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Starting an App Business: How Many People Does Your Team Need?
An app startup needs funding and the right mix of skills. This article explains three core team roles, ways to overcome staffing shortages, and why one founder can be enough to get started.
Read article →Reaching Emerging Markets: Google Unveils Six Practical Initiatives to Help Developers Go Global
With Asian and emerging markets becoming increasingly active, Google Play presented six practical initiatives at G-Star 2018 to help app and game developers capture international opportunities.
Read article →How Much Should You Budget to Build an App with the Same Features as WhatsApp?
Replicating WhatsApp or Uber involves far more than building familiar features. Explore the article’s development estimates, the work behind them, and how MVPs, clear requirements and BaaS can help reduce time and costs.
Read article →Third-Party Apps Must Support the New iPad or iPhone Before March 2019
With the new iPad Pro officially launched, Apple has set a March 2019 deadline for third-party apps to support at least one of the third-generation iPad Pro and iPhone XS Max. Developers are also expected to review layouts, display and interaction areas, and other UI issues.
Read article →Design Thinking for Building Successful Applications
Successful mobile applications begin with an understanding of users. Design thinking helps businesses address pain points, anticipate needs, and improve applications through an ongoing cycle of design, feedback, and testing.
Read article →How to Develop and Launch Your First iOS App
Launching an app offers exciting opportunities, but preparation matters. Research whether your idea already exists, consider your development budget and partners, and learn how similar apps reach their audiences.
Read article →Why Does Google Play Earn Less Than the App Store Despite Android’s Reach?
In the third quarter of 2018, App Store revenue exceeded Google Play’s by 93.5%, despite Google Play recording far more downloads. The article explores differences in user spending, app quality and piracy, alongside the rise of subscriptions.
Read article →How Much Should Mobile App Development Cost?
The HK$4.5 million allocation for a Baduanjin mobile app drew public criticism. The article explains why limited information makes the price difficult to judge, and how project scope, staffing and unfinished work affect development costs.
Read article →10 Years of Apple's App Store: How Has It Changed Markets and Mobile Device Use?
Since its launch alongside the iPhone 3G in 2008, the App Store has changed how people use mobile devices and experience content. Its first decade also brought a substantial app economy, new gaming and subscription models, and more opportunities for developers.
Read article →App Store Revenue for Developers Still Twice That of Google Play
Global app revenue figures for the first half of 2018 show that the App Store continued to generate far more revenue for developers than Google Play, although Google Play recorded slightly faster spending growth.
Read article →WhatsApp Signs New Agreement: Google Drive Backups Will No Longer Count Towards Storage
Many users back up WhatsApp to Google Drive, where backups take up considerable space. From November 12, 2018, WhatsApp data will no longer count towards cloud storage usage.
Read article →Google’s Market Capitalization Now Exceeds US$800 Billion
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reported revenue of US$32.66 billion for the second quarter of 2018, far exceeding market expectations. Revenue increased 26% year on year, with growth accelerating from the same period last year.
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