#ios app developer performances

[magicmindsblog]

The Revolutionary Impact of SwiftUI on iOS App Development

In the realm of iOS app development, the entire way developers create dynamic and captivating applications got entirely revolutionized as SwiftUI has emerged as a game-changer. SwiftUI is equipped with powerful features and intuitive syntax, thus making it capable of significantly transforming the paradigm of app development.

How has SwiftUI impacted iOS app development?

Streamlined Development Process

A declarative approach to the user interface creation is provided by iOS app development, which is simplified more by SwiftUI. As SwiftUI handles the overall underlying complexities, developers are now more capable of describing their desired UI components. This streamlining in the process helps in the enhancement of productivity and reduction of development time. This helps the team of developers by empowering them to emphasize less on boilerplate code and more on creativity and innovation.

Enhanced User Experience

SwiftUI is having a rich set of built-in animations and components that is leveraging the iOS app development that reaches new heights in the deliverability of immersive experiences of the users. With the splendid features of Swift UI, developers are now capable of creating or crafting interfaces that are visually stunning. This is even captivating and increases the engagement of users. Starting from fluid transitions to interactive gestures, it offers all kind of versatile functionality. Meanwhile, the need to focus on UX excellence is a paramount as it finally helps in standing out of the crowd in the competitive marketplace of today.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

The boundaries of iOS app development  extends beyond the ecosystem of iOS with the incorporation of SwiftUI. Along with the support of macOS, tvOS, watchOS, SwiftUI helps the developers in the creation of unified experiences across Apple platforms. This overall contributes in the various segments of app development as the cross-platform compatibility enables in the simplification of code maintenance and also assures the expansion of the reach of the apps, that ultimately reaches a broader audience and maximizes their impact.

Seamless Integration with Swift

In app development services SwiftUI successfully integrates with the existing iOS app development as a native framework is already built with SwiftUI. Developers are capable of  having an escalation in the SwiftUI knowledge in order to instantly be adaptive to SwiftUI’s conventions and syntax. This accelerates the overall learning curve, resulting in the facilitation of transitions that are much smoother. This finally outcomes in driving the maintainability and efficiency as the synergy between SwiftUI and Swift fosters the reusability of codes and helps in the promotion of best practices. 

Empowering App Development Services

The transformative capabilities of SwiftUI are beyond developers to app development services providers. With the embracement of SwiftUI, agencies who develop apps can offer a plethora of solutions on the grounds of unparalleled speed, innovation in building iOS applications and even the flexibility. These ultimately help the app development agencies to give superior deliverability results that maximize ROI for clients, optimizes resources and be superior in giving an effective outcome.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the landscape of  iOS app development has been redefined with the integration of powerful features of SwiftUI. It has empowered the developers in the creation of exceptional experiences for users with unique efficiency and a speed that is unparalleled. iOS developments’ cross-platform compatibility, declarative syntax, and seamless integration along with Swift makes it a cornerstone in the regime of modern app development. With the embracement of SwiftUI, the app development services can succeed in unlocking new opportunities for delivering splendid results and scopes for innovation. This even solidifies their standard and position within the vast ecosystem of iOS.

[crossdevverse]

Why SwiftUI Should Be Your First Choice for iOS Apps in 2024 | Elite Iphone Devs

Learn about the reasons why SwiftUI stands out as the premier framework for iOS app development in 2024. Compare its simplicity in design and layout, superior performance, capabilities in user interaction and animation, cross-platform compatibility, robust testing tools, anticipated future trends, strong community support, and proven real-world successes. Make an educated choice to adopt SwiftUI and streamline the development of your apps while ensuring they are future-proof.

[perfectiongeeks]

Effective Healthcare Software Testing: Ensuring Patient Safety and Quality Care

Healthcare software plays a pivotal role in modern medicine. From electronic health records (EHRs) to medical imaging and telemedicine applications, healthcare software directly impacts patient care, clinical efficiency, and overall healthcare quality. However, the high-stakes nature of healthcare means that rigorous and effective software testing is not just important; it’s a matter of patient safety and well-being.

The Significance of Healthcare Software Testing

1. Patient Safety

Patient safety is paramount in healthcare, and software plays a crucial role. Bugs or glitches in healthcare software can result in incorrect diagnoses, treatment errors, or missed critical information, potentially harming patients. Rigorous testing helps mitigate these risks.

2. Regulatory Compliance

Healthcare is one of the most regulated industries globally. Adhering to standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States or GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in Europe is essential. Robust testing ensures compliance with these regulations, safeguarding patient data and privacy.

3. Reliability and Efficiency

Healthcare software needs to be reliable and efficient. Slow or unreliable software can disrupt clinical workflows, leading to delays in patient care and frustration among healthcare professionals.

Effective Healthcare Software Testing Practices

1. Requirements Analysis

Start by understanding the software’s requirements thoroughly. This involves working closely with healthcare professionals to define use cases and user stories. Clear requirements are the foundation of effective testing.

2. Test Planning

Develop a comprehensive test plan that outlines testing objectives, methodologies, timelines, and resource allocation. Consider different types of testing, including functional, performance, security, and usability testing.

3. Usability Testing

Healthcare software must be user-friendly. Usability testing ensures that healthcare professionals can efficiently navigate the software, reducing the risk of errors due to confusing interfaces.

4. Security Testing

Protecting patient data is non-negotiable. Regular security testing helps identify vulnerabilities and ensures that the software is resistant to cyber threats.

