Articles by Nate Swanner
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Apple Drove the App Economy to Subscriptions: Report
Just over a decade ago, a $999 app named ‘I Am Rich’ debuted in the App Store. People actually bought it. These days, however, it seems that people are giving up paying for apps up-front, whether… -
Hyper-Casual Games: Should You Make One?
If you’ve never heard of "hyper-casual games," don’t be alarmed. It’s a relatively new term, but a genre that's driving mobile growth worldwide – and one you should consider for your next project… -
Cost of Living Factors Heavily in Best Cities for Tech Pros
As tech salaries start to plateau, tech pros have an increasing interest in perks and benefits, as well as the cost of living in their cities. To that latter point, SmartAsset’s latest report say… -
Apple Pulls Back Curtain on App Store Review Process
If you’ve ever submitted an iOS app and been rejected, it’s not as rare as you may think. According to an Apple lawyer, about one-third of apps submitted to the App Store are turned away. House R… -
Economics of Failure: Lessons Gleaned From Shutting Down
Tech loves a good Cinderella story, but more often than not, the clock strikes midnight before a startup has their chance to go public. Failure is the worst, and two recent examples show the econ… -
Stack Overflow Has a New Code of Conduct: You Must 'Be Nice'
Stack Overflow is seen by many as the most toxic place on the internet for tech professionals. It’s trying to change that with a fresh code of conduct. If you write code for a living, you’ve almo… -
Silicon Valley Tech Pros Know They'll Probably Never Own a Home
Tech pros at major Silicon Valley companies say home ownership is a pipe dream, according to a new survey from Blind. When asked a very binary yes/no question about whether they felt a home of th… -
Best (and Worst) States to Launch a Technology Startup
If you’re looking for a place to launch a startup, Silicon Valley is still a good choice. It’s just not your best option. That distinction goes to Massachusetts, which tops Zippia’s list for best… -
Apple Kills App Store Affiliate Program (and Developers Should Worry)
Without cause or provocation, Apple is shuttering its App Store Affiliate Program. The company says October 1 is the drop-dead date. The App Store Affiliate Program is a way for outside influence… -
5 Ways to Manage Your Code Snippets Easily & Effectively
If you write code for a living, you undoubtedly have some snippets holstered. Those random bits of code end up making entire websites, services and apps run, but how can you keep track of them al…