In the last decade, almost every day, we have witnessed an emerging usage of smartphones and applications that support them. The mobile application industry has reshaped the businesses, organisations, individuals, and customers. Irrespective of the domain or sector you are in, it is necessary to integrate the latest mobile application development to get more reach, conversion, and growth. Therefore, it would not be wrong to say that smartphones today are transforming business models, customer behaviour, operation models, and marketplaces.

In a report by Statista, it is clear that the mobile application industry is expected to reach $693 billion in 2021. Meaning, there is a great opportunity for the mobile app developers, and the year will generate more and more demand to create mobile applications that stand out and see the day of light.

Let us look at some of the emerging trends in the mobile application industry that can help you build a mobile application that is with and ahead of times:

AI and ML apps to make smartphones smarter 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) go hand in hand while building a mobile application. They are taking a centre stage of almost all technological advancements and innovation for they ease the life of customers, businesses, and employees. Apart from making life easy, they also contribute to saving time, effort, and money for mobile app developers and businesses.

Using AI and ML has lead businesses to understand user behaviour at a much deeper level. This indeed helps them solve complex business problems which would have been tough to gauge without interacting with users/customers. The simplest (or to say commonest) example of AI and ML apps is the usage of chatbots, Siri, and google.

Selling an experience through AR and VR

Known as extended reality, Augmented Reality(AR) and Virtual Reality(VR) is here to stay. Widely used for mobile gaming applications, this trend is slowly set to change by bringing in more meaningful experiences for the users or customers. It is predicted that this technology will be widely used on social platforms for branding and targeting potential customers through AR/VR apps. For instance: Creating an Instagram filter to promote your brand and engage the audiences.

Also, today many real estate developers are providing AR/VR videos for the audiences to experience their upcoming projects and taking informed decisions. This has helped them to set clear expectations and get faster conversions.

Talking about the worldwide market of AR and VR technology, Statista predicts that the business value will hit to $209 billion in 2022.

Wearables, the emerging fad

Expected to reach $44.2 billion by 2020, the wearable industry will change the everyday lifestyle. From healthcare to e-commerce all are banking on this trend to increase the engagement and revenue. The integration of wearables serves as a key to innovation and technological development.

Apple watches have pioneered this trend, and with their latest WatchOS update, they have made it clear that the Apple Watch apps will no longer require a companion iOS app. Meaning, the world of smart wearables will now be just as wide as that of smartphones.

On-demand apps, a change maker

Today we have an application for almost all our daily needs and chores – from delivery to travel, OTT to banking, and home-spa to healthcare. This is all possible because of the on-demand application developers. To develop an application that brings in change, you need to vision problems from the end-user point-of-view, anticipate, research, and then develop a solution.

In a report by Shamika Ravi and Niam Yaraghi, it is predicted that the on-demand application industry is expected to generate $335 billion in revenue. Therefore, most industries will make use of this successful business model by embracing on-demand application in their businesses. On-demand mobile applications will disrupt the way we life, work, travel, shop, and relax!

IoT, enabling a seamless experience

Living in a world of interconnected smart gadgets, we can see that Internet of Things (IoT) has already become an industry that is here to deliver a real-time experience which is seamless, fast, and valuable. IoT’s integration with mobile applications has brought in a change in inventory management, buying behaviour, digital marketing, etc. As the demand for IoT gadgets is increasing day by day, there is going to be increased demands of IoT-enabled applications as well.

With many applications being developed each day, the mobile application industry will continue to expand at a rapid pace. This will lead to more disruption thereby making way for newer trends that will change the way we all live, work, and play! Having said that, to stand out in the market and be alive, the businesses will have to anticipate and stay updated with the latest technological developments.

Should you be planning to develop a mobile application that will engage your customers and increase your revenue by using the latest trends, then contact us at contact@goodworklabs.com or  +91- 9863077000.

Have you have ever thought to yourself how much time do we spend using our mobile applications? A study says on an average people spend about three hours a day using their mobile applications. That is not surprising, after all, we do almost all daily tasks using these mobile applications – messaging, booking a ride, shopping online, playing games, banking, dating, etc. Smartphones and mobile applications have today become an integral part of our lives and society.

This pretty much says why a business needs to adopt mobile applications to lure and engage customers. These apps can help businesses drive more customers and already many companies are soaring high in the app store and play store.

Top app-based businesses like Swiggy, Zomato, AirBnB, Amazon, Uber, etc have adopted the mobile app trend and have become one of the largest companies in India and aboard. In India, this trend influenced many mobile app development companies in Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi to develop advanced apps for their clients to engage their customers and increase their business revenue. Irrespective of what business you are in, you should get a mobile application to simplify or ease the business operation.