5. Performance Testing

Healthcare software often deals with a high volume of data and concurrent users. Performance testing assesses how the software behaves under load, ensuring it can handle the demands of a clinical setting.

6. Regression Testing

With frequent software updates and changes, regression testing is critical to ensure that new features or bug fixes do not inadvertently introduce new issues.

7. Compliance Testing

Test the software against relevant healthcare regulations and standards to ensure that it meets all legal requirements.

8. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Involve healthcare professionals in UAT to validate that the software meets their needs and is clinically effective.

Conclusion

Effective healthcare software testing is not just a quality assurance process; it’s a critical component of patient safety and healthcare excellence. In a field where lives are at stake, the importance of rigorous testing cannot be overstated. By adopting best practices in testing, healthcare organizations can ensure that their software is not only reliable and secure but also enhances the delivery of quality care to patients, ultimately saving lives and improving healthcare outcomes.

[linearloopsblog]

Flutter vs. Swift: Which is Better for iOS App Development?

Do You Know Between Flutter and Swift Which Framework Should You Choose for iOS App Development? Being a reliable mobile app development in India, we have explained it

[genshin-impact-updates]

"Secret Summer Paradise" Version 3.8 Update Maintenance Preview

Dear Travelers,

Our developers will soon begin performing update maintenance. While the update maintenance is in progress, Travelers will be unable to log in to the game. Please take note of the update time and schedule your game time accordingly.

After this is complete, the game will update to a new version. We recommend that Travelers install this update over a Wi-Fi connection.

〓Update Schedule〓

Update maintenance begins 2023/07/05 06:00 (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours.

〓How to Update Game Client〓

PC: Close the game, open the Genshin Impact Launcher, and click Update.

iOS: Open the App Store and tap Update.

Android: Open the game and follow the directions on-screen.

PS5™ and PS4™: Highlight Genshin Impact from the Home Screen, press the OPTIONS button and select "Check for Update."

Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service if you encounter any issues installing the new version. We will do our very best to resolve the issue.

〓Compensation Details〓

Maintenance Compensation: Primogems ×300 (60 Primogems for every hour the servers are down)

〓Scope of Compensation〓

Maintenance Compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2023/07/05 06:00 (UTC+8).

Compensation must be claimed before the end of Version 3.8.

Our developers will distribute compensation to Travelers via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update maintenance is finished. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attached compensation in time.

For more update details, including bug fixes and other compensation details, please see the Version Update Details notice to be posted at 2023/07/05 07:00 (UTC+8).

〓Update Content Overview〓

〓Adjustments & Optimizations〓

● System

Optimizes the "Hold to select multiple items" function operation range and instructions on the Enhancement and Destroy interfaces in the Artifact and Weapon pages.

For Hangout Events, upon reaching the end of the event and obtaining the Hangout Memory menu, you can use the newly-added "Review Invitation" button to view the narrative checkpoints.

Optimizes the Quest-tracking process: When the objective is a certain distance from Travelers, clicking Navigate will open the Map.

The objectives for Archon Quests and certain World Quests will now be listed on the map.

Optimizes the sorting rules for Archon Quests and certain World Quests.

Optimizes the display logic for red dots in the Quest Menu.

Commissions can now be tracked persistently. After your tracked Commission Quest comes to an end, the next Commission Quest will automatically be tracked.

● Enemies

Adjusts the AoE of the Consecrated Fanged Beast's Lunging Slash skill so that it stays the same as the area of the visual effect.

● Audio

Adjusts sound effects for Kirara by softening the effect heard when moving around in the Urgent Neko Parcel state after holding her Elemental Skill.

Optimizes certain sound effects in "Genius Invokation TCG."

Optimizes the Korean and English voice-over for certain characters and quests.

● Genius Invokation TCG

Adjusts the text description for Large Wind Spirits summoned by Elemental Bursts after the Character Card "Sucrose" has equipped a Talent Card in Genius Invokation TCG (to differentiate these from Large Wind Spirits summoned when a Talent Card hasn't been equipped).

Adjusts the text description for the Talent Card "I Got Your Back" of the Character Card "Noelle" in Genius Invokation TCG (actual effect remains unchanged).

Adjusts the effect of the Equipment Card "Gambler's Earrings" in Genius Invokation TCG: this effect is now limited to 3 times per match.

Adjusts the number of Elemental Dice required and DMG dealt by the Elemental Burst of the Character Card "Yoimiya" in Genius Invokation TCG: the number of dice required has decreased from 4 Pyro Dice to 3, and "Deals 4 Pyro DMG" has been adjusted to "Deals 3 Pyro DMG."

Adjusts the Elemental Skill DMG of the Character Card "Beidou" as well as the number of Elemental Dice required and DMG dealt by her Elemental Burst in Genius Invokation TCG: for Wavestrider of her Elemental Skill, "Deals 2 Electro DMG" has been adjusted to "Deals 3 Electro DMG"; the number of dice required for her Elemental Burst has decreased from 4 Electro Dice to 3, and "Deals 3 Electro DMG" has been adjusted to "Deals 2 Electro DMG".

Adjusts the Elemental Burst DMG of the Character Card "Xiangling" in Genius Invokation TCG: "Deals 2 Pyro DMG" has been adjusted to "Deals 3 Pyro DMG."

Adjusts the Energy required and DMG dealt by the Elemental Burst of Character Card "Razor" in Genius Invokation TCG: the Energy required for the Burst has been decreased from 3 to 2, and "Deals 5 Electro DMG" has been adjusted to "Deals 3 Electro DMG."

