Issues and Challenges Faced by Mobile Application Users and Developers
Keywords:
Mobile Applications, Mobile App Development, App Developers, Mobile Users, Android, iOSAbstract
The widespread availability of high-tech mobile devices has drastically altered people's daily routines. Individuals may want to consider including these gadgets in their set of must-haves. The widespread use of mobile devices has resulted in people becoming increasingly reliant on them. The significant consumer interest in mobile technology indicates a surge in the number of mobile phone users. There is a growing need for high-quality apps for mobile devices as the number of mobile users and mobile devices continues to rise. Developers are under too much pressure to fix users' problems with their mobile app in today's market. With this study, we hope to take stock of the many problems associated with mobile apps, both those encountered by consumers and those encountered by app creators. We analyzed the ways in which we fall short and the problems that our users and engineers encounter. We also provided a solution to reduce the gap between the mobile app users and developers.
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