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Incorporating Machine Learning Into Your Digital Strategy
15/11/2023 14:49
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and expand, businesses must do their best to stay competitive. To achieve ...
3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Implementing Mobile Application Security
02/11/2023 14:50
Mobile applications have become an integral part of our lives, especially when it comes to performing various tasks suc...
How Does Encryption Work?
27/10/2023 12:00
Have you ever wondered how online security works? How does your credit card information stay safe when shopping online,...
Unleashing Creativity: A Recap of Appoly Group’s Hack Day
20/10/2023 15:24
At Appoly Group, innovation lies at the heart of our operations. We are perpetually on the lookout for novel approaches...
How to Keep User Data Secure Through Mobile Application Security
04/10/2023 12:56
Mobile application security is an increasingly important topic in the digital age. With so much personal and sensitive ...
Debunking Myths Around Website Security
19/09/2023 11:47
Having a secure website should be a top priority of any business, but unfortunately far too many people don’t underst...
Exploring the Benefits of AR for Businesses
08/09/2023 11:28
Augmented Reality (AR) is an emerging technology that combines digital elements into the physical environment. It’s n...
Creative Ways to Enhance User Experience through Web Development Strategies
30/08/2023 10:01
As a web developer, keeping tabs on the latest strategies for creating dynamic websites is essential. With innovative t...
Why Website Encryption is Essential for Your Online Business
13/08/2023 15:26
Running a successful online business requires more than a great product or service. It also involves ensuring that your...
A Guide to Understanding the Basics of Machine Learning
30/07/2023 10:36
Machine learning is a complex topic. It can be difficult to know where to begin when it comes to understanding the conc...
SEO Basics You Need To Know for Better Search Rankings
12/07/2023 15:23
If you want to get your website more exposure on search engines, the easiest and most effective way is via search engin...
Essential Security Measures You Need in Place Before Launching Your App
29/06/2023 10:05
If you are looking to launch your app, the importance of having sound security measures in place cannot be overstated. ...
How Much Bandwidth Does Your Website Need: A Guide to Understanding Web Hosting Plans
16/06/2023 10:20
As a business owner, one of the most important decisions you have to make is choosing the right web hosting plan for yo...
Our Commitment To Employee Development and Being A Company People Want To Work For
15/06/2023 09:00
As an app development company, we understand that the success of our business depends on the skills and abilities of ou...
How To Improve The Speed Of Your App
26/05/2023 15:32
As an app developer, it is crucial to prioritise the optimisation of your app's speed to ensure its optimal efficiency....
The Importance Of App Analytics
26/05/2023 15:26
As we all know, the analytics of an app plays a significant role in its success. By analysing user data and behaviour, ...
Visit Appoly and Experience a Creative (and Green) Workplace
25/04/2023 14:12
We are thrilled to announce that Appoly is open and welcoming clients to our redesigned office, as we settle into t...
How to Make Your App Subscription Based
20/04/2023 10:16
Are you considering making your app subscription based? This revenue model can be a great way to generate sustainable i...
How to Price an App Based on Its Features
12/04/2023 12:49
Are you developing a new app and wondering what price point to set? Pricing your app correctly is critical in setting y...
How Can Businesses Utilise Machine Learning?
10/04/2023 12:00
As technology rapidly advances, more businesses are turning towards machine learning to elevate their operations. From ...
How Can E-commerce Businesses Utilise AR?
29/03/2023 09:36
In a world that is becoming increasingly digitalised, augmented reality (AR) technologies have been gaining prominence ...
Web Development Myths Debunked
03/03/2023 09:59
There are many myths around web development that can leave newcomers feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. To help demystif...
Tell-tale Signs Its Time for A Website Redesign
03/03/2023 09:33
When it comes to website design, there are many signs that can indicate your website is due for a redesign. To help you...
Customizing Your Laravel Vapor robots.txt Files for Different Environments
16/02/2023 15:40
Publishing the Laravel Vapor Configuration You may want to customise your file for different environments if you're ...
