Apple Released 14.5 Beta 6. What’s New? Apple has released the iOS 14.5 public beta 6 today. The new version comes along with noteworthy features like additional Siri voices, and battery recalibration to name a few. In this section today, we’ll walk you through what’s all new in this release. Two New American Accent Siri Voices: This is a significant update as Apple has added 2 new American accent Voices, one male and one female, to its list of iconic Siri voices. The new added voices sound more realistic. In the earlier version, there were only 2 voices, however, now there are 4. This update is also made available in the latest release of iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod. One more very important point to note here is that, Apple no longer labels the voices by gender, instead opting to label “Voice” with a corresponding number. The latest update, iOS 14.5 beta 6, will no longer automatically default to the female voice. During iOS initial setup, users are prompted to choose a preferred voice for Siri. For those doing an OTA update to iOS 14.5 beta 6, you’ll find the ability to select between the new voices via Settings → Siri & Search → Siri Voice. Battery Re-calibration Tool: There was a battery calibration issue with the iPhone 11 line phones (iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max). With this updated iOS 14.5 version, Apple claims to have this issue resolved. The battery calibration tool addresses two primary areas: reporting for maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability. App Tracking Transparency In iOS 14.5: This is one major change Apple has been working on. Now, the Mobile App Developer like Facebook need to seek your approval to access your advertising ID. Personally, I fully support this as it gives users a chance to change their minds who have unknowingly agreed to this. Siri Learning Your Favorite Music Apps: This is how it works – You ask Siri to play a song and you’ll be prompted with a list of possible apps to play the song from; you select the app you want to use. Over time, Siri may be able to learn your preferences to the point it will no longer ask. Siri will take to asking again if you suddenly change your app usage habits.Apart from these major updates, there are list of features that comes along with this new update, these are: * In-app Purchases *Unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch * Now you can control your PS5 or Xbox Series X consoles from your iDevice. * Dual-SIM 5G is now available. * This is new update comes with 217 emojis. * Now there’s a dedicated search tab in the News app. Since this update includes lot of tweaks and additions, there’s a lot that we didn’t cover here. Though the latest version is pretty stable, it’s still a beta version, hence, issue(s) can arise any moment. Getting this latest version is easy, go to this page Apple beta page in a browser on the device you wish to install the beta on. From there, you enroll your iPhone in the program, using your Apple ID to sign in. Then, you follow the on-screen instructions for downloading a beta profile and installing it on your phone. Important Question – What’s An Approximate Cost Of Fitness Mobile App Development? This is one tricky question to answer, and since we are one of the top Mobile App Development Company we understand the different parameters which are considered for deciding the fitness app development cost. Design, platform, technology, integrations (payment, fitness equipment’s, other third party plug-ins), language and app features are few of the most important factors that help us arrive at the development cost. The development cost also varies depending upon where the App Development Company is situated, if it’s in India then the development cost is significantly lower than most other parts of the world. There are some additional one time/ recurring cost on the application which should be considered while developing a mobile app; these are cost of hosting the app, the cost of publishing it on the app stores, and also the cost of updating. One should always consider all the above factors and discuss it with a fitness app development company to finalize the quotation. However, Pixel Values Technolabs is always happy to share their expert iOS or Android App Development Services in discussing, understand and guiding the customers with their ideas on mobile app development Author Bio: Tauseef Anwar is the CEO of Pixel Values Technolabs, The Best Mobile App Development Company In India. Tauseef believes in making customer satisfaction as the top most priority and takes care of the Business Development and operations. An entrepreneur by heart, he is always ready to speak a few words or discuss the latest tech especially if it is mobile technology. Contact Information: Call us at 0712-6611379 OR 9822367795 Skype: Pixel_values Website: www.pixelvalues.com
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Selecting Right Kind Of App Development For Your Business
