Android and iOS owners browse and use apps at different rates. But developers need to take those numbers with a big grain of salt -- here's why.
Mozilla's new Firefox OS, expected to launch in the first half of this year, will have to battle the already established mobile players. Will Firefox OS and its free-and-open approach offer any advantages to developers? We consider the prospects for the new OS.
Emerging form factors boost hardware options for consumers and enterprises.
Mini cellular base stations are opportunities for app developers and operators to differentiate themselves and create additional revenue streams -- eventually. Here's how the femto market is playing out for app development.
Windows 8 gives mobile developers new options for targeting not only mobile phones but also Ultrabook devices -- and with major code and expertise reuse to boot.
From OS upgrade availability to non-user-removable batteries, multiple factors affect how often people replace their smartphone. That turnover then affects the app market. Here’s what you need to know.
Outdated and sub-$100 Android smartphones and tablets can create challenges for developers and users if they struggle to support certain apps. With so many of these devices on the market, though, Android app developers need to minimize that risk.
