In this article, we’ll go over the steps required to test in app purchases in your Android application. This article isn’t about actually implementing the billing functionality itself. It’s only about (effectively) testing the in app purchases via your own implementation. The information with regards to testing in app purchases within your local environment (whilst […]

If you search within the app store and find that your app idea already exists (which is likely the case), this shouldn’t dissuade you from continuing. Given the sheer volume of apps out there (2.87 million apps in the Google Play Store, and 1.96 million apps in the Apple App Store) – it’s unsurprising that […]

Coming up with a new app idea is not always easy. That’s why it’s important to take stock of what’s already out there. Can the current batch of apps within your target niche be easily improved? Are they lacking interesting features that the userbase could potentially benefit from? In this article, I’m looking at a […]

For organic growth of your Android app, there are some important practices to follow and some pivotal points to consider along the way. The road to obtaining a significant userbase for your app may be slow-going at first, but don’t dismay — there are some things you can do to attract more users and to […]

If you’re just starting out as an app developer, your first app needn’t necessarily be revolutionary or complicated. You can build something simple relatively quickly, but still deliver value and a decent experience for your potential audience. How? By leveraging your skills in other avenues. I’m going to step through a simple app idea that […]