Common Mobile App Development Mistakes
06/02/2023 09:23
Mobile app development is a daunting and challenging task. It requires patience, skill, knowledge of both mobile platfo...
Why Are Mobile Apps More Efficient at Producing Conversions Than the Web
06/02/2023 09:19
There’s no denying that mobile continues to be a driving force in the world of digital marketing, and it shows no sig...
Benefits of An Employee Engagement App
21/12/2022 12:10
Communication lies at the heart of many businesses and is something that plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of h...
Making Money with a Mobile App
14/12/2022 11:58
A mobile app can be a great source of income for a business. Unfortunately, not all mobile apps make money and the cost...
6 Benefits of Team Augmentation: Why CTOs Are Using This Strategy to Meet Project Deadlines
05/12/2022 12:30
Team augmentation involves external developers joining an existing internal team to meet the requirements of a project,...
Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time for a Website Redesign
16/11/2022 11:36
A website plays an integral role by serving as a line of communication between a business and its customers. Whether th...
Push Notifications in Mobile Apps
03/11/2022 11:20
User engagement is a key facet for any mobile application – whether selling products, providing services or simply su...
The Value of Mobile Apps for B2B Businesses
25/10/2022 08:49
The vast majority of mobile applications currently on the market are designed for mass consumption by the general publi...
Creating a Design Concept for Your App
18/10/2022 08:33
There comes a point during every app planning process where the topic of design comes up. In most cases, design isn’t...
An exciting tale of microcontrollers, machine learning and alcohol.
13/10/2022 10:06
The Challenge Last week marked 5 years of Appoly, and to celebrate the occasion we held our annual “hackathon”. ...
Top Industries Benefiting from Mobile Apps in 2022
16/09/2022 11:57
Mobile apps offer an unbridled number of benefits to a business - everything from a boost in conversion rates, to impro...
App Prototypes, What are They and Why do I Need One?
02/09/2022 12:48
Putting together a mobile app for your business is quite often a long and complicated procedure, one that frequently re...
How to Submit an App to the App Store
13/08/2022 15:31
Getting your app live on the app store is integral to giving your consumers access. The high majority of the app downlo...
How Low Code Development Is Changing Mobile App Industry
16/07/2022 11:30
There are various systems across the mobile app industry that look to make app creation and modification more digestibl...
What is M-Commerce? Everything About Mobile Commerce
20/06/2022 14:14
You may be familiar with the idea of e-commerce, the method of selling product or services via the internet. M-commerce...
How to Analyse User Feedback
20/06/2022 14:04
Consumer feedback is intrinsic in creating a website or application solution that meets the needs of the customer. Whil...
Mobile App Navigation
18/05/2022 08:55
There are countless factors to consider when designing a mobile app. No matter how good your UI, products, or content p...
Converting Your Website into an App
10/05/2022 08:47
With the majority of online traffic coming from smartphones, the era of the app is quickly coming into focus. Websites ...
App Maintenance: Why and How Often You Should Update Your App
19/04/2022 15:05
The digital world would be far easier if everything just worked once it was completed. Unfortunately, this is not the c...
Should I Outsource Mobile App Development?
19/04/2022 14:55
Calling the process of mobile app development strenuous would be a massive understatement. Every step from concept to t...
How Can Apps Help to Address the UK’s Growing Mental Health Crisis
22/02/2022 13:26
The UK is currently experiencing a mental health crisis. According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in four people ...
Tech for Good – Can Technology Do More to Promote Global Sustainability?
09/02/2022 12:09
Technology has been a considerable part of human development over the years. We have seen massive leaps and bounds in t...
Top Tips on Creating Accessible Web Applications
28/01/2022 10:58
One of your key focuses when creating web applications should be accessibility, if your web app is not broadly accessib...
Clutch Hails Appoly Ltd as UK’s Top App Developers for 2022
21/01/2022 12:37
Located in the heart of Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, our team is filled with passionate mobile and web application e...