Selecting Right Kind Of App Development For Your Business The idea of Developing A Successful Mobile App comes with a lot of challenging questions like technology, core objective, design, branding, marketing etc. Answers to these questions play a very important role towards the success of the app, and any wrong decision here could become very expensive. The most expensive ones in the mobile app development are certainly the technical ones. Selecting the right mobile app development platform from the project start can help in many ways however; changing the platform at a later stage in development would undo hundreds of hours of work and exponentially increase the overall costs and slows down the development speed. There are three main mobile app types you can explore for your mobile app development: Native, Hybrid, and Mobile Web apps. All three have their own pros and cons and it’s very important that you select the right one depending upon your requirement. A High Level Difference Between These 3 Mobile App Types Are: Software downloaded from an app store in your smartphone is called a mobile app whereas a web app is an application that can access using a browser on your smartphone and a web app is not downloadable. Native mobile apps are developed for a particular platform or mobile OS to run on like Android Mobile App Development, iOS Mobile App Development or other. There is Hybrid apps which have single code and runs on any smartphone OS. Native Apps: Native apps are single code based apps developed for a specific platform like Android or iOS. In such apps, all the native features of a smartphone can be used like camera, GPS, push notifications, and other features. Application working offline is the most important benefit of Native App Development. Native apps also make a difference in speed, performance and work efficiency. Development and maintenance of the native apps could be little expensive comparatively. Hybrid Apps: As the name indicates, Hybrid applications are a perfect syndication of the best of both the worlds. They leverage the benefits of the native platform, have a feel of the native app, are available of Google Play Store and iOS App Store, and when downloaded they sit on the mobile home screen. Hybrid apps have a common code base for both the platforms and hence, the maintenance cost is also less. React Native, Flutter, and Ionic are the Cross-Platform Mobile App Development frameworks to create a hybrid app. Mobile Web Apps: Mobile web apps can be accessed from the smartphone browser like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari etc. Mobile Web App Development is cost effective since native apps require a platform to run on. Maintenance and hosting of mobile web app is easy and convenient comparatively. Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS is needed for developing such apps. Mobile web app is compatible with any platform and is independent of OS dependency. Since it’s a mobile web app, you will not see any app icon in your smartphone, you just need to type the URL in the phone browser. Native features like GPS, push notifications cannot be accessed here using a mobile web app. WRAP-UP: The above discussed app types have their own pros and cons and hence, the few key factors to consider before deciding the app development type are: * Business Objective * User experience you want to have * Features complexity * Time to market * App Development and Maintenance Cost While the discussion to differentiate the three mobile apps continues, it’s important to remember that you shouldn’t choose an approach for the technology, but instead, choose based on what you want your app to do. If you choose an approach that doesn’t allow your app to utilize device features, for example, then you’ll end up wasting a lot of time and money when you decide to add features. Once you’ve considered your options and made your decision, it’s of pivotal that you work with Mobile App Developers that can visualize your idea and bring it to life in your budget and according to the core goal of your business. It is important to work with a team that is knowledgeable and experienced in the exact technology that supports your choice so your app can achieve its full potential. Being one of The Best Mobile App Development Company In India, at Pixel Values Technolabs we provide highly experienced and skilled app developers to convert our client’s idea into a successful product. Author Bio: Tauseef Anwar is the CEO of Pixel Values Technolabs, a top-rated Mobile App Development Company. Tauseef believes in making customer satisfaction as the top most priority and takes care of the Business Development and operations. An entrepreneur by heart, he is always ready to speak a few words or discuss the latest tech especially if it is mobile technology. Contact Information: Call us at 0712-6611379 OR 9822367795 Skype: Pixel_values Website: www.pixelvalues.com
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MOBILE APPS TRENDING IN 2020
