps
TIM Store
Windows Phone Store
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Statistical Findings
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
2. CANADA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Product Launches
Key Player
B.Market Analytics
3. JAPAN
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B.Market Analytics
4. EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B.Market Analytics
4a. FRANCE
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B.Market Analytics
4b. GERMANY
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B.Market Analytics
4c. ITALY
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B.Market Analytics
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Statistical Findings
Product Launches
B.Market Analytics
4e. SPAIN
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B.Market Analytics
4f. REST OF EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Player
B.Market Analytics
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B.Market Analytics
5a. CHINA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Statistical Findings
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Launches
B.Market Analytics
5b. INDIA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
B.Market Analytics
5c. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Launches
Key Player
B.Market Analytics
6. LATIN AMERICA
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B.Market Analytics
7. REST OF WORLD
A.Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Launches
B.Market Analytics
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 66 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 66)
The United States (23)
Canada (2)
Europe (12)
- Germany (2)
- The United Kingdom (1)
- Italy (1)
- Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (24)
Latin America (3)
Africa (1)
Middle East (1)
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ckz25b/mobile_app_stores
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