What’s Possible
These are just a few of the things that are made possible by existing smartphone features. Using your creativity and our expertise, the options are endless.
Location-based services (GPS)
We can pinpoint each user’s location with the built-in GPS of the smartphone. This can be used for custom mapping or making the data in your application location-specific.
Web-site connectivity
We can synchronize a mobile app to your website using web services, so that any new or existing account data can be made available for both the web and mobile versions.
Maps integration
Mobile devices come equipped with native mapping capabilities, which can be used to display maps inside of your application. Custom markers may be added to highlight important location information for users.
Photos and videos
Most mobile devices today are equipped with photo and/or video cameras that can be used for sharing special moments. This can be integrated into your application, so users are able to access photos or videos taken directly from their camera or media library.
Notifications
iOS devices are capable of receiving messages from your application even when it’s not running. This can be especially useful for notifying users of discounts, important updates, or upcoming events.
Motion-sensors
Accelerometers in mobile devices allow applications to interpret how a device is moved, and use that motion-sensing data in the application. This can be used to sense a shaking motion, whether the device is being held level, and even how quickly a user is moving.
Address book integration
Since mobile devices are most often used for communication, access to the address book contacts can be an important addition to any application. This is a great way to enhance apps which include e-mail, phone, SMS, MMS, etc. It can also be a seamless way to invite users’ friends to join them in the application.
API integration
There are many popular applications and websites which make their data publicly available for others to use through an API (Application Programming Interface). You can include data in your mobile app from applications or websites such as Yelp, Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, FourSquare, and many others.
Communication
Smartphones have native interfaces for sending e-mail, making phone calls, and creating text, photo, or video messages. We can integrate any of these communication methods as features of your application to create a seamless mobile experience.
Calendar integration
Today, many users are keeping their schedules easily accessible on their mobile devices. You can take advantage of this feature by providing the ability to view a user’s calendar and add an event directly from your application, including reminders so they don’t forget.
Media player
Mobile devices are perfect for carrying around a user’s media library. Many people use them to house all of their music, movies, podcasts, and playlists for instant access on-the-go. You can make full use of this capability and include integration of these media types in your application.
iAds, other ad networks
Applications commonly use advertising as a way to add new revenue streams. We can help you research the best ad networks to use and integrate them into your mobile app.