Taking so much about the importance of having a mobile application for your business, let us look at five key factors that can make or break your dream application:

Invest in research

If you want to build an application that soars high in the app skies and strikes an engaging cord with your target audiences, then you should invest a lot of time in research before you start planning. Research the current trends in the app market and study about the upcoming or expected trends in the industry. Dig deeper and gain insights into the consumer demands and preferences. With this in-depth study and research, you should be able to analytically understand what kind of apps are popular among smartphone users.

Also, spend some time understanding the applications from the user perspective. Download the most popular apps, and get a first-hand experience of them. This shall help you understand the user experience, the interface, and the functionality of the app. Yet another way to learn through user’s perspectives are the reviews left on the app store and play store. You can find more about the loopholes and the best features here. This research will enable you a great foundation to work on.

Make clear objectives

An aimless app is just like an arrow in the dark – you don’t know where you are headed. Without a definite aim or objective, your application will surely be a failure. So get it right to the T! You can not afford to miss this. You should know why are you building a mobile application? Is it to engage your audience? Is it to increase revenue? Or is it to help people?

Without understanding the aims and objectives a mobile app, it will be impossible to – zero down the features, create a platform strategy, design UX/UI and ultimately develop an app. So get the aim right as that is the soul to your app.

Know your target audience

The most crucial step, for this, decides the success or failure of your mobile application. Therefore, identifying the right target audience plays a vital role in developing a mobile application and its features expansion. Put some time in doing primary research through surveys and interviews followed by studying the online forums to understand your market and audience. As all applications are here to solve some of the other problems, the ‘target audience’ should never be a work of guess.

You know who your target audience research is ready when you can answer these questions – Where are they located? What is their age group? What is their gender? Which income level do they belong to? What interests them? What is their occupation? What smartphone do they use? etc. Answers to these will help you create audience persona to visualize the needs of your audience sets. This step further strengthens your foundation, so be clear about who your target audience is.

Choose the right platform

Currently, there are three most popular platforms for smartphone applications. They are – android, iOS, and Windows. While android is largely common and there are many users to it, it surely can help you get a large number of downloads. But do keep a note on if your TG uses an android? Yes, you got that right. The platform strategy and selection depends on where the TG lies.

The best strategy that most app developers follow is to start with one platform, wait for the results, gather insights, and then move to a different platform. Choosing the right platform completely depends on the target audience, use, features, and pricing. Once the strategy and budget are ready you can develop a native or a hybrid mobile application.

Get the features right

The feature is the only factor that can make you stand out in the crowd. The more unique, the better. Needless to say, that your mobile application should be innovative, creative, and have easily accessible features. With everyday advancements in the smartphones and mobile application industry, it is now possible to integrate the features of smartphones in mobile applications. Adding good features enhances user experience, but adding too many features can make your application complex and slow. Therefore, always keep only the necessary, leave the rest.

The above-mentioned factors are crucial in developing an app that helps your brand successfully connect with your user base. When done right, a mobile app can help you build brand presence, convert loyal customers into brand evangelists, and increase profit margins. As one of the top mobile application development companies in India, Goodworklabs boasts an enviable track record in delivering quintessential web and mobile applications. For more information, contact our technical experts today.

These key factors are crucial in developing a mobile application that helps your brand reach, grow, and connect at a deeper level. If you follow the golden rules to the T, you are bound to reinforce your brand presence and increase your ROI by adding more customers. GoodWorkLabs, is the leading mobile application developer based out of Bangalore, India, and the San Francisco Bay Area, US. Should you require any help in building a mobile application, then reach out to us at +91- 9863077000 or contact@goodworklabs.com.

Hybrid Mobile App Development

In 2019, the number of mobile phone users is estimated to reach 4.68 billion.  Hence, this is enough reason to stress the importance of having an online presence in the form of mobile apps. Now the next and major question is which approach to choose for app development, native or hybrid?

We understand that picking the perfect mobile development approach is a tough task. That’s why in this post, we have tried to clear the confusion by laying down circumstances in which Hybrid app development makes sense.

Why is Hybrid mobile app development more preferred?

As stated by the Ionic Developer Survey 2017, in which 13000 developers participated, 32.7% of developers are expected to completely abandon native app development for Hybrid app development. Also, there was a 700 percent decrease in developers developing exclusively with native tools.

