BlackBerry has, in an explosive fashion, finally released BBM on Android and iOS. The popular chat application is now available for the two most popular smartphone platforms in the world. The Android application has exceeded 10 million downloads in just over 1 week (SOURCE). Between Android and iOS, BlackBerry claims to have added over 20
Understanding Banking App Permissions
As an application developer, there is one type of app review that I am always pained to see. Here are some real world examples of that type of review, taken from a mobile banking app for Android: This app wants access to everything on your phone. Access to storage, access to make calls, access to
How to Build a Standing Desk
Developing software involves spending a large amount of hours using a computer. The extended use of a computer has been correlated with many problem such as repetitive strain injuries and cardiovascular problems. Instead of being at the mercy of the computer, to take advantage of the extended computer use, many software developers have switched to
How to Install a Beta d 10 App on Your BlackBerry 10 Phone
Our clients often want to see their BlackBerry 10 App as it is being built. This would be called a Beta build of the application. This way the client can see if the the application is going to suit their needs and can suggest changes along the way during development. Below is a list of
Designing it Right – Cross Platform Pitfalls
There are many things to consider when you’re planning to release an application for multiple platforms. Many brands get some these things wrong; they miss out on building the best experience for each platform. I’d like to outline some of the major pitfalls made by some brands. Applications Icons You may wish to use the
Seeking Inspiration for Design
One of the most exciting things about our business, (aside from the cool apps we build!), is when we get to meet new clients and learn about their business. From this first discussion we hear develop mobile app ideas that can enhance their business and give some sort of value-add to their clients. Once we
ROI Series #3: Apps for Marketing and Customer Service
Every company that enquires about a mobile application wants to know the ROI. A few weeks ago, we covered “ROI – There’s an App for That, Part Two: Apps That Reduce Costs,” which revealed the ways a mobile app improves employee efficiency and reduces costs. Well, there’s still more to mobile apps than generating revenues
ROI Series #2: There’s an App for That – Apps that Reduce Costs
Every company that enquires about a mobile application wants to know the ROI. Last week, we covered “ROI – There’s an App for That, Part One: Apps That Generate Revenue.” We explained that there’s much more to mobile apps than generating revenue, and that’s where Part Two comes in! Mobile applications for employees can help