US Smartphone users now approaching 100 million

Latest report from ComScore is in and Smartphone users in the US are now approaching 100 million! From 91.4 million in last month’s estimate the count is now at 97.9 million users. Google and Apple of course lead the way … Continue reading

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The Cyclical App Development Process

The current state of mobile application development involves lengthy processes that require large budgets and the reliance on external resources. These challenges hinder many businesses from implementing the mobile strategy they spent valuable time creating. The plethora of mobile platforms … Continue reading

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Why People Are Shopping On Their Smartphones

If you own a smartphone and have made a purchase from it, then I am sure you are well aware of the simplicity and benefits when shopping from your smartphone. Many mobile sites and mobile apps have perfected the shopping … Continue reading

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Looking back at 2011: The Year of Mobile

Finally, it was in fact the year of mobile.  I’ve compiled a few smartphone statistics from all year round for a quick recap and comparison of how mobile has caught on from the end of 2010 up until now – … Continue reading

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bnetTV Interviews Smart Online – Apps World North America NYC 2011

Bob Dieterle, SVP and GM was recently interviewed by the folks at bnetTV about our mobile app development platform – SmartOnMobile, the New Paradigm in Mobile App Development. Find out how just about anyone can now build creative, robust mobile … Continue reading

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Tips To Convert App Downloads Into Long Time Subscribers

One of the biggest challenges companies face once they release a mobile app to the app stores is trying to convert downloads into subscribers. It’s mainly about increasing trust, decreasing confusion and simplifying everything! You have a short window when … Continue reading

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See You At ‘Apps World’ North America Next Week in NYC

I hope to see you in NY next week at the Apps World event (11/1 – 11/2).  I’m excited to be a speaker there.  My session is on Wednesday.  My topic is about the New Paradigm of Mobile Application Development.  … Continue reading

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There’s a New Paradigm coming in Mobile App Development

There has to be a better way. I’m tired of talking with customers about the high cost and long cycle time in building native smartphone apps.   I have been helping brand managers unlock the possibilities of how native smartphone applications … Continue reading

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Intellectual Property Predicaments in the Mobile Applications Market

It may be pretty obvious why a company should have a strong intellectual property strategy – invention protection, commercialization, royalty revenues, market exclusivity, deterrence, asset expansion, broadening innovation, etc.  But why is it Smart for an organization that is looking … Continue reading

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