Mobile Testing - Software Testing and Quality Assurance by iBeta

Five quick reasons to perform quality assurance (QA) on mobile applications:

1. Bug Detection and Elimination: Proper QA helps identify and resolve bugs and issues in mobile applications. This process involves thorough testing of various functionalities, features, and user interactions to ensure the app functions as intended – both in design and by the user. By detecting and addressing bugs early in the development process, QA […]

February 7, 2023 Mobile Testing, Software Testing and QA William Miller

Potential iOS browser and webapp testing changes

Apple’s current App Store Review Guidelines: 2.5.6 Apps that browse the web must use the appropriate WebKit framework and WebKit Javascript. For some time now Apple has been criticized for demanding apps that browse the web to use the WebKit framework and WebKit Javascript on iOS and iPadOS, because this policy effectively bans non-WebKit based […]

December 3, 2019 Mobile Testing William Miller

Avoid Sales Disasters: Always Test Mobile Apps on Real Devices

New mobile apps are developed daily. The differentiators between apps are often minuscule. What typically sets them apart are functionality and usability. Unfortunately, when there is a push to get a product out the door quickly, quality assurance may be overlooked. For example, QA testing might be done on simulators or emulators or conducted on […]

October 8, 2019 Mobile Testing William Miller

The Best Software Testers Avoid Emulators

Everyone wants to be good at their jobs. Unfortunately, many software testers think the best way to do their jobs well is to shorten the testing process with emulators or simulators. The problem, however, is that emulators don’t actually mimic real-life situations. Read device testing is the only way to find some bugs. Three Reasons Software […]

September 23, 2019 Mobile Testing, Software Testing and QA Mike Stark

Wearable Tech: Handling QA Challenges

Wearable devices are the latest technology to catch fire amongst tech lovers. From Apple Watch to Google Glass, wearable tech is becoming more and more mainstream. These devices are also raising concerns amongst developers and QA testers – fears ranging from functional testing scenarios to UI/UX challenges. Top Challenges of Testing Wearable Tech QA testers […]

September 18, 2019 Game Testing, Mobile Testing William Miller

Mobile Device Testing by iBeta QA

iBeta Quality Assurance has a sizeable mobile testing department with a continually growing inventory. The Android portion of the department contains an assortment of devices ranging from Google’s first phone, the G1, to the latest gadget for Sprint, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Similarly, the iOS department contains the iPod Touch, iPhone (including the iPhone […]

September 2, 2019 Mobile Testing Mike Stark

Unique Challenges of Mobile App Testing

Developers create mobile apps at a furious pace. Smartphones, tablets, wearables, and similar mobile devices are quickly becoming the primary source of online interactions and purchases. In return, the mobile app market has responded with exponential growth. However, mobile app testing is quite different than traditional QA testing. Indeed, mobile app testing comes with its […]

August 28, 2019 Mobile Testing Mike Stark

Emulators Versus Physical Devices: Which is Better?

When it comes to mobile testing, developers have two choices: emulators versus physical devices. Emulators/simulators are software programs that mimic a device’s features. These are virtual devices that act like real smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. While typically lumped together, simulators and emulators are slightly different. Essentially, emulators mimic the outer behavior of an […]

August 12, 2019 Game Testing, Mobile Testing, Software Testing and QA William Miller

In-Game Shopping

In June 2007 Apple released the first iPhone. Although revolutionary as a phone and personal entertainment device, few people regarded it as a threat to the mainstream video game industry. Fast forward to 2012, Apple released the New iPad featuring the most advanced display ever seen on a tablet. This remarkable device has a screen […]

July 23, 2019 Mobile Testing Mike Stark

3 Differences Between Testing Android and iOS Devices

Everyone knows the war between Apple and Android mobile device users as to which device is better. While that debate may continue ranging on, developers still have to ensure that websites, software, and applications function properly on all these mobile devices. However, testing procedures for Apple and Android devices are often quite different. Here are […]

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