Svitlana Varaksina

Businesses all over the world rush to go more digital, and for a reason: between data breach scandals, world governments doubling down on data security regulations, and the spread of AI, the competition is getting quite fierce in just about any niche. Surprisingly, digital transformation in logistics wasn’t at the forefront of the global change trends until just recently. An industry historically known to be a forerunner of innovation is lagging behind today. A lot of logistics companies are r

With over 5 million apps in app stores across platforms, what else can people wish for? Turns out, quite a lot. To learn the good mobile app ideas for 2023, read on. For almost a decade now, Mind Studios has been outsourcing mobile app development for multiple industries, from health and fitness to secure communication and real estate. With dozens of projects behind us, we know which ideas for apps are worth the shot, and which require significant alterations. In this article, we offer top i

With inflation high and staring in the face of possible global recession, many a property manager seeks ways to increase their margins and sell properties faster to ever-cautions buyers. Property management using Internet of Things (or IoT) is one of the options that can help business owners here. Maybe even the one with most lucrative prospects. Global consumer and business spending on Internet of Things was forecasted to reach 1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. Almost a third of that spending

According to The Good Body, more than 300 million people worldwide practice yoga. By 2022, the global market for yoga is said to have reached USD 88 billion, its CAGR exceeding the predictions made in 2021. Today, the yoga market’s CAGR is 11.7% (it was predicted to be around 9.6% before). If you’re thinking about jumping on this bandwagon, Mind Studios can help you validate your idea about online yoga app development and build a working MVP — as a company whose portfolio features several yoga

As a mobile app development company, we’ve been keeping an eye on AI trends for a while, trying new technologies and exploring the ways to employ them in our projects. In this article, we’ll be using this accumulated knowledge to talk about artificial intelligence in mobile apps and how AI is changing everything, from app usage to its development. Did you know that the use of artificial intelligence is forecasted to help increase global GDP by $15.7 trillion by 2030? That’s because AI boosts b

More and more companies developing their own mobile apps take the extra steps to ensure mobile application data security — and for a good reason. According to the 2021 annual report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), the year 2021 was a record high in the number of data compromises — 1,862 instances. At the time of us writing this article, in three quarters of 2022, the center reported 1,291 data compromises so far. That’s data on publicly disclosed breaches in the US only. On ave

Back in 2020, people from around the globe, forced to stay home because of the pandemic, discovered that video calling can be beneficial not just as a means of connecting with others while social distancing. Easy scheduling, increased productivity, and even money-saving are just a few reasons why apps like Zoom and FaceTime have become essential tools for both business and pleasure. Now, even though the offices and coworking spaces have reopened, the adoption of hybrid communication and work i

Snapchat in No.4 most used social media app among US teens, right there with Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. What makes it so popular and how to develop an app like Snapchat to boost your business — if you’re interested in answers to these questions, keep reading, we’ve got you covered. At Mind Studios, we know the streaming technology inside out, and we’ve had our share of trendy entertainment slash social media projects as well. Below, we’re laying out our experience and collected knowledge

Streaming takes over all sides of multimedia industry, from movies and TV shows to music. With the spread of fast internet and mobile devices, streaming now makes 83% of all music industry revenue in the US. If you want to create a music streaming app, today is the prime time for that daring but highly lucrative endeavor. Mind Studios is among the companies that can help you with this. Under our belt, we have multiple products with audio streaming functionality, and among those, we are especia

Insurance businesses are finally joining the trend: new insurance mobile apps are appearing more often today than a couple of years ago. Largely due to the benefits which mobile apps provide to insurance agencies: more satisfied customers, lower costs, and higher growth. In this article, we go over the insurance app development process and, based on the Mind Studios experience, provide a reliable estimate for building your own insurance mobile app. Why your insurance company needs a mobile

Shopping online has never been easier: all one has to do is download the app, make a few scrolls and taps, and wait for the order to get shipped. So, it’s no wonder that mobile commerce, with its “one-click purchase” and “quick checkout” options, is rapidly outnumbering other types of eCommerce. According to GlobalData, mCommerce transactions from all around the world reached $2.8 trillion in 2021 and are expected to reach $4.9 trillion by 2025. What is more, in 2021, global mCommerce’s share

In recent years, the market has seen an increase in stock trading apps. You’ve probably heard of E-Trade and perhaps the Robinhood app. In parallel with stocks, the demand for cryptocurrency trading is steadily increasing. But you no doubt knew all that since you’re already planning to make a custom trading platform. So without further ado, let’s talk about how to build a trading platform that will take your business to the next level. Choose the right trading platform type We’ll assum

These days, restaurant booking app development can be a successful startup venture or a great opportunity for a restaurant business to expand its customer pool. People are getting more and more used to doing everything digitally, and monetizing this trend can bring good profits if done timely and at high quality. If you want to know how to make an app like OpenTable and how much it costs, here’s a guide based on our experience. Mind Studios’s developers have experience creating apps for the

With its almost 10 million monthly downloads, expansion from 9 to 90 people, and a top-ranking position on the App Store, Clubhouse was all the rage in 2020 and 2021. Now, you rarely hear anyone buzzing about it, which makes entrepreneurs wonder: is it still worth investing in Clubhouse-like app development? In this article, we dissect the audio-based social networking trend and discuss the expediency of building an app like Clubhouse or scaling up the existing app with an audio chat feature.

In the early 2000s, we were just starting to learn what an online marketplace is. Now, these platforms account for an astounding 62.5% of all online global spendings — and the number keeps growing. Businesses choose online marketplaces because they relieve them of the hassle of running physical stores or investing a fortune in marketing. Consumers choose to shop there because buying everything from one place saves time. So, it’s no wonder that according to OC&C’s report, by 2025 spending throu

Developers at Mind Studios are an experienced bunch but we’re constantly striving to work better, faster, and learn as many emerging technologies as possible. Naturally, our people are hyped over things like VR and AR. Which is why in this article, we venture into the hot topic of augmented reality apps and specifically AR home shopping app development on the example of IKEA Place, the pioneer in the niche. Mobile Augmented Reality (AR) Market Size Since the launch of Pokémon Go in 2016, au