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True to form, Google I/O 2023 featured lots of significant announcements that will have implications for apps and mobile devices. All things Google and Android are important to our work at The Distance, so our team closely followed the live stream of the developer conference on 10 May. We’ve summarised some of the key updates …
When businesses are looking to take their next step in the digital realm, one question always comes up. Should we invest in developing a mobile app or is a responsive website sufficient? While the ideal solution is to develop both channels, financial, logistical and practical limitations mean most businesses must prioritise. In this article, we …
Google’s annual developer conference, I/O, took place on the 11th and 12th of May at Google HQ in Mountain View, California. Focusing on what we can expect from the year ahead, the event highlights the updates, releases and game-changing industry developments the tech giant currently has in the pipeline. While the conference mainly focuses on …
With more than a decade of experience designing and developing mobile apps for businesses around the globe, we have seen our fair share of app ideas come and go. Some proved themselves industry-defining concepts. Others didn’t make the cut. Over that time, one thing became clear. You need to put a lot of work into …
In the app industry, we like to focus on the development process. It’s more creative, engaging and glamorous than app maintenance. However, app updates are just as important an aspect of the app lifecycle. If you fail to update your app on a regular basis, it quickly becomes irrelevant and redundant. 63% of the Android …
Ever since Samsung released the Galaxy Fold in 2019, a debate has raged over whether flip and fold phones are the future of mobile technology. By 2025, will we all have an elegant flip phone in our pocket? Or is the technology a flash in the pan? Today, flip and fold phones are still a …
Android 12 is here and truth be told, Google’s most ambitious visual revamp feels like a breath of fresh air. The latest OS sees enhancements on all fronts to the extent that your next software update might have you wondering if you just bought a new phone. At the time of writing this article, the …
And so the time has arrived for Google to launch its Autumn selection of hardware and software. Along with the expected Pixel phones comes the Nest Audio, new Chromecast and Google TV. All new releases were announced during Google’s speedy 30-minute Launch Night In event. Read on to find out how excited you should really …
Google’s annual hardware event took place a few days ago, bringing with it an assortment of nifty new releases. From redesigned Pixel Buds to the long-awaited Pixel 4, there is plenty for Google fans to get exited about. Pixel Buds Google’s answer to Apple’s AirPods, the original Pixel Buds were not quite the …