Adjusts the Elemental Skill DMG and Elemental Burst DMG of the Character Card "Eula" in Genius Invokation TCG: for Grimheart of her Elemental Skill, "DMG +2 for this instance" has been adjusted to "DMG +3 for this instance"; for Lightfall Sword of her Elemental Burst, "End Phase: Discard this card and deal 2 Physical DMG" has been adjusted to "End Phase: Discard this card and deal 3 Physical DMG."

● Other

Adjusts the collision size of the Spiral Abyss's floor whereby there was a small chance that it would hamper character movements and attacks.

Optimizes the display location and size of special effects of certain Elemental applications and Elemental Reactions on enemies.

Adjusts visual effects when Dendro Cores appear and burst to reduce the load on system performance.

*This is a work of fiction and is not related to any actual people, events, groups, or organizations.

"PlayStation", "PS5", "PS4", "DualSense", "DUALSHOCK" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

[uxtitanofficial]

Key Benefits of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

Improved Performance: PWAs are designed to load quickly, even on slow networks. They use caching and service workers to ensure fast and reliable performance, providing a smooth user experience.

Offline Functionality: PWAs can work offline or in areas with low connectivity. By caching essential resources, they allow users to access content and continue interacting with the app even when they're not connected to the internet.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: PWAs are built using standard web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, making them accessible on any device with a web browser, whether it's a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

Cost-Effective Development: Unlike native apps that require separate development for different platforms (iOS, Android, etc.), a single PWA can work across all devices. This reduces development and maintenance costs significantly.

No App Store Approval Needed: PWAs bypass the app store submission and approval process, allowing businesses to launch updates and new features instantly without waiting for app store reviews.

Increased Engagement: PWAs can send push notifications, encouraging users to return to the app. This helps businesses maintain ongoing engagement and drive user retention.

Easy Installation: Users can install PWAs directly from their browser, without the need for an app store. The app icon appears on the user's home screen, providing quick access without taking up much storage space.

Enhanced Security: PWAs are served over HTTPS, ensuring secure data transmission and protection against unauthorized access. This builds user trust and safeguards sensitive information.

SEO Friendly: Since PWAs are essentially websites, they are indexed by search engines, improving their discoverability through organic search results, unlike native apps, which are only searchable within app stores.

Automatic Updates: PWAs update in the background without requiring user intervention. This ensures users always have the latest version, complete with new features and bug fixes, without the hassle of manual updates.

Seamless User Experience: PWAs combine the best features of web and mobile apps, offering an app-like experience with smooth animations, intuitive navigation, and responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices.

These benefits make PWAs an attractive option for businesses looking to enhance their digital strategy and provide a superior user experience across all platforms. If you're interested in exploring how Progressive Web Apps can elevate your business, check out our website at UXtitan for more insights and expert solutions.

[theomeganerd]

Video Game News Stories for March 17th, 2024

Unionization Efforts Gain Momentum: The ongoing movement towards unionization within the gaming industry continued with news of another 600 Activision QA testers joining the cause. This development comes amidst the ongoing battle between Activision Blizzard and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) over union recognition. The additional workers joining the cause solidify the movement within Activision and could have significant implications for working conditions across the industry.

Epic Games Scores Victory in Europe: In a significant development, Apple reversed its ban on Epic Games' developer account following an enquiry by the European Commission. This reversal stems from the ongoing legal battle between the two companies concerning in-app purchases and Epic's use of its own payment system within Fortnite. While the ruling only applies within the European Union, it represents a potential turning point in the ongoing fight for fairer App Store practices.

SAG-AFTRA Considers Strike Over AI Terms in Contracts: The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is reportedly considering a strike over proposed contract language concerning the use of artificial intelligence in video game performances. The union is concerned about the potential for AI to replace voice actors and the lack of clear regulations regarding ownership and compensation for AI-generated performances. This development highlights the growing challenges posed by AI in the entertainment industry and the need for fair treatment of all performers.

Minors Prioritize Safety in Online Gaming Spaces: A new report revealed that minors and young adults prioritize safety in online gaming spaces. The study highlights concerns about harassment, bullying, and predatory behavior within online games. The findings call for developers and platforms to prioritize safety features and implement stricter moderation policies to create a more welcoming environment for younger players.

Industry Gears Up for World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: The finalists for the 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame were officially announced. The prestigious list includes iconic titles like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Pong. This year's inductees will be revealed later this year, sparking nostalgia and debate among gamers worldwide.

Twitch Viewership Dips: While the news wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, reports also emerged regarding a slight dip in viewership on Twitch in February 2024. While the exact reasons are still being investigated, this could indicate a shift in viewing habits or increased competition in the streaming landscape.

New Video Game Releases for March 17th, - March 22nd

Thursday, March 21st

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Collection (PC): The critically acclaimed PlayStation 5 exclusive Horizon Forbidden West arrives on PC with this release. This Complete Collection includes the base game and all story-based DLC.

Final Fantasy 14 (Xbox Series X/S): Fans of the MMORPG rejoice! Final Fantasy 14 is finally playable on Xbox Series X/S.

Midnight Ghost Hunt (PC): This asymmetrical hide-and-seek horror game tasks players with either being a Ghost haunting a mansion or a Hunter trying to banish them.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile (iOS, Android): The popular free-to-play battle royale game Call of Duty: Warzone comes to mobile devices.

Friday, March 22nd

Dragon's Dogma 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S): The long-awaited sequel to the 2012 action RPG Dragon's Dogma is here! Expect an all-new story, new enemies, and a revamped pawn system.

