The iOS 10 update came out last year, and Apple has already released two significant updates since then, the latest of which is iOS 10.2. If you’re on the fence about upgrading to 10.2, don’t think twice about it – the newest release has several bug fixes and includes new features that will make an upgrade worthwhile. Here are the new features in iOS 10.2 that provide a higher quality experience: The new Video App The new Video app was designed for both iOS and Apple TV. It lets you find new content on iTunes and other streaming services (Netflix not supported). You can now watch your favourite shows with it. Message screen effects You can now send two screen effect messages to people: ‘Send with Love' and ‘Send with Celebration'. These effects (long press 'send' button), when received on the phone, display full-screen sparkly, cheerful ‘love’ or ‘celebration’ imagery. Emoji Additions Apple has added a whole host of new emojis and updated some old ones to make them more modern. There’s support for male and female profession emojis. Some examples include a clown, shark, and butterfly. Better Wallpapers There are some new wallpaper photos with a black background and a sphere in the middle, which featured in Apple’s iPhone 7 plus advertisements. They look beautiful on the upgraded display. Save camera settings You can now save the camera configuration. So the next time you close the app and start it up again, it will remember your favourite settings. This feature is useful if you want to take quick shots. SOS You can press the power button five times rapidly now to directly call emergency services (in limited countries). This feature can be turned off, though, if it’s going to be a problem. 10.3 Beta Apple has also released a developer 10.3 beta. The most noteworthy addition to this update is the ‘Find My Earpods’ feature that lets you find your Bluetooth pods if they are in range. If you own an older version of iOS (9 and before) and own an old iPhone, though, it might be better if you don’t upgrade as it could slow your phone down and drain the battery.
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With half of humanity expected to own a smartphone by 2020, companies worldwide are scrambling to promote and sell their products and services via business apps. Apps – of all genres – are earning billions of dollars in revenue for their developers. Only the most innovative and well-made apps ever make any money, though. Here are some of the top mobile app development trends developers are embracing in an attempt to build successful, money-making products: GPS Support Having GPS support is now essential for mobile apps. GPS tracking allows developers and businesses to provide customers with location-based services (LBS). Customers can also navigate their surroundings better and faster. The Internet of Things Billions of devices are now connected to the web, including TVs, fridges, lights, and even cars. In 2017, the number of apps that have IoT support integrated is expected to rise through the roof. Security to be Critical The majority of applications on both Google Play and Apple’s iOS store don’t follow recommended security guidelines, like HTTPS. Both Apple and Google are beginning to crack down on developers that don't make safety a priority. Hybrid Applications Employees worldwide bring phones of different brands to work (BYOD). Further, they want to be able to access the enterprise-level software through them. Hybrid technology is being used to create web service software that can be accessed via both phones and computers. Focus on User-Friendly Design User-friendliness is a core metric every developer needs to measure. In 2017, we’re expecting developers to create software that offers a very high level of user experience. Clunky user interfaces, slow loading screens, and poor performance will no longer be tolerated. Artificial Intelligence Machine learning is going to be a defining feature of some software in 2017. Personalised recommendations, advanced predictions, and mood-based experiences are some of the top trends we expect this year. Not only will this benefit the users, but it will also help companies provide a higher UX. Any product you're developing must be both feature-rich, well designed and include leading-edge features to be a success. You can improve your chances of success by tying up with an experienced mobile app development company. Getting set up in the world of eCommerce isn’t easy. The online market is saturated when it comes to popular niches like electronics and fashion, and top retailers like Amazon.com make it tough for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) even to find customers, let alone turn a profit. So how do you get your website to enjoy a healthy conversion rate and expand your eCommerce business? The answer is choosing Magento developers that have both the experience and the ability to build a quality store that will help you find and retain loyal customers. Statistics tell us that customers are happy to pay if they are treated to an outstanding shopping experience. If you make shopping on your store an enjoyable and fun experience, with the help of an excellent development team, your business is sure to be successful. Good Magento developers are few and far in between, though. Many make big promises but fail to deliver. Here are some pointers that will help you find the right development team for your website: Pick veteran developers Developers who have years of