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PocketGamer.biz Week That Was: Apple ignores F2P for GotY, Mavens take on sexism in the industry, and YouTube's false copyright claims create pain for indies

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PocketGamer.biz Week That Was: Apple ignores F2P for GotY, Mavens take on sexism in the industry, and YouTube's false copyright claims create pain for indies
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Unless you're in the parcel or mail delivery business, chances are good that you're wrapping up your last bit of work for the year and have thoughts of some well-earned time off.

But just because the App Store Freeze kicks off on Saturday doesn't mean that the mobile games industry has been sitting idle this past week.

Far from it, in fact. Things have been as busy as ever, but thankfully your friends at Pocket Gamer Biz are here to bring you the highlights of the week that was.

Tools and platforms Monetisation Industry voices Funding, start ups and acquisitions
  • Polish education app start-up Frugoton secured $300,000 in seed funding as it announced its incorporation in the US.
  • While Android OS customization outfit CyanogenMod raised $23 million with new investors Andreessen Horowitz and Tencent leading the charge.

PG Connects
We've started a speaker spotlight on the industry voices who'll be educating attendees at PG Connects - our conference scheduled for January 20-21 in London. Highlighted attendees include:

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Matthew Diener
Matthew Diener
Representing the former colonies, Matt keeps the Pocket Gamer news feed updated when sleepy Europeans are sleeping. As a frustrated journalist, diehard gamer and recovering MMO addict, this is pretty much his dream job.