HBO has the most profitable app thanks to 'Game of Thrones'

HBO's app has set a new record and, of course, it's all because of Game of Thrones. 

The company's streaming app, HBO Now, has been the top-grossing app in the App Store for two days in a row now, beating out Netflix, Tinder, Candy Crush, and all the other apps that typically dominate the top of the charts.

It even just experienced its single best day ever. It's been more than a year since the app last reached the top. 

In case we needed more proof that the sudden surge has everything to do with Game of Thrones, new data from app analytics company Sensor Tower highlights just how much money HBO is pulling in from its streaming app. Read more...