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Android App Development – Latest Technologies in Mobile World

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iPhone and android smartphones completely change the mobile market most of the people want to have a smartphone and the key reason of its popularity is it has great unique features and touch screen, apps makes it more useful device. After the launch of iphone and android smartphone the demand of using application is very high and because of that there are number of companies are moving to android application development and iphone application development.

Google android is an open source platform so the popularity is increasing steadily and there are android application developers who are trying to make the world best apps and making the best use of mobile. Currently most of the mobile application developers are using free tool and techniques so they can easily create the application and fulfill the demand of customers.

So if you want to create good application for your business then you have to offshore your android app development needs and you can hire dedicated mobile apps developer by that you can get best application development service at very affordable price. But now the question is how to hire android app developers.

The first important thing you have to know before hiring any android developers. And its a technical skills, how they are delivering the projects, understand your projects needs. You have a right to ask about all the things before you pay advance to any application development company. As there are lots of companies are providing such services so your first task is to find the company who have a good experience in application development and check their portfolio if they have an experience making application that is related to your business then at will be a big advantage for you because they can easily understand your projects needs and can provide you quality work.

Project delivering and satisfied work completely depend on developer’s experience and skills. There are lots of clients miss that important part to check developers skills. So here are some of the important techniques qualities that developer should have.

Ego:
one should always hire a developers who know his job and understand clients project requirement. If he has ego and think that they are the best developer’s in the industries so client cant control the way he want and developer make the projects as per he want. So making worm relation and understand the developer nature is also important.

Good Communication Skills:
The developer’s must have good communication skills by that he or she can clearly show their ideas and apply to it in the projects. Communication make your works more easier so developer should understand what your project needs.

Understand the working priority:
Application development is the process of making phase wise things so some work you have to fix it now and some can be put on wait so the developer should have the knowledge that which task should he complete first and deliver the project as fast as possible.

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5 Things That Can Increase Retention In Mobile Apps

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Mobile Applications come in two business models. The first depends on the sale of applications, and actual retention is only a minor concern so far as it can drive additional downloads. The second model depends on user engagement, and the application is generally free, and it relies on user retention to drive ad or sales revenue.

According to Flurry Analytics, which monitors data for over 20,000 Android and iPhone applications and over 2 billion user sessions each month, user retention across all apps drops an average of 85 percent by the first month. This means that 85 out of every 100 people who download an app will have deleted it from their phone within the first 30 days. After six months, retention is only 5 percent.

For apps that depend on user engagement and constant use over time, these numbers are troubling. However, there are many solutions that can increase retention and make applications successful over time.

We’ve taken a quick survey of the software development and marketing teams here at Amadeus Consulting, and come up with the top 5 things that affect mobile app retention.

Usability
Updates
Marketing  & Acquisition
Design
Integration

Usability

So you have a great idea, and you’ve created an app, but it has a really low retention rate. What’s wrong?  Well, the most likely problem is its usability. If users cannot figure out how to use it and get it running in 10 seconds or less, they will delete you and potentially find a competitor’s app that is easier to use, even if it does not provide the same depth of services.

Some things that affect usability include a mandatory or lengthy registration, difficult or unusual controls, a very clunky interface, or slow sync time between the app and your servers. In order to increase the value of your app, you need to optimize the user experience.

For example, let’s say that you are a local pizza restaurant and you have an application that is designed to increase sales of pizzas by letting users place orders through the application. For you to be successful, your application needs make ordering pizzas as simple of a process as possible. Evaluating good UI design is difficult to describe in words, but basically the user should not have to think about how to use the app, and it should be intuitive with as few steps as possible.

An extension of this idea is creating a positive user experience. Some apps claim to provide certain functionalities, but they require a lengthy setup process, or have a clunky interface, or are not intuitive, or have any number of other usability problems. Good development requires more than just great coding. It requires an understanding of how people will use the application, and a development process focused on the end user.

Great interface design is a very valuable skill and it can make-or-break an application in the eyes of your users. Even if you have excellent in-house programming to back up the UI design, it may be worth your time to look at getting help with the interface.

