I started coding in iOS since 2009. I do it part time because I have a full time job, so I dedicate about 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. I am a tech guy, always have been. Studied Biochemistry and picked up ASP, PHP and moved into iOS. But because I live in a country where technicians are highly undervalued, I got my MBA in 2000. So I know a thing or two about how to run a business. So when I started meeting indies in 2009, I approached them and said, “I have some ideas for an app, is anyone interested in working with me?”. Their response… Read More
Continue ReadingiOS UI Refresh
iOS is undoubtedly a great touch UI. However, it needs a refresh, it’s long overdue for an overhaul. Not just a “new widget” type refresh but a real overhaul. If we can make a robot that flies millions of miles to explore a hostile planet… SEARCHING FOR APPS The whole repetitive process of searching for apps in the AppStore, installing them, updating them everyday and switching between them is getting so old, so 2012! We’re are in the era of Robots that travel millions of space miles to do their thing. Robots that park cars, help the elderly etc. Our robots are getting smarter by the day. We need our… Read More
Continue ReadingiOS Indie Developer/Programmer Evolution
These are just random thoughts on what I believe are the pros and cons of coding an app vs a game. The reason why I am writing this is actually because I find myself in the same predicament. I’ve been coding crap for the past 3 years and I believe its time to make something “significant”. At first I thought, I’ll code a bunch of apps and even though they might not be Top Pick apps, they will be enough. Even if they only make about $5-$10 a month, I may be reaping $100 a month which sounds cool. I even got into the whole iAds thing and thought it… Read More
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