Android APP Development

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15/11/2017

The next version of Android is bigger and better... here are the 9 best new features of Android Oreo.

(1) 2x faster to boot up
(2) Minimises background app activity
(3) Autofill remembers app logins
(4) Picture in Picture lets you see two apps at once
(5) Notification dots quickly show you what's new, and can be swiped off screen
(6) Android Instant Apps launch within your browser with no installation
(7) Google Play Protect scans apps to keep your device and data safe
(8) Improved battery life
(9) Redesigned emoji library with more than 60 new emoji

Android O focuses on 'fluid experiences' and vitals, with new features headlining during its first public appearance at Google I/O 2017 including picture in picture (multi-windowing mode), notification dots (long-press an app shortcut to view the notification right there onscreen).

There's also autofill (like in Chrome but now in apps), and Smart Text Selection (automatically recognises names, addresses and phone numbers so you don't have to fiddle around with selection handles; it can also suggest a relevant app).

Android O is much more streamlined than Nougat with various OS optimisations. The bottom line, according to Google, is that devices boot twice as fast and all apps run faster and smoother by default.

On the subject of apps Google is also introducing Play Protect, which installs every app on a per-device basis in order to keep things ultra-secure.

O also adds 'wise limits' to background processes such as location tracking to sensibly keep battery usage at a reasonable level.

There are many more changes coming to the OS, including such things as a redesigned Settings menu and Project Treble - the latter in essence ensuring all users get Android OS updates much faster.

21/08/2017

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13/07/2017

10 Great Mobile App Development Tips for Small Businesses :

Undoubtedly, the entire world has gone mobile and consumers are using their Smartphone’s, IPhone or tablets find local businesses. According to a recent study, “Small businesses are saving more than 800 million employee hours yearly by using mobile apps. Additionally, the survey found that 31% of businesses with 20 – 25 or fewer employees are using mobile apps and eyeing gains in paper reduction, productivity and the ability to meet customer expectations for a more dynamic mobile experience.

Nowadays, mobile devices are becoming a dominating mode of communication and apps are now becoming an indispensable part of how we interact with technology, whether it be personal or business. Creating an app for your business takes a lot of planning and thinking, so we have provided with a list of 10 tips that small businesses must follow to create a leading app.

1. Specify The Purpose Of You App :
This is the first step in processing your mobile strategy. Creating a clear view of the business or customer need your app will solve is really very important in motivating mobile users to download it. Take into account your competitors’ mobile apps as well, and try to find out how your app can do better.

2. Find Out Your Target Market / Audience :
Defining your target audience or market is the hard part. But, once you know who you are targeting, then it is much easier to understand which type of app you can develop to reach them. So, look for survey results, ask your current customers for feedback. What type of app could resonate with them? All, these are some very vital factors that will help you come up with a mobile app developing strategy.

3. Keep Your App Simple, But Differentiate :
Uniqueness is one of the most crucial ingredients in the process of making your app a commercial success. Keep your app design simple, user-friendly and consistent. Make it better, faster, more powerful or differently distinguished from other apps in the marketplace. Also, it is very important that this difference with added value is clearly understood and appreciated by consumers. However, don’t try to be a solution for every person or to every problem.

4. Take Benefit From What You Have Already :
Developing an app using text, visuals, video, content and resources you already use in many other channels lets you to make an app that reflects your brand with the same loaded look and feel of native Android and iPhone apps. For instance, if you are running a restaurant, then you can include your menu, wine list and operating hours, and then you could lure the customer to return to the app simply by including an RSS (Rich Site Summary)feed of the daily specials.

5. Great App Design :
Keep in mind that apps with more bells and whistles don’t lure more consumers. During the app development cycle, you need to focus on the end product and be sure that all of your efforts are focused upon the end user and concentrate on how they will react and interact to your app.

The average attention span is about 10 seconds, so your apps need to provide an immediate and obvious value. Based on your knowledge of the business, you should create an outline of what the app should do. To get the best results, you have to find a team of mobile app developers that has a proven track record. Also, ask for samples of how they currently do things.

6. Design An App For Multiple Platforms :
You can develop an app for lots of platforms at the same time, instead of spending all your time and money with a single platform before moving to the next one. It will definitely widen your reach to help get your small business in front of more customers through your mobile app. Besides, new advances in HTML5 let businesses to create a native app-like experience in the mobile browser.

Moreover, new frameworks allow app developers to easily take benefits of HTML5 and CSS3 web standards, and enabling web apps to look and feel like native ones. Also, as they are web applications, so they can be easily distributed via QR codes, text messages or social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. According to global technology company Pitney Bowes’ 2nd annual Global Online Shopping Study, “As many as 27% of the people surveyed in India said they would consider purchasing products on social media, followed by Brazil (15%) and Russia (14%)”.

7. Create A Fast App :
Your mobile app should load faster than a mobile website. So, ensure that the mobile app development company you hired keeps the app’s download time to no more than 5 seconds.

8. Test Your App :
You must test the app thoroughly in order to prevent bugs from getting to the end user. Bear in mind that if app users face problems or issues, then your company’s brand name will take a decline.

9. Price :
A key actor in your app success is the price of an app. While a free app always sounds better to mobile users, but it won’t be as good for you, particularly as you had to pay for costs such as the Developer’s License for the app development company you dealt with. So, before releasing the app make a great financial decision. The average return on investment (RPI) for a small business app is really dependent upon what their app does.