Updates

The problem with software is that it changes so often. Your app may work perfectly today, but tomorrow Apple may provide an update to the iPhone operating system and your app suddenly develops bugs. Can your developer anticipate the changes and provide an update to your application to prevent downtimes?

Developers need to offer troubleshooting and “IT” service to the application once it is developed. If you are hiring a third party to develop your app, you should at the very least expect a warranty period, but also carefully consider the option for extended service and upgrades, which usually cost extra. In most cases, you or your developer will be able to anticipate changes or upcoming issues and provide an update to your app that will limit downtimes.

Also, some operating systems are used across different phones. What will happen to your app over the next few months if Apple releases a new version of the iPhone, or if Android OS comes out on a different model?  You need to consistently provide compatibility updates; otherwise people will drop your application in droves.

Additionally, frequent content updates are an excellent way to keep people engaged. If people know that there is an update coming soon, or that you provide frequent content additions to a paid app, then they are more likely to download it and hang onto it. Updates are also a great way to remind users that your app is still there, and remind them to use it.

These recommendations are all things we take into consideration when we develop mobile applications for our customers. They are the best way to keep users engaged with your app; let us help you in the process.

Marketing

There are two sides to retention: The usability side, which encompasses most of what we’re talked about so far, and the acquisition side, which means getting people to download the app initially.

Acquisition includes more than just a measure of the number of downloads; it also describes how well people are able to find the app, and how likely they are to download it. Just remember, on the Apple App store, there are over 180,000 applications. You need to make yours stand out.

How do you do that?  First, you need to make sure that it meets basic search engine optimization (SEO) requirements, which includes making sure that it is appropriately labeled and categorized during that submission process. You wouldn’t want your new banking app to end up in the games section, because people that wanted a banking app would never find it. The description and information needs to be targeted and exact using appropriate keywords, but also inviting. Pictures almost always help, especially if you have a great UI, but you also need to make sure that everything else is correct.

Second, you need market your application. You need to tell people about it, and provide some incentive to download it. If you are building an application for a current business, then you can piggy back on a few of your other marketing efforts so that you include your app as well. Additionally, there are also many websites that specialize in app reviewing and rating and you can work with these sites to provide a bit more visibility to your application.

Also, a word about rankings: while it may be tempting to pad your own rankings, doing so is extremely dangerous and has gotten more than a few apps banned from the store, and is fairly easy for users to spot. Instead of padding your own rankings, use your time to build legitimate user reviews by being very transparent and providing frequent updates and quality feedback to users. There are thousands of new app startups, and if you are planning on being in the app business (or offering apps) for awhile then you definitely want to brand yourself as reputable.

I know many third-party developers, including Amadeus Consulting, provide specialized SEO and marketing for apps, which are definitely worth looking into. Whether you do it, or if you hire someone else to help you do it, marketing will give your app an extra ‘oomph’ that it needs for a successful launch, and give you the momentum to succeed down the road.

In Conclusion

Creating an application is not a pass/fail process. Like almost everything else, quality matters. To make a comparison, it is like creating a personal Facebook account but never logging in, accepting friends, or responding to friendly inquiries. Are you on Facebook?  Yes, technically. But it is not doing anything for you, and may even be hurting since you seem to ignore everyone who would be interested. App development works the same way:  having a bad app is much worse than having no app at all.

What this means is that you need to understand that creating an app is an investment and a commitment. It also means that if you are looking to get into the app business, you may be much better off investing in an experienced third party developer that can guide you through the process and manage it with you until you are ready to take over.

Stay tuned for our second part of this post, where we will discuss Design and Integration best practices for mobile application development and retention.

As the Search Visibility Manager at Amadeus Consulting, Monica’s knowledge is extensive in search engine marketing and conversion optimization strategies. Monica is dedicated to helping both Amadeus Consulting and our clients succeed online and is passionate about all things search. The Search Visibility Insights blog offers knowledge and market-related information for readers interested in the ever-changing world of online marketing trends.

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How water is making Everyone Mobile

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If you are among those lucky enough to have your health and mobility then you may also be among those that have never considered how it would feel to not have the use of your legs. If you do, it seems so normal, so easy to take for granted, to stand or walk or run. Imagine for a moment if you didn’t have that ability. Now imagine what it would feel like to suddenly get some of that mobility back.

