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Mobile phones a decade ago were instruments of bare necessity capable of calling sending text messages, maybe play basic games to kill some time. But then with the advent of smart phones like iphone and android, the whole scenario changed.

Nowadays, to stay up-to-date with the world around us, smart phones are a necessity and when it comes to smart phones software is equally important along with powerful hardware. Software means mobile apps, from apps that are used to do basic work to apps containing high graphics and heavy on size, there are different kinds of demand for each kind of apps. With the users tending to rely on apps for simple needs like messaging to booking movie tickets to ordering items on online supermarkets, the Mobile Apps are booming. There are a few things to know about how one can develop mobile apps:

Type of applications

There are various types of mobile applications that one can think of designing. For instance,

1.    Web based apps

there are web based mobile apps that one can develop that will both work on pcs and mobiles. These are mostly basic apps used to browse basic information or to read, light games can be included in these kinds of apps but heavy applications are not generally web based.

2.   Mobile apps

These applications are made on various platforms developed specifically for developing mobile phone apps. There are more than one platforms for developing these apps. These platforms provide a scope for complex and rich mobile application development. Most of the apps available online are made on platforms. Heavy games to basic applications with beautiful interfaces, platforms are needed.

Platforms

There are many platforms to develop android and apple apps. There are platforms like C, C sharp, Java, Python etc. each of these platforms provide different environments and are flexible in different manners. The developers choose the platforms based on the kind of application they are developing. Since, each of these platforms provide different kinds of environments, it is essential to choose the right platform for developing the right app. Java is the best kind of platform if you are looking for something light and something that will work well in smart phones as well as a few phones that are not as smart. Python on the other hand can handle heavy graphics and intricate details, where C sharp will provide good graphics and the will serve the purpose in a more efficient manner.

Devices

With the advent of new wearable tech, a new branch of app development has sprung up. There is smart wearable technology available in the market; there is need for new apps for those techs as well.

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Eastpoint Software Mobile App Development Company West London, Cambridge, Twickenham, UK, Chelmsford, London, Richmond, Colchester and Surrey, . We are a great way to reach out and grow your business, but they also have specific benefits. Mobile apps can utilize phone features, such as notifications, camera and location, broadening the scope of what can be achieved. We work on software projects, including apps and websites, for clients across East Anglia and London. To speak to us about your website, app, or content management system requirements, We have offices in Cambridge and London, and are based in Cambridge. Call us on 01223 690164 or Mail us: info@eastpoint.co.uk to discuss what you need and how we can help.


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The mobile app development is noticing significant changes in the last few years. Read out more information on new developments. In the last few years, the mobile app industry has seen noticed some noteworthy innovations and is following an important makeover. Highly advanced technologies which include Beacon technology to call upon the attention to a definite location, Internet of things (IOT) to gather as well as exchange data, Cloud computing and Big Data among others.
 
These days, mobile apps are playing a significant role in making the regular tasks simple and easy. Now, we have mobile applications for normally every job. It is supposed that the majority of the mobile users spend quality time on apps surfing.
 
Have a look on some significant mobile app development trends to watch out the innovative mobile apps to endure in the competitive market.
Advanced security for Mobile App:Necessary security measures are the key concern. Nobody wishes that their personal information get hacked by others. This is the prime reason why Apple IOS and Google Android think security as a significant factor. Therefore, developers have to try that their apps run effectively with answering all safety procedures.
Location – Depend Apps with Beacon Expertise:These days, Apple's beacon technology is quite popular. Beacon technology turns various attractive to a definite location. In case, you are using an iOS, you should try out this as it offer various services as well as suggestions depend on the various geographic site. It is important to provide the appropriate information to the users precisely.
Wearable Apps:Now, everybody's attention turned to wearable expertise. It takes app trade to the next stage. Developers have to begin building simply wearable apps. The technology explored right away from the health care, fashion, fitness and textile among others. Another example of wearable technology is smart wears, Google glass, Apple watch and Samsung gear among others.
Internet of Things (IOT):Different companies have also started to mix IOT. It will assist the expansion of apps with the innovative feature, different new standards, and their personal security or even concerns related to privacy. On the other hand, the signal's sensor will share traffic directions, present weather conditions; drive accident alerts and give vary route choices to the driver.
Fine Content and Marketing Preparation:Unluckily, Developers are chiefly putting stress on the technical kinds of things and normally ignore content. However, now developers have to focus more the content as well.
User Experience:These days, a million of apps are easily available in different play store and app store. You may discover numerous apps which share similarity with your app. It is important to face the competition and do something unique to stand out.
 
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Eastpoint Software Mobile App Development and Developers Cambridge, West London, London, Twickenham, UK, Richmond, Colchester, Chelmsford and Surrey. Mobile application development service has been rapidly growing these days in the fields of everything. Thus it is quite clear that the demands of these apps have been accelerated in all trading purposes. We have offices in Cambridge and London, and are based in Cambridge. Our office is at the Hauser Forum, do come and meet us to discuss projects. Get in touch with us at info@eastpoint.co.uk or, as Blondie would say, call me on 01223 690164. For choosing the best Mobile App Development Company Cambridge and London, exploit the power of web to learn about the ones that work with a strategy in mind.
 
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We all know what happened – web and then mobile came, saw, and conquered and established businesses had to react and adapt.



What's far more interesting is knowing the ins and outs behind how large, well known businesses coped with this transition and John Boughton, head of mobile for TUI Group, gave us a glimpse of that in his talk at the Apps World London conference.
 
