Benefits and Constraints of iPhone App Development
After the release of iOS 6 and iPhone 5 this year, the popularity of the iPhone has been reported to skyrocket. Many iPhone 4s users also get software updates to iOS 6. iOS6 is packed with over 200 new features, making it the most popular software update for iPhone. The iPhone has always been the most popular smartphone and its popularity has led developers and programmers to develop thousands of applications that make the phone more useful and convenient for its users. If you have an idea for an app, here are some reasons why you should choose the iPhone platform:
Why should you prefer the iPhone for your app idea?
• Currently in the market there are many brands of smartphones available. The iPhone rules them all. Approximately 6 million iPhone games have been sold so far and the sale has not slowed down. The iPhone gives you a great opportunity to market your app idea to millions of users around the world.
• iPhone SDK is available for download and anyone can create and market their apps on the Apple App Store. This kit provides all the necessary tools for iPhone application development. There are companies that have successfully developed and marketed hundreds of iPhone apps, and they can be hired to develop your idea into an app.
• iPhone apps are popular. iPhone users use these apps for entertainment, homework, internet browsing, etc. iPhone is not just a phone nowadays, it has become a very important part of the lives of its users. These were some of the benefits why you should choose the iPhone platform for your app development. But there are some restrictions imposed by Apple for developing and running applications. Here are some restrictions that you need to be aware of before getting started on your iPhone app idea.
iPhone App Restrictions and Limitations
• The most important restriction applied by Apple is that users cannot run two applications at the same time, no matter how important both applications are. For example, if you’re busy in one app and need to open another app to complete your work, you’ll need to close the first app and then move on to the next one. This is sometimes frustrating, especially when you are browsing the internet or checking your email, and you get a call, you will be disconnected from the server if you answer the call and you will have to log in again.
• The second limitation is that the iPhone does not allow you to run third-party applications in the background. This means that you are in an application chatting with someone and you receive a call. You will be disconnected from your chat window and will appear disconnected to the other party once you answer that call.
• Sometimes compatibility issues with the iOS version also arise. If you develop an app for iOS 6, you must go the extra mile and develop your app to run on earlier versions as well. Although this problem has not been reported too much, it is still a problem for developers and programmers.
Although these limitations and restrictions are sometimes frustrating, they have not affected the sale of the iPhone or its popularity. The iPhone remains the leading smartphone on the market, capturing almost 30% of the smartphone market. Until now, there are almost 700,000 different iPhone apps available on the Internet. We can clearly say that the popularity and benefits of iPhone app development exceed the limitations put forward by Apple.