I’ve seen it happen way too often—someone comes up with a great idea for a mobile app, starts building it, and halfway through, everything falls apart. The screens don’t make sense, the developer isn’t sure what’s supposed to happen next, and the user experience? Confusing at best. But the truth
Read MoreSo I recently heard through the grapevine—and it’s kind of a big deal for app developers—Apple’s doing something new this year. We already know they lock down the App Store around Christmas week every year, right? But now, there’s talk of another lockdown during Thanksgiving week too. Yup, two of
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Let me be honest — if you’re planning to build a fantasy sports app in 2025, you’re stepping into a goldmine… if you play your cards right. I’ve worked with app founders, seen backend bills balloon overnight, and watched “me-too” apps burn cash without traction. What separates a winner? Smart
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Ion Audio, the manufacturers of the iCade Arcade have announced that they are now making available an SDK to allow developers to use the iCade controls in their games. When the iCade launches later this month, only Atari Greatest Hits will be compatible with the controls. But Ion Audio hope to expand
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The mobile gaming world continues to evolve, and this time, a familiar name is stepping up with a global vision. GREE, the Japan-based mobile social gaming company, has officially launched the GREE Platform in open beta, inviting developers worldwide to integrate its social gaming SDK into their apps. For those
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Let’s not sugarcoat it — fantasy sports apps are absolute revenue monsters right now. What started out as a fun way to pick dream teams is now a $40+ billion industry, and it’s expected to more than double in the next 7 years. So how do these apps really make
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Let me tell you upfront — you don’t need a Silicon Valley setup to start building apps. I’ve helped indie devs launch apps from a bedroom with a second-hand laptop. And I’ve seen teams burn through $100k setups without shipping a single build. The difference isn’t the gear. It’s how
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Let me say this up front—I’ve used a lot of hosting solutions for mobile apps over the years. From Firebase to Heroku, AWS to DigitalOcean. Some were fast but confusing. Others were simple but not built for scale. That’s why when I stumbled upon Phonedeck back in early 2023, it
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The cost of acquiring new users for mobile apps and digital services has surged dramatically, driven by fiercer competition, evolving privacy policies, and shifting consumer behaviors. In the mobile “gaming” industry alone, the average “cost per install” (CPI) reached $4.83 for iOS and $2.17 for Android in 2024, reflecting a
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