In early 2007, Apple announced the first iPhone. While some people saw it as a flash in the pan, I saw great opportunity. I believed this device would transform an industry, so I immediately began developing mobile apps to run on this revolutionary device. Half a decade later, I have seen thousands of apps come
NuuNest – Bringing Technology to New Parents
It won’t change your baby’s diaper, but it will help to answer some of those Big Questions that new parents will have with their new bundles of joy! NuuNest, created by registered nurses Cindy Leclerc and Jana Stockham, is an innovative iphone app that easily tracks baby’s data. It includes health tips based on baby’s
Lemonade Day and the App
When life hands you lemons….. start your own business! As many of you know CollegeMobile is an entrepreneurial venture founded by Chad Jones in 2009. Chad saw an amazing business opportunity in the world of mobile app development and started CollegeMobile and the rest is history. Around the same time I was working at a
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
Is Mobile Web Finally Dead?
“Is mobile web finally dead?” This question has been discussed for years. In terms of user preference, apps have won out as 85% of users prefer an app over a mobile website. But is mobile web truly dead right now? The answer depends on the demographics of your users – or more specifically, their phones
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
“ding free” Shines from Sea to Sea
The “ding free ATM Locator” app is realizing success from sea to sea. What is ding free, you ask? ding free is a national campaign by Canadian credit unions to promote their network of surcharge-free ATMs. The campaign is focused on a unique ATM Locator App that CollegeMobile developed in 2012. The app is one-of-a-kind,
Introducing the Co-op CRS App
Finding the nearest Co-op Gas Bar, Food Store, Home Centre, Cardlock, or Agro Centre just got easier with the “Co-op CRS App” by CollegeMobile. We were very excited to collaborate with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) to enhance their renowned customer service by developing a simple and convenient smartphone app for their retailing system. CollegeMobile was introduced to