Are Tech Giants Falling Behind?
Hi there! 👋 Keeping up to date with the latest industry trends is critical to stay ahead. No one is exempt from falling behind, especially if they don’t meet consumer expectations.
In this week’s news, we’ve not only seen major industry shake-ups and groundbreaking product rumours but also the consequences of failing to keep up or listen to users. Luckily, there’s plenty for us to learn from these situations to ensure we don’t make the same mistakes.
The last thing you want to do is gradually allow your apps to fall behind user expectations and end up with a massive tech debt to catch up on!
Check out this comprehensive article on user-friendliness to make sure you are up to date with industry standards and best practices.
If you’re unsure how to go about this, having the right team to rely on can help you find and implement any trends efficiently. Outsourcing can be an amazing tool to build this team.
The EU has always had more restrictions than the US. At least, they’ve always been more vocal about enforcing them. However, to accuse Google and Apple of breaking its rules outright wasn’t something anyone expected.
Now, it seems the issue is getting political. These companies may have to pay as much as 10% of worldwide revenue for breaking the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), and Trump has threatened to retaliate with tariffs.
No one’s sure how this is going to play out yet. If you are using Apple or Alphabet products, maybe this is a good time to start researching alternatives so you can jump ship quickly if need be.
Regardless of the outcome, this indicates global trends moving towards valuing honesty and transparency. No matter how big or small your company is, knowing where you stand and how you are going forward is a good idea.
A big part is choosing a reliable tech partner you can trust with any development. If you want to know more about how to do that, check out this article we wrote.
Nothing’s been confirmed yet, but rumors are floating around that Apple will be getting a foldable phone. Great, right? Well, people seem to have mixed feelings about it.
A potential iPhone flip could be a great option for people who don’t want to use Android. Many of the patents filed by the company suggest that we could expect something similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip, with an exterior display and the original screen.
This all sounds great, and it’s far enough that iOS developers have plenty of time to ensure their existing apps are compatible with the different screen dimensions. However, the rumored price is what is giving people pause.
At a potential $2500, is this pushing consumers too far? How much value can these phones really provide? We’ll have to wait and see.
If you need help making sure that your iOS apps are ready for any changes, temporarily bringing a developer on board your team using solutions like staff augmentation can be a great option.
This gives you access to a specialist when you need them, without you needing to commit to paying a full-time salary if not much else is happening in Apple’s ecosystem.
AI regulations have been loosening, but entertainment insiders aren’t happy. Do you blame them?
The potential of AI and machine learning to be able to use your face and previous work to create something new, which you have no way to censor, is terrifying for anyone. Beyond that, AI could be stealing livelihoods.
Actors, directors, and other people in the creative industry have signed an open letter regarding the threatened copyright laws.
AI is a great tool. However, it is impossible to ignore the impact that it has had on the job market. Whatever services you offer, make sure that you are adapting to future-proof yourself.
It might be worthwhile getting an AI expert on your team to help you figure out where you’re falling behind and where you could start to shift your offerings.
Experienced developers like these might be expensive, but there are ways to mitigate costs without sacrificing quality.
So far, the UK has been one of the many leaders at the forefront of quantum computing. But, if governments don’t step up with funding, they could start falling behind.
Insufficient funding and bureaucratic delays are holding the country back, while the US, Germany, and even Russia are able to continue their research.
Although this isn’t a big issue yet, it does mean that partnerships will be less and that talent might end up leaving the country.
This is just another example of why you always need to be evolving. Tech is an extremely competitive field. Someone else will take your place if you don’t provide high-quality, cost-effective services using the latest innovations.
This is a big reason why software outsourcing has become so popular recently and why we recommend that everyone in software understands its potential. Check out this article to understand the benefits and use cases fully.
It is vital that you keep up to date with what is happening in the industry. That is true for everything from regulatory standards to experimenting with the latest technology.
Keep an eye on what your clients want, or you might lose them. Struggling with resources or funding? Consider solutions like outsourcing or staff augmentation.
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Until next time - stay ahead of the curve!
Daniel,
The Trio Team
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