Princess Peach: Showtime! (Switch): In this new musical adventure game, Princess Peach uses her singing voice to defeat enemies and save the day.

Rise of the Ronin (PS5): Team Ninja, the developers of Nioh, bring you Rise of the Ronin, a new open-world action RPG set in Japan during the Boshin War. Play as a former samurai forging your own path in a changing world.

The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5): This remastered version of the RPG The Legend of Legacy includes a new guidebook function and high-definition visuals.

[gtamobile]

Why GTA V can't be played on Mobile devices?

One of the most anticipated game as well as hyped game of this era, Grand Theft Auto V has limitations too. In a sense that it cant be played on portable devices like Mobile devices(Android or iOS). There are several reasons why this game cant be played on the mobile devices. Since the concept of bringing/developing GTA V on Mobile is quite intriguing, There are lots of challanges and difficulties that you need to face to play this game on mobile devices, Here are some in-depth analysis why GTA V cannot be played on Mobile devices:

Technical Workability

Processing Power: Since, there are lots of generation of advanced mobile devices, despite their impressive advancements and power the game still lacks powerful processor to handle this game on the mobile devices. Not only this, Rockstar Games are dedicated to release this game on consoles and pc version only because this game is developed using RAGE game engine and this game engine is not compatible to play it on the mobile devices. Just in case, if the game is made available on the mobile devices then compromisation should be done that leads sacrifice in performance and visual fidelity.

Graphics Potential

Nowadays smartphones devices has been advanced, even top-tier mobile devices would struggle to render GTA 5's extremely detailed environments at an acceptable quality and frame rate. Even if it works on mobile devices it wont works smoothly or the FPS will drop it will be too poor to play on. Its necessary to downgrade in graphical system so that it can be played on mobile devices.

Control Concerns

There are lots of crazy stuff in GTA V which can be done inside the game. So one of the most important thing that should be changed on the mobile devices ie "Control Precision". There will be problem in the controlling system. Touchscreens just cant be applicable to run the game smoothly, Precise driving control, shooting, running and walking and many more wont work properly which is important concerns for mobile devices.

Hardware Problem

Since games like Grand Theft Auto V uses hardware in full potential so there might be the heating issue, which cant be ignored or solved, even with the cooler on the devices wont be appropriate. Mobile devices will be destroyed because of this issue so its quite impossible to play GTA V on the mobile devices properly.

Storage Issue

Storage problem is huge issue of this game, because the game requires more than 100 GB of free space to play, There might be needed more free space for online mode too, which is not compatible for low-end devices even on the high-end mobile devices it can be issue due to file size of images in gallery can create trouble.

Online Issue

As we know that, Grand Theft Auto V is compatible for online mode too, which is pretty amazing features for open-world game lovers. But the issue is that it can be problematic for the mobile gamers because of the lagging issue. It requires intense-speed internet connections for smooth online experiences. So consistent internet connection is quite impossible.

However, there are some legit ways to play Grand Theft Auto V on mobile devices. But first thing first, you need to be aware of fake websites that provides apps/games. They all are false promises, so you need to be aware of this scams and phising.

So if you are eager to hop into the game on mobile devices then there are options too like emulators, remote play, mods, cloud gaming services, also similar open world games.

[magicmindsblog]

Optimizing iOS App Development: Techniques and Strategies

In this blog, we will highlight the techniques that optimizes and streamlines the app development process that results in effective and high-quality outcomes.

Read more - https://biiut.com/read-blog/17593_optimizing-ios-app-development-techniques-and-strategies.html

[lboogie1906]

Michael Leslie Winslow (September 6, 1958) is an actor, comedian, and beatboxer billed as The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects for his ability to make realistic sounds using only his voice. He is known for his roles in all seven Police Academy films. He has appeared in Spaceballs, Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie and Nice Dreams, The Love Boat, and commercials for Cadbury and GEICO.

He was born in Spokane, the son of Verdie and Robert Winslow. He grew up at Fairchild Air Force Base and attended the Lisa Maile School of Acting, Modeling, and Imaging.

His first television appearance was on The Gong Show in which he squeezed in sound-alikes of Benji the movie dog, Star Trek, and Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze”. Island Records released a 12” of Michael Winslow entitled “I Am My Walkman”. The song peaked at number 60 in Australia.

He presented the Best Sound Effects, Editing Oscar, to Charles L. Campbell and Robert Rutledge for their work on Back to the Future.

He is a motivational speaker. He has hosted the motion-picture television series called “Way Back Wednesday with Winslow”. He continues to perform stand-up comedy around the globe.

He debuted his iPhone and iPod Touch apps, bringing his sound effects and comedy to a mobile platform. That Kung Fu generates his kung fu fighting sounds when the device is swung in a fighting motion. NoizeyMan billed as the “World’s Noiziest App”, contains video, ringtones, sound effects, and mini-games, all created by him.

He worked with Orlando, Florida-based game development studio Phyken Media on a mobile game for iOS and Android platforms entitled Wizard Ops Chapter 1, providing all the sound effects for the game. He lent his voice to Wizard Ops Tactics, a turn-based tactical game and spiritual successor to the previous game.

He auditioned for America’s Got Talent. He had a guest appearance on the Talent Recap Show where he showed viewers how to make some of his signature noises.

He was married to Belinda Church (1985-93), he married Angela Baytops (1997-2001), and Sharon Winslow (2003-14). He has two children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[cindylouwho-2]

RECENT SEO & MARKETING NEWS FOR ECOMMERCE, AUGUST 2024

Hello, and welcome to my very last Marketing News update here on Tumblr.

