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In App Design

Does Artwork Really Matter In An App?

Is artwork really all that important when you're developing a new mobile application? Well, is sugar important to baking a cake? If you answered “no” to either of those questions, we should talk. And we'll provide the cake. App developers all too often pay the most attention to the technical side of app design. Don't get us wrong; smart coding makes apps easier to use, and it's critical to the design process. But the look of your app can make or break it in a marketplace that's becoming more...

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In General Articles

Most Popular Apps (and the winner is…)

People love a winner. Whether it's the Oscars, an election or a top ten list, folks like to know who or what is the best in a given category. At AppsAustin we're asked on occasion what the most popular apps are, which are similar to the more popular mobile applications out there. Please bear with us as we explain why our eyes kinda glaze over and we get a faraway look when we're asked that question. When it comes to categories like tallest building, longest river or best-performing movie at...

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In App Marketing

Effective Standout Marketing Tips for Mobile Applications

Ask a question in the online world, and you're gonna be flooded with information. The subject of mobile application marketing is no exception, and the volume of articles out there is enormous. Advice is worth what you pay for it, and there are less-than-reputable sources of information out there. Doing that kind of research can be overwhelming. Here's where AppsAustin comes in. We've been in the app development field since the beginning, and we know what works—and what doesn't—when it comes...

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In General Articles

Most Popular iOS and Android Utility Apps

At Appvisors, we strive to keep on the cutting edge of the app development field. Keeping our finger on the pulse of the app space includes knowing how apps are stacking up with consumers. Utility applications for mobile devices are pretty self-defining; they're apps designed to make some aspect of our lives easier. We recently asked ourselves: What's the most popular utility app out there? It turned out to be a harder question to answer than we'd imagined. Answering an objective question...

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In General Articles

Mobile Phone Apps for Every Business & Fortune 500

When it comes to success in business, the gold standard is defined by the Fortune 500 listings. These companies draw the road maps for up-and-coming businesses to follow. They combine cutting-edge technology, expertise and innovation to make it to the top. So it goes without saying that in the expanding field of mobile application technology, these guys are right on top of things. Right? You might be surprised. This article from Experience.com finds that only half of the companies listed on...

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In App Developers

All About App Developers - Mobile Application Developers

What is an app developer? Someone who develops apps. There you have it. No need to explore the subject any further, then. Yeah, it's not that simple. For a bare-bones definition, this article on wiseGEEK says the following: An application developer is a computer software engineer whose primary responsibilities involve developing new types of applications for computers, mobile phones, and other types of electronic devices. The New York Times also discusses the role of the app developer...

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In App Development

Fundamentals for Creation of an Interactive App

When a chef takes on a cooking project, they've got a clear picture how the dish is going to look, smell and taste when it's done. They understand beforehand the ingredients needed and when and how they're prepared. Master chefs—and the teams that assist them--apply this “big picture” concept in order to please and attract customers. Not-so-great chefs ignore it at their own peril. App development for mobile devices calls for the same focus on the end result. Skipping a critical step in...

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