Flipkart has acquired mobile ad network firm AdIQuity for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition might help the e-commerce giant to venture into advertising.
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Uber acquires mapping tech startup deCarta
In order to boost its maps offerings, Uber has bought a mapping tech startup deCarta, according to a report by Mashable. This is the first acquisition by Uber.
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Google acquires mobile payment company Softcard to boost mobile wallet
Google has officially acquired, mobile payment solution company Softcard following reports last month. Softcard is backed by Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Snapdeal acquires Exclusively.com for online luxury mall
With an aim to boost its fashion business even further, Snapdeal has acquired online luxury fashion store Exclusively.com (formerly Exclusively.in). Financial details of the deal are not disclosed.
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Samsung acquires LoopPay mobile payment company
In a bid to foray into mobile payment solutions, Samsung has acquired mobile payment platform LoopPay. The financial details of the deal which was first rumored in December were not disclosed.
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Twitter acquires Niche, a talent agency for internet celebrities
Twitter has acquired Niche, a startup that connects advertisers with creative users on services like Vine to make money. It provides monetization strategies along with cross platform analytics tools.
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Microsoft officially confirms Sunrise calendar app acquisition
Microsoft has confirmed that it has acquired the popular calendar app Sunrise. The official announcement comes from the company following a report about the same last week.
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ARM acquires IoT security firm Offspark
ARM has acquired Offspark, a specialist in security software for the Internet of Things. The popular chipmaker has made the acquisition to improve its security credentials for IoT offerings.
Google acquires image sharing and photo backup service Odysee
Google has acquired photo sharing service Odysee for an undisclosed sum. Present on Android and iOS, the Odysee app allows users to backup and share photos and videos offline.
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Google buys kids storytelling app maker Launchpad Toys
Google has acquired Launchpad Toys, a kids storytelling app maker for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2010, Launchpad Toys makes popular mobile apps for children including an augmented reality app called TeleStory.
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Uber reportedly looking forward to buy Meru Cabs
Uber is in talks to buy Meru Cabs, according to a new report from The Economic Times. The US based taxi aggregator is eyeing the acquisition in a bid to increase its market share.
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Ola Cabs to reportedly buy TaxiForSure for about $200 million
Ola Cabs is gearing up to acquire TaxiForSure, according to a report from the Times Of India. The deal between the two online taxi aggregators is estimated between $200-$250 million as per the report.
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Dropbox buys design collaboration platform Pixelapse
Dropbox has bought Pixelapse, a startup building collaboration tool for designers, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2011, Pixelapse will work towards integrating its service into Dropbox over the next year.
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Three UK to buy O2 UK for £9.25 billion
Since BT confirmed they were in talks to buy EE and not O2, there’s been a lot of rumours that Three UK owner Hutchinson Whampoa Limited (HWL) would attempt to acquire O2 in a bid to strengthen its UK position. This morning the company have issued a press release confirming they are in exclusive talks to buy O2 UK from Spanish parent Telefónica, S.A. in a deal worth £9.25 billion. Continue reading “Three UK to buy O2 UK for £9.25 billion”
Dropbox buys mobile productivity start-up CloudOn
Dropbox has acquired CloudOn, a company that focuses on the creation and editing of document on mobile devices. The financial details of the deal are not known.
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