Apple Triggers an Explosive App Developer Gold Rush
Shelby Lee Walsh — January 28, 2010 — Tech
References: apple & events.apple.edgesuite.net
Expect thousands of interactive iPad games rushing the market in the near future. The developing boom is on. With an iPad simulator available for app developers to use right on their laptop, Apple has made it easy for developers to create apps (and sell them with the help of their app store).
Gameloft got a sneak peek at the iPad and representative Mark Hickey gave Apple iPad keynote attendees an insider look on some seriously great interactive iPad games they created in just two short weeks.
While some people believed that the iPad would be more of a kindle killer, it may just prove to be a revolutionary portable gaming device. Check out the keynote video above for some truly astounding examples of interactive iPad games and the iPad’s many other astounding features.
Gameloft got a sneak peek at the iPad and representative Mark Hickey gave Apple iPad keynote attendees an insider look on some seriously great interactive iPad games they created in just two short weeks.
While some people believed that the iPad would be more of a kindle killer, it may just prove to be a revolutionary portable gaming device. Check out the keynote video above for some truly astounding examples of interactive iPad games and the iPad’s many other astounding features.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Ipad Games - The app development boom for interactive iPad games creates opportunities for innovative game mechanics and monetization models.
2. Ipad Simulator for App Developers - The availability of iPad simulators for app development enables faster development cycles and more cost-effective testing.
3. Portable Gaming Devices - The iPad's potential to revolutionize portable gaming creates opportunities for game developers to create immersive gaming experiences on a widely adopted platform.
Industry Implications
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2. App Development Industry - The availability of iPad simulators for app development presents opportunities for the app development industry to expand their offerings into the iPad market.
3. Mobile Device Industry - The potential for the iPad to disrupt the mobile device industry by becoming a widely adopted portable gaming device could lead to new innovation in the industry.
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