Chapter 1: Overview of Mobile Applications
Mobile App Development for iOS and Android, Edition 3.0 Jakob Iversen and Michael Eierman
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, students should be able to do the following:
Discuss the advantages of a mobile device compared to traditional desktops and laptops.
Explain the major features of mobile devices that distinguish them from traditional computers (small size, hardware sensors, network capability).
Understand why mobile devices have the potential to disrupt most business sectors.
Discuss different ways that a mobile app can be used to reach consumers.
Discuss different ways that an app can create revenue for its developer.
Explain how a mobile app can be a part of business process transformations.
Why Mobile Apps Transformative Devices
Aware of Environment (Sensors)
Communication with other devices
Mobile computing platform
= Disruptive technology
Why Mobile Apps? Opportunity
Reach Customers
Changing Business Process
Making Money
Bossy
Fence Builder Pro
Making Money
App Stores
Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Strategies
One-time fee
Ad-supported
In-app purchases
Subscription
Challenge: Many free or low-cost apps
Innovation Using Device Capabilities
Take Advantage of
Location awareness
Mapping
Mobility
Camera
Internet Connectivity
