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Hacked Telegram accounts are on the rise! Learn the signs, how attacks happen, and quick steps to recover. Secure your profile with two-step verification, alert friends, and lock out intruders. Stay safe, and keep your messaging private.

Discover how the DAC7 Directive impacts digital platforms in the EU, with insights on compliance, reporting challenges, and key obligations.

Launching an app on the App Store is a significant milestone for any startup. However, the journey from development to deployment can be challenging and filled with potential hurdles.

Appium remains a top choice for mobile app testing, offering cross-platform flexibility and a unified codebase. While native tools have strengths, Appium simplifies diverse testing needs. With Povio’s support, make the most of Appium for streamlined, effective testing.

Success in mobile app development lies in the details, and fonts are no exception. The right font enhances user experience and sets the tone for your app. Explore 8 key questions to guide your font selection and discover 13 top fonts to enhance your app’s design and user experience.

Managing sensitive data like API keys and server URLs in iOS apps can be tricky. This blog explores how to securely handle data across environments using .xcconfig files and environment variables, ensuring security and efficiency in both local development and CI pipelines.

Forward Festival 2024 sparked creativity and innovation, inspiring new ideas and collaboration. Events like this fuel not only individual creativity but also enhance the work we deliver to clients. We’re excited to see how these insights will influence our approach to future projects.

Learn how to create impactful landing pages in Webflow without coding expertise. Explore the platform’s benefits, whether it’s right for your business, and more.

Ready to publish your iOS app to the App Store? Discover our step-by-step guide to navigate Apple’s strict review process and avoid common mistakes. Learn how to ensure your app meets high-quality standards and security measures.

Choosing between responsive web apps and native mobile apps involves evaluating your project's goals, budget, and performance needs. In this blog, we explore factors like performance, user experience, development costs, and time to market to help you select the best approach for your app

Figma's Config 2024 brought some exciting updates that caught the design community's attention. Key features like AI-powered Search, Automatic Layer Renaming, the new UI3 update, and Instant prototyping aim to enhance workflows. Join us as we explore these updates and share our thoughts.

Struggling with user abandonment on your app or website? Boost your conversion rates with a UX audit. This blog demystifies UX audits, drawing on professional expertise to show why they're crucial for product development. Discover how UX audits can transform your user experience!

Discover Apple’s WWDC 2024 updates: VisionOS, iOS 18, watchOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Apple Intelligence. From AI integration to enhanced privacy features and productivity tools like Swift and SwiftUI, these innovations promise a seamless user experience and efficient coding capabilities for developers.

Voice-activated apps enhance user experience. For iOS developers, leveraging SiriKit is key to creating engaging, accessible apps. This blog guides you through setting up SiriKit, implementing voice-activated features, and best practices for intuitive and responsive user interactions.

Our team recognized a gap in the market with mobile app localization. So we built Lingua, a powerful tool to simplify the process for iOS & Android. It saves time, minimizes errors, and boosts productivity. Check out Lingua and see how it can transform your workflow!

Join us as we reflect on our journey through Povio QA Academy. From engaging workshops and surprising discoveries to overcoming challenges with valuable mentorship, we transitioned from students to skilled professionals ready to tackle real-world QA challenges.

Povio partnered with StreetHunt Games to help them migrate from Vue 2 to Vue 3. Discover how this upgrade enhances performance and efficiency, offering valuable insights for your own projects.

Discover how the fusion of AI and UX design is revolutionizing digital interactions. Learn about personalized experiences, automated testing, and the future of human-centric, AI-driven design. Stay ahead with Povio's cutting-edge, ethical UX solutions.

Making AI time-aware is a significant step towards bridging the gap between human linguistic habits and machine interpretation. Discover the challenges we faced and the solutions we found to make AI time-aware.

Motivating your team to meet deadlines can be a challenging task. Let's explore how clarity, collaboration, and flexibility create the masterpiece of success.

While it holds a lot of potential, AI is still catching up in many areas compared to human abilities. To navigate this wave of innovation, focus on using AI as a tool, not a final solution. Embrace its power while understanding its limitations to drive meaningful progress.

In a digital world, our data is currency. Free services come at the cost of privacy. Prioritizing privacy and security is crucial for a balanced future where technology enhances our lives without compromising our rights.

