Compete, a Kantar Media Company, has recently released a research report- Q1 2011 Smartphone Intelligence survey- that offers interesting insights to iPhone developers on in-app advertising. The report reveals that smartphone users have higher recall of in-app ads than ads viewed while mobile browsing. The findings, part of report, say that 52% of users remember ads they view in mobile apps whereas only 40% recall ads while surfing the mobile web. Among iPhone users, 65% recall in-app ads and only 33% remember mobile browser ads.

Android based mobile phone users with 55% have the highest advertising recall considering both in-app and mobile browser ads followed by iPhone users with 51% and BlackBerry owners with 22%.

The report further says that recall value of text messaging/SMS ads is still low among smartphone users with just 27% of iPhone and Android users remember receiving a text message or SMS ad on their device.

The report further validates the popularity of games in downloaded app categories. Mobile games with 55% top the charts followed by weather apps (44 percent), social networking applications (39 percent), entertainment apps (38 percent) and maps/navigation (36 percent).

“This data is important as advertisers and app developers, among others, contemplate the evolving mobile advertising opportunity,” said Danielle Nohe, director, technology and entertainment for Compete.

“If the behaviors of iPhone and Android users, who have more experience interacting with different forms of mobile advertising, are indicative of where the industry is headed, we’re starting to see what forms of advertising could be most effective moving forward,” he added.

In-app revenue model has become a profitable revenue stream for iPhone developers in the last one year. With in-app ads proving to be more effective, the future may see more revenue for iPhone developers within their apps.

Apple’s iCloud has brought some interesting features into your device. Earlier this week, some websites suggested that Apple’s latest service allow any iPhone or iPad user to download previously purchased apps even if these apps are no more available in the store. Engadget reports that it has been able to download Tris, an app which was removed from the App Store three years ago.

As noted by MacStories earlier this week, Apple’s new re-downloading feature in iCloud allows users to obtain previously-purchased applications that are no longer available in the App Store. Engadget was even able to download Tris, an old Tetris clone that was removed from the App Store nearly three years ago.

Macrumors reports that while this feature of iCloud may be useful in downloading applications that have become unavailable but it does seems to be limited to apps removed by iPad and iPhone developers and not those applications that are removed for infringement or violations of App Store policies. Apps that were voluntarily removed for legal reasons may shortly not be available for re-download.

A number of iPad and iPhone developers have reported that upon logging into iTunes Connect they were met with a screen asking whether any of their creations have a legal issue. iOS developers responding “yes” are then presented with a list of their submitted apps with their version histories and asked to identify the legally associated apps. It appears Apple is using this information to identify apps that should not be made available for re-download.

Via Macrumors

If you wish to be an iPhone developer but don’t have in-depth programming skills on Objective-C and the iPhone SDK (Software Development Kit) then latest version of mobile app development tool MobiForms 6.0 can be of excellent use to you. The app development tool which was earlier available for other platform developers is now available for Apple iOS devices and promises to make iPhone app development easy for both, naïve and experienced iPhone developers.

Mobiforms 6.0 is a simple app development tool with an intuitive, drag and drop interface and allows you to build apps easily. Moreover, unlike iPhone SDK you do not have to to own an Apple Mac to run it. The MobiForms 6.0will run on both Windows PC and an Apple Mac. It also saves you from paying the expensive membership fee for iPhone Developer Program.

MobiForms supports Apple iOS camera, GPS integration and SQLite database connectivity and helps in building any type of mobile applications including surveys to field service, signature capture to bar coding.

In-Touch Insight Systems Inc., has announced the release of the beta version of In-Touch Apps. the launch was announced at the Event Marketing Summit in Chicago on May 16-18.

In-Touch Apps- a mobile Software as a Service (“SaaS”) solution- will be particularly of use for iPhone application developers, Marketing Research firms and and Marketing departments of organizations. The In-Touch Apps beta will aid an iPhone application developer in accelerating the development process of mobile/onsite data collection apps. Using it, even a non-programmer can build their own data collection apps. The solution can be deployed instantly to a broad range of devices including iPods, iPads and tablet PCs

“Releasing a beta version of In-Touch Apps to the market will dramatically increase our scalability, our channels to market, and provide us with valuable insight on feature requirements. At the EMS we talked to numerous potential customers from Brands to Event Marketing Agencies to the outreach teams of hospitals and educational institutions. There was a clear need from these potential customers for a SaaS technology that allowed them to be in control of mobile messaging and data capture with and on-demand solution like In-Touch Apps. We expect to sign up a number of new customers as a direct result of the show,” said Michael

“In-Touch Apps puts you in control, with the ability to rapidly design and deliver complex, customized data collection applications and an excellent onsite user experience.  With In-Touch Apps you can customize the application in real time, lowering your risk and increasing your data collection potential,” said Michael Kahn, Chief Technology Officer.