10. Carefully Plan Promotion Strategy For Your App :
Don’t make assumptions that your app to be appreciated and loved by users just because you believe it’s great. Remember, bringing something genuinely valuable to the table won’t matter finally, if you don’t take the time to bring forth with a promotion strategy. Take into account both your target audience and the kind of industry you are in.

13/07/2017

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26/03/2017

Tips & tricks for new Android app developers :

If you’re an Android app developer like myself or someone who wants to become one, you will undoubtedly have noticed that there are literally hundreds of thousands of apps on the Google Play store. Some apps are flooded with downloads and great reviews, while others suffer from lack of attention, and few downloads. The main question then becomes what can I do to avoid that awful drought? Today, we will be covering a few great tips that you can follow to help you in your endeavors. Let’s get started.

1. Follow Android Design Guidelines

Google has taken the liberty of making a full set of guidelines that every intelligent app developer should follow closely. Although some developers decide not to follow the guidelines (Facebook looking at you), it is really critical that you do so. By following the guidelines, users will not only intuitively understand how your app works, they will also enjoy using it that much more. One example of an UI element in the guidelines is the navigational drawer. The navigational drawer is exhibited in many apps and has become extremely common in well designed Android apps. The guidelines were designed to keep apps consistent with one another and make Android feel and behave as one.

2. Keep Up With Latest Trends

Occasionally, Google likes to release new updates to its current SDK, which provide developers with new ways of doing things. For example, with the release of Android 4.4 KitKat, came new design techniques developers could implement in their apps. Some of these new design concepts and trends include the new translucent status and navigational bars. By keeping your app constantly updated, you will be among the first to implement these new features and you could potentially set the standard. Users not only appreciate this, they’re coming to expect it – and if you hope to remain competitive in the world of apps, then you will always be on top of the new standards set forth by Google.

3. Listen To User Input

One of the best things you can do to improve your app is to listen to user input. Users love it when developers take their feedback seriously and apply it to their app(s). To get user input, pay attention to reviews or create a Google Plus community such as this one for your app. If users are happy with the way you handle their feedback, they will continue using your app, which is a good thing because without users, your app wouldn’t exist. And ultimately, you’re getting access to a huge focus group of people that want to be proactive in the betterment of your app. Can it get any better?

4. Immerse Yourself in Android

It kills me to even say this, but it’s amazing how many Android developers don’t even use Android devices as much as normal users. Not only should you use your Android device as much as possible, but you should also take part in the Android community at large. There are many vibrant and active Android communities on sites like Google+, so make sure to check them out. There’s dozens of thriving communities where you can connect with like minded individuals, so get involved, learn, and connect with like minded individuals to hone your craft, get inspired, and improve your abilities as an aspiring Android developer!

One thing that sets Android apart from other mobile platforms is the freedom of choice that comes with it. Unlike iOS, Android runs on a variety of devices that have different screen sizes. As a developer, it is nearly impossible to test your app on every Android device currently out there. In order to maintain consistency throughout the many devices, one thing you can do is use density-independent pixels (dip or dp) instead of pixels in your layouts. Android will then automatically calculate the right amount of pixels for the user’s specific phone, thus leading to more consistency throughout different devices.

6. Optimize Your Apps

Users absolutely despise slow performing applications, especially ones that take up a lot of unnecessary space. The size and speed of your application can be a deal breaker for most users so make sure that you avoid this by optimizing your application. One thing you have to do to increase your apps’ speed is to refrain from using unnecessary memory space. One common mistake that many beginners make is using unnecessary objects or variables. The Android Developer tutorials state:

As you allocate more objects in your app, you will force a periodic garbage collection, creating little hiccups in the user experience.

7. Limit Required Permissions

The increasing rate of malware in Android has caused many users to be more secure and cautious with the apps they download. Seeing a long list of permissions for a single app can be a very discomforting experience for a user, so it’s vital that you limit the number of permissions your app needs. There are many apps on the market that extract extraordinary amounts of data from users, and they simply don’t need to. To put it mildly, this is an unacceptable practice, and will potentially turn away a lot of users from downloading your app.

8. Respect your users

Developers work very hard to make money – but there’s a fine line that must be negotiated. Using an app that is filled with ads is unacceptable. Many great apps have failed because the developers behind them got too greedy and opted for invasive advertisement placement and frequency. There are numerous ways to monetize your Android app, and they don’t have to compromise the users’ experience. One alternative to advertisements is to sell your app or use in app purchases. Users don’t mind paying for good apps, and, increasingly, are showing that they absolutely detest ads. Another thing you can do is accept donations. Android users are extremely supportive and will be more than willing to donate to developers who are proactive in the community, take suggestions seriously, and work to produce quality apps that their users love!

9. Have Fun

Of all the tips you’ve read thus far, the most important one for you to internalize and understand is that you should always have fun when developing Android apps. If you’re having fun, developing will feel like a hobby and not a chore. Throughout development, you are bound to experience tough roadblocks, but have fun and push through. Ultimately, you’ll have the ability to potentially access thousands or even millions of people if you make a high quality app, and, if you’re passionate about what you do, then you’ll have a much higher chance of success!

Good Luck!

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04/09/2016

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