Part I. Surveying the Marketplace

Surveying the Marketplace

In this part ...

Hey, if you're wondering, "What does surveying have to do with creating an iPhone app?" then let us explain. The best analogy we can give is the saying, "To know where you are going, you first have to know where you are." Reviewing the current state of this market will only help you build a better iPhone application.

In this part, we cover the exciting world that Apple has created for iPhone applications by looking at the App Store and the accompanying world of the iPhone app developers. We even take a look at the big picture of mobile application development to see how the iPhone has created some unique offerings that can change the market. We then describe one of the most challenging aspects current developers have had to face — how to price an iPhone application in the market. Trust us, this part lays a solid foundation for you to build your great idea on.

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