Interested iPhone application developer can become an In-Touch Apps beta customer at http://beta.intouchapps.com.

BSQUARE Corporation has signed a new distribution agreement with Adobe according to which BSQUARE will distribute the Adobe Reader Mobile SDK. The SDK will enable iPhone application developers to easily deliver, manage and display high-quality PDF and EPUB documents on mobile devices. The company will also provide engineering support including application porting, UI development and cross-platform development services to iPhone developers licensing the Adobe product.

The Adobe Reader Mobile SDK allows iPhone developers to leverage from Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology that can be used to easily deliver content across mobile devices. The Reader Mobile SDK will also allow device manufacturers to make use of a mobile-optimized software engine, designed to deliver high-quality scalable document delivery even on resource-limited embedded devices. The Reader Mobile SDK also allows cost-efficient workflows that power current Creative Suite editorial tools.

“Over the years, BSQUARE engineers have ported the Flash Platform to more than 100 diverse types of embedded devices,” said Mark Whiteside, vice president of engineering services for BSQUARE.

“Content distribution today requires developers to create applications that work on all types of devices and across operating systems. A major benefit of the Adobe Digital Publishing Solution for eBooks is that it works across multiple platforms, which means customers are not locked-in to file formats or distribution,” he added.

“As consumers read eBooks in increasing numbers, device manufacturers and app developers turn to the Reader Mobile SDK to render PDF and EPUB documents across platforms,” said Nick Bogaty, director of business development, Digital Publishing at Adobe.

“We’re excited to partner with BSQUARE to enable these eBook reading experiences through the Reader Mobile SDK on the devices readers demand.”

The Adobe Reader Mobile SDK is available to iPhone application developers through an Adobe license agreement with BSQUARE. iPhone developer can get more information about the product, licensing and development support from http://www.bsquare.com/adobe-reader-mobile.aspx.

iPhone developers now have an excellent resource to develop, distribute and monetize their apps and games. Adknowledge and Ansca Mobile (maker of Corona SDK) have joined hands to provide an iPhone developer with the fastest andcost-effective way to develop and monetize their applications. Corona SDK is the world’s most advanced mobile app development platform.

The integrated Corona SDK will significantly aid an iPhone developer and accelerate his iOS app development process by reduce the time and costs required to develop and deploy across multiple platforms and devices. The development tool will also make easy for iPhone developers to effortlessly integrate viral monetization solutions to earn revenue and expand their user base.

“We are thrilled to partner with Ansca Mobile to provide an integrated solution that helps developers bring their games to market faster than ever,” said Chris Smutny, general manager of Adknowledge’s Games Division.

“Ansca’s Corona SDK takes the fragmented process of game development, deployment and distribution, and natively combines it with the critical monetization element from Adknowledge, putting everything a game developer needs under one roof. This solution frees developers to focus on creating really good games, rather than all the steps in between,” he added.

“We are extremely excited to be integrating Adknowledge’s Super Rewards, recognized as the leader in app monetization,” said Walter Luh, CEO of Ansca Mobile.

“Combined with Corona SDK’s legendary ease of use, speed of development, and high performance, this partnership gives mobile developers a tremendous advantage in the highly competitive space of mobile apps. The Corona SDK enables mobile developers not only to create top iOS and Android apps, but also to monetize those apps more quickly than ever before.”

The iOS and Android SDKs are incorporated with all Adknowledge’s pioneering platform controls including whitelisting, content filtering, and blacklisting controls. The iOS SDK supports iPad and iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 running on iOS 3.0 and higher. The Android SDK supports Android OS based devices running OS 1.6+.

iPhone developers can get more information about Corona SDK from http://developer.anscamobile.com.