After today, these reports will now be found at least twice a week on my Patreon, available to all paid members. See more about this change here on my website blog: https://www.cindylouwho2.com/blog/2024/8/12/a-new-way-to-get-ecommerce-news-and-help-welcome-to-my-patreon-page

Don't worry! I will still be posting some short pieces here on Tumblr (as well as some free pieces on my Patreon, plus longer posts on my website blog). However, the news updates and some other posts will be moving to Patreon permanently.

Please follow me there! https://www.patreon.com/CindyLouWho2

TOP NEWS & ARTICLES 

A US court ruled that Google is a monopoly, and has broken antitrust laws. This decision will be appealed, but in the meantime, could affect similar cases against large tech giants. 

Did you violate a Facebook policy? Meta is now offering a “training course” in lieu of having the page’s reach limited for Professional Mode users. 

Google Ads shown in Canada will have a 2.5% surcharge applied as of October 1, due to new Canadian tax laws.

SEO: GOOGLE & OTHER SEARCH ENGINES 

Search Engine Roundtable’s Google report for July is out; we’re still waiting for the next core update. 

SOCIAL MEDIA - All Aspects, By Site

Facebook (includes relevant general news from Meta)

Meta’s latest legal development: a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over facial recognition and privacy.  

Instagram

Instagram is highlighting “Views” in its metrics in an attempt to get creators to focus on reach instead of follower numbers. 

Pinterest

Pinterest is testing outside ads on the site. The ad auction system would include revenue sharing. 

Reddit

Reddit confirmed that anyone who wants to use Reddit posts for AI training and other data collection will need to pay for them, just as Google and OpenAI did. 

Second quarter 2024 was great for Reddit, with revenue growth of 54%. Like almost every other platform, they are planning on using AI in their search results, perhaps to summarize content. 

Threads

Threads now claims over 200 million active users.

TikTok

TikTok is now adding group chats, which can include up to 32 people.

TikTok is being sued by the US Federal Trade Commission, for allowing children under 13 to sign up and have their data harvested. 

Twitter

Twitter seems to be working on the payments option Musk promised last year. Tweets by users in the EU will at least temporarily be pulled from the AI-training for “Grok”, in line with EU law.

CONTENT MARKETING (includes blogging, emails, and strategies) 

Email software Mad Mimi is shutting down as of August 30. Owner GoDaddy is hoping to move users to its GoDaddy Digital Marketing setup. 

Content ideas for September include National Dog Week. 

You can now post on Substack without having an actual newsletter, as the platform tries to become more like a social media site. 

As of November, Patreon memberships started in the iOS app will be subject to a 30% surcharge from Apple. Patreon is giving creators the ability to add that charge to the member's bill, or pay it themselves.

ONLINE ADVERTISING (EXCEPT INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL MEDIA AND ECOMMERCE SITES) 

Google worked with Meta to break the search engine’s rules on advertising to children through a loophole that showed ads for Instagram to YouTube viewers in the 13-17 year old demographic. Google says they have stopped the campaign, and that “We prohibit ads being personalized to people under-18, period”.

Google’s Performance Max ads now have new tools, including some with AI. 

Microsoft’s search and news advertising revenue was up 19% in the second quarter, a very good result for them. 

One of the interesting tidbits from the recent Google antitrust decision is that Amazon sells more advertising than either Google or Meta’s slice of retail ads. 

BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, STATS & REPORTS; SOCIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE 

More than half of Gen Z claim to have bought items while spending time on social media in the past half year, higher than other generations. 

Shopify’s president claimed that Christmas shopping started in July on their millions of sites, with holiday decor and ornament sales doubling, and advent calendar sales going up a whopping 4,463%.

[disolutions-world]

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[xaltamtechnologies]

Unlocking Digital Excellence- How Xaltam Transforms Ideas into Innovative Software Solutions

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need more than just off-the-shelf solutions to stay ahead. That’s where Xaltam, a premier custom software development company in India, comes into play. We are dedicated to crafting tailor-made software solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and innovation.

Why Custom Software?

Off-the-shelf software often falls short when it comes to meeting specific business needs. Custom software, on the other hand, is designed to fit your unique requirements, providing a perfect blend of functionality and flexibility. At Xaltam, we specialize in creating bespoke software solutions that align with your business goals and address your challenges head-on.

Our Expertise

At Xaltam, our team of skilled developers and designers brings extensive experience in various domains, including:

Web Development: Building robust, scalable, and dynamic web applications that enhance user engagement.

Mobile Applications: Developing intuitive and feature-rich mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms.

Enterprise Solutions: Crafting comprehensive software systems that streamline business operations and drive growth.

Our Approach

We follow a meticulous approach to ensure that our software solutions deliver maximum value:

Understanding Your Needs: We start by deeply understanding your business requirements and goals.

Design & Development: Our team designs and develops software that aligns perfectly with your needs.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing ensures that the final product is reliable and performs optimally.

Continuous Support: We provide ongoing support and maintenance to adapt to your evolving needs.

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Choosing Xaltam means partnering with a team committed to excellence and innovation. Our focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and cutting-edge technology sets us apart as a leader in the custom software development landscape.

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"Duel! The Summoners' Summit!" Version 3.7 Update Maintenance Preview

Dear Travelers,

Our developers will soon begin performing update maintenance. While the update maintenance is in progress, Travelers will be unable to log in to the game. Please take note of the update time and schedule your game time accordingly.

After this is complete, the game will update to a new version. We recommend that Travelers install this update over a Wi-Fi connection.

