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The Case For Web-Based Mobile Apps – An Interview With UR Mobile

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As small businesses increasingly look towards mobile applications as a marketing strategy to reach their customers, the question some of them are asking is this: Is it better to go with a native application (i.e. He argues that deploying mobile web applications may be better value for small businesses.

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[Review] Gamification By Design: Implementing Game Mechanics In Web And Mobile Apps

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The trouble with a book titled “ Gamification by Design: Implementing Game Mechanics in Web and Mobile Apps ” is that most people will assume it’s meant for games – or at the very most, application – designers.

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When The Mobile Evolution Turns To Revolution

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It wasn’t that long ago that web-savvy marketers were touting the advances in technology that allowed anyone to build a website, publish a blog, or embark on a social media campaign. The advent of mobile platforms has rendered all of those tools passé. Parents are putting their kids’ sports schedules on custom mobile apps.

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I Just Invested in @Burstly, a Mobile Ad Management Company

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Burstly, a Santa Monica based company, provides an open and free ad management platform that helps mobile application developers better monetize their inventory. The first big wave of this change came from the introduction of the iPhone, which was the first well built mobile device for using the web.

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Should You Build a Mobile App or a Website for Your Startup?

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Website, web app, or a mobile app—what would be the right “form” for your business idea ? Since the release of the very first iPhone, everyone has been treating the mobile-first business model as the new gold rush. Did they choose a mobile app or a website? This approach will yield critical information.

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Why Native Apps May Not Be Our Mobile Future

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In the apps vs. mobile web debate, the answer is clear. In the tradition of all new technology, its application promises men and women more free time, higher levels of understanding, and an incredibly exciting new way to look at and listen to the world. Mobile Has Come A Long Way. Android, Apple, Windows, etc.).

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10 Awesome DIY Tools To Create Your Own Mobile App

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In this era, mobile applications have almost replaced the use of desktop versions. As mobile apps can be accessed anytime at anywhere, people feel more convenient with apps instead of waiting to load for a whole website. According to the recent statistics, the number of mobile apps in Android and iOS has crossed over 1.6

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