It would be pretty freaking awesome.

To many, physical therapy pools seem to be the giant tubs that sit in the training rooms of your favorite sports team or athlete, but to some, they are a way back to a feeling of control and mobility. The weightlessness one feels in water can be a very liberating feeling to someone normally confined to a wheelchair so it may surprise the mobile masses just how popular and often used they actually are.

Physical therapy pools are not the esoteric training tool most assume that they are as they are in use in residential applications all over the country. The last decade or so has seen a sharp increase in home instillations as their benefits are clearly very well documented. People who previously had no liberation from their physical limitations are making great use of the natural buoyancy of water and the soothing, calming affects that it can achieve. In addition to the mental benefits, physical therapy pools can also bring about great results in overall body health as they can be used as a form of non weight bearing exercise. Immobility is the single largest contributor to muscle atrophy which can lead to a whole host of associated problems including embolism, poor circulation, skin integrity issues and respiratory problems. The ability to move or be moved within the weightlessness of moving water can help alleviate or combat these health issues while also bringing about a feeling of independence and mobility that may be otherwise impossible.

Physical therapy pools are not just for the athlete. They are for everyone.

Crystal is an account coordinator with Location3 Media. Her personal blog discusses travel, health, fitness, and finance.

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Golf Mobile Apps for iPhone- Easy to Practice Golf

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One of the fastest growing segments in the mobile app market is golf mobile apps, especially golf mobile apps for the iPhone.  In fact, iTunes now has hundreds of golf mobile apps available, but there is a wide disparity between the few good and useful iPhone golf mobile apps and the less than stellar golf apps for the iPhone.

To find golf mobile apps for the iPhone, simply go to iTunes or the Apple app store and look under the “Sports” category.  You can also do a search query under “golf.”  There, you will find hundreds of free and paid golf mobile apps to help you with your golf game under such categories as:

1. Golf GPS Rangefinder

2. Tee to Green Golf Tips

3. Golf Practice Drills

4. Rules of Golf

5. Golf Scorecards

6. Golf Course Finder

7. Golf News

Like any app, when selecting a golf mobile app for the iPhone, be sure to read through the details of the app and look at the screen shots.  Also read the reviews and try to distinguish between authentic reviews and “fake” reviews by the app manufacturer (these are pretty easy to figure out).  When looking at the golf mobile app reviews, pay close attention to reviews that mention ease of use, ease of navigation, quality of visuals, quality of instruction, etc.

Usually you want to go with an iPhone golf app that provides the best balance among usefulness, ease of use and price.  For example, there are some good golf apps for the iPhone that provide solid video instruction that can be useful away from the course, but is not very practical on the course.  Complement that iPhone golf app with golf tips and practice drills you can actually use on the course.  Then, with a few, inexpensive apps, you have your instructional needs covered, no matter where you are!

Something else to keep in mind is to distinguish between golf mobile apps that are “native” vs. those that need access to your provider and/or Wi-Fi.  Once downloaded to your phone, you can use native apps whenever you like and get the information you need with no carrier or Wi-Fi access.  Many of the GPS apps can be frustrating because they often require carrier/Wi-Fi access and if your coverage is not good, the app does not work well.

So, check out all the golf mobile apps for iPhone and get ready for a fantastic golf season!

Designed by top PGA instructors for on-course play and off-course preparation, Golf Genie™ provides easy-to-absorb golf tips, golf practice drills and golf training aids to accelerate your development and rapidly lower your score.

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Reading Guitar Tabs – Why You Should Use Mobile Apps

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Reading guitar tabs can be difficult for most novice guitarists. Playing chords are less complicated than mastering tabs. Most guitarists learned playing chords by themselves. Only some figure out how to read guitar tabs and play these independently. You will gain the most out of getting aid from seasoned guitarists. Alternatively, you could make use of modern tools and download a guitar tab app that has a beginner’s guide.

More and more people decide to download their own guitar tab app since it is more convenient. You will find four significant reasons you should get an app. You could get it on top of your current lessons or try teaching yourself using the program.