TUI Group is a huge tourism conglomerate that acquired Thomson in 2000 Mr Boughton's keynote speech discussed the impact of mobile, and how it can be tricky to predict what the next big thing will be (and if it will have longevity).

The talk was titled 'How not to Predict Future Trends – A Holiday Industry Perspective'.
 
Thomson on mobile – did they jump or were they pushed?


Mr Boughton spoke candidly about the fact the app store opened in 2007 but it was another six years until they launched the first version of the MyThomson app in 2013.
 
 
He said that it can be difficult to predict what will be a fad, and it was clear from the talk that he felt this was in hindsight a mistake and didn't make attempts to give excuses.
 
However, while the market forced Thomson to act, Mr Boughton said he felt they “reacted quickly enough” and they would have got there on their own steam anyway.
 
He had some general advice for companies: “Fast adaption of innovation is more important now than it has ever been”.
 
During the talk, he used the depressing example of Blockbuster.
 
At one point Blockbuster had stores all over the world. They were offered Netflix for £50m in 2000 and declined. By 2010 they had filed for bankruptcy and now they barely exist.
 
Google as a threat, not an advertising partner


Mr Boughton said Thomson has a “very close” relationship with Google and Facebook, who they advertise with.
 
During the Q and A, they were asked about this wonderful relationship with Google.
 
What happens when Google wants to sell holidays and that makes them more money than your advertising?


Mr Boughton had a pretty candid response – that people are worried about Google (though he didn't say Thomson specifically were).
 
He said the risk was mitigated for Thomson because they own the customer experience, including the tangible hotels and aeroplanes, and they feel they are fairly well protected from disruption.
 
He finished by saying “I'm not sure anyone has thought through where this ends up”, which was a somewhat ominous, if honest, end to the talk.
 
We are Eastpoint Software Android, iOS and Windows Mobile App Development UK, Chelmsford, London, Richmond,  Cambridge, Twickenham, West London, Surrey  and Colchester. 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. We have offices in Cambridge and London, and are based in Cambridge. Our office is at the Hauser Forum, do come and meet us to discuss projects. Get in touch with us at info@eastpoint.co.uk or, as Blondie would say, call me on 01223 690164. For choosing the best Mobile App Development Company UK, exploit the power of web to learn about the ones that work with a strategy in mind.


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I attended a cyber crime conference in Cambridge last week held by Cambridgeshire Police. The event outlined what the police are doing to tackle cyber crime and what we can do to avoid it in the first place. They said 80% of cyber crime is preventable. It was stressed at the conference that not only can you be hit with financial losses, but cyber crime can have significant impact on well being.
 
Some stats for Cambridgeshire to get us started:
There were 142 cyber-dependent crimes in a 150-day periodOne company recorded eight DoS* attacks in a dayLosses of £752,000 during this time*Denial of service attack, basically unable to use your network
Here is a quick bullet point take-away from the conference before we delve a bit deeper:
Cyber crime is a priority for cambs police and is as high a priority for the country as anti-terrorismAlways report attacks to Action Fraud even if nothing is damaged/takenA lot of damage is preventableReporting cyber crime to police:
We heard that without reporting of hacks and attacks, funds will not be given to fighting cyber crime as the extent of the issue would not be known.
 
What to do if you suspect you are a victim of cyber crime in Cambridgeshire?
As soon as you are aware...
Phone your bankReport to the local policeKeep evidence (emails, letters, phone call recordings)Report to Action Fraud, even if it is an attempted crimeMandate fraud:


Mandate fraud is the most prolific crime seen by cambs police. Mandate fraud is when someone is convinced to update a suppliers banking details, therefore sending funds to the wrong bank account.
 
How is mandate fraud carried out and what should I be aware of?
 
Mandate fraud will be carried out by phone, email, letters, etc. Essentially the scammers are looking to make staff believe them. This may be with an official looking letter, or by frequently calling them, building up a rapport, and then asking them to please update to our new details.
 
Double check account number changes, do not automatically use a contact number given on a letter and seek further authentication before responding to an email exchange (see more on two step authentication in this blog post).
 
The 'ruse'


We were told about two simple ways for someone to gain access to a bank.They may pretend to be a BT engineer, or someone enquiring about a mortgage or new bank account.
 
So the scammer can say they are from BT, and then have access to the servers while they “do their repairs”. Alternatively, they can pretend to be applying for a mortgage and then use distraction tactics to gain access to hardware.
 
This is in relation to the bank itself, but can be applied to an office. If you have information stored on computers or servers, someone could still seek to gain physical access to that by pretending to be a customer or service personnel.
 
Impersonating a CEO:


How this works is that a scammer will send an email pretending to be the CEO. It may appear to be from the CEO's address (or one so close they hope you won't notice).
 
Even if you have payment processes in place, a request from the boss will often take precedence. If a boss asks you to expedite a payment, staff will want to help out and maybe even not want to bother their boss.
CEO spoofing relies on helpful staff not double checking, or not wanting to disturb their CEO.
 
Small amounts from many bank accounts


Often scammers will take a small amount from many accounts, hoping people won't report it. Keep an eye on all transactions.
 
“A mobile phone without a pin is the most valuable thing you can find”
Put a pin on your mobile.
 
USB baiting:


Apparently thing is a thing. It is when memory sticks are deliberately left outside a business, so helpful/curious people will collect them up and plug into their computer to check the content/find an owner.
 
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Eastpoint Software Android, iOS and Windows Mobile App Development Cambridge, London, Chelmsford, Richmond, Surrey, UK and Twickenham. 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.
 
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