Angry Birds

Angry Birds maker Rovio sets price range for $1 billion IPO

Rovio said it expects to start trading on Helsinki bourse`s pre-list on September 29 and on the main list on October 3.

Sep 15, 2017, 12:36 PM IST

Angry Birds maker Rovio plans IPO

The IPO would consist of share sales by its biggest shareholders and a share issue of about 30 million euros.

Sep 05, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

Meet HoloFlex, world's first flexible smartphone with holographic 3D display

Scientists claim to have developed the world's first holographic flexible smartphone that lets users interact with 3D videos and images without any headgear or glasses.

May 09, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

Angry Birds maker to slash jobs

Rovio on Wednesday announced to cut a total of 213 employees, over 30 percent of its 670 staff. A total of 198 jobs will be slashed in Finland and 15 abroad, reported Xinhua.

Oct 22, 2015, 09:55 AM IST

'Angry Birds' first trailer features anger management class

The first trailer of "The Angry Birds Movie", a feature based on the mega-popular mobile game app, features some flightless birds with anger management problems.

Sep 25, 2015, 10:11 AM IST

Angry Birds maker Rovio plans deep job cuts, profits seen falling

"Fundamental changes are needed to ensure Rovio succeeds in its global ambitions to be the leading entertainment company with mobile games at its heart," Rovio CEO Pekka Rantala said in a statement.

Aug 26, 2015, 17:15 PM IST

Angry Birds 2 is finally out for Android and iOS

The wingless red-birds are back to avenge and destroy its gravest enemies, the green pigs, in almost the same fashion but with improved styles.

Jul 30, 2015, 14:43 PM IST

Angry Birds maker bets on animated movie as profit drops

Rovio said total sales fell 9 percent last year to 158.3 million euros ($169 million), although revenue from mobile games grew 16 percent to 110.7 million on the back of new offerings.

Mar 19, 2015, 20:45 PM IST

Angry Birds maker bets on animated movie as profits drop

Finnish mobile games maker Rovio pinned its hopes on Thursday on a costly 3D movie project helping it return to growth, after a 73 percent profit drop gave the latest sign its mainstay Angry Birds brand is losing appeal.

Mar 19, 2015, 15:17 PM IST

Angry Birds maker Rovio says profit fell 73% in 2014

Mobile games maker Rovio reported its operating profit fell 73 percent last year due to a drop in its licensing business, a latest sign its breakthrough Angry Birds brand is losing its appeal.

Mar 19, 2015, 09:40 AM IST

Angry Birds maker Rovio to cut 110 jobs

Rovio announced a plan to cut up to 130 jobs in October, saying growth had not been as strong as expected.

Dec 04, 2014, 19:13 PM IST

Angry Birds maker Rovio names new CEO

Finland`s Rovio, the maker of the Angry Birds mobile game, said it has hired Pekka Rantala from beverage maker Hartwall to take over as its new chief executive by the beginning of next year.

Aug 29, 2014, 20:34 PM IST

Smartphone break can make you happy, productive

Want to be more productive and happier during the workday? Try taking a short break to text a friend, play "Angry Birds" or check Facebook on your smartphone, according to a new research.

Jul 08, 2014, 12:37 PM IST