The AdPlay App Lets You Run a Trial of a Gaming App Before Downloading
Laura McQuarrie — January 17, 2015 — Tech
References: vmfive & techinasia
Realizing the frustration that comes with downloading a disappointing app, AdPlay is an app that lets you test games on your mobile devices, without having to install anything.
The try-before-you-buy experience from Taipei-based startup VMFive collects apps from app stores and runs them in the cloud to optimize them for a range of devices. On the developer's side, there's no modifications that need to be made to the gaming app. As a result, the user interface is highly responsive and lag is reported to be quite minimal on the system. This is a great way to get a sense of what games people find the most entertaining, as the app appeals to gamers who don't want to waste their time downloading games they aren't going to enjoy.
The try-before-you-buy experience from Taipei-based startup VMFive collects apps from app stores and runs them in the cloud to optimize them for a range of devices. On the developer's side, there's no modifications that need to be made to the gaming app. As a result, the user interface is highly responsive and lag is reported to be quite minimal on the system. This is a great way to get a sense of what games people find the most entertaining, as the app appeals to gamers who don't want to waste their time downloading games they aren't going to enjoy.
Trend Themes
1. Try-before-you-buy Gaming - Opportunity for gaming companies to attract more potential customers by offering a free trial before downloading the full version.
2. Cloud-based Optimization - Opportunity for cloud-based technology companies to offer optimization services for gaming apps across a range of devices.
3. Non-intrusive App Testing - Opportunity for app testing companies to offer their services without requiring modifications from developers and making the process more user-friendly.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Offering a try-before-you-buy experience to boost user engagement and attract more potential customers.
2. Cloud-based Technology - Providing cloud-based optimization services for gaming apps on multiple devices.
3. App Testing - Offering non-intrusive app testing services to make the process more user-friendly for both developers and users.
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