Tag Archives: Mobile application development

Why aren’t App Stores designed to maximize revenue?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

In the early days of app stores, before Apple launched its ‘App Store’ on iTunes, and before other OEMs jumped on the gravy train of content distribution, there were many independent websites selling content for mobile devices. First for Palm, … Continue reading →

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Mobile App Madness in Toronto

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

In my completely professional and ‘unbiased’ opinion, if you’ll be in Toronto at the end of March, you should check out the Mobile App Madness event. My opinion is obviously unbiased since I’m not speaking at it, and it’s not … Continue reading →

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BlackBerry App World Generates Highest Revenue Per App

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

There’s been a lot of buzz recently over the IHS Screen Digest Table: Global Mobile Applications Store Ranking in 2010 and 2009. Though I’m sure you’ve seen it in many articles, I’ve included here for reference: Most of the buzz … Continue reading →

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Mobile Web vs Native App

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

I just read a very good article discussing some trade-off considerations when deciding between building a mobile app vs a mobile website (and remember it’s not always an either/or decision) but some very important further breakdown of the mobile device … Continue reading →

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Mobile App Design is the Epitomy of KISS

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

With some recent studies showing that 26% of mobile apps are opened only once by users it’s becoming even more apparent that mobile application design, whether for a game or other application type, is critical to ensuring your product’s success. … Continue reading →

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