What is it?
If you have ever made a website/app/game, you'll know how hard / expensive it is to test on multiple devices and platforms.
This project will make device testing easier by providing devices for testing your websites, apps and games.
You can pre-book one hour slots in the device lab using the perks.
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(Above: an example device lab)
Where will it be?
The location will be Spinningfields, Manchester, UK.
When will it open?
If the campaign is successful, the lab will open 3 months after the campaign finishes.
How will it work?
You can book an hour slot or more, and during the time you can test your new app/website/game on all the available devices. You could also test html email templates on real devices to make sure your clients are getting the best possible experience.
26% of the time customers never give an app a second try [1]
Why do I need to test my apps/websites on all these devices?
Only 16% of people will try a buggy app more than twice [2]
Maximise user retention by minimising bugs in your product.
What devices will be available?
The following devices will be available to test your latest and greatest apps/websites:
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4S
- iPad 2
- iPad Mini 1
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- Samsung Galaxy Ace
- Asus Memo Pad 7
- Asus Memo Pad 8
- Lenovo Yoga 8
- Nexus 4
- Nexus 7
- HTC ONE M7
- Nokia 920
- LG G2
- Sony Xperia Z
- Sony Xperia Z Tablet
- Blackberry Z10
- Blackberry Q10
If the total exceeds £8,000:
All of the above plus:
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
- Samsung Galaxy S5
- Nexus 5
- HTC ONE M8
If the total exceeds £9,000:
All of the above plus wearables:
- Moto 360
- LG G Watch
- Apple Watch
If the total exceeds £10,000:
All of the above plus VR:
- Samsung Gear VR
- Oculus Rift
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(Above: an example device lab)
What OS versions will be supported?
On Android there will be a spread between 4.0-4.5.
On iOS there will be a spread between 7-8.
Supporters
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Mozilla have kindly donated Firefox OS devices to our lab.
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(Above: Flame and Keon Firefox OS phones
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Google have kindly donated an Android TV developer kit to our lab.
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(Above Android TV)
Two-thirds of Companies Are Inadequately Testing Mobile Applications [3]
What do device labs looks like?
Below are some links to other device labs:
http://www.64digital.co.uk/blog/66/the-64-digital-super-dooper-device-testing-station
http://phonegap.com/2012/03/29/phonegaps-new-device-wall/
Can I book more than one hour?
Yes, after the campaign is finished (if successful) you can book multiple hours and get a discount.
Can I get a subscription?
Yes, after the campaign is finished (if successful) you can subscribe to get a set number of hours a month at a discounted rate.
Questions?
Contact us through IndieGoGo or send us a tweet.
This is fixed funding project, if we do not meet the £5000 goal this project will not continue and you will get your money back.
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