New City Built to Test Driverless Car Technology
For a few years now, the tech industry has been abuzz with developments surrounding driverless car technologies. Touted as the transportation solution of the future, driverless cars will be remotely controlled by servers. Automatically able to sense traffic congestion, hazards, weather conditions and a complete range of other factors, driverless cars are being touted as […]
Google Launches New Developer Kit for Beacon App Development
Google has set its sights on competing with Apple’s iBeacon geolocation platform. The company recently introduced a series of new products that deploy Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technologies, including new open formats, APIs and tools for developing beacon-based services and apps. The new products afford beacon app developers a great deal more control over […]
MedBox Medication Reminder and Rx Tracker
MedBox iPhone & Apple Watch App Mobile Technology to Reduce Emergency Room Visits and Fatalities Caused by Medication Misuse and Forgetfulness MedBox caters to the 70% of Americans taking prescription medication on a daily basis. As only 50% of patients correctly follow their medication regimen (acpm.org), the mobile health app makes it easy for patients to remember […]
PayPal Splits from eBay Creating a Mobile FinTech Powerhouse
PayPal recently started trading as a standalone entity on the Nasdaq, marking its official split from eBay. In recognition of the occasion, PayPal’s CEO, Dan Schulman, shed some light on the company’s revamped strategic outlook. There were three key takeaways from Schulman’s Q2 earnings call: Mobile is a top priority. Schulman envisions a future in […]
Watch International Cyber Attacks Take Place in Real Time
Security issues have become a hot-button topic for Toronto iPhone app developers and software developers around the world. With cyber crime and hack attacks continuing to make headlines, several new websites that claim to track hacking activity in real time have cropped up. These sites feature maps that show both the targets and the sources […]
Apple Delves into New Advanced iOS Geolocation Features
Based on two new patents published in the final week of June, 2015, it appears as though Apple is continuing its heavy research investments in geolocation technologies. The company’s existing geofencing capabilities, seen in features like Find My iPhone, appear headed for a twist based on the patent filings, which focus on emerging technologies that […]
Dogtown Media Ranked as a Top Los Angeles App Developer
We’re excited to announce that Dogtown Media has recently been named among the Top Los Angeles App Developers by Washington, D.C.-based research firm Clutch. Clutch asked mobile app development companies, like Dogtown Media, to provide information about the services that they provide, as well as case studies, portfolio items and a list of notable clients. In […]
Apple Revamps Mobile Tech with Unveiling of iOS 9
Apple recently unveiled its upcoming iOS 9 operating system, which is expected to be officially released this fall. The company offered a sneak peek at iOS 9 during the 2015 Worldwide Developers Conference, which began in San Francisco on June 8. Reviews have been generally positive, with industry analysts and mobile app developers finding a […]
Google SDKs Enable iOS & Android Mobile Apps to Work Offline
On May 29, 2015, Google launched its new Mobile Offline software development kit, giving app developers a new way to support offline functionality. According to Google, the new SDK will give developers the tools they need to create apps that will continue to function smoothly in the absence of an Internet connection. The Mobile Offline […]
Apple HomeKit Gaining Interest with iOS App Developers
With smart devices beginning to make major inroads in the consumer market, Apple is reportedly on the verge of releasing a new app designed to help people manage their connected devices more easily. The app is said to be called “Home,” and it is believed to provide a single platform for the streamlined management of […]