Self-Serve Mobile Application Creation

One of the most intriguing facts about mobile applications and the development of such is the fact that there continues to be a growing plethora of technologies that enable users to create their own apps little or no experience. If small business owners wish to create apps specific to their business they are able to do so with various software and tools designed to ensure satisfaction by beginner app developers. Not all apps are made for everyone so having a unique app that integrates one’s personal needs is critical to online success for some businesses.

            Along with uses of mobile apps for personal small businesses, some individuals are utilizing these easy-to-use app creators to start their own small business simply developing applications for other people. In today’s society, many people have chosen to take the path of working from home to make a living. Mobile App development is a great way for individuals to make large amounts of money with easy step-by-step app development tools. 

            The popular phrase “There’s an app for that” has been a growing trend over the past few years and I believe it will continue to be a truthful statement for as long as smart phones remain a fad. However, do you think that the mobile app population will ever become extinct? Or do you think that there will always be a use of applications that have not yet been created? In the future as more and more apps are created I feel like there will be lack of innovation and need for new apps because all apps will have their specific uses and there will be no unfilled niches left.

            As this blog is concluded, it is amazing to think of all of the many uses of mobile apps and how they add convenience and ease to our daily lives. Also, the luxury of developing a mobile app online with no special program or experience is needed which makes making apps so easy for many people. Has anyone ever tried to develop mobile apps with an online service? If so, was it effective and easy to use?

Introduction to our blog

Technological advances of the 21^st century have had a tremendous effect on the way people, and businesses, operate on a daily basis. The world is more connected than ever thanks to the rapid growth of smart phones, and the ability to access the web from almost anywhere at anytime. I-Phones and Androids dominate a market that was run by flip phones, and other basic cellular devices, just a few years ago. Your cell phone is no longer used solely for making phone calls and sending text messages. Smart Phones allow the user to perform day-to-day functions that once required a computer and a centralized location. Checking e-mails, staying connected with friends, and getting the answers to everyday questions can be done, on the go, at the push of a button (granted you have reception and a battery charge).

With the creation of these smartphones also came the introduction of mobile application software (or mobile apps for short). A mobile app is a type of application software designed to run on mobile devices. These apps frequently serve to provide users with similar services to those used on PCs, and are generally small, individual software units with limited function. Mobile apps come in all shapes and sizes and developers are constantly coming up with new ideas and improving on old ones.

As they say, “With great power comes great responsibility”. The analogous comparison of this phrase to mobile apps is that many people in today’s society are torn between which types of system to run these apps on, Android or I-Phone (IOS). There are many people who use both systems and the users of these systems think that the opposite system isn’t worth a lot.  Each system pretty much runs the apps the same with the exception of the menu layout and minor screen views. However, those who are Android users do not like iOS apps and vise versa.

Later in this blog we will explore deeper realities regarding Mobile applications and how they are used differently amongst different platforms (especially in the business world).