Application Development FAQs

iPhone / iTouch

Why do I want an iPhone application for my business?

In late 2008, the Apple App Store topped 100 Million downloads (PC World). In more recent news, they hit Over 1 billion downloads (Apple.com) in just nine months. Let us create you a compelling iPhone application that will help get more exposure and customers for your business and possible software sales (if you choose to charge for your application in the iTunes App store). We can create you an app that you can sell (software sales revenue) or give away. That is up to you.

Can XYZMP3 offer me custom iPhone applications? What will it cost?

Yes, we can create you custom applications. Application requirements, features desired, and the scope of the project will need to be initially determined in addition to our price quote for those services and products rendered. Once those parameters are set and application coding begins, we cannot deviate from them without additional fees.

Let us use building a house as an example. Let's say you hire builders to build you a 3 bedroom house and after construction begins, you want to add additional rooms or add a window. The initial cost estimate would change in that situation. It is very similar with application development.

Regarding payment, we will need half of the price quote up front, and the second half upon our delivery of the finished product.

How long will it take for my Custom iPhone application to be created?

That will depend on what features and requirements are desired as well as project scope and the Apple application review process.

Our Turnkey solutions usually take two weeks of development.
Apple approval takes one week.

What do I need to provide XYZMP3 before the iPhone application is ordered for development?

It depends on the application you want us to build you. We can help you in the initial development process, but it would be good for you to have an idea of what you want your application to do. We can offer suggestions and examples. You may need to provide graphics, text, or other content to us so that we can make your application have your company's look, feel, or branding. Our staff will communicate with you in a timely manner on what may be needed as we develop your application.

What if a new iPhone comes out? Will my application work with it?

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that an application will continue to work on a newly released device. Should an iPhone application stop working with a new iPhone version, we will need to develop a new compliant version, and that will be an additional cost. While we try to use the latest software development kits and device compliance application development methods, we have no control over device manufacturer release schedules for new devices and their compliance with older code. We cannot guarantee that developed applications will continue working with new released devices without recoding, updating, or changing. This would incur additional costs to make the application compliant. *Please read software SLA's (Service Level Agreements) for more detail.

PSP (Sony Playstation Portable)

What is a PSP?

The PSP is a handheld game console produced by Sony with over 50 million units sold worldwide.

What can XYZMP3.com develop for me on the PSP?

We can create you a PSP radio application with the look and feel of your company or brand using our turnkey template application. We can also create a custom radio application for you.

Why would I want an app on the PSP?

This would help give you wide exposure and maximize your reach to a portable game console target audience for your company or product.

How long will it take? What would it cost?

If you are using our turnkey template application, we can develop an application for you in about a week's time. If we are building a custom application that differs from our standard template, then that depends on desired features and the scope of the project. Please contact us for a cost estimate. If you want something that differs from our template, there will be an additional cost to development. We will require half of the price quote up front and the rest upon delivery of the finished application.

What do I need to provide XYZMP3 before the PSP application is ordered for development?

You may need to provide graphics, text, or other content to us so that we can make your application have your company's look, feel or branding. Our staff will communicate with you on what may be needed in a timely manner as we develop your application.

What if a new PSP comes out or Sony updates their firmware or software? Will my application continue to work with it?

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that an application will continue to work on a newly released device or one that continually receives firmware or software updates from its manufacturer. Should one of our applications stop working with a new PSP version or firmware or software update, we will need to develop a new compliant version and that will be an additional cost. While we try to use the latest software development kits and device compliance application development methods, we have no control over device manufacturer release schedules for new devices and their compliance with older code. That includes any firmware or software updates that manufacturers may push to their devices. *Please read software SLA's (Service Level Agreements) for more detail.

Sony PS3(Playstation 3) and Nintendo Wii Game Consoles

What can XYZMP3.com develop for me on the PS3 and Wii?

We can create you a radio application with the look and feel of your company or brand using our turnkey template application. We can also create a custom radio application for you. The Wii has had over 50 million units sold and the PS3 is over 22 million worldwide.

Why would I want an app on these consoles?

Help get wide exposure and maximize reach to a large game console target audience for your company or product on some of the most popular game consoles in the world.

How long will it take? What would it cost?

If you are using our turnkey template application, we can develop an application for you in about a week's time. If we are building a custom application that differs from our standard template, then that depends on features desired and the scope of the project. Please contact us for a cost estimate. If you want something that differs from our template, there will be an additional cost to development. We will require half of the price quote up front and the rest upon delivery of the finished application.

What do I need to provide XYZMP3 before a PS3 or Wii application is ordered for development?

You may need to provide graphics, text, or other content to us so that we can make your application have your company's look, feel or branding. Our staff will communicate with you on what may be needed in a timely manner as we develop your application.

What if a new PS3 or Wii comes out or the manufacturers update their firmware or software? Will my application continue work with these consoles?

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that an application will continue to work on a newly released device or one that continually receives firmware or software updates from its manufacturer. Should one of our applications stop working with a new console version or firmware or software update, we will need to develop a new compliant version and that will be an additional cost. While we try to use the latest software development kits and device compliance application development methods, we have no control over device manufacturer release schedules for new devices and their compliance with older code. That includes any firmware or software updates that manufacturers may push to their devices. *Please read software SLA's (Service Level Agreements) for more detail.

Chumby

What is a Chumby?

A Chumby is a small wifi enabled computer with a touch screen and nearly resembles a small clock radio. Wired Magazine named the Chumby one of its top gadgets for 2008.

What can XYZMP3.com develop for me on the Chumby?

We can create you a radio application with the look and feel of your company or brand using our turnkey template application. We can also create a custom radio application for you.

How long will it take? What would it cost?

If you are using our turnkey template application, we can develop an application for you in about a week's time. If we are building a custom application that differs from our standard template, then that depends on features desired and the scope of the project. Please contact us for a cost estimate. If you want something that differs from our template, there will be an additional cost to development. We will require half of the price quote up front and the rest upon delivery of the finished application.

What do I need to provide XYZMP3 before a Chumby application is ordered for development?

You may need to provide graphics, text, or other content to us so that we can make your application have your company's look, feel or branding. Our staff will communicate with you on what may be needed in a timely manner as we develop your application.

What if a new Chumby comes out or the manufacturers update their firmware or software? Will my application continue work with these consoles?

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that an application will continue to work on a newly released device or one that continually receives firmware or software updates from its manufacturer. Should one of our applications stop working with a new console version or firmware or software update, we will need to develop a new compliant version and that will be an additional cost. While we try to use the latest software development kits and device compliance application development methods, we have no control over device manufacturer release schedules for new devices and their compliance with older code. That includes any firmware or software updates that manufacturers may push to their devices. *Please read software SLA's (Service Level Agreements) for more detail.