Smart business owners have long known the benefit of focusing on designs that are not only beautiful, but put the user at the heart of a great experience. For many, though, balancing a competing list of priorities means that user experience is often seen as a ‘nice to have’, and takes a back seat.

Jira is a really popular tool for tracking bugs, issues, and project management activities in general so you would think that the wide range of option it offers are just common knowledge at this point, and the adoption of productive integrations and apps has been exploited to the point where it is really hard to do something more effective anymore. The reality is a bit different, though, and there are a few reasons why most companies do not take advantage of the full potential of Jira, the main ones being:

AI and machine learning have moved from the fringes to the very centre of the technology debate. But which industry has the huge datasets, along with the capital and staffing resources, to make the most of AI? As recently reported by both PwC and Gartner, it is the financial sector.

You start working as a Project Manager. If the company is at least the size of Netguru (almost 600 people, including almost 50 PMs, and still growing), after a couple of days you will have this overpowering feeling that it’s impossible to do to your job. Honestly, this feeling will come back every once in a while. But this only *seems* unmanageable – after all, who is better at this than yourself, a ma-na-ger? In general, don’t leave things for later, you will forget about them or they will pile up and suffocate you (metaphorically speaking, of course). There is no way you can remember everything. You can try, but I am certain that your brain will fry or shut down pretty quick. Here’s a list of 10 useful tips and tricks on managing your calendar and inbox as a gift from me, a PM at Netguru.

Before the release of iOS 12, if your app offered a specific category of service (e.g. messaging or payments), it could integrate Siri to let the user perform certain actions (intents) in response to spoken commands. It was cool, but Siri only recognized phrases defined by Apple, and you couldn’t create your own custom intent. With the introduction of iOS 12, Apple made it possible to create your own intents and also released Siri Shortcuts.

Mobile devices now account for over half of all Internet traffic, with the majority of this traffic dominated by apps. Android, Google’s mobile operating system, leads the global smartphone operating system market with an 81% market share. This, combined with frequent updates and a loyal following of users, makes it a top choice for businesses that think of mobile app development.

The mobile operating system market is completely dominated by two industry giants: Apple and Google. On paper, Google’s Android dwarfs Apple’s iOS: its market share is at around 88%, compared to the Cupertino company’s paltry 12%. But these numbers don’t tell the whole story.

In the next ten years, Stockholm wants to become Europe’s most attractive city region (according to the RUFS2050 Regional Development Plan for Stockholm). Thus, there is a big focus on innovation and urban development to improve residents’ lives and attract more business to the city. The real estate industry, which has long been very conservative, will be one of the industries that will undergo the most significant changes.

So you have an idea for an app and have decided to give it a go on the iOS market. You're probably wondering about the specifics that make an iOS project a success or failure. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Read on to find out more about the essential iOS development success factors for bringing an idea to reality.

Have you ever wondered what the secret recipe is that allows successful start-ups to scale up so quickly? What is the big idea behind keeping users attracted to the product so much?