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 […]
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” […]
Facebook Helps Developers Test Apps on Slow Data Networks
Ask any iPhone app development company, and they’ll tell you that network speed has a big impact on mobile software performance. Because apps can behave in unusual and unpredictable ways when they’re being used on slow networks, it’s vital for software developers to test their products and correct any underlying issues before they go to […]
16 Tech Trends to Watch in 2015
Technology is moving at a faster and faster pace, with innovations becoming more frequent and more impactful. Here are 16 tech trends predicted by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen that could make major inroads in the year ahead: Virtual reality. This has been a science fiction staple for many years, but technology may finally be poised to make […]
Video-Enabled Healthcare: The Next Big Thing?
According to a recent poll, 64 percent of Americans indicated that they would take advantage of video-enabled doctor visits. The same survey, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of American Well, also found that 7 percent of respondents said they would switch to a healthcare provider that incorporated telehealth technologies into its service plan. In […]
Dogtown Media Announced as Winner of the Citi Mobile Challenge for Development of Innovative Mobile Banking Solution
Citi announced Dogtown Media as a winner of the Citi Mobile Challenge during awards ceremony in San Francisco. Dogtown Media showcased the Swift Mobile Banking App last month in New York City as an innovative mobile app to improve the in-branch banking experience for Citi customers. Citi formally announced Dogtown Media as a winner […]
Apple Announcing New Product Launches at iPad and Mac Event
Apple is set for its second major product launch of the season. On October 16 at the Town Hall Theater in Cupertino, California, Apple is holding a major event, and rumor has it that the company will launch a new lineup of iPad and Macs while debuting its next-generation operating system. Here’s a rundown of […]
1 in 3 Doctors Expected to Buy the iPhone 6
The Apple iPhone has been a hit with doctors since its initial release, and that trend is expected to reach new heights with the upcoming release of the company’s new iPhone 6. Apple’s new flagship iPhone line is replete with activity sensors and health and fitness tracking features, prompting some industry analysts to suggest that […]
HealthKit Enhances Disease Research and Patient Monitoring
Even though iOS 8’s HealthKit has yet to be officially released, it is already helping doctors at Duke University and Stanford University keep track of patient wellness in individuals suffering from cancer, diabetes and other chronic health conditions. At Stanford, doctors have entered into a partnership with Apple as part of a pilot program to […]