SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 3
3 Things iPhone App Developers Need To Focus On
Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of the business and commercial worlds. These days,
if your business does not have an app, it is missing out on an easy opportunity for conversions and
profits. Making a simple app can be easy, if you know where to start.
Why make an app for the iPhone? iPhones compete with Android for the majority market share
among smartphone users. Every new iPhone has immediate high adoption, with compatibility for a
wide range of apps. If you have an iPhone app, you are immediately available on each new
iteration of technology. You also do not have to compete with existing software, if you find the right
niche – unlike the PC, where you have to find a niche within four decades worth of existing
software.
iPhone development is also surprisingly easy, once you know where to begin. You need to
consider both the design side and the technical side of app development.
DESIGN
On the design side of app development, you need to decide what your app will be. What problem
in the everyday lives of your customers are you solving? Is there already an existing app that
solves that problem? If so, how can you make yours better than the competition? Consider the
competition, particularly the complaints they receive about their software. These are places you
can improve on the formula and offer a better product, enticing people to convert.
Obviously, you also need to be an iPhone user. The iPhone experience is unique among
smartphones, and it takes an experienced user to bring the intuition about what feels good on the
device and what does not. There are some aspects of the user experience that simply do not work
properly, and we have been advised that they have a page dedicated to these issues on the Apple
site.
TECHNICAL
On the technical front, you need both hardware and software. You will need an iPhone and an
Apple PC of some sort. The Apple development kit only works properly on a Mac, and you will
need the iPhone for testing.
You will also need to be a member of the Apple Development Center. Membership in the
development center is free, while you are developing your app. Unfortunately, you will be charged
a $99 fee when you upgrade your membership to allow you to publish your app on the Apple App
Store. Apple keeps a monopoly over their marketplace, so there is no viable alternative if you want
to reach iPhone users as broadly as possible.
Development center access gives you access to Xcode, the toolkit Apple uses to develop and
publish apps. It also gives you access to tutorials, snippets of code and other tools to help you
design and publish your app.
DEVELOPING AND PUBLISHING YOUR APP
The actual creation of the app comes down to an individual preference. Are you going to train in-
house staff to work with the Apple development kit? Are you going to outsource your development
and publish yourself? Are you going to outsource every aspect of the process, from start to finish?
Consider the costs and benefits of each method before you decide.
There are some benefits to developing your app in-house. Sure, it requires specialized knowledge;
what does not? However, virtually every aspect of iPhone development is documented
somewhere, between the development center and third party tutorials. As an independent iPhone
app developer, you will be able to find plenty of support throughout the Internet. It will require hard
work and dedication, but the results are worth the effort.

More Related Content

Recently uploaded

Powerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost Lover
Powerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost LoverPowerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost Lover
Powerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost LoverPsychicRuben LoveSpells
 
Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,
Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,
Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,Pooja Nehwal
 
BDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort Service
BDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort ServiceBDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort Service
BDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort ServiceDelhi Call girls
 
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual serviceCALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual serviceanilsa9823
 
9892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x7
9892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x79892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x7
9892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x7Pooja Nehwal
 
FULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCR
FULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCRFULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCR
FULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCRnishacall1
 
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun serviceCALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun serviceanilsa9823
 

Recently uploaded (7)

Powerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost Lover
Powerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost LoverPowerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost Lover
Powerful Love Spells in Arkansas, AR (310) 882-6330 Bring Back Lost Lover
 
Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,
Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,
Call US Pooja 9892124323 ✓Call Girls In Mira Road ( Mumbai ) secure service,
 
BDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort Service
BDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort ServiceBDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort Service
BDSM⚡Call Girls in Sector 71 Noida Escorts >༒8448380779 Escort Service
 
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual serviceCALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Saharaganj Lucknow best sexual service
 
9892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x7
9892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x79892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x7
9892124323 | Book Call Girls in Juhu and escort services 24x7
 
FULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCR
FULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCRFULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCR
FULL ENJOY - 9999218229 Call Girls in {Mahipalpur}| Delhi NCR
 
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun serviceCALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun service
CALL ON ➥8923113531 🔝Call Girls Gomti Nagar Lucknow best Night Fun service
 

