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Do you always have a magnifying glass handy when you need one? Nah, me neither.
But I almost always have my smart phone with me, and I’m guessing you do too.
Well guess what? You can use your phone as a magnifying glass in a pinch. [Read more…]
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Did you know that at least some of the apps on your phone are probably tracking your location even if the app doesn’t need location data in order to perform the task it was intended for.
Of course a Maps app has a legitimate need to track your location, for obvious reasons.
So does an app that keeps you up-to-date on where to buy the cheapest gasoline in the area you happen to be driving through. [Read more…]
Mobile apps have become a central part of our daily lives. People rely on them to shop, communicate, manage finances, navigate, and stay entertained.
With millions of apps competing for attention, users have little patience for apps that crash, lag, or fail to function correctly. Even a small bug in an app’s core functionality can lead to frustration, uninstalls, and negative reviews.
This is why mobile testing is vital. By ensuring that every feature of a mobile application works as intended, mobile testing protects both the user’s experience and the business behind the app. For development teams that want to deliver reliable and successful applications, mobile testing is no longer optional. It is a requirement. [Read more…]
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Question from Mariana: I installed an app on my iPhone but I can’t find it.
I thought new apps always went on the Home screen, but this one didn’t.
How can I find it so I can add it to my Home screen? [Read more…]
Do you have a smartphone? If so, it probably has dozens of apps installed on it.
Some of those apps were likely installed manually by you, but many of them probably came pre-installed on your phone from the factory.
Most of your phone’s installed apps have one thing in common: They’re constantly sending data to and receiving data from remote servers located in various parts of the world.
This isn’t usually a problem for most users, but if you happen to have a cellular contract with a limited data plan it can be a huge problem for you. [Read more…]