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UPDATESTYPES OF NEW VERSIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS!

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Types of mobile app updates & why youshould install the new versions?

The notifications of App updates nag us every time. The appupdates aim to improve the app performance. Learn the typeof updates how they are beneficial to you.

After a release of a first version, developers of any appbecome busy to release an update. The users install the firstversion & after sometime see the update. The technologysector gets affected with the roll outs often. And eachupdated version is aimed to improve the app performance &serves users with the added features. Never ignore theupdates as they are important. App updates matter as theycan help in building the loyal following. The Mobile app updatesgenerally are dependent upon the feedback and land up withthe relevant bug fixes. Committed professionals with the appsgive their best to integrate the features which users arerequesting.

Why are the updates effective?

Depending upon the strategies, different apps release updatesby following distinctive time intervals. Even the clients havehired proficient mobile app development company, new

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versions are fair always. Updates allow the users believe that they canenhance the experience of browsing through the apps and for gettingthe best service. Additionally, the updates are the testaments ofcontinuous maintenance. Updated versions of apps are obviouslymeant for delivering smart service. Users even suggest the up-to-dateapps, if someone asks them about the alternatives of the apps theyare using now.

Types of Updates:

With a little leeway, Play Store gives us a chance to choose when andhow to update the app which is already available in the mobile device.Sometimes, the apps nag users to install the updated package. Userscan set the updates to happen manually or automatically. Some appupdates require new permission & they are never updatedautomatically.

> Auto Updates:

Set in the play store for an auto update when any of the installed appsin your device is affected with the new version. In this setting, userwill not be nagged with the notifications to update a new version. Only

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in the case of app update which requires new permissions will ask forthe permission. Follow this to ensure that you are using all the appswith latest versions.

> Manual Updates:

Some of the users are too concious about what is going to install intheir devices. Manual updates are there for them. Users get anotification each time the installed apps need up-gradation. Tap onthe notification & users will be taken to the app store & can update anapp from there.

> The positive side for app updates:

Do not get irritated when you get notification of the update. Theupdates are always intend to magnify the app performance. And hereare the benefits of app updates:

Security Concern:

If there are any security holes left in the older versions and anybodydraws an attention of the mobile app development company or adeveloper, then the new versions come up by fixing those securityvulnerabilities. In the case the update of newer version has arrived &you are still using the old version, then you may be using an insecureversion & your data may be at a big risk. For ex., without seeking apermission, any malicious software can be installed in your system &you might not have any idea about the unauthorized access of yourconfidential information.

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> Stability:

Sometimes it happens that users are habituated of using a currentversion of the app & they are even satisfied with the performance &features. In this case, they omit the update. But they never know thatthey may have the amazing features added with more interactivemobile app designs. Newer versions could solve the crashes and othercomplaints received from the actual users.

> Features:

Most major Mobile app updates have been appended or added newfeatures to serve better. Some out of the box functionalities ease thework of users. Hence, this is the most crucial reason for which youmust download the new version of the app you are using currently. Ifthe user does not download the newly released app version, he/shecan't access the trendy functionalities. In the world of internet &continuously changing technology era, staying updated is beneficial.

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Using out-of-the date versions means you may be left behind.

> Performance:

Speed matters! When any tester is testing the performance of an app,he considers many aspects. In which they mostly focus on the flawlessperformance. Quick response time of app means increased speed. Inthe most recent updated app version, you may experience far betterbrowsing speed.

There is not a fix time span after which the new versions areintroduced. But, depending on the app popularity, a number ofdevelopers, and the type upcoming concepts the versions areaffected. Some minor bugs can be fixed within 2-3 days or a week. Sothis kind of new release will not consume a much time & the users willbe notified of the new update soon. Some features are challengingand comprehensive, which consumes a good time. Larger teams workon it & still due to the challenging aspect, the new updates release after months. We can differentiate the bugs in diverse types whichare as follows:

1. Bug Fixing Updates:

Some minor or unexpected bugs are faced after a final release of theapp. Bug fixing release makes the it more stable. For the Apps whichare used widely, have a frequent bug fixing updates. These mobileapp updates may have some minor changes when we consider otheraspects excluding bug fixing. But, the focus will definitely on bugfixing.

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2. Feature Release Updates:

Depending on the type & size of new features, the app release willtake a time. App publishers expecting the trendy or exclusively newfeatures will surely take a good time. Figuring out the scope & implementation of smart coding may swallow many months. And do notforget to count the time that the app stores take for the approval.

3. Major & Minor Updates:

Feature release updates are considered as the major updates & bugfixing updates are considered as the minor updates. Users must focus

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on the version numbers. Through which they can understand that theupdate is major or minor. Minor updates will have three digit sequence& major will have two digit sequence. When a major update will come,the current version number will be bumped.

Concluding Note:

Generally, the updates fall in the range of 1-4 per month. It is alwaysbeneficial to update the app with the most recent version. Experiencethe exclusive features, new mobile app designs & flawlessperformance with the new release.

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