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Jon Russell

Jon Russell was Asia Editor for The Next Web from 2011 to 2014. Originally from the UK, he lives in Bangkok, Thailand. You can find him on Twitter, Angel List, LinkedIn.

Leaked image suggests Samsung will launch two new versions of its Galaxy Gear smartwatch
  • Samsung

Leaked image suggests Samsung will launch two new versions of its Galaxy Gear smartwatch

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
Chat app Telegram logs 5 million downloads in one day following WhatsApp sale
  • WhatsApp

Chat app Telegram logs 5 million downloads in one day following WhatsApp sale

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
After missing out on WhatsApp, what does Google do next?
  • Google

After missing out on WhatsApp, what does Google do next?

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
Opera’s Sponsored Web Pass lets brands give you free mobile Internet for watching their ad Featured Image

Opera’s Sponsored Web Pass lets brands give you free mobile Internet for watching their ad

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
Freemium app monetization has rocketed in the US, but is most effective in Asia: Distimo Featured Image

Freemium app monetization has rocketed in the US, but is most effective in Asia: Distimo

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
Don’t expect another major messaging app acquisition any time soon Featured Image

Don’t expect another major messaging app acquisition any time soon

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
WhatsApp is hugely popular, but it doesn’t dominate the world quite like you might think Featured Image

WhatsApp is hugely popular, but it doesn’t dominate the world quite like you might think

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
iPhone launch propels Apple back into China’s top 5 ranking with 7% market share Featured Image

iPhone launch propels Apple back into China’s top 5 ranking with 7% market share

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
Nokia Treasure Tag is a $30 Lumia accessory to help keep valuables safe – goes on sale in April Featured Image

Nokia Treasure Tag is a $30 Lumia accessory to help keep valuables safe – goes on sale in April

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
BlackBerry CEO is ‘outraged’ at T-Mobile’s efforts to switch customers to the iPhone 5s Featured Image

BlackBerry CEO is ‘outraged’ at T-Mobile’s efforts to switch customers to the iPhone 5s

  • Jon Russell
  • 11 years ago
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