Archive for the ‘Apple’ Category

Apple has a history of being a very private company. Stemming from its roots with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, both having personalities that keep intimate matters close at hand, Apple is never one to divulge its secrets; without a plan, that is. Apple cultivates a following and brand loyalty that is close to unheard of, not only in the tech industry, but anywhere. The secret to their success on this matter is their deliberate release of key information at key times to bolster buzz and maximize free publicity. (more…)

Google’s App Engine service is starting to get some mainstream attention, though it’s attention for all of the wrong reasons. A recent price increase for its service is having many developers question their commitment to this brand and offering.

The Google App Engine is a service designed to host web apps. With it, (more…)

“Losing a visionary is really hard,” said Brian Barish, president of Cambiar Investors LLC, and if anything that is an understatement. Steve Jobs had been leading Apple over past 14 years, and you will find few people that said he did a bad job.

Jobs took Apple form being a company that was struggling to survive let alone compete, to a company that, briefly, was worth more than Exon Mobile. It is this accomplishment that people cite when calling Jobs one of the best businessmen of the 21^st century. (more…)

Tablet PCs, and particularly the iPad, have drastically changed the way people do business. From custom applications to portability and ease of use, the iPad is making the world, information and the internet more accessible than ever. Taking advantage of this almost means having an iPad development company on speed dial because many top companies are now creating custom apps which customers and employees can use to quickly find information and buy services. (more…)

On paper, both Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Market provide very similar experiences. Both tools serve as a gateway for users on either platform to purchase and download apps for their phones. However, there are some critical differences in the two markets that mobile developers need to be aware of when beginning development. Being familiar with these differences can help developers decide whether Android development or iOS development is the proper path for their mobile app development strategy. (more…)

You’ve decided on developing an iPad app. Terrific. Whether you’re an individual or a company, ipad apps can be used to achieve your goals. They’ve become ubiquitous in today’s world. iPad app development is no easy task, however. You’ll need to employ a iPad app development company to make sure your vision realizes its potential. For many, “How do I find an iPad development company?” isn’t just a question, it’s THE question. It’s important to find a iPad app development company that can adhere to your vision and that can provide results efficiently. This article will help you be sure that you are hiring the right crew of iPad app developers for your project. (more…)

The real estate market is one that can quickly change: offers for housing go back and forth, interest rates change, clients have different wants and needs. And the only way

to stay on top of this fast paced world is to leverage technology to work for you, rather than as a cumbersome side effect of your job. The iPad presents a wonderful tool set for companies looking to have a flexible, mobile system. iPad apps for real estate need to be custom designed so they can seamlessly integrate with existing computer systems and client needs. (more…)

With rumors of the debut of a low-cost iPhone beginning to swirl, it’s important for iPhone developers to assess what it would mean to them. The rumors are currently suggesting an iPhone model with less storage than previous iterations of the device. This new model would rely on Apple’s cloud storage services for its data needs; music, photos and other media would be saved to and pulled from the cloud in lieu of being saved to the device. Anyone running or working for an iPhone development company should be paying close attention to what Apple unveils in the coming months. (more…)

The iPad is Apple’s foray into the tablet market. With millions of devices in the hands of consumers, its impact has already been enormous on consumers, and, increasingly, businesses. Businesses who wish to stay ahead of the technology curve and streamline their own processes will need to integrate the iPad into their existing corporate structure. One of the easiest places for this to occur is retail. So how should your company go about getting iPad applications into the hands of consumers in a retail environment? Hire an expert iPad development company.

Apple has already pioneered the iPad as a tool for retail with its Apple Stores. From describing product information to processing credit cards, Apple’s use has become (more…)

The iPhone has truly redefined how people interact with their phones and the world around them. The surge of iOS app developers has created a multitude of apps, each of which offers a different approach to integrating with the hardware. The iPad and iPhone each have very advanced hardware built-in, however, they also offer iOS app developers many different ways to connect additional external hardware to provide additional functionality.

The 30-pin dock connector is just one way iOS devices can communicate with the outside world

The iOS platform offers many different ways for the iOS app developer to integrate iOS devices with external hardware. Utilizing two cameras, a 30-pin dock connector, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a headphone jack with an additional control mechanism, the full line of iOS devices offers many different ways to connect external hardware. Using these various inputs, additional functionality can be added. Sensors, switches, motors, and many other electrical devices can both offer input to an iOS device and be controlled by an iOS device. (more…)