Posted by ksteineman on Dec 27, 2012 in Apps, Mobile |
A new iPhone app called Cycloramic could be the coolest thing since, well, the last coolest thing I wrote about. Normally, shooting 360-degree video hands-free would require the help of additional hardware. With the new Cycloramic app from Egos Ventures, the iPhone will self-spin (yes spin itself) around by vibrating at certain frequencies. Check out the video below. Developers warn that the iPhone must be placed upright on a flat, hard surface without a case or stand. Also noting, the iPhone 4s: “will only turn very slowly on perfectly level glass. This is really designed for iPhone 5.” You can download the Cycloramic app from the App Store...
Posted by ksteineman on Dec 27, 2012 in Marketing, Mobile |
The information to follow is a summation of an article that was published earier this week by Eric Savitz over at Forbes. With that being said, please enjoy these insights as they could save you A LOT of time, money, and effort as you contemplate your next or first release into the Apple App Store or Google Play Market. Ever since the hit sensation Angry Birds made its debut on the App Store just a few short years ago the world has been comparing the likes of mobile vs console gaming. The majority of people are quick to conlcude that mobile gaming is not as immersive as console and...
Posted by ksteineman on Dec 27, 2012 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile |
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Posted by ksteineman on Dec 27, 2012 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile |
A lot of people seem to struggle with this one. Not sure how proper orientation works, or yet alone a thing about composition. This is not the place where you want to be when building your designs for your app. The 5 tips below will help you solve this problem. 1. The App Should Feel Real. The last thing you want to have is a large disconnect between your app and the user. Game Company’s epitomize the nature of creating immersive environments. Take note: If your app is not immersive to your users, you won’t have those users for very long. 2. Don’t Test the User WHY on...
Posted by ksteineman on Dec 26, 2012 in Random, Funny, or Cool |
Hey there friends, Just wanted to write this quick post before the day is over, and wish you all Happy Holidays. I hope that you were able to spend some quality time with your friends and family, and really get to the bottom of what this whole “Christmas” thing is about. I made a video from a run I did earlier this morning, here in the Bay Area. Thought some of you might enjoy it. Best,...
Posted by ksteineman on Dec 25, 2012 in Android News, Apple, Mobile |
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Posted by ksteineman on Dec 25, 2012 in Mobile |
YouTube has just launched its Android API which allows developers the ability to more fully integrate their apps with the world’s most popular video sharing service. The new API also allows developers to embed high-quality videos without having to route users to YouTube’s website. The API was pre-announced at this year’s Google I/O, but launched only yesterday as an experimental form. YouTube doesn’t expect that there will be any major interface changes going forward. The API supports HD playback, fullscreen playback, and closed captions on devices running Android 2.2 or newer. Support for closed captions, YouTube ads, and integration is also included in the Android YouTube app. Further...
Posted by ksteineman on Dec 24, 2012 in Apple, Mobile |
Every year there seems to be some confusion about the two things that occur during The Lockdown. Today we’re going to clarify those differentiations so you can rest at ease knowing what’s what. 1. iTunes App Store Freeze: This is when Apple ‘locks down’ the front-end App Store display on December 25th, which pauses the rank of all apps for almost 48 hours. 2. iTunes Connect Holiday Shutdown: Apple is also restricing access to iTunes Connect and putting any new apps or updates on hold during this ‘Power Week’. Apple has also indicated the shutdown will run from December 21st, to Friday, December 29th. So what does this...
Posted by ksteineman on Dec 22, 2012 in Apps, Marketing, Mobile |
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Posted by ksteineman on Dec 22, 2012 in Marketing, Mobile |
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