Aymeric Delaplace
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π¬ Hello, I'm Aymeric π±. π I write about apps, software and businesses for kids for publications like TechCrunch π. π€Have a question? DM me on Twitter or e-mail my email address. πβ€οΈ
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Are mobile apps safer than mobile websites?
Not all mobile apps are made equal, and that extends to the app's security. For a long time, mobile applications were considered to be more secure than mobile websites because they are isolated from the smartphone operating systems. But is this really true? Do mobile apps really offer better protection?
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
How do apps open on my iphone?
How do apps open on my iphone? There are a few ways to open apps on your phone. Apple has made it simple and easy to open an app from their home screen or from their dock. Whether you're new to the iphone operating system or have been using one for years, you might not even realize there was a different way of doing it!
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
How apps track you on android background location
It's no secret that applications track you on Android. Whether they're exit intent, in app ads, cross promotion, analytics or other types of apps β they're always trying to keep you inside the app longer. This is very important for both app developers as well as advertisers. That's why in this blog we'll focus on how apps track background location on Android.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
10 design secrets of apps which are designed to be addictive
Apps for smartphones and tablets are designed to be addictive. While you might enjoy playing a game, or perhaps even find it helpful to have an app to stay on track, others canβt control their use and will do anything, including spending money, to keep using it. My own daughter is telling me she is addicted to her favourite game on the iPad.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
Cortana, siri and alexa: how do speech recognition apps work?
Have you ever wondered how voice recognition apps works? Many people believe the software is similar to a phone call. They think that the app records your voice and then sends it to a voice recognition service for interpretation. In reality, there is much more going on behind the scenes.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
Can you transfer apps from iphone to android?
Wouldn't it be nice to have a way to transfer the apps you have installed on your iPhone onto your Android device? We are all guilty of having lots of apps on our iPhones that we have essentially "outgrown." Apps that could be replaced by better, newer, more useful apps.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
Can apps be patented?
You've finally built it! You have created the next big thing since the smart phone: an app that automatically corrects spelling on any touchscreen based device, including iPads and iPhones. Congratulations! With this invention you can expect to make millions. Sadly, you won't be seeing a penny of that money.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
Is it a good idea to give an app permission to access all photos on my phone?
Do you want me to steal your photos? Bueller? Bueller? Probably not. However, a lot of app developers will try to get your permission to access all photos on your phone. And if you don't pay attention when installing apps for the first time, you might be surprised later when you find out that the app has access to all of your personal photos.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
Why it's impossible to tell whether an app on the app store is safe or not
Would you download an app to your phone if you knew that there was a chance it could infect your phone and leak your personal information? No, I didn't think so. It's a scary statement but it's true. All apps that are available on the official Apple store may not be safe, and there is no way for you to know whether the app is safe or not.
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
Is there a free version of an app i paid for on android?
Is there a free version of an app I paid for on android? I can't remember which app it is but I used it a while back and the free version was great, but I've since upgraded to Android and can't find any similar apps. Can anyone help me out?
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01
An app that helps you inspect any website's level of mobile responsiveness
Mobilegeddon β a term used to describe the double-edged sword that is Google's implementation of mobile-friendly ranking factors (and hitting your site with a sledgehammer if you haven't updated your site for mobile users). There are multiple tools out there designed to help check if your site is mobile friendly, but what if you're unsure about a domain that you want to buy, or a web app you want to integrate?
By Aymeric Delaplace2 years ago in 01