The Sins and Redemptions of Randomness in User Experience

  When the typical software developer makes use of a random number generator in their code, there is no sense in worrying about questions pertaining to the true randomness of the result. The difference between a random number generator and a pseudorandom number generator is usually only significant for certain academic computer scientists. Nevertheless, there […]

Microsoft Azure: Building Smart Chatbots Using Cognitive Services

  In my last post, I introduced Microsoft Azure’s Cognitive Services suite and its potential to make mobile apps smarter, more engaging, and more contextually relevant for users. I highlighted 3 APIs out of the many that are offered: Custom Decision Service, Content Moderator, and the Speaker Recognition API.   A driving point behind my […]

Enterprise Mobile Apps, Product Strategy, and The Future of Mobile With Sanjay Malhotra

Steve Young, the founder of AppMasters.co, hosted Sanjay Malhotra, CTO and Co-Founder of Clearbridge Mobile as a guest on his podcast. From The New York Times, PayPal, Tim Horton’s, and more, Sanjay discusses how Clearbridge started working with these huge, iconic brands, the keys to a successful product strategy for enterprise apps, and how leveraging data […]

iOS 11 Is Transforming AR Mobile App Development Tenfold

  Augmented reality (AR) applications are not new, however, tools for AR development are becoming more refined and more accessible. Last month, Apple introduced iPhone X and its operating system – iOS 11: a game-changing combination allowing incredibly immersive and fluid AR experiences to take center stage for iOS app development.   The potential for […]

Microsoft Azure: How To Build Smart Apps Using Cognitive Services

  In today’s mobile ecosystem, you need to create more engaging, insightful, and targeted mobile app experiences. User expectations have evolved as mobile technologies have become more sophisticated, and things considered bleeding edge in the recent past are no longer up to par.   Today, customers expect apps to be smart.   Users want minimal […]

The Top iOS 11 Features To Consider For Your App

  Anticipation for iOS 11 has been at an all-time high ever since WWDC 2017 took place back in June. The new mobile operating system powering the iPhone and the iPad is available September 19 bringing a slew of exciting new features.   Source: Apple Special Event   Apple is releasing peer-to-peer transactions with Apple Pay, […]

AirBnB Wasn’t Built In A Day: Lessons On Mobile App Scope

  Think building everything on your app wish list for initial launch is a good idea? You may want to think again.   All of the heavy hitters – AirBnB, Uber, Spotify, etc. – didn’t do this, and for good reason. More often than not, it is a massive waste of time and money.   […]

10 of The Biggest Mobile App Launch Mistakes to Avoid

  In today’s dynamic market, mobile app development is proving to be a universally strategic branding decision for businesses, particularly looking to enhance their customer relationships. As a result, there is continued growth in companies investing in mobile app development, however, many companies are unable to plan and execute a successful mobile app launch. Being […]

How to Optimize Your App Store Listing to Boost Conversions

  In order for an app to receive a high number of downloads, it has to stand out. In the current app market, unless an app has been featured in the “Recommended” section by the Apple editors or has secured a rank in the Top 10 through tens of thousands of downloads, the chances of […]

What do the App Store Updates Mean for Your App?

    When it was first introduced in 2008, Apple’s App Store revolutionized the way in which software is bought and sold. The App Store essentially defined the app ecosystem, the process of developing and launching apps, and how users consume content, products, and services.    For the first time since it’s initial release, the […]