The launch of iPhone 5 and iOS 6 has galvanized the iOS application development industry. The latest smartphone from Apple has quite a few interesting hardware features. Also, the latest operating system is loaded with a number of new and improved features and in-built apps. A smart iOS application developer can use his technical skills and the amazing features of the iOS 6 to create innovative applications for iPhone 5.
More than 2 million iPhone 5 devices were sold even before the mobile became publicly available in stores. Prominent analysts from Barclays and other top-notch firms have predicted that Apple will sell more than 45 million iPhone 5 devices by the end of 2012. This creates a great opportunity for businesses who want to make money on the app store by selling apps.
Most iPhone 5 users will be looking for apps that use new iOS 6 and iPhone 5 features. If you have an iPhone app concept and want to cash in the growing demand for apps, you need to hire an iOS application developer. By keeping the following points in your mind while looking for the ideal programmers, you can increase your chances of finding the right iOS developer for your project.
1. Freelancers or Professionals in a Company?
The developer you hire for iOS 6 development has to be good at what he does. While there are many freelancers who keep themselves updated with the latest technologies, it is wiser to hire a professional developer from a company. The iPhone developers who work in companies begin getting acquainted with the latest technologies a long time before the technologies are actually launched. Companies also have regular training schedules to prepare developers for developing apps using the latest tools and technologies.
2. Choose Someone Who has Worked on the Beta Version
Programmers who are serious about their skills download the beta versions of the latest operating systems to understand how it works. Hire someone who has worked with the beta version of iOS 6 to ensure the success of your app. Such a person will have a definite head start over other developers who are using iOS 6 for the first time.
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3. Check Out the Portfolio
Whether you hire an experienced freelancer or a professional iOS application developer working in a company, you need to find out how good they really are. Take a look at their portfolio and check out the apps that they’ve created. It may also be a good idea to go one step further and download one of the applications developed by the person you are planning to hire. You do not have to be an expert – simply use the apps and see whether the person who created them can do justice to your app concept.
4. Ask for Recommendations
Any experienced developer will be able to furnish you with a few recommendations. Talk to the people and organizations for whom the iOS developer has created apps. Ask them if they are satisfied with the app, and find out whether they had any difficulties during the development process.
5. Search Far and Wide
There are hundreds of iOS application development companies and there are dozens of websites that help you connect with freelancers. Take a look at dozens of sites, shortlist a few companies and candidates, tell them about your app concept, and ask them for a quote. Once you have selected a suitable iOS application developer, sign a legally binding contract with the company or the individual to safeguard your app idea.
If you want to develop effective, entertaining and profitable apps for iPhone or iPad, HID can help you. Every expert iOS application developers at HID are in touch with the latest technology, and we have the capability of building profitable apps for you. Tell us about you app development concept and we’ll develop an app that help you make a splash on the App