〓Update Schedule〓

Update maintenance begins 2023/05/24 06:00 (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours.

〓How to Update Game Client〓

PC: Close the game, open the Genshin Impact Launcher, and click Update.

iOS: Open the App Store and tap Update.

Android: Open the game and follow the directions on-screen.

PS5™ and PS4™: Highlight Genshin Impact from the Home Screen, press the OPTIONS button and select "Check for Update."

Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service if you encounter any issues installing the new version. We will do our very best to resolve the issue.

〓Compensation Details〓

Maintenance Compensation: Primogems ×300 (60 Primogems for every hour the servers are down)

〓Scope of Compensation〓

Maintenance Compensation: Travelers who reach Adventure Rank 5 or above before 2023/05/24 06:00 (UTC+8).

Please claim before the end of Version 3.7.

Our developers will distribute compensation to Travelers via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update maintenance is finished. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attached compensation in time.

For more update details, including bug fixes and other compensation details, please see the Version Update Details notice to be posted at 2023/05/24 07:00 (UTC+8).

〓Update Content Overview〓

〓Adjustments & Optimizations〓

● Genius Invokation TCG

Optimizes the icons generated by Normal Attack "Frostflake Arrow" of Character Card "Ganyu" and Combat Status "Sparks 'n' Splash" of Character Card "Klee."

Optimizes the defeat menu presentation in Genius Invokation TCG.

Optimizes certain description texts and punctuation in Genius Invokation TCG.

Changes the status name "Normal State" of the card "Winged Dendroshroom" to "Aerial Superiority" in Genius Invokation TCG challenge.

Optimizes the effects described of Combat Status "Inspiration Field" for the Character Card "Bennett" in Genius Invokation TCG: After Bennett equips "Grand Expectation," the DMG increase requirements of "Inspiration Field" will be changed from "If this character has at least 7 HP" to being always active. The description of the "Inspiration Field" created by Bennett with "Grand Expectation" equipped is different from one created by Bennett with "Grand Expectation" unequipped.

Adjusts the effects of the Talent Card "Undivided Heart" used by Character Card "Ganyu" in Genius Invokation TCG: Ganyu will no longer get the +1 Cryo DMG effect after equipping this card.

Adjusts the number of charges required and DMG dealt by the Elemental Burst of Character Card "Ganyu" in Genius Invokation TCG: The number of charges has been increased from 2 to 3 and the Cryo DMG dealt has been increased from 1 to 2. The other effects of this Character Card remain unchanged.

Adjusts Elemental Skill Hydro DMG dealt by the Character Card "Fatui Mirror Maiden" in Genius Invokation TCG: "Deals 3 Hydro DMG..." is now adjusted to "Deals 2 Hydro DMG...".

Adjusts the effect and description for Summon "Ushi" summoned by the Character Card "Arataki Itto": "When your active character receives DMG, Arataki Itto gains Superlative Superstrength" is now "When your character takes DMG, Arataki Itto gains Superlative Superstrength."

Adjusts Event Card "Send Off" in Genius Invokation TCG: "Choose one Summon on the opposing side and destroy it" is now "Choose one Summon on the opposing side and cause it to lose usages by 2."

Adjusts the effect of the Equipment Card "Lithic Spear" in Genius Invokation TCG: Now even defeated characters will be included in the calculations.

When your Character Cards include "Maguu Kenki," all non-Cryo Elemental Dice will be used first for Elemental Tuning and playing your hand in Genius Invokation TCG.

Adds rules and descriptions relating to concepts such as "Defeated," "Food," "Calculation Order," "Charged Attack," and "Plunging Attack" for Genius Invokation TCG.

Adjusts the description detailing "Charged Attack" in Genius Invokation TCG. After the update, the description is as follows: Before your Action Phase, should the total number of your Elemental Dice be even, your Normal Attack will be considered a Charged Attack.

Adjusts the "Other Rules" tab in Genius Invokation TCG Rules into the "Other Rules" and "Special Entry" tabs.

Invitation Duels will now take place in the all new Invitation Duel Room for Genius Invokation TCG.

● Audio

Optimizes the sound effects for character footsteps when they walk across different surfaces.

Optimizes the sound performance of certain quest NPCs.

Optimizes the English, Korean, and Japanese voice-overs for certain characters along with the English and Japanese voice-overs for certain quests.

Adjusts the Korean voice-over related to certain items.

Optimizes the music switching performance when skipping the cutscene animations of Trounce Domain "The Realm of Beginnings."

● System

In the "Adventurer Handbook," "Commissions" and "Embattle" tabs now support pushing the right gyroscope on the controller to view more of the text.

Upgrades the background blur function in the "Paimon Menu > Take Photo" system.

Adds voice lines of the Elemental Skills of "Sprout of Rebirth" Collei (Dendro), "Treasure of Dream Garden" Dori (Electro), and "Admonishing Instruction" Alhaitham (Dendro) in their "Profile / Voice-Over" pages.

*This is a work of fiction and is not related to any actual people, events, groups, or organizations.

"PlayStation", "PS5", "PS4", "DualSense", "DUALSHOCK" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

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Mobile App Development Services in Lucknow

Mobile application development is indeed the process of creating software applications specifically designed to operate on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It involves a series of steps, from conceptualization to deployment, aimed at creating a functional and user-friendly application that meets the needs of the target audience.

