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Top eCommerce Trends that will Revolutionize the Online Shopping Experience

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It won’t be wrong to point out that this current era belongs to the eCommerce industry, which has already established its deep roots in the global market. If we believe  the figures that Statista  has presented recently, then the journey of eCommerce sector is rapidly moved to a trillion dollar industry. Yes, it has already reached up to $2.3 trillion in 2017 and is expected to surge towards $4.8 trillion by 2021. According to one of the studies , 71% of the consumers believe that eCommerce business is offering better deals in comparison to the retail stores. In fact, this is probably one of the predominant reasons why it is growing by leaps and bounds. However,  another stat  says that about 81% of the customers conduct an online research before making a purchase from an eCommerce site or app. So, it becomes imperative for the business owner to get accustomed to the latest eCommerce trends if they want to boost up their sales and thrive successfully to remain afloat in the competit

The Benefits of Having Firebase for Mobile App Development

For all those developers who have been searching for a robust platform for building mobile and web application, you can bank upon Firebase. The Firebase is a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) that offers the developers a wide spectrum of tools and services to develop high-quality apps at a much faster pace. Now, if we were to define the BaaS, it is a cloud computing service model using which the web app and mobile app developers can connect their applications with backend cloud storage and APIs rendered by the backend applications. Initially, James Tamplin and Andrew Lee had founded the Company in 2011 as Envolve, but after Google acquired it in 2014, Firebase had an emphatic growth to become a unified platform for developers. In fact, it allows the developers to develop feature for apps on different platforms like Remote Configs, Notifications and Real-time Databases. In addition, it also helps you to develop storage for the app including authentication functionality. Moreover, Firebase

Vital Factors Taken into Consideration Before Publishing an App to The App Store

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Maybe you think that you have created an outstanding mobile application. However, the end users may have contrary views. You only get to know the final result once the app gets published into the app store. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to predict anything towards the beginning whether your app will be successful or not. However, if you want to get more consumers on the board, you have to ensure a few vital steps before publishing the app in the app store. You must know that both iOS and Android have provided detailed guidelines or checklist for the developers, which must be strictly adhered to. 1. Thoroughly Go through App Store Polices and Guidelines In fact, Apple, in its official blog has cited a number of reasons that ultimately leads to an app rejection. It follows a very strict policy related to app publication and if you don’t stick to it properly, you will surely miss the bus completely. Similarly, the Google Play Store has also given a list of launch checklist on

Flutter Vs. React Native: Let’s See Who the Winner is

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Nowadays, the cross platform app development has gained popularity as it enables you to develop mobile apps that can be used on multiple mobile platforms. There are numbers of cross platform available today, which are worth comparing. Previously, we had React Native introduced by Facebook. It got an overwhelming response from the app developers. However, last year, Google has also launched its SDK (Software Development Kit) – Google Flutter that helps to create cross platform apps with ease. By introducing Flutter , Google literally tried to resolve the issue of cross platform app development, which otherwise has always been a major challenge for the app developers. However, if we look at the current statistics , the market related to cross platform app development is expected to reach at $7.5 billion by this year. However, the focal point of today’s discussion is making a very crucial comparison between two frameworks that help in creating cross platform apps. The opponents are Goo

Google Releasing Android Jetpack to Accelerate App Development

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It has been more than a couple of days ago that Google CEO Sundar Pichai made a public appearance and made some of the biggest announcements at the Google I/O 2018 Developer’s Conference . Well, one of the important tools that gained the spotlight was the introduction of the Android Jetpack , which is said to fuel the process of app development. What is Android Jetpack? So, before getting familiar with how the Android Jetpack will speed up the app development procedure, let’s throw some light on what it is exactly? If one has to define it in simple words, then, it is a set of components, tools or better, a guide that can help the Android app developers build unique apps. It is noteworthy that Android Jetpack components are offering the additional architectural components and extended Support Library categorizing them into four divisions. These include User Interface (UI), Foundation, Architecture and Behavior. And that’s not all. The Jetpack components also have the support of t

What’s New in Angular 6 – The Latest Version of JavaScript Framework

The speculations are over. Google’s new JavaScript Framework Angular 6 has arrived. It was during the launch of its previous version Angular 5 in November 2017, that Google had begun its preparations for the release of the new Angular 6. Therefore, it will be liable to see what major changes have been introduced in this new version. Angular 6 has given more emphasis on the toolchain instead of the underlying framework, which indeed makes it simpler and faster to use the Angular. Furthermore, as one moves ahead with the framework packages such as @angular/core, @angular/common, @angular/compiler, etc, the Angular Material including CDK and the Angular CLI, the key versions are getting synchronized. The changes will help to make clear cross-compatibility. However, the small and patch releases will be made available according to the requirements of the projects. RxJS v6 With the launch of Angular 6, the developers will have an access to RxJS 6. However, you have to update your appli

What are the Vital Factors that Influence the Cost of App Development

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The phenomenal success of the app development industry has propelled several entrepreneurs to look beyond the conventional methods of doing business. They are switching to mobile applications. But what in your opinion is the most important aspect when you decide to develop a mobile app? It is indeed, estimating the cost of developing an app. So, the question is how do you evaluate the cost of creating an app? This becomes imperative as you have to plan your budget estimate accordingly. However, one thing is for sure, developing an app isn’t a pricey affair nowadays. We can cite the example of this interesting survey , which says that 67% of small business owners have developed mobile apps by 2017. Freelancers Vs. App Development Company So, the initial step when you venture into the arena of Google to find a reliable app developer, you probably would get two variable options; either you can hire the services of a freelance app developer or you can approach a professional app develo

The Biggest Announcements from Google I/O 2018 Developers Conference

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The Search Engine giant and the originator of Android Operating System, Google needs no introduction. It hit the headlines today yet again, and this time around it’s the Google I/O keynote 2018, where the Company made some of the most crucial announcements. The venue of this grand event was Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California and Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled a series of updated products and features, which focused and revealed Google’s futuristic tendency to take the rapidly-changing technology forward. So, let’s run down in quick time to view what Google has got from its box of updates and other vital information. In his keynote, Pichai talked about all; from Android P to contribution of AI and ML in the health sector, the Google Assistant, the smart compose feature in Gmail, Google Photos and much more. The Announcement on Android P Google had introduced Developer Preview of Android P earlier, now they released a Beta version of Android P with bunch of new

Sports Betting App Development: Must Have Features & Cost Estimation

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It was about two decades ago in the year 1997 that online betting or gambling made its first appearance. Since then it has never looked back. However, the business related to betting took a giant leap forward as the mobile sport betting app was launched. Previously, betting was considered a more risky affair as people had to visit the online websites or visit the physical shops to place their bet on a wide range of sports activities. Betting is an age old traditional activity that is being carried from long time. In the 21st century, it has got technologically advanced and sophisticated as gamblers from worldwide can go for the bet with just single tap of button using smartphones. In fact, according to the statistics , there has been a tremendous upsurge in the market volume of online betting, which is expected to figure around $51.96 billion by the end of this year. Comparatively, this amount is just the double of the sum of what it was a decade ago in 2009. Betting or gambling is