In application development, cybersecurity begins with design. Discover how early threat modeling can uncover vulnerabilities. Explore key principles like least privilege and zero trust that fortify your defenses. Unravel the secrets to building resilient applications that earn user trust.

Buckle up for a behind-the-scenes peek at Povio Academy! Discover why the Academies are free, how we craft our curriculum, and the journey through our selection process.

Explore innovative strategies to scale your software development team without traditional hiring. Optimize workflows, leverage automation, and explore strategic outsourcing for seamless growth. Enhance productivity and flexibility without expanding headcount.

In today's digital world, safeguarding applications from cyber threats is vital. Explore key steps in cybersecurity, from strategic planning to proactive incident response. Learn how to fortify your digital defenses and protect sensitive data effectively.

Dive into creating your own React Native library using react-native-builder-bob, complete with CocoaPod dependencies. This guide covers everything from scaffolding to showcasing your library with an example app, providing a comprehensive toolkit for enhancing your mobile development workflow.

Discover how clarity in vision drives IT development success, aligns teams, and fosters effective collaboration. A must-read for those looking to steer their projects towards success with a unified vision.

Unveil how Artificial Intelligence is improving software testing and quality assurance, boosting efficiency, and ensuring unmatched application quality. A must-read for tech enthusiasts!

In Part Two of the series, dive in for insights on shaping the future of web development with React.js and learn to enhance web projects with advanced techniques and tools for a more holistic developer role.

Dive into the future of UX design in 2024. Discover how AI advancements and user-centric trends are shaping a new era of digital interaction and inclusivity.

Explore cutting-edge React.js methods in 2024 with our in-depth blog. Discover innovative tools, RSC insights, and full-stack development trends. Stay ahead in web development!

Discover key insights for QA professional onboarding: effective communication, testing specifics, and reducing repetitive explanations. Streamline your process now!

At Povio, we embrace automation in QA but recognize the enduring importance of manual testing. Despite automation's efficiency, a balanced integration of both automated and manual testing is crucial for comprehensive quality assurance.

Explore the groundbreaking GPT-4 Turbo, setting a new AI benchmark. With improved context handling, it promises a future of enhanced problem-solving and seamless integration into larger systems, showcasing the evolution of AI technology.

Crafting an MVP is a significant milestone, a pivotal moment for growth planning. Throughout this journey, essential checkpoints emerge: analyzing feedback, refining the MVP, and scaling wisely.

Read the amusing story of our copied website! As product design & development experts, we appreciate imitation with flattery and audacity, highlighting our expertise in the field.

React Native, Meta's cross-platform framework, excels in mobile app development. At Povio, we leverage its power strategically, navigating challenges with precision. Trust us for seamless React Native projects, where performance meets expertise.

Discover the hidden potential of AI tokens within language models! Delve into their crucial role, explore functionality, and understand the profound impact. Gain valuable insights into how AI interprets, processes, and generates language, enhancing your comprehension.

In the dynamic realm of software development, the challenge lies in maintaining complex codebases. In JavaScript, where change is constant, colocation emerges as a solution, streamlining code maintenance and boosting team efficiency.

Want to elevate your UI/UX design to the next level and achieve concrete results? Let's get into it. For that, we've prepared insightful mini-series: design snippets, where we provide you with invaluable design insights.

Effective communication is just as vital as technical expertise, and the significance of soft skills should not be underestimated. Ultimately, technology is as much about people as it is about code.

In the tech industry, transformation is the name of the game. Pump's story is one of resilience and triumph. With user feedback and Povio's craftsmanship, the Pump app soared to the Top 20 in the US App Store's Health & Fitness category, engaging their audience like never before.

How we enhanced the functionality of iOS and Android mobile applications to support direct one-on-one video calls and conferencing with screen sharing for one of our clients

In a world where staying at the forefront of technological progress is a necessity, Apple's iOS 17 is set to play a pivotal role in reshaping the mobile application landscape. We delved into the core components of iOS 17, exploring its potential in the realm of app design and development.

Deploying to ECS (Elastic Container Service) can be a real headache for DevOps professionals. There are numerous ways to go about it. During our project development journey, we grappled with many of the same challenges you're likely to encounter.

