Infographics are playing a larger role in visual storytelling efforts. When they are thoughtfully designed, they provide attention-grabbing visuals that also help the reader better comprehend and remember the message. This added value to the reader often encourages further engagement…

Let’s start with that mighty mobile device sat in your pocket or hand right now – your phone. Phone sales continue to go from strength to strength year (Harness the power of social Media & Mobile. Source: http://www.textmarketer.co.uk

SMS marketing works well if you follow the rules. The first rule is to ensure you have permission to send the message and the second is to keep it simple. Source: http://www.fastsms.co.uk

Email isn’t dead. In fact, it’s one of the most popular activities people do on their smartphones and tablets. Source: marketingland.com

Google to refund $19 million over mobile appsWDIV DetroitGoogle Inc. Source: http://www.clickondetroit.com

We’ve heard tell of Apple’s plans to embrace mobile payments in a big way. And now, according to a new report from Recode, not only will the iPhone 6 come packing a payment system, but Apple has even lined up…

iWatch mobile payments could change everythingCNETThe true game changer for mobile payments will be when the technology is inside a watch — a skill that the iWatch is rumored to possess. Source: http://www.cnet.com

USA TODAYTech Five: Nvidia sues Samsung, Qualcomm over patentsUSA TODAYThe company’s mobile payments division, PayPal, is introducing a software development kit (SDK) to help merchants process transactions offline. Source: http://www.usatoday.com

Apple doubles down on sapphire; will iPhone get a glittering upgrade? Source: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com

InsideCounselMassachusetts court rules that Appthority infringed Veracode patentsInsideCounselVeracode’s patents protect its technology investment and convey competitive differentiation to the market. Source: http://www.insidecounsel.com