Smartphones and tablets are so popular that they resulted in the creation of the mobile app industry. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission notes that over 1,000 mobile apps are released each day. Continue reading “How To Fail-Safe Your App Development Process”
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A mobile app for a business is meant to build an intimate bond with the existing clients, retain them as clients and also bring new clients. It’s, however, often noted that mobile apps benefit in the longer-run and don’t bring immediate profit.
So, what should be the purpose of an app?
The purpose of an app should be to:
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Mobile phones are much in vogue today. Everyone has high-tech smartphones, and also a bunch of mobile apps installed in them. It’s no secret that we use mobile apps everyday to read news, network with friends, do some random tasks or just kill time. And, whenever we come to know about a new app, we are quick to download it. We use some apps daily without thinking how can Continue reading “How To Use Mobile Apps Efficiently: The A to Z”
A company wanting to enhance its business operations might want to tap into the lucrative mobile app sector. However, a common concern among most firms is choosing the best option with regards to app development. App development is a complicated process comprising of several stages that require in-depth technical knowledge and sound planning of the several stages of development. This is a fact that not many people are aware of. A company can either choose to hire freelancers or an app
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It is difficult to go wrong with a mobile app, yet most of the apps developed are flawed at their core. When you are developing a mobile app, you have to get some basics things about your app right to underpin its chances of a shot at glory. There are 9 critical parameters that can make your app a success. They are:
The top-selling paid mobile app ‘PT in My Pocket’, developed by Elegant Media for Colette McShane
Functionality
Functionality is most important, as it is the axle around which all other features revolve.
App, and all its features should work perfectly: buttons should be easily clicked, features should work as suggested, game play should be smooth and without glitches.
The functioning of the app should be exactly the same regardless of whether the device is a smartphone, phablet or even a tablet.
Having a powerful functionality will instantly separates the wheat (your app) from the chaff (garden-variety apps lacking functionality).
Finding a profitable app idea can be like trying to unearth gold. It’s unusual to find gold in the earth and when you do, it must undergo several processes to be converted into 24-carat gold because gold doesn’t in that form on its own. Likewise, it’s unlikely you’re going to just happen upon a great app idea; however, there are things you can do to help optimize your idea sourcing so that you can come up with a profitable idea for a new app.
Great ideas come to all of us every once in a while. It is our responsibility to act on them and make the most out of a brainwave. However, there are times that you need some outside help. Imagine waking up one early morning and having this great concept for a mobile application. Chances are that you, like me, would know little about the whole process of developing a mobile app. This app developer’s guide will help you to develop a mobile app without requiring any technical expertise whatsoever. Continue reading “App Developer’s Guide: How to Develop Your First Mobile App”
An enterprise app is meant for big businesses. It is more complex than other apps, distributed, and dedicated to a company’s mission. It is user friendly, contains a great amount of data, and always meets strict security requirements. The development for this type of app must meet many separate requirements. If any of these requirements are not met, the whole project may not deliver business objectives.
Many people want to know if it is possible to build Android apps on a Mac computer. The answer is yes. Here are some simple steps to take in order to develop Android apps on a Mac machine.
Developing Android apps on a Mac
Install Java Development Kit
To begin, you should be familiar with Java before building Android apps on a Mac computer. A Java Development Kit must be installed. It is convenient to use the Oracle Java Development Kit. This will be easy to use on a Mac OS X 10.8. You can choose to create an Oracle account, but it’s an optional step.
There are tens of thousands of iPhone apps available, and the number is on the rise. Since competition is so high, it is essential to uncover unique and effective ways to promote an app. Here are some clever ideas to try in order to make it to the top of the app pile.
There are tons of applications available on Android phones and iPhones. However, these apps will have a few differences. For years, users have been interested in learning what phones offer the best app experience. Even though Android is now starting to overtake iPhones in marketshare, it is necessary to compare these phone apps within certain categories.
Most people use smartphones for all facets of daily life. This means that releasing an app for a business can be very beneficial. Here are some advantages that come from having a business app.
There are all sorts of apps available for use. Some are considered hybrid and others are considered native. To understand the differences, here is a comparison of the two.
Native Apps
Native apps exist in a device and can be accessed through the home screen icons. They are installed through an app store and are developed for one platform. Native apps take advantage of all of the features on the device. For example, they use the camera, Continue reading “What Are Native Apps and Hybrid Apps?”
When a company releases an app, price will need to be considered. It is not unheard of to initiate an app that costs money, bit most companies will choose to offer a free app. This will bring many benefits.
The smartphone market is quite competitive all across the world including Australia. Even though there is a lack of large-scale surveys done in Australia, we can infer some of the market-share data by analysing the facts below.
Building an iPhone app can be a complex process. At first, it may seem challenging. However, understanding some of the basic steps will help to create a unique and a fun app. Here are the starting points to build an iPhone app.
Brainstorm
It is always important to think about what the app’s intended purpose will be. Thinking about ideas for screenshots, app icons, and other text is important. Getting all ideas down on paper before actually starting the programming process will make the project flow more smoothly.
As smartphones and other mobile devices are becoming common, making money from apps seems like a simple task. There are numerous ways that can help you to earn money from a developed app. Here are some of the most popular ways to make money from iPhone and other Android apps. Continue reading “How to Make Money from iPhone and Android Apps”
Kangaroo KickBoxing App — for iPhone and iPad — developed by Elegant Media
After the iPad was first released, many people believed that it was just a larger version of the iPhone. However, developers knew that there were more differences than the matter of size. An iPad has special multi-touch functions and interface elements not found on an iPhone. A true iPad app is not a doubled iPhone app. Here are more of the differences.