Latest Articles by Pawel Piejko
Mobile OS market share in Q2 2015
September 11, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
For the past few years Android and iOS have been the only contenders for the title of ‘world’s most used mobile OS.’ In this article we share the latest statistics on mobile OS market share for Q2 2015 to show which of these two OSes is the most popular, and where. We'll also look at whether there area any emerging challengers to the top two platforms... Read More
How top Alexa companies use Adaptive Web Design
August 20, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
For some digital experts RWD seems like an approach that automagically addresses all mobile-related pain points but the truth is a little more complicated. RWD can be really beneficial for your website but only if you manage to keep the site lightweight and fast. And thus the majority of top Alexa companies use Adaptive Web Design to provide mobile visitors with optimal viewing experience... Read More
Get the new Mobile Traffic Report Q2 2015: The Tablet Edition
August 11, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
Looking for the latest statistics on the mobile landscape? Check out the new Mobile Web Traffic report based on traffic generated by thousands of DeviceAtlas-powered sites in Q2 2015. Unlike many other reports, this publication focuses on what people are actually doing on their mobile devices, rather than on shipment figures. This will help you understand the complexity of the mobile world today... Read More
5 Ways Google Brillo Can Change The Device Landscape
June 10, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
While it is generally agreed that the Internet of Things could improve the way we interact with devices, its integration into everyday life is somewhat slow. This process may soon accelerate with the introduction of Brillo, Google’s new OS for the IoT ecosystem. Here are 5 ways this new solution could change the device landscape... Read More
The Latest Mobile Traffic Report (Q1 2015)
May 28, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
Based on mobile web traffic sourced from thousands of DeviceAtlas partner websites, this report will provide you with hard data on mobile landscape today. Digital marketers and mobile web developers are welcome to use this DeviceAtlas-powered report offering an overview of the mobile landscape in Q1 2015 based on web browsing figures. The report includes browsing market share for all major global device manufacturers. Some of the findings include:... Read More
How to switch User Agents in desktop browsers
April 27, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
Looking to test mobile websites in your desktop browser? Or, maybe you need to test page weight and load times in the mobile environment? These tasks are easily done by changing the browser’s default User Agent header. This article describes a few simple methods of switching User Agents in desktop browsers... Read More
Get ready for the mobile-friendly SEO update
March 24, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
As many of you may be aware, Google has announced on its Webmaster Central Blog that starting from April 21, websites offering below-par mobile optimization can expect a drop in search rankings. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages, in all countries. Google, as ever, do not give a huge amount of detail on what the change entails. Here’s what we definitely know about the approaching update... Read More
Mobile Web Traffic Report Q4 2014
March 13, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
Getting hard data on the fast-changing, complex mobile landscape can play a key roles in your mobile strategy, and we have a report that can help you with just that. This paper gives you all the need-to-know information on mobile web traffic today so that you can maximize your results for your target market. Traffic stats help you understand mobile user behaviour... Read More
What we discovered at Mobile World Congress 2015
March 10, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
Attending industry shows like Mobile World Congress is a great way to follow the latest trends in the mobile technology world. Have a look at what we discovered at Mobile World Congress 2015 held last week in Barcelona. We eagerly anticipated the arrivals of new flagship devices during Mobile World Congress 2015, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9, but of course for the DeviceAtlas team these weren't the only highlights of the event. We also had a closer look at the lesser-known low to mid-range offerings that may shape the mobile market in the future... Read More
What to watch for at Mobile World Congress 2015
February 13, 2015, by Pawel Piejko
Last year’s Mobile World Congress brought us the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z2, as well as creating a lot of buzz around terms like Internet of Things, connected cars, and 5G connectivity. We’re convinced this year’s event will be even more exciting. Here’s a little sneak preview into what to expect from Mobile World Congress 2015 held in Barcelona 2-5 March... Read More