Why Hybrid mobile app development outscores Native mobile app development?

Hybrid app development utilizes web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS while providing access to native platform features. The best examples of successful Hybrid mobile applications are Instagram, Basecamp, Yelp, and Uber.

These apps can access the native features like camera, contacts and at the same time, it runs on both Android and iOS.
With the advent of Hybrid mobile app frameworks such as PhoneGap, Ionic, and React Native, the options in mobile app development have diversified.

There are sizeable advantages for opting hybrid mobile app development.

To start with, the talent pool of Hybrid App developers is bigger than the native app developers, thus making Hybrid app development a cheaper venture than native apps. And you already know that every penny saved is a penny earned.

With Hybrid app development, multiple app platforms can be targeted without the requirement of maintaining multiple code bases. This, in turn, reduces the time to market and enhances the outreach to the users.

The following are key benefits of using Hybrid application development:

• Fast track development: single code base for all the platforms
• Easy to test and implement changes and scale to other platforms
• Inexpensive in all the aspects
  

Just like how every coin has two sides, there are some cons of opting for hybrid mobile app development as well. Consider this as well before opting for hybrid application development.

Disadvantages of hybrid mobile app development

Since a single code is used for all the major app platforms, it is difficult to match up with the performance of native apps. There are also some performance issues because of some device constraints in Android and iPhone. 

With the tech world evolving at a drastic rate, it will be difficult for organizations to stay updated with the latest features and hardware capabilities when they choose the hybrid framework. It is both a time consuming and cumbersome process altogether.

Why choose Hybrid App development?

Hybrid app development solves the chief purpose of fast-track development and a quick launch in the market. The added advantage is that it is inexpensive and there is no functional or visual difference to users.

Furthermore, hybrid apps are perfect for startups who desire a quick lane to market. Quick prototyping helps in getting an early feedback, so that unnecessary expenses on development can be avoided later. All you need is to build a Hybrid MVP and test your concepts, if it satisfies all the standards, move ahead with developing the Hybrid app or migrate back to the native app.

It is a general perception that hybrid app development has several constraints with custom features and that developers can only use the features that can be wrapped in a native container. But, the real fact is Hybrid app can cover up to 90% of standard features.

Also, the possibility to create something new with the modules already written in native for specific platforms is very high.

Another great usage of hybrid development is when you need an inner ‘corporate’ purpose app like conference apps, events and such. These applications are distributed via links and not uploaded on the Google Play or App Store.

How to decide whether Hybrid is the right choice for your business?

There is no clear choice when it comes to native or hybrid. No matter which option you pick you will have to make certain compromises. Your decision should obviously be based on your requirements, skills of developers, and budget.  Also, there are few mandatory questions that you must ask yourself before arriving at any decision.

Do you have strict budget constraints? If yes, then the hybrid app development will solve your purpose. On the contrary, if your app requires a lot of unique features in your app then native app development should be your first choice.

Summing-up

The decision of choosing the right approach for app development is not an easy one. It is like choosing between an iPhone or Android phone. The best approach to choose is to make a list of priorities and then test both app development approaches for appropriateness.

Also, the choice of app development approach varies with the project complexity. With all the pros and cons of hybrid and native app development in mind, you can make an educated decision.

If you would like a FREE consultation on the best approach for your App development needs, then drop us a quick message here

Must Use Swift UI Libraries

Developed by Apple Inc, Swift is currently the most popular programming language on Github and it has one of the most active communities that kindly contribute their open source projects.

Open source libraries can be sweet and they can make your life dramatically easier in building your iOS apps. For those iOS folks spending hours and days hunting for good libraries, you may find this post useful.

1. Spring: A library to simplify iOS animations in Swift. [9164 stars on Github].

1. Material: An animation and graphics framework that is used to create beautiful applications [6120 stars on Github].

3. RazzleDazzle: A simple keyframe-based animation framework for iOS, written in Swift. Perfect for scrolling app intros [2291 stars on Github].

4. Stellar: A fantastic Physical animation library for swift [1881 stars on Github].

5. Macaw: Powerful and easy-to-use vector graphics Swift library with SVG support [594 stars on Github].

6. PagingMenuController: Paging view controller with customizable menu in Swift [1305 stars on Github].

7. PreviewTransition: A simple preview gallery controller [1025 stars on Github].

8. YouTube Transition: Watch a video on the right corner like Youtube iOS app, written in Swift 3. [786 stars on Github].