Cloud companies are embracing VoIP integration within Android applications to provide users with a unified communication hub. What are the obstacles and solutions devised during the process of seamlessly incorporating cloud-based VoIP calling into an Android app?

Creating a Swift command-line tool that seamlessly operates on both Intel and M1 Macs presents a challenge. Fortunately, Apple's Universal Binary technology comes to the rescue, offering a pathway to this compatibility.

For startups venturing into the world of mobile app development, having a clear roadmap is akin to having a treasure map in hand. Uncover the secrets behind creating a resilient mobile app development roadmap.

Let me start off by saying, I thought I knew it all. As a seasoned Frontend Developer with over two years of experience, I was pretty darn sure I had the web development game in my pocket. I'd jumped straight into the big leagues of React and Vue.js right from the get-go, thinking I was riding high.

In the fast-evolving realm of software development, the pursuit of perfection is non-negotiable. Enter Shift-Left Testing, a cornerstone of our approach, where quality control takes center stage from the very start.

In the fast-paced world of app development, staying attuned to different technologies will empower you to make informed decisions that align with your project's goals. Our blog unveils the essence of each technology, helping you decipher which one resonates with your app's aspirations.

When small businesses or start-ups are trying to bring their innovative ideas to market, they have to face multiple challenges—time and resources being a few of them. Discover tips on how to maximize QA efforts and gain a competitive advantage in the dynamic world of innovation.

In the world of software project management, effective communication is paramount. Active listening and handling tough dialogues set accomplished managers apart.

Imagine stepping into a 3D representation of your home, where real-time visualizations bring environment changes to life. This dream is now a reality. With Latch's smart home tech and our AR expertise, we've created an immersive experience, revolutionizing how users interact with their homes.

Test automation is a staple in software development. Whether you are an engineer, quality assurance analyst, or tech enthusiast, read on to gain a comprehensive understanding of how visual testing can optimize the quality of your software applications.

Why do so many startups fall while a select few soar to unprecedented heights? Among the myriad reasons for startup successes and failures, one crucial factor is the performance and viability of its products.

Transitioning designs into code efficiently is a critical phase in the development process. Our design handoff file in Figma provides a ready-to-use template that designers can duplicate and adapt to their unique projects.

Brace yourselves for groundbreaking updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode, revolutionizing the way you build robust and efficient applications.

Explore the benefits of simplifying WPF solutions through the mediator pattern and direct library referencing. This approach empowers engineers to create maintainable applications while promoting a unified business logic.

One of the primary benefits of using Chrome extensions for QA testing is efficiency, as they offer a range of functionalities that can streamline and expedite the QA process.

Successful apps consistently follow a set of key principles that guide their journey to the top. In this blog post, we'll distill those principles into actionable guidelines that can help you develop an app that shines in today's competitive IT industry.

While digital systems already play a significant role in our lives, the advent of Web3 is set to further digitize and transform our daily experiences.

Discover how intense focus can drive productivity but also hinder innovation. Gain valuable insights and strategies to strike the right balance.

The release of Angular v16 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of this powerful web development framework.

Nest.js gives us the tools and guides us to use common design patterns to make Node apps easier to manage and scale.

Companies are increasingly turning to remote teams to access global talent pools. From managing communication flow to implementing effective project management strategies, we'll cover the best practices that can help you succeed.

HIPAA rules must be followed when making a healthcare app to protect the privacy and security of patient data. Don't let HIPAA compliance be a barrier to your success; embrace it as a means to protect your patients' sensitive information.

Effective time management is crucial for QA teams to stay on top of multiple tasks and projects. Learn why ad hoc time management approaches are a bad idea and what makes the QA's life easier.

If you spend most of your workday writing code in Visual Studio Code, check out how to increase your productivity and save some time by using these useful keyboard shortcuts.

Adding a new engineer to an existing project might be quite challenging. Discover what steps you can follow to make the engineering onboarding process as efficient as possible.

If we all have 24 hours each day, why can some accomplish so much more than others? Learn about productivity methods, tricks, and tips from an experienced project manager.

How do you use Flipper, a popular tool among many Android, iOS and React Native engineers? Learn about its features and how they help the development process to discover why it should be your go-to tool for debugging apps.

