The cost of not releasing your first Android app

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Some of you need more motivation than others, so I’d like to make a case for why you should create and release an Android or other mobile app immediately.  Not next year, not when you get around to it, but RIGHT NOW.

There are lots of ways you can get delayed.  You can get busy for a while and never get back to the project.  You can lose motivation or belief that the app could succeed.  Maybe you get frustrated by unexpected challenges and progress becomes stalled.

Or, perhaps you’re the ultimate planner and are working out all of the details before you get started.  This can be the biggest sinkhole of all – you can always do more research, and forestall releasing your app yet another day. Continue reading →

Updating your Android apps for the Nook HD and Nook HD+

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Android on NookThe impending release of the new Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets are a good thing for developers with Android apps on the Nook store.  However, you may need to make a few changes to ensure that your apps will be available for the new devices.

UPDATE as of April 2016, Nook no longer accepts 3rd party apps

While the Nook test team will verify that your app is compliant, you should probably take a more proactive role if you want your apps to be available for the new Nook HD devices rolling out very soon. Continue reading →

Android apps for Halloween 2012!

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It’s October again, which means it’s almost time for Halloween!  This is one of my favorite holidays, so it was a no-brainer to make a 2012 update for my pumpkin carving app for Android, aptly named Pumpkin Carver.

This year, however, I decided to try a few  new things.  I’m always about trying new tactics, especially since there are so many things to explore in the world of Android app development.  Hopefully these new experiments will improve income from this line of apps. Continue reading →

Any other entrants in the Samsung Smart App Challenge?

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Are any of my readers also participating in the Samsung Smart App Challenge? We have a few weeks to go to see who the winners are, and I’m curious how all of you are doing.

I currently have two apps in the running, but I don’t think I’m going to be able to snag a top spot (must be in the top 30 in apps or games to get a cash prize).  There’s still time for things to change though, before the contest ends on September 30th, 2012. Continue reading →

Use LeadBolt to show ads in an Android WebView

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If you’re looking for a way to show ads in your Android app without including any ad network SDKs, read on.  I just created a video tutorial showing how to get set up with LeadBolt ads in an Android WebView without using their SDK at all.

If you missed my previous review of LeadBolt, take a look now. I’ve seen an eCPM of $3.42 so far this month with standard banners, so I’m still pleased with the performance of LeadBolt.

Then watch this video to see how you can get set up in just a few minutes. Continue reading →