MOBILE APPS TRENDING IN 2021 Inevitable Mobile App Development has dominated the tech market and there is no rocket science needed to understand that they would continue to do so in future as well. All kinds of businesses, irrespective of domain and size, are moving towards mobile apps to create a better connect, in fact 24*7 connect, with the customer and offer them personalize experience. Also, the number of mobile phone users has increased substantially over the years and hence, the revenues generated by the mobile apps. There are millions of mobile apps available in the App Store and Google Play store, and this number is increasing every passing day. Different kinds of apps are being launched into the market as there is a humongous opportunity of going big with apps. In this blog, we have listed some powerful app ideas which are either trending or are much needed in the current circumstances and hold a huge success potential. E-Learning Apps: Due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, majority of the educational institutions are shifting towards online platform. Educational institutes have realized that this is the future and hence, we are seeing rise in the educational apps. A good e-learning app will provide a complete end-to-end solution like study material, interactive sessions, guides, online classes, exams etc. Developing A Successful Mobile App for e-learning can be a solution to many educational institutes in having a competitive edge in the market and ensuring their eternal existence. Blockchain Invoicing App: Definitely ‘foldable smartphones’ are going to be the next buzzword in the year 2021 and the companies need to plan their mobile application development strategy in a way that it runs seamlessly on foldable devices. Pixel Values Technolabs has already started R&D on apps development for the foldable smartphones and provide that ‘first in the market’ edge to its clients. Online Doctor Consultancy: Visiting the doctor for consultancy and waiting there for hours is not an optimal utilization of time, especially during this pandemic time when you’d have many people around waiting in the room for the doctor’s appointment. Virtual consultation becomes a very good option wherein, you have specialist doctors always available (24×7) and can give you prescription according to the ailment of the patient. It is a very good solution for at least getting the first level opinion on many non-critical injuries or contacting doctor from different city/state without wasting time. Food Donation App: Food donation app helps in bridging the gap between donors and food seekers. It is very important that with ever-growing population and limited available resources, we utilize the resources optimally and don’t waste anything and help the needy. Food donation app can be the path-breaker to curb the food problem in your city or state or country as it will allow you to collaborate with the government and several other NGOs and be the helping hand to the poor. Fantasy Sports App: Fantasy sports apps are huge in demand. User make their virtual teams, select their favourite players, participate in the tournament and get the personalize mobile app experience. This is very engaging for the sports enthusiasts as they spend long hours in the app playing games. New Language Learning App: These days people are continually looking to upscale their skills, hence, learning new language app can be an instant hit among the targeted audience. The app can be designed by having some necessary letters or words information at the beginning, which gradually increases to teach full-fledged conversation to the user. Vehicle Servicing App: A vehicle servicing app will help in pick & drop of the vehicle at your doorstep for servicing. This option can be very comfortable and time saving for the vehicle owners. AR And VR In Travels: Giving the real time or as good as real time experience of a service really helps in selling the services to the customers for example Trip Source. Having a tourism mobile app with Augmented Reality App Development and VR App Development technology can do wonders in Travel and Tourism industry. Fuel Delivery App: This is one of the great business ideas getting traction around the world. This on-demand Android or iOS Mobile App Development idea will aid the user to get fuel without going to a gas station. The user can select the nearest fuel station through the mobile app and order his or her required quantity which will be delivered to the users’ location. WRAP-UP: Mobile app is a very dynamic world with lot of uncertainties and huge potential. It requires continuous innovation and a great tech partner who can offer cutting edge mobile app development service for your business to fully utilize the mobile technology. Pixel Values Technolabs is the right tech partner who provides a complete end to end technology service to ensure you cash on the opportunities and scale ahead in the competition. Author Bio: Nimish Gupta is the Director (PMO) at Pixel Values Technolabs, The Best Mobile App Development Company In India . Nimish has over 13 years of experience in the Information Technology & Telecommunication industry. He has done lots of projects for the Government of India. He is very determined to ensure that solutions presented to the clients adopt the right technology and are scalable to adapt to new platform requirements of the ever-growing Information Technology industry. Contact Information: Contact Information: Call us at 0712-6611379 OR 9822367795 Skype: Pixel_values Website: www.pixelvalues.com