9. Twicket Segmented Control: Custom UISegmentedControl replacement for iOS, written in Swift [680 stars on Github].

10. SCLAlertView-Swift: Beautiful animated Alert View written in Swift [3056 stars on Github].

11. SwiftMessages: Very flexible alert messages written in Swift. [1356 stars on Github].

12. XLActionController: Fully customizable and extensible action sheet controller written in Swift 3 [1346 stars on Github].

13. Popover: Balloon pop up library like Facebook app, written in pure swift. [852 stars on Github].

14. Presentr: Wrapper for custom ViewController presentations [635 stars on Github].

15. FoldingCell: An expanding content cell inspired by folding paper material [4285 stars on Github].
16. ExpandingCollection: A card peek/pop controller [2425 stars on Github].

17. DGElasticPullToRefresh: Elastic pull to refresh component written in Swift [2308 stars on Github].

18. DGElasticPullToRefresh: Elastic pull to refresh component written in Swift [2308 stars on Github].

19. IGListKit: A data-driven UICollectionView framework for building fast and flexible lists — Instagram Engineering. [2443 stars on Github].

20. PullToMakeSoup: Custom animated pull-to-refresh that can be easily added to UIScrollView [1301 stars on Github].

21. DZNEmptyDataSet: Empty State UI Library [6552 stars on Github].

22. Instructions: Create walkthroughs and guided tours in Swift. [2256 stars on Github].

23. Presentation: Make tutorials, release notes and animated pages [1680 stars on Github].

24. Chameleon: Flat Color Framework for Swift Developers [7071 stars on Github].

25. DynamicColor: Extension to manipulate colors easily in Swift [1310 stars on Github].

Apple iPhone 8 Set To Be Revealed Soon

Apple has recently announced that they will be revealing iPhone 8 on12th of September. The iPhone 8 will mark the 10th anniversary of Apple smartphones, so it’s going to be huge. Pre-orders will start soon and the internet is doing rounds of various rumors associated with the new iPhone. We can only wait and watch what the new iPhone might have in store for all of us but here are a few things you can expect according to the Millennials. 

These are some of the rumored features of iPhone 8 :

• a bezel-reduced OLED screen
• a better and larger battery
• Touch ID implemented into screen
• 3D camera
• FaceID instead of touch ID
• Wireless charging

Apple is reportedly plotting three display sizes for the iPhone 8: 4.7-inches, 5.5-inches and 5.8-inches.Two with liquid crystal displays and one with a 5.8-inch organic light-emitting diode display.

All iPhone models in the future are expected to use Apple’s A11 chip. The iPhone 7 runs on the new A10 Fusion chip, but the iPhone 8 will utilize a newer version, probably the unannounced A11 processor. It will have a 3GB RAM in the 4.7-inch model and 4GB RAM in Plus / Pro which is far enough to handle high-end multitasking with iOS.

The iPhone 8 may feature an IP68 water resistance rating, an improvement over the IP67 certification earned by the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus.The iPhone 8 might be able to withstand 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes while also offering full dust protection.

There will be no physical Home button on the iPhone 8 because it has an edge-to-edge display, but there may also be no virtual Home button, with Apple moving away from the single button concept all together.

Apple will introduce an “improved” security system that will let customers unlock their iPhones and make Apple Pay payments with facial recognition instead of a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Apple’s 3D sensing facial recognition system is advanced and can unlock an iPhone within a few hundred milliseconds.

Multiple rumors have suggested the iPhone 8 could be the most EXPENSIVE iPhone Apple’s produced yet, with several analysts predicting prices upwards of $1,000 and labeling the device as “premium.”

More recently, Twitter followers have claimed that the entry-level 64GB iPhone 8 will fetch $999 (around £775), while 256GB and 512GB variants will fetch $1,099 (£850) and $1,119 (£930).

Let us keep our fingers crossed till the 12th of September and hope Apple delivers again.

Must Study Apps

Learning of new codes is an essential element in the growth trajectory of a software developer.  If you are a new app developer and are particularly interested in learning about Android app development online, then you are at the right place. In this article, we will provide a list of some of the apps that provide a wholesome learning experience for those who wish to try their hands at Android app development.

1) LeafPic

One of the best apps to try for a beginner is LeafPic. This app will help you to know more about photo gallery and video app development for the Android OS. Dynamic theming done on this app helps to understand the functionality.

2) Easy Sound Recorder

As it’s a very small app, it is much easier to understand for a beginner. It helps you grasp the concept behind creating a full-fledged audio app. You can learn about the intricacies of executing audio manipulation from this app. Watch out for the material design done in the project as this will be a relevant design concept for the future.