Development Trends of 2021
15/11/2021 09:03
At Appoly, we try our best to keep on top of the development trends throughout the years, we do this to maintain an exp...
How Can Team Augmentation Aid Your Development Team
26/10/2021 15:30
A team augmentation approach within your business will boost your development to an exponential level. Team augmentatio...
What Is a Code Review and Why Might You Need One?
11/10/2021 16:00
A code review is a process in which a developer’s code is checked over by a peer or senior developer. Or you can comm...
Apps That Help The Planet
21/09/2021 10:48
At Appoly we understand the importance and power that apps have on the world. Something as simple as alerts or reminder...
How Can Technology Support Sustainability
10/09/2021 12:18
As threats such as global warming and climate change are on the rise, we are in need of technology that can help to sup...
What Have We Learnt from Apple’s 2021 WWDC?
11/08/2021 16:25
At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference or WWDC, they revealed some of their upcoming plans for 2021. Apple...
The Benefits of Healthcare Apps Post-Pandemic
05/08/2021 09:29
Healthcare apps were already very useful and were used before the pandemic however,post-pandemic, these apps are more p...
The Benefits of Having a UK App Development Team
21/07/2021 09:05
Here at Appoly, our UK App development team work hard to accommodate all our client needs and requirements and work col...
How Has Covid 19 Transformed the Tech Industry?
07/07/2021 12:25
Covid 19 has seemingly transformed every industry, the tech industry included. However, how has the tech industry bounc...
Appoly Is Announced as a Leading Mobile App Development Company in 2021
22/06/2021 14:43
Mobile apps have the capability to broaden the horizon of your business, irrespective of your business type or genre. I...
Appoly is Proud to be Listed on Clutch’s Top 100 Companies for Fast Growth in 2021
17/06/2021 10:49
Appoly is an innovative technology app and web development studio based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. With the lates...
Building Your First Business App
08/06/2021 14:24
It is important when building your first business app that the initial launch is successful, if it falls short and your...
Successfully Planning Your Mobile App
20/05/2021 16:04
Before you commission the development of a digital product or mobile app, you should plan and scope out your requiremen...
Company Announcement
14/05/2021 16:04
In 2017, software developer James Merrix founded Appoly UK, a technology and software development studio. After jus...
The Importance of User Experience
10/05/2021 09:08
The user experience is vital in developing a successful app or website, without engaging the user, they will not use yo...
5 Questions You Must Ask Your App Developers
20/04/2021 09:09
Many businesses are now thinking about venturing into developing a mobile app as they have a strong online presence alr...
Marketing Your App – A Strategy for App Store Success
10/04/2021 08:48
There are many ways that you can approach marketing your mobile app and you must develop an effective marketing strateg...
A Guide to Developing an Augmented Reality App
10/03/2021 14:22
Augmented reality enables app developers and businesses to overlay digital data on top of real-world objects. Although ...
iOS Developer Fundamentals
15/02/2021 09:08
In today’s market, there are millions of mobile applications across all platforms. These apps are used daily, and man...
How to Choose an App Developer
05/02/2021 08:48
If you are looking to launch a successful app for your business, then you must choose the appropriate app developer for...
Appoly Recognised as Development Leaders in the UK
22/01/2021 17:11
In order to grow, boost sales, and acquire better opportunities for success, businesses have made the important decisio...
Advantages & Disadvantages of Hybrid App Development
10/01/2021 12:51
What is a Hybrid App Development? Hybrid mobile apps are mobile applications that are built for multiple app platfor...
How do Free Apps Make Money?
05/01/2021 12:32
A mobile app can bring your company millions of pounds every year, although there are a very few numbers of apps that p...
How to Raise Funds for Your Mobile App
17/12/2020 09:00
Many small businesses offer quality products and services to their customers which would convert into excellent mobile ...
How to Put Together a Mobile App Brief of Requirements
03/12/2020 09:00
As we approach 2021, it’s important to consider the ways you can transform your digital strategy and processes. Devel...
