The facts are these: By some estimates there are about 4 billion mobile phones in use around the world. Of that amount, over 1 billion of those phones could be classified as smartphones. There are some number crunchers who actually think that mobile phone internet searches could outpace desktop searches in just a couple of years. Right now up to half of all internet searches are conducted through mobile technology. All of this means that a majority of mobile phones users are turning towards their cell phones for more than just making a call. With the expansion of this phone use the demand for apps will increase. Savvy businesses are getting into the app business, but there needs to be a deep level of mobile app testing in order to insure success.
As with any new product, a performance test is a crucial part of the development phase of a mobile app. Because there are so many new developers the demands for qualified mobile app testing services have also increased. The goal is to find the best service to suit your development needs. There really is no reason to develop an app unless there is a way to generate income. It’s that essential return on investment that will be reflected in how easy an app is to use and whether or not it has the capability to expand. There is also an advertising component with some apps that make a performance test extremely important. If an advertiser is putting up big bucks for your app, you want to guarantee that their ads will reach the widest selections of mobile phone users as possible. App failure is not an option!
A mobile app testing service needs to provide the kind of one-on-one relationship with you and your app developers that reflect your same level of passion for your product. In other words, they should become an extension of your creative team. First and foremost, a performance test needs to reveal the functionality of your app. Is it doing just what you promise it can? You’d be amazed at how a “fresh pair of eyes” can spot even the smallest of glitches or misspelled words.
Then there is the issue of devices. You app needs to work across several mobile phone platforms. An experienced mobile app testing business will be familiar with all those platforms and should also be looking down the road at any new devices on the horizon. You’ll want your app to be up and running for a long time and that means staying on top of the changing technology.
Once your app passes the performance test and is ready to launch, your work with the mobile app testing company isn’t quite over. As new customers download the app they will be putting it through its paces and will have all kinds of helpful comments for improvements. It’s important you take these comments under consideration and adapt to the marketplace. Naturally, with every upgrade your app will need a new performance test. If it sounds like you’re constantly testing then welcome to app development! The key is the make sure you pass the test!
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