MindSea Digital Health Blog
News and insights on mobile app development, design, and digital healthcare
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Smartphone Sensors for Health and Wellness Mobile Apps: An Explainer
Some of our favourite apps would not be on the market without the support of the various intricate sensors that are found in smartphone devices. Sensors help save battery life, detect phone rotation and help keep your phone secure with features like thumb and face ID. Regardless of your background, you may have some thoughts… Read more
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How the Best Companies Think About Mobile App Design in 2021
Mobile apps are being used more than ever. In fact, since Q3 in 2019, mobile app usage has grown 25% year over year, with 180 billion total hours spent worldwide during each month of July, August, and September of 2020. Industries have been forced to adapt, but with the shift comes the opportunity for organizations… Read more
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How Gamification Is Changing mHealth Apps for the Better
In 2012, when gamification was on its early rise, 53% of technology stakeholders projected that, by 2020, gamification would be implemented into everyday technology – including mHealth apps. And here we are! In mHealth apps, the ultimate goal is to improve the health of the users, and gamification is proving to be an effective tool… Read more
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What Is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Building a mobile health app is a complex process. Health-related data is more personal and sensitive than the information used in other mobile apps. It is for this very reason that it is necessary for those handling it to ensure it is well-protected. Protected health information, known commonly as PHI, is an industry term used… Read more
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Digital Healthcare Trends, Research, and More (2021)
Arriving to 2021, we’ve seen some of the most rapid and innovative technological advances in recent memory. The global pandemic has forced many industries to evolve and adapt or risk becoming obsolete, not least among which is the healthcare industry. Digital healthcare is not new—but stay at home orders and social distancing measures have made… Read more
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Finding The Most Qualified Team To Plan, Design & Build Your Mobile App
When it comes to app development, coming up with the idea is the easy part. The difficult part is looking for qualified talent to partner with to bring your vision to life. For the build to be successful, the collaboration between the visionaries and the builders needs to be cohesive and streamlined. There’s a lot… Read more
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Mobile Usage Continues to Climb: How To Ensure Your User Experience Rises With It
Mobile usage has been steadily growing since the introduction of the first smartphone. But the world has never seen numbers quite like this year. The number of hours people are spending in mobile apps every month has grown more than 25% year over year. For reference, July, August and September saw an average of 180… Read more
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How Health & Wellness Companies Are Scaling Up With Mobile Health Apps
The pandemic has shifted traditional in-person healthcare towards virtual concepts. It has cleared the way for a new movement of healthcare technologies used by patients. A push for out-of-office options is more relevant than ever. Self-monitoring, self-management, and self-care are necessary skills for the next generation of patients. Mobile health (mHealth) apps can provide a… Read more
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24 Mobile App Statistics To Know In 2024
By 2027, mobile apps are projected to generate over $673 billion in revenue. That’s impressive. Have you ever wondered what drives someone to use (or not use) a mobile app? Or what type of mobile app they’re likely to use the most? Or how much time they’re spending in the mobile apps they download? In… Read more
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The Dos and Don’ts of UX Writing
Words are powerful. Words are used to convey thought, feeling, meaning and ideas. And while words help us better tell a story, they are not only useful in books and blog posts. Words are also an effective way of conveying purpose and clarity to your audience. Strong, intentional written words ultimately support a user’s experience,… Read more
