Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in India’s Jio Platforms

Rease Kirchner — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:16:59 +0000

Reliance Jio has already made a huge splash in India - and now Facebook just invested several billion: https://about.fb.com/news/2020/04/facebook-invests-in-jio/

I imagine this will bring even more users to Reliance Jio, which means developing for Jio just got more interesting.

Has anyone developed and released any apps on Jio devices?

Why it’s time to switch to web app development (Hint: It’s cheaper, faster, and has a wider reach)

Rease Kirchner — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:49:12 +0000

Title is from this article by KaiOS: https://www.kaiostech.com/why-its-time-to-switch-to-web-app-development/

The article is worth a read if you're curious about web app development.

Here are some key points:

"KaiOS app developer Eli Shulga “went from zero to submitted in four days” when developing a game for the KaiStore. His first game for a native platform took him nearly six months from start to finish."

"Web apps have an SEO advantage because they are discoverable through an internet search. Once discovered, the apps can be installed on the device’s home screen in just one click, likely contributing to the average 52% increase in conversion rates."

"KaiOS developer account fees are $0 The Apple App Store bills developers $99 per year for an account, and Google Play charges a one-time $25 fee."

"Web app development not only allows you to enter a less competitive space but also helps you reach new markets" (You can make apps for people who can't afford smartphones)

Has anyone developed an app for KaiOS?

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Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in India’s Jio Platforms

Why it’s time to switch to web app development (Hint: It’s cheaper, faster, and has a wider reach)