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AppReview: Disney Tsum Tsum

Disney Tsum Tsum is a popular plush toy line which has quickly become a mobile app in Japan. It’s a fast puzzle game which keeps the players on their toes. Tsum Tsum is engineered very carefully but it is easy to enjoy the game.
Tsum Tsum resembles Bejeweled with the exception that instead of coordinating niblets aligned in a 90-degree patter, they are stylized Disney characters heads, perching in a precarious manner in a bowl. High scores are achieved in this game by coordinating three or more sets of these afore-mentioned characters. The aim is to annihilate as many characters as possible which in turn help to collect more points. If the player eliminates five or more Tsums in one go, coins are issued. And if seven or more are eliminated then the player receives the “Magical Bubble” as token that serves as the games amplifier. App also given the choice of twenty-nine different Disney characters. This can also use their skills to get some special abilities like increase time or annihilate Tsums at the centre of the screen. It might seem very easy to coordinate the huge chain of character but the time allocated just sixty seconds, which doesn’t allow you to plan out chains of combinations. At best you can prolong your time just by few seconds if you are lucky enough to create a massive chain of combination.
You can also choose a character to be your My Tsum, which has abilities for battle. Moreover you can collect different characters from the blind box. It also has the premium boxes in which the great characters inside and it worth about 30,000 coins.
Tsum Tsum can connect to LINE. The game suitable for kids and adults. Adult players can enjoy the social features like competing for high scores or sending virtual gifts to friends.
The format is quite refreshing but also has the usual plot. The game can be quite chaotic if there are no rows. Also inconvenient gaps are created by the orbs falling down in odd positions. It has the potentiality of making the game quite challenging but Line has made it too easy by giving pointers. This takes out the thinking element out of the game.
What really makes the Tsum Tsum popular, is its impeccable visuals including the cutest of stuffed orbs, lots of color and action to keep your attention going. The back ground music and sound effects are top notch.
Tsum Tsum is certainly targeted at a younger audience but with such cute characters, riotous action I see no reason why an adult should not fall in love with this game too.

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How News Apps Could Be Amazing In The Future

Smartphone is seven years old and yet, when it comes to designing mobile applications, but still barely scratching the surface. And we should see how technology unleash great potential.

Mobile app has simple goals: Capture and keep the reader attention, and repeat the process. Pretty straightforward. But not that simple in the real world. Distraction is just one icon away; any weakness in functional or graphic design can be lethal. For the developer, the apps screen is the most challenging they even seen.

But how to be the successful apps design and how the apps could be amazing in the future?

Read more: http://qz.com/250817/how-news-apps-on-smartphones-could-be-amazing-in-the-future/

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F&B takes bite at mobile apps market

Food and beverage chains PastaMania and Pizza Hut tap growing mobile-savvy consumer base, launching apps that allow customers to make home delivery orders via their smartphones. Efforts will stretch customer reach and generate new revenue, say company execs.

To better leverage and engage with the growing community of mobile-savvy consumers, food and beverage (F&B) companies are pumping efforts to develop their own mobile commerce apps, allowing customers to order food directly via their smartphones.

Read more: http://www.zdnet.com/f-and-b-takes-bite-at-mobile-apps-market-2062204357/

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App Review : SodaCard App

One of the hottest new apps on the Hong Kong market is the SodaCard app. SodaCard is a rewards company that works with different restaurants and establishments around Hong Kong that provides rewards to customers based on their visits to each place. All Soda cards and the app are complimentary and are designed to be used at affiliated establishments to provide loyalty rewards. The customer receives points per check in with the app which provides location based services for checking in. The rewards are different at each establishment and being able to cash out the rewards is different as well.

For instance, if the customers have checked in and received a certain amount of points, there are different rewards with each establishment and a different reward system. Notably, it is easy to understand that with the more points collected the bigger the reward. For instance, Hokkaido Dairy Farm, whom is a restaurant member of the SodaCard App, offers milk teas, lunch sets and snacks as their rewards. It is to be noted that the SodaCard app only requires customers to check in at the establishments and does not require purchases.

The SodaCard app has checkin points available near a point of sale where the customers are encouraged to take a physical card or use their phone app to take a picture. Both foreign and local establishments have decided to get this app and help contribute to their business as well as the entire Hong Kong F&B market. The Soda app has been developed to drive brand loyalty and awareness in the region and it seems to be a success so far.

The SodaCard team created a sleek and sexy Soda app that keeps the customer engaged and visually pleased. The app is easy to access and streamlined so there is no questioning when it comes navigation. The app is delivered in Chinese or English and the app design is flawless in either language.

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App Review : My Observatory – The Hong Kong Observatory App

MyObservatory App is one of the most well known and widely used apps in the Hong Kong Market today. The app provides timely weather information about what is going on Hong Kong. This hong kong based app sends through push notifications every time the government issues a different weather warning that might affect the outcome of your personal day.

The app was developed in Hong Kong by the government and was designed according to the layout of the current website. Although the design is a little outdated and not focused on ultimate user experience but it is functional and works on a multi-platforms and all different forms of phones. As design isn’t the main part of the HKO experience, the Hong Kong app has been made to deliver information timely and accurately.

