AOL Launches Alto Mail, a New Email Mobile App Alternative
The average user may be happy with a standard email app like Google’s Inbox or Yahoo’s native iPhone app, but power users with multiple accounts between work and play often turn to third-party apps that offer multi-client support. AOL recently jumped into the game with a unique mobile app offering for iOs and Android, Alto […]
Stop Deleting and Start Writing With First Draft Mac App
“Stop deleting and start writing” — so reads the tagline behind a compelling new app called First Draft from the app development team at 96 Problems, a creative app development company. First Draft will be familiar to iOS app users in particular for its similarity to other minimalist writing tools favored by iPad app developers, […]
Figma is Google Docs for App Designers
Google Docs has been a part of the app developer toolbox for almost ten years now. The real-time editing, team collaboration, version control and commenting features all enabled by a cloud-based web app structure have revolutionized businesses from Mom-n-Pop storefronts to London mobile app development companies. …So what’s holding up the cloud revolution for other […]
Google Debuts API for Image Recognition Tech
Google recently launched a limited preview for Cloud Vision, an API (application programming interface) for their in-house image recognition tech. The debut opens up huge opportunities for mobile app developers eager to introduce sophisticated image recognition to native apps — particularly for Internet of Things app developers, where real-world interactions are so critical. While the service […]
Wayfinder Brings Map Tech Indoors for App Developers
When it comes to indoor navigation, the options in the mobile app development toolbox are few and far between. The main roadblock has been the scale — mobile app developer toolkits like Google Maps can determine routes intelligently using widely available satellite imagery, but getting a feel for the layout of a building is much […]
Shopify Launches Sello, Allowing Users to Sell From Their Phone
E-commerce has traditionally been a tough market to break into. The platforms can be expensive, the security issues a headache, the consumer engagement campaigns complex. The mobile app developers at Shopify have already worked around many of these issues with their cutting-edge user-focussed online store building suite, and now they’re taking the idea of simple […]
Apple App Store Rolls Out a Big Search Update
Studies have shown that around half of Apple App Store downloads are discovered via keyword searches within the app store. That puts an enormous amount of responsibility on Apple’s search bar; it can literally decide the fate of an iOS app developer’s app. So, iPhone and iPad app developers will be thrilled to hear that […]
One Million Raised for VISR, App That Detects Bullying
For all the good the mobile app economy has done, many parents find a dark side when their children start becoming active online. Bullying, sexting, and social media overload have all earned places in the headlines since iPhones apps became commonplace in the hands of middle and high schoolers. Mobile apps aren’t just for techies […]
Investors and Developers Cautious as Square Goes Public
Square recently filed IPO (initial public offering) paperwork; the current offering is listed at $275 million. Given Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s reinstatement as CEO at Twitter the week prior, investors have voiced some concerns as to how Dorsey’s split commitments will affect operations at both companies. Square’s filing notes that “[Dorsey’s renewed involvement at Twitter] […]
Google Cardboard App Takes VR to the Streets
Armchair explorers, virtual reality enthusiasts and iPhone app developers rejoice: the Google Cardboard app is officially available, and it support Street View. It’s on Android, it’s on iOS, and it works in 39 languages across 100 countries worldwide. For a peak at some of the incredible experiences available through the new app, take a look […]