3) Simple calendar

This app best exemplifies Kotlin (programming language for modern multiplatform applications). A simple yet smart design makes it good for new developers to try out. Customization of a widget text, as well as the background, adds to its charm.

4) Master Android

This is a step by step guide for Android app developers. The full detailed tutorials makes it easy to understand technological terms and makes your learning process smoother. The app is divided into 3 sections.

a) Android lessons.

b) Ask your doubts to developers.

c) Coding challenges for you.

5) Learn Android development

If you have just a basic understanding of a programming language, you can still use this tutorial app to design and create a working Android mobile app. It’s not just theory but practical guidance is also provided here. Do watch the demos for various Android activities as well get the source code.

6) Tutorial for Android: Examples

Use this tutorial to learn Android application development. This app is primarily divided into 3 sections

a) Android tutorials

b) Android examples and

c) Android quiz.

7) Create your own app

This app is perfect for basic Android coding and Android source codes. This learning app allows you to download the source code as a text file. Some of the other things this app distinguishes itself from other apps are: code downloading and feedback sending option, SDK setup detail and basic/advance Android codes.

8) Learn Android programming

This fast growing app lets you learn the basics of Android programming and it’s also helpful for those programmers who are already coding. It helps you to specialize in the Android programming sector by providing the latest in technology via its tutorials and assignment questions. This is one app that you should definitely look into if you like programming for Android.

In conclusion, it can be said that while there are thousands of apps to choose for an upcoming Android developer, he has to choose depending upon his own criteria, his area of interest, and the specialization he intends to do in that aspect.

Apple App Store Guidelines

With more than 1 million apps on the App store, entering the app store is not an easy task. Every day hundreds of apps are being pushed into this app store, because of which it might be difficult for your app to get the desired attention. If you want your app to go ahead of the competitors in App Store, you should follow the ground rules and guidelines of the store strictly.

iPhone App Development is a serious business and you cannot afford to make mistakes. All the apps submitted on app store undergo a strict review process. There is a task of passing the mobile app on Apple’s rigorous 114 standard regulations on how the app should be and reflect the company image. Apple released a list of common reasons why an app is rejected on app store to help developers to create the best app.

Before you develop app on any particular platform, it is must to become familiar with the technical aspects of designing a mobile app. Here we have highlighted some common issues and reasons why Apple rejects any mobile app.

Go through the most obvious reasons why your app gets rejected at Apple App store.

1. Inaccurate descriptions

Your app description plays a very important role in understanding the app. The descriptions and screenshots convey app functionality clearly. This will not only help users understand your app, but makes a positive impact on App store. While developing the app, developers should make sure that the description is as to the point and is as accurate as possible.

The app should not be advertised as something it is not supposed to be. Avoid misleading the market as Apple will not allow your app for consumption if it is found to be something it is not.

2. Long loading time

All the mobile operating systems, especially iOS and Android enforce a maximum startup time. The limit for iOS is about 15 seconds, and if the app is not running as per standards of iOS — it is likely to be killed by the OS. Even though your app loads in time during local testing — it may slow down due to slower hardware, slower network connections and other reasons.

To overcome this problem, test the app on accrual hardware, rather than relying only on iOS simulator. Keep a set of old phones around to ensure that all the users experience a good loading time. The loading time of the app is the first thing that helps you impress the users.

3. Crashes that arise from denying permissions

Most of the apps ask permission to access the contacts, gallery, address book, Twitter, Facebook, Reminder and other services in the device. If the user chooses to deny access to any of these services, the app crashes. Apple requires the app to continue to function even if the user denies permission.

This is usually tested during validation and will be an automatic rejection, if fails to work properly. The app developer should test all the combinations of allow and deny before launching it in the app store.

4. Improper usage of storage

Apple rejects the apps for another reason that is related to storage. App developers often make the mistake of ignoring this, as a result of which the app may not be able to use storage space effectively. After the release of iOS 5.1, Apple rejected the app because the apps tend to bundle into filesystem –violating the cloud backup.

According to the guidelines of Apple – any data that can be regenerated should not be backed up, because it can be easily downloaded from the server. The app should have a ‘do not backup’ option to get selected on App store.

5. Advertisement identifier

When app developers submit their app for review, they will be asked whether the app uses advertising identifier to serve the advertisements or not. If you indicate that the app uses advertising identifier and do not have display ads properly, the app may be rejected.

Make sure to test the app on iOS device to check if the ads work correctly. The app will be put in ‘Invalid Binary’ — if the app does use advertising identifier, and the developer indicates that the app does not use advertisement identifier.

