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The types of mobile app development:


Our clients, and prospective clients, often ask about the benefits of developing an app in Android or iOS (iOS is also known as Apple or iPhone). Other options include Windows apps and Blackberry apps (although I would say less people enquire about those).
 
So those are some of the devices you can build apps for, and deciding which device type to target depends on your audience and your requirements.
 
If you're finding it difficult to narrow it down, to start off with, think of it like this:
 
Do I want a native app or a hybrid app?


This means – do I want to build an app for a specific device (say, Android phones) or do I want to create an app that will run on several devices?
 
Native= built for one type of device
 
Hybrid = intermediary technologies used to create a single version across different types of devices
 
The basic pros and cons of each are as follows:
Native apps proNative apps are built specifically for one particular device, so all functions are designed to run , to a high standard.
Native apps conPotentially you are missing out on other phone markets because those with an Android mobile cannot use your app. If you have the budget, this isn't much of a con, since you would simply invest the money in a sister app that is designed to run on a different device. But if your funds are limited, investing it all in one app could limit opportunities.
Hybrid apps proMost likely money saved on rolling your app out across several devices, while still maintaining a very good, but maybe not optimum, standard.
Hybrid apps conThe app will potentially not work as well as if it had been made exclusively for that device, since it has been adapted to run across more than one device.
 
So that's something to think about – native or hybrid. Next, you need to think about what device or devices it will run on.
 
Android mobile app development Cambridge, UK and London


In the UK, most people are using either an Android or an Apple phone, and most mobile apps would be made for either or both of these, if the objective was to make it available to as many people are possible.
 
iOS Mobile App Development London, UK and Richmond


As mentioned above, this is one of the most used and most popular type of app, along with Android.
 
Windows Mobile App Development Richmond and Cambridge


After those two, Windows is probably the third most enquired about from our perspective. If building a Windows app, it will usually be for a specific reason that you are targeting Windows and not Android or iOS.
 
Some final thoughts: What's the difference between an app for a phone and an app for a tablet?
See my upcoming article!
 
Mobile app development Compay Richmond:


Eastpoint Software Android, iOS and Windows Mobile App Development Company Richmond, Cambridge, UK and London. If you have any questions and are looking for mobile app development, please give us a call on 01223 690164. Our tech team love building apps, and are keen to take on new projects. We are based in Cambridge and London, UK.
 
We work with big and small companies and also have experience as an outsourcing partner, if your company does not have the skills needed in-house. You can email us any app development enquiries at info@eastpoint.co.uk.
 
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https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/

Android Apps Development Cambridge, UK, London and Richmond:


Cheat Codes For Smart & Intelligent Android App Development! Your brand is pricey and you need an app that would make your brand go visible without putting the repute at stake. When it comes to the first mobile app, the focus is to be on using a platform that is accessible to all as with this only your product or brand marketing campaign would reach masses. If you want to make sure that the app developed takes the business popularity to the bigger level and that too without subjecting to any technical complexities, android is certainly a smart option to choose.
 
Important Things To Know Before Jumping Into The Waters:


The  job that each mobile application performs is different and this is why the need is to know the core function as without knowing your target this entire process won't deliver results. Whether your aim is to market
your products, sell products or services or make big money by offering customers with an alternate buying mode, the app that comes out need to have a solid functionality to do complete justice. Decide on the amount
that you wish to spend as with this it would get easy for you to decide to the extent you would love to experiment with the android app.
 
Why Android App Development?


For all those who want to keep the cost under control and at the same time offer customers and prospects with an interesting and user-friendly application to access, android app development would be a safe bet. With
more than half of the Smart phone users using android platform, these apps tend to do brisk business. With android apps the risk is less as managing these is quite easy and more so the cost that goes into this is also not big.
 
Why Hire An Expert For Android Application Development?
 
Now that you have decide to go in for android app development, make sure
that you hire an expert for the job. The benefits of this are many, let us have a sneak peek at some of the prominent ones:
 
 1. The development team is going to make sure that your app stands out of  the crowd and for this it is going to give enough time exploring other apps like yours and then coming with a design and functionality that makes you win traffic.
 
2.   You just need to have the basic idea in mind and rest everything would be taken care by the professional app development team.
 
Both hard work and smart work goes into developing an app, go with the agency that masters the art and enjoy a sound repute.
 
About us:
 
We are Eastpoint Software Android App Development Company UK, London, Cambridge and Richmond. Android app development is not that tricky as it appears, you just need to pick the right service provider that has enough experience of making apps belonging to various categories.
 
