App development, AI tools, and indie dev insights
Eric 
The mobile app development industry is booming. In fact, last year it was estimated that the global market for mobile app development would be worth $21 billion in 2023. 1: The Future Of Mobile App Development The mobile app industry is evolving rapidly, with new technologies and innovations being developed every day. As mobile devices … Read more
Are you looking to create an app but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we will share seven tips that can help you build your first successful app. You’ll know how to build an app in no time. 1: Choose an App Niche When it comes to … Read more
I need to be around people who are better than me. I need people who help me see where I’m lacking. It’s not comfortable and I love compliments just as much as the next guy. But I grow by being around those who are better than me. I’m taking a second week off going to … Read more
School season is almost at an end and students are now preparing for their summer break. Teachers too are thinking of a perfect getaway experience. Perhaps an Asian trekking adventure… or spending time in the Caribbean. Everyone’s ready for a break from school. How about the school administrators? What do you have in mind for … Read more
Is this possible that a business app can be utilized for monetization? Yeah, of course, it is. If you are running a speciality store and you think you are getting good sales or leads coming from your app, why not lease the code for other similar businesses located elsewhere? Your successful app can be sold … Read more
I got this question once… Does doing an iPad app in addition to an iPhone app double the cost? To an iOS developer, it’s a funny question. We know how easy it is to create a new .xib file for tablets and carry on the same functionality. It’s easy, and the skills are the same. … Read more
I’ve been in many offices of new clients that are looking to build an app. Much of the time, they already have a team of developers in their company. So, this question comes up a lot: “Why can’t we just get our web guys to build it for us?” It’s a good question. A non-developer … Read more
Overpass makes apps for the app store and the enterprise. Our app store apps have been downloaded over 10 million times on Google Play and the App Store. They continue to bring in passive revenue every day. But, we also do a lot of work on enterprise apps. How are they different? An app written for the … Read more
Overpass Apps is making waves in iOS and Android designs in the UK And you’d be surprised how often design is an afterthought in a mobile app project. Software developers are often very right-brained and logical. I know this is a generalization and doesn’t apply in all cases, but I am a software developer, … Read more
I’m a terrible gardener. I just don’t have the patience. I’ll plant a seed and give up after a few days of watering with no progress. Eventually, I stop watering altogether. Logically, I know it should work and I am doing the right things. But I stop and say things like, well, “I’m a terrible … Read more
Summer has ended and the kids are back at school. Traffic is back to normal. Our schedules are returning to a routine. Apple released a new version of iPhone. And for app developers, we get to pull our hair out in frustration. For the past week, we’ve been trying to release apps to iTunes Connect … Read more