Why Choose Lucknow for Mobile App Development

Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is emerging as a leading hub for mobile app development. It boasts a vibrant tech ecosystem, with a growing number of startups, established IT companies, and skilled professionals. The city's favorable business environment, cost-effective resources, and access to top-notch talent make it an ideal location for mobile app development. Additionally, Lucknow's rich cultural heritage and modern infrastructure provide a unique backdrop for innovation and creativity in app development.

Our Expertise in Mobile App Development

Our team of seasoned professionals excels in developing mobile apps across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and cross-platform solutions. We specialize in creating user-centric, visually appealing, and high-performing applications that cater to diverse industry verticals. From brainstorming the initial concept to delivering a polished, market-ready app, our expertise encompasses every stage of the development lifecycle.

Our Development Process

iOS App Development: We specialize in developing custom iOS applications tailored to meet the unique requirements of businesses in Lucknow. Our team of skilled developers uses the latest technologies and follows best practices to create high-quality iOS apps that provide an exceptional user experience.

Android App Development: With expertise in Android app development, we create feature-rich and user-friendly applications for the Android platform. Whether it's a consumer-facing app, enterprise solution, or mobile game, we have the capabilities to develop innovative and scalable Android apps for businesses in Lucknow.

Cross-Platform App Development: Our cross-platform app development services enable businesses to reach a wider audience by developing apps that work seamlessly across multiple platforms, including iOS and Android. Using frameworks like React Native or Flutter, we ensure consistent performance and user experience across different devices.

Custom App Development: We specialize in developing custom mobile applications that address the unique needs and objectives of businesses in Lucknow. Whether you need a mobile app for e-commerce, healthcare, education, or any other industry, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.

UI/UX Design: Our team of experienced designers creates intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) that enhance the user experience (UX) of mobile apps. We focus on creating designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and easy to navigate.

Integration Services: We offer integration services to connect mobile apps with existing systems, such as CRM, ERP, or third-party APIs. This enables businesses to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and provide a seamless experience for users.

Testing and Quality Assurance: We conduct rigorous testing throughout the development process to ensure that mobile apps are bug-free, secure, and perform optimally. Our QA team performs various tests, including functional testing, performance testing, and usability testing, to deliver high-quality apps that meet industry standards.

Deployment and Support: We assist businesses in deploying mobile apps to app stores and provide ongoing maintenance and support services to ensure that apps remain up-to-date, secure, and perform optimally.

Our Team in Lucknow

Dedicated Professionals

Our talented team in Lucknow comprises experienced developers, innovative designers, and proficient project managers dedicated to delivering excellence.

Creative Minds

We foster creativity and innovation within our team, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and inventive solutions for app development.

Collaborative Approach

Collaboration is at the heart of our team, ensuring seamless coordination and communication throughout the development process.

Contact Us

If you're ready to embark on an exciting mobile app development journey with us or have any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us through the following channels: Email: info@softgentechnologies.com, Phone: +91 8188886786, 0522 3510038 Alternatively, you can visit our office located at 68B, Smriti Vihar, Sector K1, Ashiyana, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to discuss your project requirements in person.

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Contract Hiring Mobile App Developers in 2024-25

In this digitally dependent world, one of the fastest-growing technologies is the introduction of mobile apps for brands. Businesses utilize apps to drive creation, quick access to information, customer communication, and engagement with the brand.

The growth rate of mobile-based applications is expected to be 14.3% from the year 2024 to 2030 – Grand View Research 

This makes mobile app developers one of the most in-demand skills in the market. For a successful project, the presence of skilled professionals is essential and businesses are also inclined to hire app developers remotely. Read the complete guide and let’s reveal how contract hiring mobile app developers is beneficial for businesses.

Why is Contract Hiring Beneficial?

When to Hire Mobile App Developers on Contract and Not on Employment?

Identifying the Technology & Scope of Work for the Mobile App Project

Sources of Contract Hiring

Interviewing and Screening Candidates 

Ideal Terms & Clauses for Contract Hiring

Setting up effective Remote Communication and Collaboration

Conclusion

Why is Contract Hiring Beneficial?

Contract work also commonly known as the gig economy is highly popular in the market. Businesses can easily fill the temporary skill gap in the company by indulging with contract workers on project to project basis.

However, the key aspect is that businesses should know when to opt. to hire remote app developers on a contract basis.

When to Hire Mobile App Developers on Contract and Not on Employment?

Project & Talent wise need only 

If your project needs short-term assistance from a developer it’s best to hire contractors. And, if the requirements increase, you can scale up the work with the hired professional.

Cost Considerations

Organizations easily save money and resources by opting for contract developers instead of permanent employees. If you’ve tight budgets and short-term requirements, this would be the best option.

Requirement of a Specialized Skill

Contract developers are often specialized in one specific skill like React Native or Swift. When the project is dependent on one skill that you do not have in-house, then you can hire a professional from a pool of Talents who best fits your requirements.

Identifying the Technology & Scope of Work for the Mobile App Project

Before you start hiring mobile app developers, it’s critical to understand the scope of the app and project requirements in detail.

Understand the Problem the App solves and for whom

Perform market research to identify the need for an app among your target audience. Plan how the app is going to benefit the users and what is a list of problems that need to be solved via developing the app. The classic example could be the problem of consumer interaction. With the app’s introduction, a brand can promote more engagement and interaction with the target audience.

Understand the project requirements and related core features 

Discuss with decision-makers what features the app must have for the users (the core feature and the differentiable features). Decide on the platforms the App will support (android, iOS, or both). You must also finalize project details beforehand like deliverables and deadlines.