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DEVELOPING APPS FOR FOLDABLE SMARTPHONES
DEVELOPING APPS FOR FOLDABLE SMARTPHONES The buzz for the foldable phones is again there in the market, but this time it if for the smartphones. In the year 2019, there were a lot of rumours around this topic which became reality when Google announced its partnership with Samsung on this innovation and hence, other manufacturers also started doing their homework in this space. The advancement into this space would also mean future apps to support the foldable smartphones hence, preparing for its design, technical nuances, Mobile App Development time and flawless user experience is something which the technology companies have to start looking into.While the current the current market share of the foldable smartphones is minimal however, it is expected to disrupt the industry and reach newer heights in next 1-2 years. Foldable smartphones offer additional space which can be used to create enriching user experience, some of the ways are: 1. Better gaming, sports, entertainment apps experience due to the increased screen size. 2. Bigger screen size offers better aesthetics and controls. 3. Multiple apps or multiple pages of the same app can opened and viewed easily. There would also be a lot of impact in the iOS and Android Mobile App Development process of foldable smartphones some of them are as follows: App Testing: Foldable smartphones offer new orientations and screen sizes, and to ensure that the app quality for foldable meets the highest standards the onus of ensuring this increases substantially. This would also mean a lot of destructive testing and writing lot of test cases and executing them. Welcoming Feedbacks: During the initial phases of the Android or iOS App Development/testing for foldable smartphones, you need to ensure to reserve bandwidth and welcome feedbacks, a lot of this could come from transition front, since we’ll be taking the traditional applications to a newer space. Increased App Development Time & Cost: Starting with lot of unknowns, initially the development time for the foldable smartphone apps are expected to be more than the traditional apps. This would also have a direct impact on the cost of Developing A Successful Mobile App for foldable smartphones apps; hence, it is also expected to be more than the traditional apps. App Designing: This is also little tricky as there would be 4 different elements which needs to be considered while designing the application for the foldable phones: 1. Folded State: In this state, the foldable smartphone looks like a traditional smartphone. 2. Unfolded State: In this state, the phone transforms into a tablet. 3. Multi-Handed App Design: The real estate offered by the traditional smartphones are comparatively smaller and can be easily operated with single hand, however, in the case of foldable smartphones, the real estate is much bigger and hence, user could use one or both the hands to operate the app. 4. Screen Continuity: The app display should seamlessly move from folded to unfolded state and vice versa. How Can Pixel Values Technolabs Help? Pixel Values Technolabs has consistently pioneered the industry with its disruptive and path breaking offering in mobile domain. Pixel Values Technolabs has a repute of Blockchain Software Development , AR/VR App development, IoT app development and lead the technological innovation. Our team of experienced and expert development professionals already started their homework in gathering the knowledge around developing a successful app for foldable smartphones. In a nutshell, we are all geared to successfully convert your traditional app into foldable smartphone app. you’re your traditional app. WRAP-UP: Already there are millions of apps available in App Store and Google Play Store. Not all of these apps are future ready, and to stand out in this fiercely competitive world, it is very important for the businesses to make use of these mobile development trends and stand out in the competition. Pixel Values Technolabs has all the needed experience and skillset to develop a highly engaging and successful product end-to-end and delivering that WOW factor to customer’s need. Author Bio: Tauseef Anwar is the CEO of Pixel Values Technolabs, The Best Mobile App Development Company In India. Tauseef believes in making customer satisfaction as the top most priority and takes care of the Business Development and operations. An entrepreneur by heart, he is always ready to speak a few words or discuss the latest tech especially if it is mobile technology. Contact Information: Call us at 0712-6611379 OR 9822367795 Skype: Pixel_values Website: www.pixelvalues.com
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IS IT A GOOD TIME FOR CROSS PLATFORM APPS?