6. Misuse of logos

App developers make the mistake of using Apple logo or trademark in the app or product image. Whether it is Apple icon or drawing of an iPhone in the app, it is considered to violate the rules of app store. Apple also denies the apps that have trademarks in the keyword of the app.

To overcome this issue, mobile app developers should make sure that the app does not obscure attribution information in any embedded maps. Else, it will result in automatic rejection.

7. Too complicated

Apps are considered as readily available entertainment services that can be accessed easily. Users do not likely to go through dozens of screens to achieve what they want from your app. Apple rejects those apps that lack navigation and are complicated. If you want the app to be accepted by Apple, ensure that the navigation and function is made as simple as possible.

If you are entering Apple App Store, it is expected that the app runs fluidly with the operating system. Customers prefer a consistent and sleek transition from the home screen to the app. Make the journey between ‘Homescreen’ to other pages as smooth as possible. Customers do not want to wait for years to open the app. Optimization is the key to make sure that the app is smart and responsive.

8. App resembles an app on app store

Copying and imitating other app on the App Store is one of the biggest mistakes app developers make. We have seen many imitation apps, and Apple too has many similar apps. Apple will reject copies of such apps if there are already too many such apps. With more than a million apps on Apple App Store, we don’t need any more copycat apps.

If your app lacks originality and uniqueness, Apple may reject the app without any second thought. This is one of the biggest reasons why Apple rejects any mobile app.

9. Link to other payment schemes

Apple wants all the digital content to be sold through iTunes in-app purchase mechanism. If your app is linked to other payment schemes and accepts other payment for digital content, you can be sure that the app will be rejected by Apple. This rule is applicable to even the webpages that are linked from your app.

Before you launch the app on Apple App store, make sure that all the purchasing goes through user’s iTunes account. However, this rule is not applicable to merchandise and non-digital content.

Don’t panic, if the app gets rejected by Apple. There is an expedited review process that can be used for critical bug fixes and addressing security issues. However, remember that developers who overuse this feature will be barred from using it in future.

Interesting iOS Stats

With 18% market share and combined share of 99.6% with Android, Apple’s iOS is one of the most happening operating systems of the world. When it comes to using a mobile device, these are the two options users get to choose from. It’s true that Android has a considerable market share. But, we also can’t deny the significance of the iOS platform.

Every time there’s a new iOS device launch, mobile fanatics simply rush to buy it. If you happen to be amongst them, it’s time to breeze through some of lesser known, interesting, and unique facts about the iOS platform. Here we go!

1. Apple isn’t the pioneer

Although everyone believes that Apple is the frontrunner in the IOS development arena, that isn’t the truth. Before the emergence of the iPhone, Cisco already patented this name. Cisco’s model was a VOIP one where one could call directly from Skype without using the desktop. After a few initial spats, both the companies came to a settlement and agreed to preserve the respective rights of their devices.

2. The emergence of App store

The app store is one of the revolutionary offerings by the IOS platform. Gamers and iPhone owners can download their favorite games from the app store. Most importantly, it helps users download games and apps legally.

3. Samsung supports IOS (Well, in a different way)

We know the fierce rivalry between Apple and Samsung. However, Samsung happens to be the creator of iPhone’s smart chips. In spite of their existing rivalries, Apple doesn’t fail to offer this contract to Samsung. That’s indeed a unique revelation about the iOS platform.

4. Texting is in

Apple has transformed texting into a simple and easy way to communicate. Texting someone is much easier and more convenient than calling the person, and it’s all because of Apple and its iOS devices. Sending SMS is no longer a tough ordeal, and you will love doing it!

5. Incredible sales numbers 

Are you aware of the sales figures recorded by iOS devices in 2011? Well, that will tell you a lot about its market price and value. According to market figures, a whopping 156 million devices have been bought by users. When compared to Mac PC sales, the operating system seems to be the clear winner. If you take a look at the sales figures of the past 28 years, you will come to know that Mac PCs lag way behind!

6. Revolutionary innovation

The iPhone seems to be one of the greatest mobile discoveries of all time. In the year 2007, this particular device was awarded the title of ‘invention of the year.’

7. Innumerable patents

Apple holds a whopping 200 patents for the iPhone. It’s like a multitude of functions integrated into a single device. The unique and innovative technology of this device makes it a revolutionary offering by the operating system.

Parting thoughts

These interesting facts speak a lot about the platform and its flagship device. So, now you know why the iPhone is so popular!