Mobile App Ideas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
25/11/2020 16:28
Has your business lost money through your physical store? Now is the perfect time to go digital and create an online pr...
The New Apple M1 Core Processor
12/11/2020 16:01
This month, Apple has unveiled the new M1 core processor which will be available in new Macs & MacBooks that we wil...
The Importance of Accessibility in a Mobile App
26/10/2020 09:19
What is an Accessible Mobile App? Accessibility is the design of mobile apps for individuals with disabiliti...
How Much Does it Cost to Develop a Mobile App?
09/10/2020 10:53
How much does it cost to develop a mobile app? Well, unfortunately, there is no fixed price as the cost of a mob...
How to Manage App Development Costs
15/09/2020 09:00
You have come up with an app idea but, now, you’re not sure how much the app will cost to develop. What kind of budge...
How to Name Your App for Maximum Downloads
26/08/2020 08:57
There are millions of apps on the app stores, but how do you stand out from all of your competitors? Giving the applica...
How Can Contactless Delivery Apps Make Delivery Safer Amidst Coronavirus?
06/08/2020 16:01
The Coronavirus pandemic has had dramatic effects on businesses across the UK, specifically effecting businesses that r...
Why is My App Slow?
30/07/2020 08:43
The App is Not Supported Effectively If you’re in the app development business, it is important that you cons...
How is technology helping businesses re-open post-lockdown?
14/07/2020 15:48
Now that businesses across the UK have re-opened, business owners are realising that re-opening requires more than a re...
How to Convince Users to Download your App in 30 Seconds
12/06/2020 11:00
An app preview is an excellent opportunity to entice users to download your application. If this is done effectively it...
How Long Does It Take to Build a Mobile App?
04/05/2020 10:00
Mobile apps have become a mainstay in the technological industry and have become an integral part of our daily lives fa...
What is MVP and How it Helps Mobile App Development?
23/04/2020 12:00
What is a Minimum Viable Product? The idea of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has been around for years and was first c...
How Can Mobile Apps Improve Your Business?
10/04/2020 09:00
The conversion of mobiles going from simply being a communication device to now being an influential part of our day-to...
Work Experience at Appoly
10/03/2020 09:00
In January we had the opportunity to invite Matthew Stapleton, a promising teenage programmer, to visit the Appoly stud...
Introducing PassportKit Swift Package and Cocoapod
06/03/2020 12:00
During our research and development programme, we’ve been doing a lot of work to streamline the development process f...
Learn to Code with Appoly – Code Camp Leamington Spa
20/01/2020 07:24
Here at Appoly, we are passionate about building software and are looking at ways we can share our technical expertise ...
What is Serverless Computing & Should You Use It?
28/11/2019 13:30
So, what is Serverless Computing? This type of computing is a method of backend services that are basically a...
The Top 5 Free Google Maps API Alternatives
12/11/2019 12:00
What has happened to Google Maps API? One of the nation’s favourite geographical services in the world; ...
Should Developers Consider Blockchain Technology?
29/10/2019 09:00
Blockchain is unquestionably a fantastic discovery created by the brainchild, Satoshi Nakamoto. This concept was grown ...
Work Experience at Appoly – Working at a Software Studio
04/09/2019 10:38
Find out what's it really like working for a Software Studio in the heart of Silicon Spa. As we explore the roles of ou...
Turning Your App Idea from Concept to Reality
26/07/2019 12:00
Got an app idea that’s too good not to use? You may be wondering about the process of turning your app idea into a fu...
The Benefits of Using Mobile Apps for Auditing Processes
11/07/2019 09:13
Many businesses are now opting to use mobile applications to fulfil their auditing processes, as opposed to traditional...
How Do I Stop My App Idea from Being Stolen by Investors?
20/06/2019 12:00
If you have a great idea for a web or mobile app, one of the first steps in getting that app developed will be reaching...
Mobile App Marketing – Get Your App to the Top of the App Store
10/06/2019 15:06
There’s no doubting the impact that mobile apps have managed to have on the business world. In fact, some busines...