When developing a mobile app, you should not fear automation. Instead, learn how to do it using the CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continous Deployment) approach and the open-source platform fastlane.

If you’re a veteran project manager or aspire to become one, there’s always a good time to expand your knowledge. Discover the best blogs and podcasts on project management and make your otherwise wasted commute time count.

On average, a user spends 55 seconds on the website. It is how much time businesses have to attract attention. The first few moments of the user experience (UX) must be exceptional. Therefore, UI/UX quality analysis is just as important as bug testing. Learn more through Skype vs. Zoom example.

When it comes to deploying smaller pieces of code instead of giant chunks, micro frontends are the answer. Learn about their use through a practical example, where you can find out how adding features to a complex web application can be simplified.

Time management is of high importance in every person’s life. More so if you are an engineer, especially for engineers juggling many responsibilities at the same time. The blog reveals five essential time-management tips to help you manage your tasks successfully.

In an educational mini-series, read about all the basics of forms. Discover their structure, components use and design guidelines to always create them in a user-friendly manner.

What does even an IT project manager do? Discover various responsibilities IT PMs are expected to handle to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of a project.

When it comes to quality assurance in IT, accessibility testing isn’t supported enough. Companies tend to avoid it due to high costs. However, they don’t consider the benefits that lay in the untapped pool of million potential users.

Hexagonal architecture is a method of separating infrastructure code from business code. It’s recognized for its unique shape, and it brings many benefits to software development. Explore why and when going hexagonal should be an obvious choice for your project.

We’re thrilled to announce that Povio has been recognized as one of the top 100 highest-growing B2B service providers on Clutch’s platform.

As a project manager, you should know when launching a minimum viable product (MVP) is the best option for your client. Get all the facts you need to decide by learning about its benefits, goals and step-by-step creation process.

In an educational mini-series, read all about checkboxes, an interface element consisting of a checkbox input and label. Find out where and how to use them through our practical guide.

The best way for an engineer to eliminate errors in a newly developed React Native app is by automated tests. Learn why you should consider the combination of Jest framework and React Native Testing Library to be your go-to testing tools and overview five essential testing examples.

Explore why QA is one of the things your MIL is not good at and why you shouldn’t cut corners when it comes to your app or web page's quality. Learn about different testing options and why using a professional quality assurance (QA) team should be a no-brainer.

Many IT companies conduct business with U.S. companies remotely. In that case, the company must provide its overseas partner with the W-8BEN-E form. This article will guide you through the filing process using a practical example.

Playing multiplayer games can enhance your problem-solving, planning and teamwork skills – all essential for a project manager. Find out how through a World of Wordcraft example.

JWT token-based authentication in combination with the httpOnly cookies will make your SPA more secure. Let’s see what this approach looks like.

Become acquainted with GraphQL and take notes on how to use it with Apollo Angular, one of the most popular GraphQL clients for Angular.

Discover all about the internship journey at Povio in the Quality Assurance team. Learn about the application process and find out why this kind of experience can be a big boost to your career.

Povio's Product Design team took on a quest from Questify and supported their development of a sports charity platform, where contributions are made by challenging athletes to meet their goals.

Find out what were the five most influential and key industry advancements of 2021 as seen through the eyes of a software engineer.

An IT professional has a high chance of working as a remote contractor for a U.S. company nowadays. In that case, you must provide your overseas partner with the W-8BEN form. This article will guide you through the filing process using a practical example.

As an IT project manager, managing multiple tasks can quickly become overwhelming. Using Jira boards and exploring its features, such as different issue types and filtering, can help you become more organized and efficient.

Using their own design system our Product Design team reinvented the way we search, gather and select streaming content we want to watch and build the Queue app.

In the second article of a series about software quality assurance (QA), learn about the 4 fundamental steps of our QA process: static tests, exploratory tests, new features focus and test automation planning.

In an educational mini-series, read about a design element that gets users to choose only one option from the list – radio buttons. Learn why they are named after the radio, in addition to receiving guidelines for proper usage.

For non-U.S. citizens, W-8 forms can be hard to understand. Yet, avoiding them can result in decreased payouts. If you work for a U.S. company remotely, get concrete and simplified answers to your filing struggles.