Visit us:   https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/Android-mobile-app-development/

A report released by Adobe has shown that this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday were the biggest ever in the US, with $11 billion in online sales during the long-weekend sale.
 
Adobe's estimates, based on aggregated anonymous data spread over millions of visits to thousands of websites, show other trends within the record spending.
 
Mobile shopping


As businesses mull over the worth and profitability of mobile app development or mobile-friendly versions of an existing website, figures continue to rise for the popularity of purchasing via a mobile device.
 
According to Adobe, sales via a mobile device accounted for 34% of sales, the majority of which were made on smartphones. Of those, iPhones were used for 67%, leaving Android with 33%. Sales via tablet were down a couple of percent to 15%. In the UK, iPhone and Android mobiles are split about about 50/50 in terms of use, so it's worth noting that this figure may be less relevant when considering the reach of iOS development versus Android mobile development in the UK.
 
Adobe also highlighted how shoppers like to browse via mobile too, accounting for 53% of shopping visits on Black Friday, split 40% for smartphones and 13% for tablet.
 
Mobile use in general was up on last year, and again singled out as a future growth area, this time by analysts Com Score, who have predicted a 14% rise on last year for holiday mobile sales.
 
What does this mean for retailers thinking of mobile development?
 
For those thinking of mobile versions of a site, or mobile friendly layouts, mobile sales aren't slowing down and iOS or Android mobile development would look to be a good investment.
 
Although consumers prefer desktop for certain purchases (usually higher priced items) it is clear that we're increasingly using our mobiles and tablets to make quick, convenient purchases.
 
If your site is not optimised for mobile, you could miss out on sales. It does depend on your target audience, but the expectation is that we want to be able to browse and buy on mobile devices.
 
Incidentally, according to Adobe the iPad Air 2 was one of the top sellers on Black Friday. Another little factoid from Adobe is that of the estimated $905m worth of purchases via mobile devices on Black Friday, iOS iPhone and iPads accounted for 75% of that total.
 
What about mobile ecommerce in the UK?


Ok, so these figures relate to the US. UK mobile shopping is usually in line with the US – we all know Black Friday itself is a US phenomenon based on the Thanksgiving weekend, which Brits have embraced in recent years.
 
However, if you'd prefer to just look at UK figures, please refer to our upcoming article on mobile device sales in the UK.
 
About us

Eastpoint Software Web and Mobile Apps Development Company Cambridge, UK and London. We specialize in iOS mobile software development and android mobile development, as well as bespoke web applications. We also have a strong record of ecommerce mobile development.
 
Visit us: https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/

Swift is a language used by developers to build iOS applications for iPhones and iPads and other Apple devices. Swift was used specifically for iOS mobile app development, and different techniques were used for android devices.But it will soon become available for android app development, and workarounds already exist to allow developers to use Swift for android.
 
How does this benefit developers?


Currently, other than a workaround, you cannot develop one mobile application in Swift that will be suitable for both iOS and android mobile app development.
 
So if you need an app that works for people on both types of devices, it means either developing two separate mobile apps or foregoing a bespoke app for each in favour of a slightly more generic mobile app that will function on both.
 
One means more money (two separate apps) and the other often means some loss of function (if you're creating a 'fits all' app, you cannot build specifically to a device). Even the second option still involves additional development and testing to ensure the app works well across each device.
 
How do the changes to Swift benefit clients?


If developers can spend less time doing something that works on more devices, these app development time savings can be passed on as cost savings to the client. Developers can only offer what is available, and as programming languages progress, we are able to do more within the budget.
 
When will Swift be available for android?


Apple announced plans to open source Swift in the summer. This means they will allow developers access to the core language, allowing them to make changes to suit their needs, and it is this that will facilitate android app development with swift.
 
The idea behind it is that it makes the language more useful, and therefore more people will learn how to use it, and if more people are developing for iOS, more apps are on iOS, and more people will want to buy those phones and tablets.
 
Currently, Swift is not yet open source, but should be by the end of the year.
 
About us

Eastpoint Software Android, iOS and Windows Application Development Services Company Cambridge, UK and London. We are android and iOS mobile app development specialists based in Cambridge and London. if you have any questions and are looking for mobile app development, please give us a call on 01223 690164. Our tech team love building apps, and are keen to take on new projects.
 
Visit us: https://www.eastpoint.co.uk/Mobile-Apps/