How Apps Can Improve Workplace Communication
24/03/2019 12:15
Communication is everything in the workplace. It is always necessary to have good workplace communication to maintain t...
Web Development for SEO – Tips & Tricks
04/03/2019 12:15
Can a Website’s SEO be Affected by Developmental Factors? There’s no denying how important SEO activities have b...
Shared Hosting vs VPS vs Dedicated Hosting in 2019
20/02/2019 12:30
If you’re planning on putting a website live for an idea you’ve had, or for your existing business, hosting is some...
The Common Developmental Mistakes That Lead to Slow Websites
06/02/2019 12:30
With search engines and end-users constantly demanding faster speeds from websites, site speed has never been nearly as...
iOS vs Android: Which Platform to Develop On?
28/01/2019 11:27
The mobile app development industry is constantly growing at a rapid rate, as it has done for years by now. New faces a...
The Advantages of Mobile Apps for Taking Business Payments
05/12/2018 10:17
Mobile payments have massively gained in popularity and usage over the past few years. For consumers, this is great. Ha...
12 New iOS 12 Features for App Developers
13/11/2018 11:30
iOS 12 We recently saw the launch of iOS 12, Apple’s latest update to their operating system, on 17th September th...
Workplace Automation – How is it Being Used and How Could it be Used?
20/09/2018 11:00
Recently we’ve seen a substantial rise in alarmist articles about “robots and AI taking over”, and how minimum wa...
What are the Advantages of Migrating to the Cloud?
17/09/2018 10:30
In recent times, the cloud’s popularity has exploded and led to the cloud becoming a must-have infrastructure for a s...
How is AI Used in Business?
13/09/2018 12:25
Many businesses now are choosing to implement AI into their processes in order to increase efficiency and reduce the amo...
What are the Benefits of Having a Website Developed for Businesses?
03/08/2018 14:00
Do you own or manage a business that has no website? If so, your business isn’t quite the business that it could and p...
Augmented Reality: Then, Now & The Future
05/07/2018 11:30
Augmented Reality is one of the most exciting technologies currently in development. The possibilities for AR are so vas...
Mobile App Development: What are the Costs & How Long Does It Take?
28/06/2018 12:49
If you have a great idea for a mobile app that you’d like to have developed, you may be wondering how much time and mo...
3 Key Ways IoT Can Change Your Business
21/05/2018 17:00
Recently, we’ve seen a huge surge of talk and excitement surrounding IoT (Internet of Things) technology. Despite all ...
Introducing Where’s my cAR? iOS/Android Mobile Application
11/05/2018 15:33
During our research and development programme, we've been doing a lot of work and experiments using AR, or Augmented Rea...
Big Data: What is it? & What are the Business Benefits?
16/04/2018 14:38
Firstly, what is Big Data? “Extremely large data sets that may be analysed computationally to reveal patterns, trends...
Mobile Apps vs Web Apps – Which is Best for You?
06/04/2018 16:01
If you’ve been thinking about implementing an app into your business, you may be aware that there are various options ...
ARCore Location – Android Studio
28/03/2018 15:52
During our Research & Development sessions, an area of recent focus has been AR (Augmented Reality). If you’re unf...
What is Augmented Reality & How Could it be Used in Business?
26/03/2018 14:30
Augmented reality is, without doubt, one of the more exciting technologies of the future. Over the coming years, we are ...
What is GDPR and How Will It Affect Your Business? – GDPR Simplified
19/03/2018 14:47
What is General Data Protection Regulation? If you’re a business owner, you’re likely to have heard a lot of talk r...
Laravel Bootstrap 4 Preset
23/01/2018 21:18
We've just updated our Laravel Bootstrap 4 preset to work with the stable version of Bootstrap 4. Whilst a Bootstrap 4 ...
Our Favourite Augmented Reality Concepts
04/12/2017 22:10
Augmented reality (AR) is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are "augme...