iPad Apps for Businesses and Pros

With the possibility of new iPad apps out in March, Leo talks about the status of business and professional apps on the iPad. How has it expanded? What are its limitation both in development and monetization? What are some ways to deliver professional and business applications for the iPad?

Show Notes

Apple March Event

• Apple makes moves towards services (Previous Episode - Apple in 2019)
• Apple March 2019 Special Event Preview
• New Non-Pro iPads and iPad Minis coming out

History of the iPad 

• Is the iPad Still Transitioning Similar to SmartPhones and Notebook Computers did? 
• Leo's iPad Journey
• What makes iPad and iOS work well 
• What’s the difference between Professional and Business Apps?

Limitations of the iPad 

Hardware Limitations 

• Battery Life 
• Connectors 
• External Drive Support
• Files Management

UI Issues

• Touch vs Keyboard and Mouse
• FaceID and TouchID
• Managing Apps and Split Screen
• Responsive Web Sites

App Store Monetization 

• Ads
• Flat price
• In-App Purchases
• Subscriptions
• Where is Group Licensing?

Enterprise Licenses 

• How Enterprise Licensing Works (Apple Support Page)
• What is Enterprise Licensing For
• How did Facebook abuse Enterprise Licensing? (Recode Article) 

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Creators & Guests

Host

Leo Dion

Swift developer for Apple devices and more; Founder of BrightDigit; husband and father of 6 adorable kids

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