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12/18/2025

Are your push notifications helping, or just adding noise?

Many businesses still send notifications to devices, not people. That means your users might get the same alert on their phone, tablet, and laptop.

OneSignal is leading the way with a user-centric push notification model, and it’s a game-changer:

Recognizes each user across all their devices
Syncs notification preferences instantly
Stops duplicate messages from overwhelming your audience
Delivers personalized updates that follow the user, not just their device
Gives you real insights into real user behavior—not just device activity

What does this mean for you?

More relevant engagement, cleaner analytics, and a brand experience your users will actually enjoy.

If you’re building with Median’s App Studio, migrating to this smarter approach is simple. Just a few quick configuration tweaks and you’re ready to go.

Create push notifications your users will appreciate, not ones they mute.

Curious how to make the switch?
Learn more about migrating to OneSignal’s user-centric model

12/15/2025

Converting your Bettermode into a or app with Median.co unlocks a new level of engagement:

✔️ keep members in the loop

✔️ access ensures your community is always just a tap away

✔️ presence boosts credibility and reach

✔️ Native features like feedback and camera integration create a richer, more interactive experience

Best of all, you don’t need to code or manage complex infrastructure. Median’s App Studio streamlines the entire process—from real-time previews and easy customization to publishing support for the App Store and Google Play.

Ready to see how simple it is? Dive into our step-by-step guide: https://median.co/blog/how-to-convert-bettermode-web-app-into-native-app

11/27/2025

How do you keep a workforce of 91,000+ team members connected and engaged across hundreds of locations?

For WholeFoodsMarket, fragmented communication and manual scheduling made it challenging to keep every team member informed and involved.

Like many large organizations, Whole Foods wanted to deliver a powerful mobile app for employees—but without the high costs and complexity of hiring dedicated iOS and Android developers.

Their goal: leverage their existing Vue.js web development team to build and maintain a solution that worked for everyone.

Median.co made that possible. By enabling Whole Foods to launch a native mobile app using only their web development skills, the team quickly delivered a centralized platform where employees could access shift schedules, receive real-time updates, and stay in the loop with company news.

Features like push notifications and QR code scanning made it easy to deliver scheduling alerts and connect physical materials to digital resources, empowering every team member on the go.

The impact? Higher employee engagement, streamlined operations, and significant time and cost savings. With Median.co, Whole Foods delivered a robust, scalable solution that keeps their team connected while staying focused on what they do best.

Read the full case study for more insights: https://median.co/case-studies/whole-foods-enhances-employee-engagement-with-mobile-app

11/25/2025

Struggling to add Face ID, Touch ID, or Android biometrics to your app? You're not alone. Biometric authentication is now expected by users, but implementing it can get complex.

Median.co is changing that. By simplifying biometric integration for iOS and Android, teams can now enable secure, seamless logins in minutes, not weeks. No deep platform expertise required, no guesswork about best practices. Just a straightforward path to modern authentication that users already know and trust.

Biometrics aren’t just a feature; they’re a signal that user privacy and security matter. When apps offer Face ID or Touch ID, users feel confident that their data is protected.

Explore our updated guides to learn how easy it can be to bring biometric authentication to your app and deliver the secure experience your users expect: https://median.co/docs/auth

01/09/2025

Going into 2025, many businesses have ‘build an app’ as a pressing business objective, and are ultimately faced with the question of which platform to target first: iOS vs. Android.

Choosing to develop an app for one platform over another is a critical decision, as it can significantly impact your app’s reach, performance, and profitability. That’s why it’s important to consider a few important factors, including:

📱The type of devices used by your target user base,
✅ iOS and Android app store requirements, and
💰The costs associated with developing an iOS app vs. an Android one.

Read all about which app type you should develop first (and the strong case for easily developing both at the same time, but without duplicating effort) in our breakdown via sidebar Magazine:

Wondering whether to build an Android or iOS app first? Make an informed decision with some tips from the Median team.

12/17/2024

Going into 2025, developing an app is likely a critical business initiative for your growing business 📈 A quick tip: Understanding the fundamentals and importance of app navigation and user interface (UI) is a good place to start.

Whether you’re creating an app for retail, finance, or healthcare, solid app navigation is key to delivering a seamless user journey — and truly differentiating from a website-only experience.

But what *exactly* can a good app UI do for your users, and your business?:

🔁 Encourages conversions and repeat visits: Intuitive navigation helps users find what they need quickly, leading to increased conversions. It also promotes repeat visits as users enjoy using an app that is easy to navigate and delivers a positive experience.

