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…)

iOS development — the development of Software for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad Mobile Devices — can be a costly enterprise, particularly for those that prefer to program in a Windows or Linux environment.

To begin with, iOS development can only be legally undergone on the Mac OS X Operating System, using the Xcode integrated Development Environment (IDE) in the Objective-C programming language. Potential iOS Programmers who prefer a Windows or Linux environment, and who are hence unlikely to own an Apple computer, will therefore be required to part with at least a few hundred dollars for the requisite hardware in order to get started developing for iOS devices. (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…)

When a company decides to pursue an iOS app development project, there are two general ways to develop it. First, the company has the option of developing

The advantages of outsourcing iOS development may seem obvious, but a lot of  the costs are hidden.

internally. Second, the company can outsource the project to an iOS app development company. Typically, a business choosing to outsource its iOS app development needs might choose an offshore company to outsource the project to. There are several prospects that cause companies to consider these non-domestic companies. Businesses interested in developing an iOS app should fully consider the consequences of outsourcing. (more…)