IS IT A GOOD TIME FOR CROSS PLATFORM APPS? With the increasing number of mobile devices and reducing internet usage cost worldwide, the penetration of mobile and mobile apps has increased significantly in last few years. There are close to 5 billion active internet users in the world and more than 50% of the internet traffic is via mobile devices. This number is expected to increase in the coming future as more users will get hooked to the mobile ecosystem. The two major platforms/players which dominate the mobile market are iOS and Android. Combined they both own around 95% of the market share worldwide with almost 3 million apps on each platform. The application developed for one platform cannot run on another platform hence, separate app needs to be developed for both these platforms. But since the competition is very intense between these two platforms, it becomes difficult to choose which platform to target for Mobile App Development. Developing independent app for both the platforms is a time consuming and a costly affair, whereas leaving out any platform could be risk for the success of the app and company profitability. Hence, companies prefer to develop app for both the platforms for maximum customer reach. Technology has helped companies in developing an app using single code base which can run on both the platforms. Thus, reducing the time and cost substantially. Cross-Platform App Development Frameworks has helped companies in achieving the same with minimal cost and high quality. Let’s look at some of the mobile app development frameworks available in the market. PROGRESSIVE WEB APPS Progressive Web Apps (PWA) are web apps with a look and feel of a mobile app. Advantages of developing PWA’s are, these apps do not required to be installed in the device and they load very fast compared to any traditional websites thus offering a seamless user experience. PWA’s offer a very good caching mechanism and hence, they offer a good level of service in the areas where the internet connectivity is very good. There are certain flip sides to all the technologies, and PWA is no exception to it. Some flaws with PWA’s are that they are not compatible with Safari browser, PWA’s cannot access some important phone hardware features like Camera, GPS, and fingerprint scanner. Also, PWA’s consume substantial amount of battery, hence, using them could drain the phone battery fast. NATIVE APPS As mentioned above, Android App Development and iOS App Development are two different platforms. Developing independent apps for these platforms require coding in their respective compatible technology like Java and Kotlin for Android platform, Swift and Objective C for iOS. Such type of apps is called Native apps and offer rich and seamless user experience as compared to hybrid apps. The downside of developing Native app is that the cost of app development and maintenance is very high. CROSS-PLATFORM APPS Cross-Platform App Development are ones which are developed using a single code base and they run very well on both Android Mobile App Development and iOS App Development platforms. Hence, the benefit of Cross-platform framework is that it helps in substantially reducing the cost by having only one cross platform app development team, and as the code base is common, the cost of maintenance is also low. Considering the constraints with PWA’s and high development costs for Native Apps, many companies/developers prefer programming apps in cross-platform framework because of the immense benefit it offers. Due to increasing demand of the cross-platform frameworks, there’s a rise in the number of cross-platforms available in the market and there’s an intense competition in upgrading the existing frameworks for the ease of development. Some popular cross-platform app development frameworks are React Native, Flutter, and Xamarin. BENEFITS OF CROSS-PLATFORM APPS DEVELOPMENT Some of the benefits which Cross-platform apps offer for the businesses are: 1. Lesser Development and Maintenance Cost: As the code base is same, you need only one team to develop the app unlike the native apps where two separate teams are needed. In future if there is any upgrade or bug fixing is required in the app, it needs to be done on a single code, hence the cost of maintenance is also low. 2. Faster Time To Market: As there is only single code base which needs to be developed and maintained, hence, it substantially reduces the development time. Also, if there is any issue which needs to be fixed, it needs to be addressed in only one code base unlike at two different places in case of Native apps. Cross-platform apps reduce the overall development time and decrease the time to market for the businesses thus, giving the competitive advantage. 3. Market Penetration: Cross platform apps have a better market reach as it caters to both Android and iOS platform which together constitutes to `95% of the total market share. CONCLUSION: It’s a very good opportunity for the companies to cash in the opportunity provided by the cross-platform frameworks. Cross-platform companies are investing huge in this framework to bridge the quality gap between Native and Hybrid apps at the earliest. Tech giants like Facebook and Google are the driving forces behind the famous cross-platform frameworks React Native and Flutter respectively, and they try and release a new version every year with it of Mobile App Developer and user-friendly features. The advantages offered by Cross platform app development frameworks is one of the major reasons why there’s a huge influx of apps in the market recently and we expect this wave to continue in the times ahead. The gap between the quality of native and hybrid apps is closing, and it’s closing fast. Huge companies like Facebook and Google are putting their money behind cross-platform app development by launching hybrid app development platforms like React Native and Flutter, respectively. Cross-platform app development is going to take a big leap in 2020 and beyond. New versions of React Native, Flutter, and Xamarin are releasing every year as the companies behind these frameworks are
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