Last year, the big headline was that mobile internet usage surpassed desktop internet usage. Now, there’s more to add to the story: not only has the number of mobile-only internet users overtaken desktop-only, but app usage has also surpassed desktop usage. For retailers, that’s not the only thing of interest. Statistics show that multi-platform… Continue reading Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Web: What Retailers Need To Know
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Apple HomeKit: Putting IoT Back on the Map
Considering Apple’s HomeKit was announced more than a year ago, it’s been moving rather slowly. One reason for the hold up is the stringent security requirements Apple has in place, which presents a rather large barrier to hardware developers. This HomeKit Icon .sketch file was designed by Luis Abreu – Dribbble – Website – Source page Nonetheless, there’s been… Continue reading Apple HomeKit: Putting IoT Back on the Map
Moving Beyond Templates in Roku Development
Roku – like the streaming media player industry more broadly – continues to gain popularity at an astounding pace. As of September 2014, Roku had already sold over 10 million units in the United States alone. With 50 million streaming media players forecasted to be sold globally by 2017 and Roku leading the charge,… Continue reading Moving Beyond Templates in Roku Development
The Challenges & Opportunities of Integrating Apple Pay
We all understand the pains of new technologies at initial launch. Every development company must learn the ins-and-outs of how a new technology works and how to implement it into the corresponding environment. Apple Pay is no different. What Do I Need Before Integrating Apple Pay? Via Apple Press Info When… Continue reading The Challenges & Opportunities of Integrating Apple Pay
The Top 12 UX/UI Design Tools: Easier, Better, Faster, Stronger
The amazing and intimidating thing is that there are a myriad of challenges in UI & UX Design, and exponentially more potential solutions. The best kinds of solutions are ones that can be seamlessly integrated into the current tools of choice, and those that can be accessed at any point from the process. So… Continue reading The Top 12 UX/UI Design Tools: Easier, Better, Faster, Stronger
What is HCE?
Host Card Emulation (HCE) is a technology that allows for the replication of a physical, contactless smart card using software. In the context of mobile payments, it is used to complete transactions via near field communication (NFC). Anybody who has used a contactless credit card (Visa PayWave or Mastercard Paypass for example) has,… Continue reading What is HCE?
How To Drive Downloads With App Store Optimization (ASO)
Looking for ways to drive more app downloads? It’s time to embrace the practice of App Store Optimization (ASO). According to a survey by Forrester Research, the majority of users discover apps by searching within the app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play, etc.). In fact, browsing accounts for 63% of all app discovery… Continue reading How To Drive Downloads With App Store Optimization (ASO)
22 Technologies That Every Mobile Developer Needs To Know
Anyone with experience in mobile knows that the technology advances quickly. Anything from OS versions to new devices to emerging technologies are testament to this. Staying up-to-date is key to remaining competitive, for companies and developers alike. Every new mobile technology can pose a threat or open up new windows of opportunity. In… Continue reading 22 Technologies That Every Mobile Developer Needs To Know
Third Party vs. Branded Mobile Payment Apps
Mobile payments have been ramping up in 2015. Android Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay – merchants have a lot of choice, and customer demand for mobile payment options is rising. But are these mobile payment systems better than creating a branded mobile payments platform? With the recent announcement that Apple Pay will support… Continue reading Third Party vs. Branded Mobile Payment Apps
The Top 4 Reasons You Should Be Using J2ObjC
We recently wrote a post on J2ObjC and the benefits of using it for cross-platform development. It went over some of the advantages of using J2ObjC, but we’ve had some follow-up questions since. Rather than fielding these one-by-one, we decided to do a follow-up post with more detail about the benefits of J2ObjC. … Continue reading The Top 4 Reasons You Should Be Using J2ObjC