experience at building stores for Magento will be able to pour that experience into your site. They should have built successful stores before, and they should know all the tricks in the book to make your site a success. Check their portfolio Before hiring someone, always look at their portfolio. Have they designed many sites? Do you like the design elements they have used? Have they been able to do a good job even with budget constraints? What you see is what you are going to get. Do they understand your vision? Some insist on building a project their way instead of your way. However, your store is your creation and, while you should take into account their opinions, you should get it designed the way you want it. The developers should understand your vision, your requirements, and constraints and be able to deliver an end product that satisfies you. Freelance vs. dedicated developers Finally, you will have to choose between freelance and dedicated resrouces. Freelancers are not always reliable and, while they are cheap, you won’t always get what you pay for. The dedicated resource model is perfect if you want an outstanding store made at an affordable price. Openwave’s dedicated Magento developers specialise in building leading-edge stores, with futuristic features and stunning designs. ASP.NET is a server-side web application development framework that lets you build websites and web service apps. It has been around for a while and, according to a respected rankings site, it is currently the most popular platform to build web applications on. It is a favourite with both developers and businesses looking to build cross-platform, scalable, high-performance applications that ramp up productivity and are a hit with users. So why should you pick ASP.NET to build custom web apps on? Here’s why: Natural development Building apps on the platform is a breeze, thanks to the WYSIWYG feature you get with the IDE Visual Studio that Microsoft bundles with the .NET framework. You can build error-free, optimised, good-looking apps quickly. Cheap to maintain The source code, as well as HTML code for your app, will remain in one place. Adding new features or updating the product is not only easy because of that, but also cheap. Crushes tasks Site configuration, submitting forms, authentication checking, error handling and other tasks are made very simple with ASP.NET. Highly secure Your application’s code will never be visible in the browser. Thanks to that – and additional security features – apps and websites made on this platform are very secure. Easy to modify It is designed to let you do more with less. Thanks to best coding practices, it's easy for new developers to change and upgrade old products without too much trouble. Cutting-edge features Being open source and having access to support from developers from around the world, any application built on .NET can integrate advanced functionality in the product by just copying freely available libraries. Multiple language support The .NET framework supports more than 20 languages. You can use your favourite language or a combination of one or more languages. Some of the most popular ones include C#, Java, Python, and Perl. If you need a web app – custom built with features required by your unique business - you can get an outstanding one made at a very affordable price by outsourcing the work to a competent team of dedicated .NET developers. A content management system, as the name suggests, manages the content on your website for you, leaving you free to focus on running your business the way you want. They are great tools that can save you a lot of time and money in the long-term. Here are some of the significant advantages of using a CMS to run your website on: Easy to use for non-tech-savvy individuals CMSs handle the back-end operations of a website, and you don’t require much – if any – programming knowledge to use one. A good CMS doesn’t require you to code a single line. You can build beautiful, advanced websites easily. Multiple users at the same time Businesses will often have different departments, and people from these departments may want to contribute to the website over time. A content system allows you to set up permissions for different users and lets them modify different areas of the site at the same time. Update and maintain on-the-fly You don’t have to take the website down when you want to update it – you can just upload your changes and apply them. Many CMS developers release free monthly updates for security and other purposes, which can auto schedule. Give makeovers every once in a while Web sites get stale after a few months (or a year) have passed. Only sites that stay fresh and include the latest trends and technologies manage to stay afloat over a long-term period. With the right CMS, you will be able to redesign and revamp your pages anytime you want with little trouble. Total control You don’t have to rely on a third party developer or a vendor that may not have the best interests of your business at heart if you use a CMS. You will be able to give your website the love and care it needs to be able to showcase your business in the best possible light. So which CMS should you pick? There are many good ones in the market like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. We recommend you consult with an experienced web development team to pick the right one and avoid high migration costs later. |
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