Can one Solution work for all Devices?

Mobile devices are everywhere – laptop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers, PDAs, smartphones – whatever your style, size, and capability preference – there is a mobile device for you.?

With the staggering amount of devices available, many with different operating systems and capabilities, mobile software development has entered a new phase. But can one solution work for all these devices??

The answer is yes. But only to a certain point.

You'll Have to Do More with Less

Smart Device manufacturers love to brag about all of the specifications of their latest devices. Still, one thing they rarely mention is how much of the?device's capabilities will be tied up before you ever get to use it.?

Between the operating system, the passive apps, and the things we as users tend to leave open all the time, you can't really push a smartphone to its theoretical limits. The good news is that many people trade up their smartphones regularly — but if you're trying to reach the broadest possible audience, you must keep older models in mind.

What does this mean for you? That your software often has to be written to the lowest common denominator. That's not necessarily a problem — smartphones are advanced enough that most basic software will run well on any device simply because the base specifications are enough to support it.

But once your software advances past a certain point, you'll have to accept some limits. This point of change is based on the industry's current status, so don't be afraid to ask for more information before making a decision.

Programming for Everything

Something else that needs to be kept in mind is your programming language. Android apps are typically written in Java, while iOS is written in Objective-C. Windows Phones tend to work best when programmed in C#, while HTML5 is generally used for browser-based applications.

The good news is that programming for every device isn't as hard as it sounds, but it does mean you're going to be locked into something that all devices can understand. You'll want to use a system that uses the same code for most of the work but with minor tweaks to adapt it to each device.

Are You Asking the Right Questions??

The real question here isn't whether or not a one-size-fits-all solution exists but whether or not it is the best choice for?your?business.?

If you take advantage of each device's native programming language, you can use each to its full potential. Still, you'll have to invest much more money into programming and development.?

The Bottom Line?

Universal solutions in mobile software development?are more affordable, but they are also less capable. There are no right or wrong answers here; only what will work best for your company. If you aren't sure which of these techniques is right for you, our team at?ETHANY?can help you find the answer.?

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