Talking Ben the Dog: Major Milestones and Global Recognition
Talking Ben the Dog has achieved a series of impressive commercial and cultural milestones since his debut. Talking Ben has been a record-breaker since his initial introduction to mobile platforms.
Launch and Instant Popularity
The iOS version of the app was released on April 29, 2011, followed closely by the iPad version on May 2. Within days of launch, it became the #1 free entertainment app on the Apple App Store.
Innovation in Interactivity
At the time of his release, Talking Ben was the first character in the Talking Tom and Friends franchise to inhabit multiple environments (the living room and the laboratory) and offer significantly deeper interactivity than previous titles.
Expansion to Android
Following his iOS success, Talking Ben arrived on Android in June 2011, with a "Pro" version launching in July 2011.