One of the biggest mistakes your company could make when investing in custom app development, is not allocating adequate resources towards app maintenance. These resources include a yearly budget for app maintenance, a plan for future updates and the people to make it happen. An ideal mobile app maintenance plan (and budget) should include: Routine […]
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For companies looking to develop mobile apps, knowing which mobile phone platforms are most popular can provide key insights into reaching the largest possible audience. With smartphone adoption skyrocketing – 90% of U.S. adults now own a smartphone, compared to just 35% in 2011 (Statista) – the landscape has evolved rapidly. In the U.S., Apple […]
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When your company invests in a custom app, you’ll be given the option of subscribing to an app maintenance plan. While you might view this as an optional add-on —app maintenance is essential to keeping your app functional and secure. Rather than viewing it as an extended warranty, think of app maintenance like the subscription […]
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When developing a mobile app for your business, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to include every app feature you can think of in the very first version. However, failing to prioritize app features—or creating an app feature list without clear focus—can result in a development cycle stretching six months or more […]
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Mobile apps are transforming various industries, and healthcare is no exception. Particularly in healthcare field services, apps are proving to be invaluable tools. They enhance the quality of patient care, modernize operations and ensure that critical information is accessible in real-time. But what exactly is the role of mobile apps in healthcare field services, and […]
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With apps having become so popular, your business may wonder if it would be worth the investment to have a custom app developed. Based on our experience, we’ve come up with a list of ten questions to ask when considering custom app development. They are broken down into three groups: Questions to ask about the […]
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We might be able to save you some time. There’s a chance that custom app development is not what you need. At Big Fish we develop custom mobile applications and software, but custom is definitely not the right fit for every situation. Sometimes what you need is so generic that it already exists. Other times […]
As a mobile app development company in Tampa Florida, startups in need of app development advice and services often contact us. And yes, we do have resources we refer startups to when they’re in that early stage of validating an idea, seeking investors or looking for advice. If you live in the Tampa and St. […]
Once your iOS app is complete, there’s one last hurdle to get through. The app needs to be submitted to the App Store and an Apple employee will review it. Yep, a real person. If your iOS app violates any of the App Store Review Guidelines, you’ll receive a rejection email from Apple explaining why […]
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Research Triangle Park, NC – July 20, 2021 – The celebrated Research Triangle region, a thriving hub for innovation, research, and technology in central North Carolina, is now home to Big Fish, a custom app design and development studio. Big Fish, with headquarters in Tampa FL, specializes in helping innovative healthcare companies bring new software […]
In this article, we’ll look at the latest version of Android: Android 11, which sometimes goes by the name “Android R”. Android 11 follows the precedent set with Android 10 in that it doesn’t have a dessert-themed codename, or any kind of codename. While the new version of the operating system has incremental, rather than […]
In both 2018 and 2019, Software Developer was named the #1 in 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News. U.S. News also ranked Software Developer as #1 in Best STEM Jobs and #1 in Best Technology Jobs. The 1.9% unemployment rate for software developers is about half that of the overall unemployment rate. Is it any […]
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Something we run into at Big Fish is the many myths surrounding custom mobile app development. Since making decisions based on myths never leads to a good outcome, let’s clear up some of the most pervasive ones. Here are five of the most common myths we encounter, and the realities that will help you become […]
Leader in doorstep trash removal creates transparency with real-time reporting. TAMPA, FLORIDA – June 25, 2019 – Now that Tampa-based WASTE AWAY® has a new custom mobile app that solves the two biggest concerns surrounding doorstep trash collection and recycling, resident managers in apartment and student-housing communities are resting easier, knowing the job is […]
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Idea to clickable mobile app in three weeks May 21, 2019 – Tampa, Fla. – Big Fish, an established app design and development studio specializing in creating mobile applications, is launching its latest service, Rapid Prototyping. This innovative service takes companies from their initial app idea to clickable prototype in just three weeks. “Rapid Prototyping […]
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The design of your custom, enterprise app involves taking much more into account than your company’s branding and stakeholder preferences. Creating user-friendly applications, that actually make tasks easier, has become somewhat of a science. Professionals in the app and software development world refer to this as User Experience Design. User experience (UX) design is designing […]
Building a native mobile app usually begins with a critical decision about whether to develop your app for both Android and iOS and which to develop first. Some apps – called hybrid apps – enable developers to create a single app that works on both Android and iOS. These hybrid apps use web technologies like […]
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If you’re ready to build an app that makes your business more productive and efficient, you want that productivity to start right away. While it might seem counter-intuitive, creating mobile app prototypes before you start development will help this. There are many benefits of prototyping, but this step saves you time and money over the […]
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An app-enabled product is a product that can be controlled by, and/or send data to, a custom-developed mobile app. The app-enabled product has Bluetooth wireless technology built-in, which enables a smartphone to pair with it much like you can pair your smartphone to a Bluetooth head set. Once the product and your device are paired, […]
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In an increasingly mobile world, businesses that don’t embrace enterprise mobility could find themselves scrambling to keep up with their competitors. In fact, many companies already recognize the pressing need to bring mobility and technology solutions to their workforces. Adobe found that in their recent survey of 1,500 global business leaders, 61 percent said that companies […]
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Big Fish is a mobile app design and development company in Tampa Florida. We understand that you have questions, a buying process, and want to get to know us and how we do things. We want to get to know you, and your project, too. That’s why we provide a no-charge initial consultation to companies […]
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