First, buying a mobile application saves time. Many people don’t have any time for formal lessons. Your life is busy, with activities filling every minute of your day. It can be hard to include yet another activity to your agenda. Attending formal lessons also requires travel, either on your part or on the part of your instructor. This could be exhausting. Possessing a guitar app helps you study when it’s convenient. You could carry your mobile phone or your iPod along with you and learn to play wherever you go. You’ll save both time and effort from travel at the same time. Use this additional time to learn more skills.

Second, it helps save money. Formal instruction is expensive. Only some people are able to afford to have face-to-face lessons with a skilled instructor. Your fare going to and from lessons will add up easily. Obtaining a mobile application is far more practical. It costs a lot less than one-fourth the cost of getting a teacher. You’ll be able to utilize the cash on more important matters, such as rent or daily necessities.

Third, you learn at your own pace. When you have your program installed, you can take another look at former lessons and get good at each and every skill if you are ready. You won’t be capable to revisit past lessons with formal guitar programs. An app lets you go back and forward easily. You won’t be the only one benefitting from the program as well. You can have a group lesson along with your friends with your mobile device as a guide. You’ll be able to help one another learn for a good price. Developers also provide updates constantly. You may get the latest songs and practice reading guitar tabs with these new tracks.

Finally, many guitar tab app developers seek advice from known and skilled guitarists around the world. You will get the counsel and expertise of the greatest guitarists in your portable device. How many people can declare their guitar teacher is a famous musician? Now you can when you download guitar apps.

Seek an app which has professionally-arranged tabs. There are various paid and free tabs available on the internet, however , not all these are accurate. You will want a software with its own library. This will help you arrange your downloaded tabs, which makes it easy for you to look for a song you’d like to focus on. Finally, hunt for features that will help you learn. Applications with playback features and fingering guides assist you in mastering to read and play tabs. Inspect carefully because only a few apps have these functions.

 

Chelsea Gibbs is a musician who helps youngsters with reading guitar tabs and works with guitar tab app developers to make a user-friendly program.

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Mobile Application Development

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Chicago-based Promet Source now has a mobile application development team to develop apps for use on the iPad, the iTouch, the iPhone, and Android devices. By offering mobile application development to its business and enterprise customers, the web development company opens up incredible potential for increased value in custom apps that will enhance the overall user experience.

With more and more people staying connected through wireless devices, companies have a great opportunity to take advantage of this powerful online territory through mobile application development. Mobile applications are becoming increasingly important in this age of mobile devices and constant connectivity. Designed to help users get information easily and remotely, mobile applications can be key to business growth. By engaging with users on their phones, companies extend their influence and reach. By offering a mobile application that ties in with business branding and message, businesses have a new way to connect with users and an extra level in which to engage them.

Experienced in custom web application development, eCommerce, association member management, web design, content development, and hosting, Promet launches its mobile application development team in Chicago as a natural extension of its existing offerings. Already, Promet ’s mobile application development has caught the attention of media and industry experts. For example, a recent Wisconsin State Journal article highlighted Promet’s work for Green Cab of Madison. For this eco-friendly taxicab service, Promet developed a mobile application for the company’s dispatch software. Unlike typical dispatch software, the app Promet developed for Green Cab integrates Google maps and fare calculation right into a dashboard-secured iPad used by drivers. This gives Green Cab one more way to set itself apart from competitors and to reach out to its client base—goals that many other businesses would share.

Because of their potential to reach both existing and new clients, mobile applications are a valuable tool for all kinds of businesses and enterprises looking to expand their influence. Based in Chicago, Promet is a web application development company that can create such custom mobile applications specific to a client’s needs, accessible on an iPhone, an iPad, an iTouch, and Android devices.

Promet Source is a top-notch Drupal web application development company and hosting shop, based out of Chicago, Illinois. For the last seven years, it has launched hundreds of websites with open source tools, in a diverse array of industries from government to associations to startups. To learn more about Promet Source, please visit www.prometsource.com.

Chicago-based Promet Source now has a mobile application development team to develop apps for use on the iPad, the iTouch, the iPhone, and Android devices.

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