5 Essential iOS 8 Apps You Need To Download

5 Essential iOS 8 Apps You Need To Download:

Whether you've bought the new iPhone 6 or have updated to Apple's latest iOS 8.0.2 software, there are newly released and modified apps that you should definitely take advantage of. The latest update gives users access to a wide range of new features including third-party keyboards, notification widgets, extensions, Siri hands-free activation and much more. Though most developers have only just begun to roll out iOS 8 optimized updates and apps, the best mobile app development companies are WAY ahead of the game. Here are five that are worth checking out right now:

1.   1Password - A great option for anyone who wants to make managing all of his or her passwords easy. The app's updated version creates an extension that allows users to fill in login credentials directly from Safari as well as other apps. 1Password also uses the touch ID feature, so users can unlock their password with a single tap. To summarize, this app now allows you to secure ALL passwords/login-information behind a single encrypted password that only you can decrypt. Plus it is completely free for a limited time so don't miss out!

2.   Swift Key – A nifty app that replaces your devices old built in keyboard and in turn minimizes the amount of typing. It learns your personal writing style, which allows for a more accurate autocorrect and next-word prediction. This application only continues to get smarter over time and a huge benefit is that it’s smooth, clean and simple to use.

3.   Yahoo Weather – An app that gives users even more reason to check the weather every morning. It has many impressive features such as modern parallax scrolling when flipping between cities, windmills that spin faster or slower based on the actual current wind speed and notifications daily of the changing weather. This application includes an animated widget for the “today” view such as sunrises or sunsets. It also uses actual images of your location taken from Flickr’s photo library as well was weather-specific illustrations like rain, snow or fog. You can even submit your own photo of the day by uploading them to Flickr and hash tagging “ ProjectWeather “.

 

4.   Evernote – This app provides an extension that allows users in Safari to save documents, photos, PDF’s and really anything else as a note. Whenever you’re on a webpage or are reading an article that you’d like to save, tap the share icon, choose Evernote and save it to your notes for easy access later. Simple as that. Also an added cool feature searches through your recent viewings while you type to find other notes in your account that might be related to what you’re currently doing. These notes appear below the note you’re looking at in the Related Notes section. It’s a great way to rediscover useful content you may have forgotten about.

5.   Personal Gofer – An app that allows you to get your To-Do list done, without actually having to do anything yourself. This “errand network” app offers maid services, driver services, moving assistance, personal assistance, handymen, nanny’s, event staff and much more. Basically you can get anything and everything you want, whenever you want. The people (Gofers) you hire are screened with background checks and are local in your neighborhood communities. You post a task, get a Gofer assigned and pay once its done.

How To Make A Billion Dollar App

 Step-By-Step Guide:
How To Make A Billion Dollar Mobile App:

You decide to create a mobile application, but does it have that edge that differentiates the most successful apps from the rest of them? Of course when first starting there's one thing that you cannot ignore, and that is building a product that customers will actually want or need. But what exactly causes an app to become a roaring billion-dollar success like WhatsApp, Instagram, Grubhub and many others who have risen to the occasion. Here are a few tips to put you on the right track:

Create A Great Product

The best apps are simplistic in design and focus on an intuitive user experience. People don't want to read instructions, they want to open your app and have it be self-explanatory. To begin, It’s vital that your app is either original, solves a problem, provides entertainment or adds benefit to existing popular apps.  It’s crucial to create a great product in this competitive field or simply no one will download it. Naturally, to achieve the best product you will want the best mobile app development company to help create and maintain the success of the app. 

 Friends, Friends and More Friends

Many people don’t realize how beneficial incorporating a viral mechanism into the core functionality of the app can be. The goal is for each user to potentially attract a network of new users by inviting them through social media or their own personal contact book. The app is much more engaging when users are able to connect with others. Look at Snapchat and Instagram, both apps are only enjoyable if users can get their friends to use it too. That is how to create popularity and really, a never-ending new user base. This takes us to the next point, choosing the right market.

 Choosing The Right Market, Along With The Right Marketing

There are nearly 2 million mobile apps on the market, how do you make yours stand out? As obvious as it seems, one of greatest factors in marketing your app successfully is making sure that potential users know it even exists. By working with a company like Zakkour Technology Group you can receive professional digital marketing services from the same team that develops your mobile application. The first step is to identify what type of application you are seeking to advertise and whom your consumers are. There are many ways to shine light on your app to get it the attention it will need from the consumers who really want it. Click here for more information about digital marketing services.

One final, but essential aspect of creating a billion dollar app is continuous quality from the moment you first release your app to weeks, months and even years down the road. The goal is to keep the users as long-term clients, but to achieve this you need proper stability, security, speed and functionality. These four things contribute to the users over all experience and determine if they will continue to use the app. Consistency as well as keeping up to date with all the new trends is a key to success.

Be Awesome.

Overall there is no one secret formula, but rather some simple guidelines to help you through the process. By applying these principles, you will find yourself on the road to app success. And while mobile apps are continuing to change our lives and the ways we interact with technology, it means there is always something that can be developed into a new billion-dollar idea.

For more information on Mobile App Development or to take your idea from a dream to reality visit our website and set up a consultation with one of our mobile application experts.