Metaio, a global leader in Augmented Reality technology has recently announced the release of Junaio 2.6, the newest version of its augmented reality “browser” for mobile devices. The company has along come out with a plug-in for third-party application integration and an updated SDK called Unifeye for iPhone app developer interested in bringing AR into his applications.

The latest release of Junaio 2.6, which includes superior open API access to its mobile AR browser, will provide an iPhone developer better interface improvements and social networking capabilities such as full integration with Facebook. The Junaio plug-in will allow an iPhone developer to work in an augmented-reality facility.

The newly released tools will surely aid an iPhone developer in developing high quality augment reality apps that will truly accentuate the user experience.

SAP AG and Sybase, Inc., an SAP company, has announced the release of the next-generation Sybase Unwired Platform 2.0 and an improved version of their Software Development Kit (SDK). The platform and SDK is expected to be available within the next few months.

The latest releases from SAP will enable businesses and iPhone developers to create user-friendly business applications that mobilize processes and workflow and provides real-time access to back-office systems across the enterprise.

“We are reaching an inflection point in the industry, where developing and deploying mobile apps tops the priority list this year for a majority of enterprises,” said Stephen Drake, program vice president, IDC.

“The influx of powerful smartphones, tablets and innovative applications is driving widespread consumption of mobile technology, making return on investment in mobile IT much more transparent for companies. Software suppliers delivering a comprehensive, standards-based platform capable of orchestrating the entire mobile framework will demonstrate the most success in this market,” he added.

Sybase Unwired Platform 2.0 and the enhanced SDK help an iPhone developer by providing a wide-ranging, standards-based environment for the development of business applications. Furthermore, it will also enable IT to manage the entire app life cycle from deployment to provisioning, managing and updating through Sybase’s mobile device management solution, Afaria.
“The pervasiveness of mobility and impact on consumers to businesses make it one of the most profound transformations in IT history, and it is a key driver for enabling SAP and Sybase to reach 1 billion people by 2015,” said Dr. Raj Nathan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Sybase.

“It is proven that regardless of industry or size, a mobile enterprise is a fertile field for business innovation, competitive growth and profitability. With the release of our next-generation Sybase Unwired Platform and SDK, customers can now take the offensive and embrace mobility by more easily developing highly productive mobile apps that will drive bottom-line results.”

SAP and Sybase has also unveiled a new set of mobile apps built on Sybase Unwired Platform.

We informed you a couple of days back that Lodsys has served notices to iPad and iPhone developers for using its patented in-app purchasing system. The company has also asked iPhone developer to get licenses for in-app purchasing system within 21 days. Now, in the issue, The Guardian reports that Cupertino based Apple’s legal department is studying the issue. The Guardian post reports-

Apple’s legal department is understood to be “actively investigating” claims by Lodsys, a patent holding company based in Texas, to have a claim against iPhone and iPad developers who use in-app purchase systems.

So far Lodsys has served notices to about a dozen iPad and iPhone developers who were found to use in-app purchasing system and who the company says are infringing its patent. There are reports that many more iPad and iPhone developers are targeted by Lodsys with notices.

Apple has not yet officially responded on the issue but with its legal department investigating the patent infringement case and mounting pressure from iPhone developers, the coming days may see the iPhone maker playing major role to solve the crisis.

Sources- The Guardian

Macrumors

World’s largest independent mobile ad network InMobi has revealed its monthly findings in its Mobile Insights Report: North American and Global Editions April 2011. The report reveals the continued increase of mobile advertising and offers key insights to iPhone developers on in-app advertisements. Some of the major findings of the study are-

• The InMobi network in North America grew by 17 percent.
• A significant eight out of every ten mobile impressions in North America is now on a smartphone device.
• Smartphone impression growth in North America, primarily on Android and iPhone OS continues to fuel the growth of in app advertising which grew by 58 percent from January to April 2011.

• Globally, total mobile advertising impressions on the InMobi network grew by 11 percent largely driven by the large arrival of smartphone impressions, which increased by 2.3 billion during the period.
• Samsung, Apple and HTC continued to eat share of global leader Nokia. Nokia still retains in the leading position with 37 percent share of global impressions
• Globally, 39 percent of all mobile ad impressions now occur on smartphones.

iPhone developers can download the full report from here- www.inmobi.com/research.