or Twitter ( @PheeYoung ). Developers are replacing a “lost enthusiasm for developing smartphone apps” with a new passion for tablets, according to a survey by Strategy Analytics. The company also notes that the mobile app ecosystem has matured, making it tougher for smaller, niche developers to complete with larger organisations. The launch of Windows 8 and Blackberry 10 will see Microsoft and RIM seeking to take advantage of the shift, by enabling developers to easily create products across tablet and smartphone devices. SOURCE: [link]. SOURCE: [link]. SOURCE: [link]. MORE >>

But the advent of mobile and social — which allow us all to mash up content the way we like and share it with anyone using YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and other properties — make me question whether anyone (even high-powered lawyers) can hold back the tide. According to Mashable , this destination will post content directly from athletes’ Facebook and Twitter accounts, and incorporate a gamification layer incentivizing fans to interact with the site. Yes, you read this right. They are also not permitted to share photos or videos from inside the athletes’ village. The upshot? MORE >>

Just in time for the Olympics, entities including Twitter, ESPN, Facebook and Yahoo!, Beyond the athletes who will become household names over the next few weeks, the London Olympics are the coming-out party for multi-screen viewing. Yes, the shift to multi-device multi-tasking is real — in fact, it’s a trend we have observed for months that will have a profound impact on mobile marketing. Already the Pew Internet and American Life Project tells us that half of all adult mobile phone owners now reach to their mobile devices to enhance and enjoy their television-watching experiences. MORE >>

Cook’s talk was not streamed, but I followed it closely on Twitter. Where is the BIG money in mobile? Why the disconnect between the time we spend on mobile and the amount of money brands spend to reach us on our personal devices? Questions around mobile monetization come fast and hard — and the answers are never easy. Facebook — the leader in the combined power of mobile and social ­— has seen its stock price plunge, a development that has brought even more urgency to the discussion. Meeker had some new statistics to support the same (and compelling) case she has in previous talks. MORE >>

You can follow Hillel on Twitter ( @HilzFuld ). The avalanche of mobile apps turns up the pressure on individual mobile developers to find new ways to rise above the noise and generate meaningful revenues. great app is a good start, but developers determined to build a serious business also need a solid monetization strategy. Hillel Fuld shares three tips aimed at generating more clicks and — ultimately— more revenues. Most mobile app developers have realized that earning a living from their activities is no walk in the park. App monetization is a huge challenge. Three quick tips. MORE >>