Another week, another roundup of the best mobile app development and industry news! While I am still waiting for my first mobile app (based on the ever-popular Flappy Crocodile source code) to be launched, I spent my time reading up on the latest news in the mobile app industry. Here are some of the best articles of the week:
- How to Make a #1 App with $99 and 3 Hours of Work
Wired gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Flappy Bird clone that made it to the top of the charts. Using the Flappy Crocodile source code purchased from Chupamobile, the Miley Cyrus-themed mobile game has earned its money back and just about profit for a big night at the Olive Garden, according to the developer. Don’t dash our caviar dreams and champagne wishes!
- The Steve Jobs School of Making a Great App
What made Steve Jobs such a visionary designer? And how can you apply some of Jobs’ design methodologies toward designing your own mobile apps? This article introduces you to the concepts that made Steve Jobs such an effective designer.
- How to Succeed as an Indie Developer
It’s hard out there for an indie, but there are ways that indie developers can leverage the system to gain visibility in the crowded mobile app market. SensorTower (a leading ASO tool) gives some great advice on how to select categories and keywords to give your app the best chance to be found.
Found any other interesting articles this past week? Share them in the comments! Also, be sure to join the Mobile Game & App Entrepreneurs community over on Google+ for more in-depth conversations and networking.
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