GSMA Targets $40 Smartphones to Bring 20 Million People Online—But Hurdles Are There

The GSMA is targeting a $40 price point for smartphones to bring 20 million people online through an initiative, starting with Africa.
eWeek

Gemini Beats Claude, GPT in Google’s First Android AI Coding Benchmark

Google’s new Android Bench ranks the top AI models for Android coding, with Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leading Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2-Codex.

iOS App Development Costs in 2026: Real-World Cost Benchmarks

Ever wondered why some iOS mobile apps cost as much as a Manhattan luxury apartment while others are built for the price of a ...

Google drops 30 percent app store fee. What that means for you.

Google is doing away with its 30 percent fee in the Android App Store, which could potentially ease costs for everyday users.

Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

By June 30th, Google writes, it will lower most app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent or ...

Google Revamps Android App Stores to Resolve Antitrust Claims

Alphabet Inc.’s Google unveiled a new system for apps on its Android phones and tablets Wednesday, agreeing to easier access ...
The Post-Crescent

Mobile App Development Cost to Decrease in 2026

Mobile apps built with AI-powered coding, automated testing and workflows are shortening the development cycles and overall cost. Mobile apps developed with AI-driven rapid app development methodology ...