Freebie: Retina Glyph Icon Set (100 Icons in AI & PNG Formats)

The freebie we have for you today will come in handy for all you mobile app and web designers out there. Designed by our friends at Freepik.com, we have a retina glyph icon-set containing 100 icons in both AI and PNG formats, all designed with modern web & mobile standards in mind.

Using WordPress as a REST API for a Mobile App

Often when making mobile apps you will need your app to get the latest content from your website, or if there is not a website already with content some way of putting new or timely content into the mobile app. Of course you do not want to have to update your app via iTunes, the Play Store or whatever, as you have to wait on people to upgrade before they…

Our 50 Favorite Web Development Resources from 2012

Let’s keep it simple: last year, we did a roundup of 50 of the most useful resources for web developers. Today, we bring to you the 2012 edition, but only better.

Introduction to Moscrif SDK – A cross-platform development tool for mobile developers

Mobile devices have become extremely popular over the last couple of years. The popularity is still rising and mobile devices are clearly pushing old-school PCs and notebooks out of the market. Even though iOS and Android are by far the most popular mobile platforms, the number of newer platforms is also increasing, thereby making it difficult for the developer to reach the desired and widespread audience. As a result, it…

The Speckyboy iOS App has arrived!

In this era of mobility, not everyone has the luxury of being in front of a huge desktop screen all the time. Owing to this very reason, we have seen the evolution of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc. So, how do you check your favorite design blog (popularly known as Speckyboy; you already know that, don’t you) when you’re on the move? Have no fear! Because our iOS…

The Aesthetics of a Successful Mobile App: Lessons From Three Top Grossing Apps

The global mobile app market is poised to grow to $52 billion by 2016. Smartphone penetration is at an all-time high (sales increased by 42.7% to 154 million units). The mobile app market will mint the next generation of technology millionaires. There are more than 680,000 apps currently in the Apple app store, with nearly 375 being added every day. The market is enormous, the opportunities even greater. But the…

Essential Mobile – iPhone 5 PSD from Teehan & Lax

As you will probably know, Teehan+Lax have a history of providing highly detailed iOS GUI templates. And last week, not long after the release of the iPhone 5 and iOS 6, they released an updated version of their Photoshop templates. Most importantly, these templates are free to download from their site. If you’re working with iOS apps as a designer, this tool is a priceless guide as you build new…

Design Trends for More Accessible Mobile Content

When dealing with mobile interface design you have to consider a number of factors. Not all devices are built the same, and so each visitor will have a different experience and you have to cater for that. Obviously some of the more popular devices are running iOS or Android operating systems. But what else can we delve into? For this article I’d like to share some ideas on design trends…

10 Tips For Successfully Marketing iOS Apps

If you’ve just finished developing an app, let’s talk about the next steps to take in marketing your application in order to get sales in the App Store.

Native apps vs. web apps: The martial epic has found its end

The burning debate between native apps and web apps that became the present-day martial epic – seemingly neverending – has finally found its end. Fred Cavazza said “it’s complicated“. Matthew Baxter-Reynolds said that HTML5 might replace native apps. Brad Frost said “native vs web is total bullshit” and that we should “embrace the advantages of both native and web to create more holistic mobile experiences”. Cavazza added to the heat…

Browser Wars 2.0: Bring it on!

The internet has witnessed umpteen developments in the evolution of social/professional networking, online gaming & entertainment, and e-commerce, but none matches the sheer scale, speed and impact of those in the browser arena. Whether or not you are an avid online networker, gamer or buyer, if you use the internet, you are inevitably affected by the browser wars. And, no one benefits more from these wars than you, the consumer….

Web Icons & the iPad Retina Display

I am now a proud owner of the brand new iPad 3 and must admit I’m rather impressed. I’ve never been an Apple fan but I think the new iPad 3 Retina Display is truly something to behold. The pin-sharp, full HD screen has the potential to make your websites and apps look stunning. But beware, at such a high resolution raster graphics can let the side down. This quick…

Subtle UI Improvements

Sometimes the best user interface elements are the ones we barely notice. They’re so subtle, so masterfully crafted, that we don’t even recognise how much thought, care and attention has gone into creating them – because we use them while we’re on autopilot. It’s easier to spot the big, fancy UI elements – Path’s pop-out menu is a great example of that. It’s beautifully designed and fun to use –…

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