Great Business Apps Are Hard to Discover
With smartphones and mobile technologies having caused yet another seismic shift in the tech landscape, apps have emerged as the most powerful software platform on the planet. Right now, 87 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 own at least one smartphone, and 80 percent of smartphone users say that the first […]
Smart Sensor Clothing Sales Skyrocketing
For a few years now, tech industry analysts have been expecting the wearables market segment to emerge as a major growth area. With smart watches and fitness-oriented devices gaining more and more traction with consumers, it appears the long-promised explosion of computer-powered wearables is finally imminent. Now, a new report from the research firm Tractica […]
5 Tips for Writing an Outstanding App Store Description
Even the greatest, most ingenious apps on the market need to be promoted properly to reach a customer base. Yet, with thousands upon thousands of software products on sale in Apple’s App Store, the app’s description needs to be carefully crafted to attract the notice of the right shoppers. With that in mind, here are […]
Build a Mobile App Your Customers Will Love
Apps are extremely effective marketing tools for businesses of all sizes. Instead of relying solely on SEO and similar practices to boost online visibility, apps facilitate a permanent presence on a user’s mobile device. However, to maximize the benefits of building a business app, it’s vital for companies to offer users inherent value. The app […]
Mobile Banking Sector Experiencing Exponential Growth
The Federal Reserve Board recently released the results of its fourth annual study of consumers’ online banking behaviors, which revealed a strong continued trend of upward growth. Key findings include sustained increases in the number of smartphone users who have full access to online banking services, and in the number of people who do some […]
IBM and Apple Team Up to Release New Enterprise Apps
Last summer, IBM announced its new MobileFirst for iOS program, marking the launch of a watershed partnership between IBM and Apple. In early April, eight new MobileFirst apps were released, with the new software products displaying a strong focus on enterprise. Four of the apps were designed for use in the healthcare industry, with the […]
Test Apps on Multiple Mobile Devices from a Single Tablet
Despite the massive growth in the mobile software market, app developers are still beset by testing limitations that make it difficult to simultaneously test products on multiple platforms. With the appearance of Nativetap, that problem appears to have been solved. Emerging during the Disrupt NY 2015 Startup Battlefield, Nativetap allows software developers to run comprehensive […]
Enterprise vs. Consumer Mobile App Development
A recent global survey, published on Forbes.com, found significant disparities in the earning potential of enterprise-oriented apps compared to their consumer counterparts. The survey, which was carried out by Vision Mobile, looked at 10,000 software developers working in 130 countries. Here is an overview of the major results: 43% of enterprise app development professionals who […]
Apple Watch Developers “Chasing the Dream”
Even though the Apple Watch is facing an uncertain future, a growing number of Apple Watch app development professionals are working on software for the device. The hope, according to a recent article published on the Cult of Mac website, is that the release of the device will trigger a repeat of the early glory days […]
New Version of iOS to Allow App Downloads without Entering Password
In response to a growing need among mobile app developers to bring free apps to a broader base of users, Apple recently announced that its upcoming mobile operating system, iOS 8.3, will offer a new feature. The new functionality allows users to downloads apps without entering a password, enabling them to simply tap the “Get” […]