Choose the right Technology Stack

Selecting the right technology stack sets the correct foundation for the app. Consider the purpose of the app while keeping the target audience in mind and select either a native or cross-platform stack.

1. Native Mobile App Development ensures optimal performance and ‘platform-specific’ capabilities.

iOS: Swift or Objective-C for programming, Xcode for development, UIKit for interface design.

Android: Kotlin or Java for programming, Android Studio for development, Android SDK for interface design.

2. Cross-Platform Mobile App Development ensures quick deployments, reusability of codes, and coverage of both platforms (Android & iOS).

React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin Frameworks offer the ability to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms.

3. Other Tools, Libraries, and Databases to be identified might include Android Studio, Xcode, Firebase, Restful, SQLite, Room DB, SQL, MongoDB, Redux, etc.

Outline the Scope of Work & Document in detail 

A well-defined scope of work sets the wheels in motion for an app development project. The clear SOW acts as a roadmap for the developer and client and reduces any chances of misunderstanding in the process.

Also well document the Team requirements, their roles & responsibilities, features & functionalities, tasks & deliverables, milestones & deadlines, expectations for UI/UX designs, testing guidelines, deployment & maintenance guidelines, etc.

Sources of Contract Hiring 

Here are a bunch of options that one can select from to hire mobile app developers in 2024.

Leveraging Specialized Platforms,

There are freelance platforms available in the market like Upwork, and Fiverr, that have professional freelancers who can provide you with one-time developer services.

IT Agencies (B2B contract Hiring)

Consider hiring IT agencies like Sprybit that have a pool of talent who are not only pre-screened but also reliable for the project.

Networks

Ask in your Network, post on Facebook – LinkedIN – Reddit groups, reach out to Industry people, and ask for references.

Interviewing and Screening Candidates  

Following a pre-decided screening process is essential to finding the right talent for your organization.

Review Past Work/Portfolio 

Make sure to review the candidate’s portfolio related to the mobile development projects. Examine the projects that require similar skill sets as compared to your project and judge their proficiency. You can also inquire about those projects and codes to understand their level of knowledge.

Consider requesting some sample codes. The GutHub links can act as an excellent proof of skills. This step is necessary to make a calculated decision.

Screening of Technical Skill

Shortlisted candidates must be proficient in technical skills according to the project requirements. Hiring managers must conduct the right assessment that ensures the presence of skill expertise.

These assessments must be practical and should involve coding for varied purposes. With this, you can understand data structures and algorithm knowledge in the candidate.

Identify other important factors

Apart from technical skills, other non-technical factors are essential to be considered during the hiring process. Check the candidate’s communication skills to ensure they will be able to communicate their ideas and plans with other team members. Candidates must also possess problem-solving skills to navigate technical errors in codes if required.

There are multiple design principles for mobile apps to enhance user experience. Check if the app developer is aware of such technicalities to select the best possible resource for your project.

Ideal Terms & Clauses for Contract Hiring

Whether you are a newbie or an experienced professional; while contract hiring mobile app developers; the ideal terms to keep your data, time, money & idea safe remain an unmissable necessity.

Hiring from a Freelance Portal does check many boxes with their well-established policies and processes; which might be good but not always foolproof. Hiring freelancers directly or from IT Agencies engages us in co-building Terms & Conditions on mutual consensus or are pre-defined with our experience as a Vendor Compliance Policy. But, all-in-all, making sure that every safety measure for our Project is taken care of remains our sole responsibility.

Payment Terms

Unlike full-time employees, one can’t pay to contract professionals every month. Select among a wide range of options like hourly-rate, and project-basis. Transparency from the very beginning will help smooth project completion.

IP rights

Before starting the collaboration, clarity on IP i.e. intellectual property is essential. As in who is the owner of code, design, app interface, etc should be agreed on to avoid disputes in the future.

Confidential & Non-disclosure agreements 

Once you allot work to these contract workers, you will be sharing confidential details of the company. Make an advance agreement and ask them to sign it before commencing the work.

Project Timeline & Quality Assurance Standards

Maintain the quality of the project by deciding in prior about project deadlines, submissions, and code quality in terms of programming languages.

Termination clause

State a prescribed reason for when can either of the parties end the agreement. This brings clarity to the table regarding moral, ethical and professional expectations your Organization has.

Dispute Resolution

In rare cases, the client and candidate might go into a dispute that needs to be solved for the project’s betterment. Laying out steps to clear disputes and solve them will act as guidance in case it’s required.

Indemnity & Liability

It is important to outline the obligations & responsibilities of each party during any case of losses, damages and/or legal claims arising during the course of the project.

Governing Law & Governing Body

Involving government laws, rights, and bodies can help in resolving disputes and save the project’s future. This way both parties can come to the same conclusion under legal principles.

Setting up effective Remote Communication and Collaboration 

Remote work culture creates room for misunderstanding and unclear targets. However, the issue can be tackled if there’s a pre-decided communication system planned. From work allotment to final project submission, an effective communication plan benefits all the parties involved in the project.

These can be achieved by establishing communication, collaboration & project management tools for your Project:

Inbuilt communication channels of Freelance Platforms

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Google Meet

Jira

Asana

Trello

Basecamp

Google Workspace

Dropbox

Microsoft 365

Notion

Conclusion 

Organizations’ idea to hire mobile app developers on Contract is spreading like a forest fire. Businesses now have access to partner freelancers and contract workers for short periods with ideal skills, and reliable talent.

Before starting your journey on the same path, make sure to remain transparent and pre-decide the essential factors like payment, timelines, IP & communication; and finally proceed to give life to your mobile app.