Even seasoned developers need a few tips and tricks to succeed in today’s crowded app marketplace. According to Statista, there are approximately 2.2 million mobile apps on the App Store and 3 million on Google Play. Now, let that sink in! But if you go in prepared with a well-conceived plan, you can enjoy phenomenal […]
Mobile app design may seem easy, but it’s not. An inexperienced or overconfident developer may think they can cobble together the mobile UI at the last minute. But that results in a clunky and unintuitive mobile app that only offers a frustrating and poor user experience. That’s why many of the best app developers have […]
It’s easy to establish the quality and functionality of mobile apps. A clear sign of professional design work is when the usage is effortless and smooth that users don’t think twice when using it. But, if there are interactivity issues or problems, users will automatically recognize and won’t be pleased. Mobile apps should be clear […]
Apple Watch sales over the last couple of years have risen to surpass the company’s sales from iPad and Mac. The Apple Watch is eating into the luxury watch market by combining a sense of style with functionality. It’s in functionality that developers can build apps targeting niche Apple Watch users. When designing an app […]
Utilizing real-time updates in your personal or business application is no longer an option but a necessity. Most business applications are adopting real-time features such as: push notifications, instant messaging, real-time feed, and tracking live orders. The rising adoption of real-time notification occurs because real-time features deliver information to users in action-time incidences and scenarios. […]
Apple’s ecosystem is great for developers, especially with the many powerful iOS development tools at their disposal. The first tool that comes to mind is Apple’s Xcode integrated development environment (IDE). But Xcode alone isn’t enough to create the quality apps that users expect today. There are several third-party tools that every developer should have […]
Cross-platform mobile app development has taken the world by storm. But is it that great, or are you better off focusing on native app development? It’s not a question we can answer right away, as there are many considerations. Depending on the tools you use, you may experience a challenging or smooth development experience. Then, […]
Mobile app testing is an integral part of the development process because it ensures a good user experience. Testing can be quite complex and expensive due to the numerous things to consider. An app needs to work on different screen sizes, operating systems, and varying usage scenarios. Quality assurance is therefore important in ensuring that […]
Deciding between Android or iOS for your upcoming minimum viable product (MVP) project can be daunting. Both platforms are massively popular and have generated billions of dollars in revenue. So the answer should be simple, right? Why not release on both platforms? Yes, but only if it’s financially feasible and in line with your goals. […]
There’s no doubt that the sole motive behind a good user experience UX is to make users feel good about your product. Designers and programmers must keep their users in mind; that’s the only way to create truly innovative and rewarding solutions. Steve Krug’s book “Don’t Make Me Think” details a common-sense approach to user […]