🚪 Reduces abandonments: Complex or confusing navigation can frustrate users and lead to app abandonment. By providing clear and straightforward navigation, you can minimize the chances of users leaving the app out of frustration.

✅ Enhances accessibility: Good app navigation ensures that all users, including those with different accessibility needs, can easily access and navigate the app. This promotes inclusivity and widens your user base.

🤝 Builds trust and credibility: A well-designed UI with intuitive navigation instills confidence in users, making them more likely to trust your app and continue using it over time.

Learn more about what good app navigation looks like, and why to consider it as you deliver on a powerful mobile app next year via Median.co's sidebar Magazine: https://median.co/blog/what-are-the-basics-of-app-navigation-a-comprehensive-ui-guide

Whether you're creating an app for retail, finance, or any other industry, mastering these basics is key to delivering a seamless user experience.

12/11/2024

In a recent Median.co poll, nearly all respondents identified a lack of technical knowledge as the main reason their business still had ‘Deliver an app’ on their to-do list.

Median customers know first-hand that this common challenge is solved with our “Apps made easier” approach.

Our powerful app development platform (The Median App Studio) ensures customers can deliver high-quality apps quickly, seamlessly, and at scale — all without having to write endless code.

Recent G2 reviews by amazing Median customers say it best:

📲 “The ability to quickly generate an app that works across both iOS and Android devices, without writing a single line of code, is a game changer."

💻 “The solution [Median] offers, the ability to make a native app using your website build, and to integrate it with all of these native features, is remarkable. This makes it so that many people who simply don't have the resources to build their own native app suddenly can.”

🤝 “Median made having an App that is downloadable in the app stores possible. Without it, we would have invested significant dollars in building apps from scratch that didn't have functionality on par with our website version. When we tell clients that our apps have the same functionality as our website, they are ecstatic about this. We are proud to call Median a partner.”

Read more G2 reviews here: https://www.g2.com/products/median-co/reviews

Or, build your own app today: https://median.co/app

12/04/2024

Do webview apps meet Apple’s strict App Store requirements? 🍏📲

The short answer is yes — but only if they provide an elevated "app-like" experience, and meet other crucial user-first criteria.

There are multiple ways to optimize your webview app to ensure its approval by the App Store. Read on to learn them, and put them into practice:

Study up on Apple’s policies on App Store Review Guidelines and process so you can be certain your app is approved the first time.

11/28/2024

Security alert 🔒 Jailbreaking (iOS) and rooting (Android) devices enables users to bypass important security restrictions which can compromise the security posture of your app.

Industries handling particularly sensitive user data (like healthcare and banking) should be especially aware of the security risks involved with apps being operated on compromised devices. Some of these include data breaches, piracy, intellectual property theft, and inconsistent branding.

Want to avoid these risks? That’s easy — integrate Median’s Jailbreak/Root Detection native plugin into your app. It allows app developers to reduce risk by detecting whether a device is jailbroken/rooted, and more.

Learn more about the benefits of this plugin and how to integrate it into your app in our latest breakdown via sidebar Magazine. https://median.co/blog/security-risks-apps-on-jailbroken-rooted-devices

11/27/2024

Unlock new revenue streams with your webview app, simply by adding powerful native plugins. 🔌📲

Whether it’s via QR code/barcode scanners, Auth0, Social Login, Background Location, or push notifications (among others), it’s never been easier for you to promote app revenue, retention, and security in your app.

Explore Median's robust Native Plugin Library to see what's possible in your own webview app: https://median.co/plugins

Launch a full-feature native app quickly and easily with only minimal web development. Median.co offers an expansive library of plugins to supercharge your webview app with access to native device hardware, functionality, and third-party services. Plugins are accessed through the Median JavaScript B...

11/26/2024

Concerned about your app’s stagnant sign-up rates? Then it may be time to consider offering seamless login/logout functionality. 📲

Why? In 2024 (and going forward), apps that offer easy account creation and login/login processes see higher conversion-to-signup rates and retention metrics.

Adding functionality such as Social Login, Face ID/Touch ID/Android Biometrics, or Auth0 to your app will provide a convenient and secure experience for your users.

Learn more about this smart app tactic via sidebar Magazine: https://median.co/blog/what-is-a-login-logout-plugin-a-guide-examples

Learn the basics and the benefits of Social Login, Auth0, and Face ID/Touch ID Android Biometrics.