The Hong Kong Observatory whom sends push through notifications is one of the most influential Hong Kong apps as the information it delivers is timely and important. The Hong Kong app design was made for more practical purposes as it was designed to be sent to an English and Chinese audience.

There is a big difference when it comes to design for the Chinese and English crowd. The Hong Kong app crowd seems to favor a more flashy and busy design for their audiences while the English speaking crowd seems to favor a simpler design. The Hong Kong app development seems to offer different designs for different languages which makes the app world a bit more interesting. How do the app development teams define what design for what language? It depends on the team and the market for the app. When it comes to government apps the easier translatable the better.

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App Review : Open Rice

Open Rice is one of Hong Kong’s most revered apps that reviews restaurants and recommends everything food related in this ever moving city. Online, people are invited to review restaurants with their own personalized username and then review the restaurants with detailed reviews rating them with smiley faces that range from delicious to vomit worthy. The website and app is highly popular among the local Cantonese people and foreign expats alike. As Hong Kong isn’t as spread out as most cities, it’s easy to navigate the search fields of: location, restaurant type, budget and ratings.

As most large cities have a wealth of food bloggers, although peppered in Hong Kong, there are not many of note. There are more popular food and travel Instagrammers than famous bloggers. In that absence, that’s where the beauty of OpenRice App arrives. On the app, one can follow certain food reviewers that use OpenRice to double as their blog. The HK app development team probably was planning their design around the fact that many people would be using this app almost like a food blog. Reviewers can rant and rave about restaurants with tens of thousands of readers, who can act as their following. In the world of Mom & Pop restaurants, which is famously Hong Kong, this can make or break the business. OpenRice also allows submitters to even add their own restaurant if they haven’t found it yet to review!

Another bonus of the OpenRice app is that it has location based search terms. So if opened while walking in Central, the app will tell you the nearest available places based on your search criteria. While Hong Kong isn’t a large place, this app makes it extremely handy to find somewhere to eat. The app developer must have taken into consideration the popularity of the website, which shines UX.

Open Rice is also famous for advertising and marketing schemes when it comes to businesses working with the Hong Kong app and website. Available to the advertising teams are front page marketing, pop up ads when opening the app and downloadable coupons and vouchers for customers to use at certain restaurants. With the days of Groupon, who offers dirt cheap deals and cuts the business financially, OpenRice can help improve important reviews that can influence business while still increasing sales with restaurant coupons.

OpenRice, both the website and app, have become highly influential players in the Hong Kong F&B marketplace. The ease of which to navigate the app in both Chinese and English leaves many customers without wanting more as all food locations can be included. Unparalleled in this thriving city, OpenRice app brings the ease of finding a place to eat based on budget, reviews and location. The app development team was able to create a beautifully designed app that functions as well. By being able to find any restaurant within walking distance and using location based services, OpenRice allows personal insight into the Hong Kong app market.

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App Review : The Entertainer

The Entertainer app is a new luxury app available around Asia and the Middle East. The app provides discounts and deals based on location and where you are looking for deals. In the land of hk apps development, The Entertainer is a timely addition with low cost discount companies like Groupon coming along. Although with The Entertainer, their rival may be Twangoo online, but we have yet to see them do any HK app development.

Within the Hong Kong community, it is widely known that luxury is a must in Hong Kong. When it comes to luxury brands and the local culture, everyone is always hunting for a deal. The Entertainer app provides deals on location bases, so when you are walking around a certain area or city, you are provided with all the deals for that area. Unlike Groupon, which is free, The Entertainer proves its luxury status by only taking customers who buy the physical book or the app. The price varies depending on what package you buy but starts at around $150 HKD or above.

The app developer who created The Entertainer app made sure to keep it light and adaptable to location, as it clearly updates every time you move location. If using the map while transporting across Hong Kong you can see the updates as you move. It’s a great distribution asset when thinking of HK app development. As the app trends become different, it’s important for developers to focus on new and improved aspects when it comes to customers viewing experiences. There are a lot of apps that may be useful but from a UX standpoint don’t hold up. Well planned and developed UX is crucial in app design, especially in Hong Kong where there are a plentiful amount of app developers around. A team that can specialize with a unique product and well designed UX, will be a winning team.

Another luxury of The Entertainer is that it is not only Hong Kong specific, the development team took into account the frequency of travel in Hong Kong. People here as among other large Asian cities, travel with ease and would definitely like the ability to reap benefits from the most frequented destinations such as : Dubai, Singapore, Johannesburg and London. One of the best deals, especially for travelers, is that The Entertainer offers 2 for 1 nights stay when it comes to hotels around the world. Obviously, prices and dates may vary but when thinking of traveling and using a discount app while still maintaining a sense of luxury, The Entertainer goes above and beyond

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Why Your Company Should Create a Business App

– IT drives Sales

* 55% consumers’ time spent with online retail happened on a mobile device Vs 45% on computers

– Increase Customer Engagement

* Keeping your audience engaged has never been easier by the Push notification message

– Instant Enrollment

* Enrollment is simple and fast. Users can enroll to the app by scanning a barcode/QR code.

– Custom Branding

* Can be a huge differentiator, especially if you’re in a non-digital field.

– Quicker Customer Support

* Real time communication and data availability can assist experts in providing quick support

– Work the way you live

* People are increasingly using smartphones in their private lives and expect to have the same capabilities at work.

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