This year's global e-commerce revenue is expected to jump 13%, with mobile phones accounting for about 46% of orders

Amazon ranks as the favorite shopping app of 35% of male consumers, compared to 29% of women

More product searches begin on Amazon than Google, with 54% on Amazon in the second quarter of 2018

1 in 3 individuals tracked healthcare charges and costs with a computer, smartphone or other electronic means in the past 12 months

70% of Uber and Lyft rides are taken in 9 cosmopolitan cities, and add 5.7 billion automobiles annually

46% of U.S. mobile customers say they're likely to switch brands after undergoing just one bad experience

Americans spend over 5 hours per day on mobile, with 19% of time on Facebook and messaging apps (Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram)

Shopping apps are second fastest growing app category, with use rising 54% in 2017

Chinese consumers will spend 3 hours per day on internet media in 2018, with 70% viewed on mobile

68% of consumers download the apps of brands they're loyal to

2 million shoppers have used Houzz’s AR mobile app when making a purchase (in 9 months' time)

65% of mobile users download brand apps for promotions, exclusive deals/products

67% percent of Gen Zers have turned to phones in-store to research potential purchases

70% of U.S. consumers have not used voice to make a purchase, prefer visual search

UK-based digital health company offers mobile pharmacy and doctor services, aiding over-stretched National Health Service

Bosch eliminates need for car keys, offering drivers greater security and flexibility with app-based digital key

How mobile scan-and-go solutions are transforming retail

T-Mobile will reward existing customers who sign up this month through its T-Mobile Tuesdays app with one year of Pandora Plus service

Land Rover designs charging app with Plugsurfing to make it easier for EV drivers to find and use charging stations

Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are causing city traffic to be even more congested

Amazon's "Part-Finder" finds IRL spare parts online for shoppers, helping bridge the digital-physical shopping gap

As part of its rebranding campaign, Gymboree offers consumers sweepstakes, animated designs and emojis generated by users' facial expressions in its AR mobile app

Apple promotes 'Face ID' feature with dramatic game-show advertisement called 'Memory'

Snapchat opens commerce to top influencers, beginning with Kylie Jenner

Dollar General trials mobile checkout app to speed up grocery shopping

Marin Transit launched on-demand service that caters to seniors and riders with disabilities

Low-data Uber app is geared for slow networks in developing countries

Uber now includes in-app 911 feature, with the added ability to share trip details with emergency contacts