Featured

How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental Health
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthHow Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental Health
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
 
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdf
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfAI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdf
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
 
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
 
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
 
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
 
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsSocial Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsKurio // The Social Media Age(ncy)
 
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
 
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
 
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
 
Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next Tessa Mero
 
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentGoogle's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
 
Time Management & Productivity - Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity -  Best PracticesTime Management & Productivity -  Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
 
The six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project managementThe six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
 
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...RachelPearson36
 
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
 
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at WorkGetSmarter
 

Featured (20)

How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental Health
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthHow Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental Health
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental Health
 
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdf
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfAI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdf
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdf
 
Skeleton Culture Code
Skeleton Culture CodeSkeleton Culture Code
Skeleton Culture Code
 
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024
 
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)
 
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024
 
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie InsightsSocial Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 // The Global Indie Insights
 
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024
 
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summary
 
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd
 
Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next Getting into the tech field. what next
Getting into the tech field. what next
 
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentGoogle's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search Intent
 
How to have difficult conversations
How to have difficult conversations How to have difficult conversations
How to have difficult conversations
 
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data ScienceIntroduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data Science
 
Time Management & Productivity - Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity -  Best PracticesTime Management & Productivity -  Best Practices
Time Management & Productivity - Best Practices
 
The six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project managementThe six step guide to practical project management
The six step guide to practical project management
 
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
 
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
 
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
12 Ways to Increase Your Influence at Work
 
ChatGPT webinar slides
ChatGPT webinar slidesChatGPT webinar slides
ChatGPT webinar slides
 

3 Things iPhone App Developers Need To Focus On

  • 1. 3 Things iPhone App Developers Need To Focus On Smartphones have become a ubiquitous part of the business and commercial worlds. These days, if your business does not have an app, it is missing out on an easy opportunity for conversions and profits. Making a simple app can be easy, if you know where to start. Why make an app for the iPhone? iPhones compete with Android for the majority market share among smartphone users. Every new iPhone has immediate high adoption, with compatibility for a wide range of apps. If you have an iPhone app, you are immediately available on each new iteration of technology. You also do not have to compete with existing software, if you find the right niche – unlike the PC, where you have to find a niche within four decades worth of existing software. iPhone development is also surprisingly easy, once you know where to begin. You need to consider both the design side and the technical side of app development. DESIGN On the design side of app development, you need to decide what your app will be. What problem in the everyday lives of your customers are you solving? Is there already an existing app that solves that problem? If so, how can you make yours better than the competition? Consider the competition, particularly the complaints they receive about their software. These are places you can improve on the formula and offer a better product, enticing people to convert.
  • 2. Obviously, you also need to be an iPhone user. The iPhone experience is unique among smartphones, and it takes an experienced user to bring the intuition about what feels good on the device and what does not. There are some aspects of the user experience that simply do not work properly, and we have been advised that they have a page dedicated to these issues on the Apple site. TECHNICAL On the technical front, you need both hardware and software. You will need an iPhone and an Apple PC of some sort. The Apple development kit only works properly on a Mac, and you will need the iPhone for testing. You will also need to be a member of the Apple Development Center. Membership in the development center is free, while you are developing your app. Unfortunately, you will be charged a $99 fee when you upgrade your membership to allow you to publish your app on the Apple App Store. Apple keeps a monopoly over their marketplace, so there is no viable alternative if you want to reach iPhone users as broadly as possible.
  • 3. Development center access gives you access to Xcode, the toolkit Apple uses to develop and publish apps. It also gives you access to tutorials, snippets of code and other tools to help you design and publish your app. DEVELOPING AND PUBLISHING YOUR APP The actual creation of the app comes down to an individual preference. Are you going to train in- house staff to work with the Apple development kit? Are you going to outsource your development and publish yourself? Are you going to outsource every aspect of the process, from start to finish? Consider the costs and benefits of each method before you decide. There are some benefits to developing your app in-house. Sure, it requires specialized knowledge; what does not? However, virtually every aspect of iPhone development is documented somewhere, between the development center and third party tutorials. As an independent iPhone app developer, you will be able to find plenty of support throughout the Internet. It will require hard work and dedication, but the results are worth the effort.