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The fact that the rankings change so frequently point to how important it is to keep innovating on features to keep users loyal.
Not only had Maps fallen behind innovating new features such as turn-by-turn directions, voice integration, Flyover, and vector-based maps, but every map search by iOS user was relayed outside of Apple, making their Maps even better.
Sony's imaging department has been on a roll for a while now, and the company is doing a particularly good job of innovating with features at the top end and then making sure they percolate down the line, as with the Auto Object Framing tech being introduced here.
"Facebook recognizes that the many privacy-related changes over the past year may have caused confusion, and the company will work within the framework announced today as it continues to innovate new features and products," it said in a release.
Naturally, smaller startups have the ability to innovate on feature sets much more quickly than their platform giant counterparts, Apple and Google, can.
"We see a lot of potential in innovating in the feature phone space, not a simple redesign of the [older] 2G experience".
But it's a reminder that Rdio is more than a minor player in this space, capable of innovating around seemingly-standard features, and pushing its bigger rivals to continue pushing forward themselves.
On execution, Pincus said Zynga had struggled to "maintain the historical level of engagement" in its Ville franchise of games: "We didn't create enough new heat for our players by innovating on content and features".
eBay earns a fee per transaction, enjoying an overall operating margin of 35%.To keep the sellers and buyers coming back, eBay has to innovate with new features.
