There is no doubt app-powered dating is on the rise. According to mobile analytics firm Flurry, a recent survey of 20 top mobile dating apps revealed that almost 17 million active users used those apps in January 2013 alone, for a combined 2.1 billion sessions. It’s obvious that finding love on your phone is the future of technically enhanced match making. But with so many apps on the market, which is the best place to start? Two of the most popular apps appeal to different demographics based on cell phone preferences.  Tinder is available for iOS users only while Swoon was designed for Android…

If you’re like me, you like to have fun, knock back a few drinks with your friends, and party the night away. Simple, right? Yes, this all may seem very carefree – but, shockingly, mistakes, misjudgments and social faux pas are made while under the influence. Consuming alcohol, as you may know, seems to have some kind of mysterious effect on our judgment and our ability to make smart decisions. This is perhaps the reason you can’t enter into a contract or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence. But what about when it comes to operating a phone? Yeah, there’s an app for that. Fortunately…

If you are a current restaurant owner and still haven’t jumped on the bandwagon of smartphone applications, you are not just behind on the times, but you are also losing potential customers. Yes, even at this very moment some starving couple is searching for the perfect spot to enjoy a meal by using apps such as Urban Spoon or Yelp, and guess what? They will most certainly be dining with your competitors if they don’t see your company listed. Regardless of the industry you are in, the smartphone app revolution should elicit the participation of all businesses in the market space. Out of the 94%…

As smartphones and tablets have unstoppably consolidated their vice-like grip on everyday life, no business would want to be left behind. Products and services (like ReZoop’s mobile punch card) can be purchased at the press of a button, revolutionizing the way business is conducted and making the marketplace landscape a cutthroat and ever-evolving minefield. There are a number of mobile apps businesses can use to stay relevant and ahead of the game, and their competitors. Here are seven of them. …

There are a lot of things that Google Analytics is good for, but is it really good for being able to track desktop applications? The truth is that it can be if you know how to utilize it properly. Google Analytics was more constructed for a different type of tracking, but that does not mean that you cannot use it for your desktop applications.   What is Google Analytics? Google Analytics is a system that was constructed in order to assist companies and individuals with collecting information in regards to the data for their websites. When a website is created it is important to know where your strengths…

Creating a likeable character can be one of the most challenging aspects of building a game, like our “Boomie vs Pirates.” The characters in your app can be the biggest pull for the users to engage and re-engage. So much thought and research can go into development that it can become overwhelming. There is no need to worry; let’s go over a few things to help you navigate the process of character development.   A few common likable qualities There are three major qualities in characters that are essential to building a game that will be memorable for many generations. I’ll give you some…

In the information age, both time and data are money. Small business owners and entrepreneurs make the most of their time for this reason, no matter where they’re located. Life for business people on the go has been made easier in recent years with the introduction of smart phones like the iPhone, but it is difficult to wade through the thousands of applications in the app store. Here are the top five applications to help market a business while traveling: 1)     Time management Managing time is more than just putting things in a calendar to forget about them later, it is about prioritizing…

Nokia has been sliding dangerously close to oblivion for some time now. The former king of mobile phones underestimated the rapid rise of smartphones and bet too high, too long on feature phones. Now, they’re scrambling to catch up but their flagship Lumia line of phones has not been doing well. In an effort to improve their footprint and expand the datasets available to power their new Here map application, Nokia is going to offer them to iOS users. After the disastrous launch of Apple maps on iOS 6, Nokia tried to cash in a bit by comparing their maps to the maps of the two current kings of smartphones,…

1. Gas Buddy Having pay loads of cash for gas is one the most prominent complaints on the minds of Americans right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to know where to buy the cheapest gas at all times? The app Gas Buddy locates the cheapest gas stations in a user’s area for convenience. Not only does this app show people how they can save money, but it’s free as well. It is available for Android, Balckberry, iPhone, and Windows Phone 7. 2. Kelly Blue Book People that feel overwhelmed when going to a car lot to purchase a new or used car should keep the Kelly Blue Book app handy. It is a perfect guide for examining…

Currently in the United States we have two leading cellphone operators, Android and iOS. And we all know it’s about being connected and social nowadays, so which one is the most social of the two? To start off, there are 500 million activated Android devices and 410 million activated iPhone devices. But keep in mind, there are many types of Android phones available and the iPhone only has about 5 upgrades available. Facebook takes the lead on the highest ranked social application on Android phones. Followed closely by Google+ and Instagram. However, the higher ranking social apps on iPhone are…