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Posted by on May 16, 2013 in Android News, Apps, Mobile | 0 comments

Google Finally Gets a Gaming Center (Google Play Game Services)

Google Finally Gets a Gaming Center (Google Play Game Services)

Yesterday at Google’s I/O Conference Google announced it’s new Play Games Service API, which will allow game developers to save game states and sync them between different machines. Surprisingly, the service will also be available for iOS Developers (in addition to Google Play). Google made sure to mention that the game will have the usual ‘achievements, leaderboards, and multiplayer services’ that developers have come to ‘expect’ from ‘similar services’ (Game Center). With the new API already being rolled out, Google says: “it will allow for real cross-platform gaming experiences and ensure that users can easily switch between their phones and tablets without losing their game states.” Th multiplayer aspect of the service will serve primarily as a ‘matchmaking feature’ but also attempt to connect you with your friends on Google+. As of now, these are the 11 games I found that are already using the API. World of Goo Super Stickman Golf 2 Riptide GP Shine Runner Beach Buggy Blitz Osmos HD Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour Townsmen Farm...

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Posted by on May 16, 2013 in Apps, Mobile | 0 comments

Rovio Announces: Rovio Stars

Rovio Announces: Rovio Stars

Just when you thought that Angry Birds – Walking Dead was right around the corner, the company Rovio (notorious for creating Angry Birds) has made an interesting move where it will be featuring third-party titles in its own line-up. As stated no the company’s blog: “We want to help the developers to give these games that last coat of polish, publish the games and find their audience,” said Rovio’s Director of Development Kalle Kaivola. “We’re focusing on a small, select number of games, and each Rovio Stars launch will be an event of its own.” This means that Rovio will actually be assisting its partners as they’re finalizing their game and in post-production. The company is said to be on a lookout for titles in “an advanced stage of production” meaning, has a working demo. Additionally, Rovio adds that it will mentor developers to “turn their games into blockbusters,” on top of marketing for them, PR, and distribution related assistance. If you’re a developer looking to jump on-board and become one of ‘Rovios Stars’ then you...

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Posted by on May 14, 2013 in Apps, Mobile, Startups | 0 comments

Why Gamerholic is Awesome

Why Gamerholic is Awesome

Living in San Francisco I hear about a new startup more often than I get an email from one of my long lost brothers in Nigeria who wants to wire me $8,000,000 and just needs to be reminded of my banking credentials (among other things).  It’s not too often however that I hear about a Startup that I feel is noteworthy.  Sure, we see founders, boot-strappers, and visionaries almost around every corner but how many of them have you spoken to, heard out, and felt that their IDEA was something you would invest in, yet alone have an interest in (after your conversation ended)?   Well, last week I had the chance to meet one of these diamonds in the rough; Anari Sengbe co-founder of Gamerholic.  It was during this encounter where he told me about what Gamerholic is –  “an innovative competitive gamification service”.  Gamerholic enhances natural competition with cash and prize rewards.  Additionally, Gamerholic prides themselves on being able to gamify just about anything. Whether it be:...

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Posted by on May 13, 2013 in Mobile | 0 comments

Size Does Matter – 4.5 Inches Most Preferred Size

Size Does Matter – 4.5 Inches Most Preferred Size

Ok, first of all – get your mind out of the gutter. This is a Mobile Blog and what I’m referring to is smartphone screensize.  A new study from Strategy Analytics revealed that in latter part of 2012 smartphone owners were more likely to be interested in devices with a screen size measuring between 4.2 & 4.7 inches. Within that range, 4.5-inches proved to be the most popular which is an increase from 4.3-inches the year prior.  I guess you could say people are craving “bigger things”.  When comparing existing smartphone users and gender preference, new users were more interested in smaller screens than exisiting and men prefered size over females. Paul Brown, Director of UX Practice for Strategy Analytics had this to say: “As consumer acceptance of smartphone sizes increases, many smartphone manufacturers are making larger and larger products. The intention of many manufacturers to drive screen size up has been very clear over recent months, and there is the potential for ‘phablets’ at the lower end of...

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Posted by on May 11, 2013 in Mobile, Random, Funny, or Cool | 0 comments

Drivers Expect Apple and Google to Improve Car Safety [INFOGRAPHIC]

Drivers Expect Apple and Google to Improve Car Safety [INFOGRAPHIC]

Seriously.  I am a bit surprised myself at this one, but according to car safety review site CarSafetyRules.com who surveyed 1,000 UK drivers – found that consumers have more faith in tech firms like Apple and Google than car brands like Volvo or Mercedes to improve vehicular protection. 47.2% said smartphones have made drivers more distracted. 35.4% assume pedestrians don’t pay as much attention. 21% named Apple as the brand most likely to develop technologies to improve road safety, followed by Google at 19.8%,  Volvo at 19.7% When broken down by sex, Apple top the charts with 26% women, and 17% men who expect them to improve car safety.   Most respondents chose crash prevention braking and pre-crash alerts as the most attractive safety technologies, with apps that warn cars of dangers ranked fifth, followed by an auto-pilot system.   More in the infographic below.   What are YOUR THOUGHTS? LET US KNOW in the COMMENTS...

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Posted by on May 10, 2013 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile | 0 comments

8 Promotional Strategies to Get You the Traffic You Want

8 Promotional Strategies to Get You the Traffic You Want

With nearly 800,000 apps in the iOS app store you can bet your last dollar that distinguishing yourself in the crowded marketplace will be no easy task.  In order to do so, you need to have a GREAT promotional strategy.  While there are certainly many different ways to promote your app, today we’re going to focus on the ones that, in my eyes – actually matter.   Let’s get into it..   1) Traditional Media (TV Advertising) One of the most obvious ways to drive traffic to your app is through traditional media.  Of the options that exist TV is likely your best option, however NOT THE BEST option.  Especially if you’re on a tight budget.  If you’re a large company like Amazon, or ESPN Sure – knock yourself out.  Amazon actually created a commercial specifically for their Shopping App which lets users scan barcodes and take pictures to find them on Amazon.  See below for their video, as well as ESPN’s who had a similar approach for their...

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