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Our Favourite Azure Services
A lot of the responsibility for powering high-quality applications is not always in the devices our users have, but on faster and more powerful computers that are looked after by some of the world’s leading tech companies over the internet – otherwise known as The Cloud.
Microsoft’s Azure has many services on the cloud that we regularly use to provide great performance, security and reliability for our clients’ applications, all at speed and with relatively low cost. Continue reading for some examples of the services we use and why we use them.
Augmented Reality Technology
An Introduction to different Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and their uses in app development and daily life.
Multi-camera smartphones and why they're so popular
Recently, the new generations of smartphones have been placed a lot of focus on the camera quality, especially on the quantity of cameras. If 2 cameras are better than 1 then imagine a phone with 16!
Hiring a good developer
When hiring a company/individual for your project, you need to be able to trust that the can deliver an application that matches all your requirements in a time efficient and cost effective manner. There are a lot of scam companies out there that will leave you feeling exploited and disappointed. In this article we discuss the important factors to consider when choosing your developer in order to avoid this disappointment and get the app you paid for.
Does android / apple impact mobile app development
Android and Apple are regularly battling it out to see who can create the best smartphones. As someone who is interested in a career as an app developer, it’s important to keep an eye on what these two companies are doing.
Behind the scenes as an app developer
The life of an app developer is not as glamorous as you might think. People assume your days are spent working in funky offices and earning loads of cash. While this might be the reality for some people, most app developers have a much quieter life.
Developing apps for wear OS
Wearable tech is rising in popularity year by year. A couple of years ago, you’d only find a handful of wearable options on the market. It’s certainly a rising trend, and this brings along all sorts of opportunities for app developers.
How to Start a Career as a Mobile App Developer
The demand for mobile apps continues to rise, which naturally results in the demand for mobile app developers rising as well! So, if you want to get started in this career, then there are a few vital things you need to consider.
How to satisfy the app store guidelines
We know how difficult it can be to tick every box that Apple needs to get an app approved to the app store. Creating successful apps is often a “labour of love”. It’s hard work but so rewarding when your app finally gets published.
How to measure the success of an app
At Atom Engine we strive to create successful apps every day. We know what is involved in taking an app from concept to launch and so we know how to work with our clients to find out what success looks like for each project. Here are our top tips as to how to actually measure the success of your app.
What is a QR code and how can it help your business?
There has always been a debate around the longevity of QR codes in marketing publications. Are they a “flash in the pan” or are they a useful tool in your marketing playbook? In this post we’ll examine what is a QR code and how it can be helpful to achieve your business objectives.
5 of the best android apps to improve productivity
It’s fair to say that most of us are glued to a screen of some kind or another for most of our waking hours. Whether you work at a desk, are on the road using your phone to keep in touch or even find your way to your next meeting, it is increasingly common to use a mobile during your working day.
App store optimisation: A beginner’s guide to ASO
When our clients start to work with us, they are very focused on the need for an app, the details of how it will work, and are even keen to understand how it will look and feel. What is often not considered by those new to building apps is how they will ultimately convince their audience to download it.
Where to get app ideas to steamroll your competition
At Atom Engine we are all about developing innovative apps with beautiful yet functional designs. But how do you come up with a ground-breaking app idea? How do you think of that idea that will make your competitors wish they’d come up with it first? Read on to find out.
NEW free to use online tools developed for you
We’ve developed some new tools that are free to use to help you to create barcodes, QR codes and iOS app store iconography. Try them for yourself today.
CollectionView Tutorial Swift
A tutorial showing how to create a simple app with a collection view that will display recent headlines from a News API, this tutorial assumes you know very little about iOS development.
The Importance of a Prototype
A prototype is an initial version of your potential final product. Learn why they are important and whether it should be used in your next project.
Objective C vs Swift. Which platform should you use for your next application?
Developers programming for iOS currently have two choices for creating an App, Objective C and Swift. While Swift is seen as the 'offspring' of Obj C there are many differences. Learn about them here.
Importance of offline compatible apps
Here we explain the benefits of an offline first approach to app development.
How to make your next app idea a success
With over 5 million apps online today, more than a good idea is needed to create an app that people will want to use. We discuss a few things to consider before launching your next project.
5 Reasons to invest in a mobile application
Here we look at reasons how you could possibly save your business some money as well as improve customer engagement.
Waterfall vs Agile Development Processes
Learn the differences between the two most popular methodologies in development today and the benefits of each. See if you have any preference on which you'd rather use on your next project.
Social media and it's importance to your business
Are you undecided on whether your company needs social media? Read on and we will try to convince you as to why it's essential.
Analytics within mobile apps
See how analytics are just as important within mobile apps as your website.
Choosing a Mobile Development Platform for your App
Native vs Cross Platform App Development. Read ahead and decide which you think would be most beneficial for your business
User Interface Design in Mobile Apps
Find our how a great user interface can lead to happy customers and better user retainment
Machine Learning
What is machine learning and how can it be used to improved your mobile application.