iPhone app development - How to take an idea forward?
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I have a couple of great ideas for iPhone applications.
These ideas could be sold/licensed to the best bidder, to the 2 (possibly 3) existing market leaders, or used in a bespoke way. However the market leaders are missing a huge market.
I worked in the Computer Games industry for 12 years prior to my existing position and I know that these ideas could be developed easily into a demonstrateable model.
Additionally, the afforementioned market leaders already have the required data digitally and are curerntly using it online ...the app needs to be able to pull the existing data - it exists, so ways around it.
How would I go about the following:
- Getting an App developed whilst securing my idea (possibly as a partnership with a developer?)
- Approach the companys (2 are in direct competition with each other)
3rd company is within related industry but independant/ non-reliant on 2/3 main firms involvement (possibly futher app or licensed tie in).
Any advice/help greatly appreciated - Could be £lucrative.
Gallen.
These ideas could be sold/licensed to the best bidder, to the 2 (possibly 3) existing market leaders, or used in a bespoke way. However the market leaders are missing a huge market.
I worked in the Computer Games industry for 12 years prior to my existing position and I know that these ideas could be developed easily into a demonstrateable model.
Additionally, the afforementioned market leaders already have the required data digitally and are curerntly using it online ...the app needs to be able to pull the existing data - it exists, so ways around it.
How would I go about the following:
- Getting an App developed whilst securing my idea (possibly as a partnership with a developer?)
- Approach the companys (2 are in direct competition with each other)
3rd company is within related industry but independant/ non-reliant on 2/3 main firms involvement (possibly futher app or licensed tie in).
Any advice/help greatly appreciated - Could be £lucrative.
Gallen.
Gallen said:
I have a couple of great ideas for iPhone applications.
These ideas could be sold/licensed to the best bidder, to the 2 (possibly 3) existing market leaders, or used in a bespoke way. However the market leaders are missing a huge market.
I worked in the Computer Games industry for 12 years prior to my existing position and I know that these ideas could be developed easily into a demonstrateable model.
Additionally, the afforementioned market leaders already have the required data digitally and are curerntly using it online ...the app needs to be able to pull the existing data - it exists, so ways around it.
How would I go about the following:
- Getting an App developed whilst securing my idea (possibly as a partnership with a developer?)
- Approach the companys (2 are in direct competition with each other)
3rd company is within related industry but independant/ non-reliant on 2/3 main firms involvement (possibly futher app or licensed tie in).
Any advice/help greatly appreciated - Could be £lucrative.
Gallen.
Havent a clue but sounds very exciting.These ideas could be sold/licensed to the best bidder, to the 2 (possibly 3) existing market leaders, or used in a bespoke way. However the market leaders are missing a huge market.
I worked in the Computer Games industry for 12 years prior to my existing position and I know that these ideas could be developed easily into a demonstrateable model.
Additionally, the afforementioned market leaders already have the required data digitally and are curerntly using it online ...the app needs to be able to pull the existing data - it exists, so ways around it.
How would I go about the following:
- Getting an App developed whilst securing my idea (possibly as a partnership with a developer?)
- Approach the companys (2 are in direct competition with each other)
3rd company is within related industry but independant/ non-reliant on 2/3 main firms involvement (possibly futher app or licensed tie in).
Any advice/help greatly appreciated - Could be £lucrative.
Gallen.
How much would they pay for the apps? (out of interest)
Not sure how you could approach the big market leaders...
But how about having a go at programming it yourself using the iPhone dev kit? If you can't program that well, then maybe ask an ex-colleague in the games industry to start a joint venture with you?
Just a thought...
btw, the dev kit can be accessed here: http://developer.apple.com/iphone/
HTH
But how about having a go at programming it yourself using the iPhone dev kit? If you can't program that well, then maybe ask an ex-colleague in the games industry to start a joint venture with you?
Just a thought...
btw, the dev kit can be accessed here: http://developer.apple.com/iphone/
HTH
yeah thats not a bad idea...
I would prefer to speak to someone more iPhone savvy... (I'm an Artist by trade and although obviously understand basic programming principles etc I'm certainly no programmer).
I think there was a thread on here a while back about iPhone App Dev... <will have a trawl in a bit>
(thx for the link
)
NB: Doesn't have to be tied to the iPhone but that's my initial concept due to the excellent accessibility which is readily available.
I would prefer to speak to someone more iPhone savvy... (I'm an Artist by trade and although obviously understand basic programming principles etc I'm certainly no programmer).
I think there was a thread on here a while back about iPhone App Dev... <will have a trawl in a bit>
(thx for the link
)NB: Doesn't have to be tied to the iPhone but that's my initial concept due to the excellent accessibility which is readily available.
Edited by Gallen on Friday 8th May 13:03
I have a partnership with a company in Vienna that develops iPhone applications.
I work as a Product Management Consultant and have just finished my first iPhone product.
If you would like to perhaps get in touch and PM me with some generic details, I could let you know if we could help you out or not.....
I work as a Product Management Consultant and have just finished my first iPhone product.
If you would like to perhaps get in touch and PM me with some generic details, I could let you know if we could help you out or not.....
Your best bet is to approach someone who can develop it and see if they want to go into partnership. You will still have a problem protecting your idea. You can get them to sign NDA and go down the patent route but I understand they are both fairly difficult and expensive to enforce.
I have a friend who is developing a i Phone app, if you pm with an outline of your idea I will pass it onto him and see if he wants to take it further.
I have a friend who is developing a i Phone app, if you pm with an outline of your idea I will pass it onto him and see if he wants to take it further.
Gallen said:
I have a couple of great ideas for iPhone applications.
These ideas could be sold/licensed to the best bidder, to the 2 (possibly 3) existing market leaders, or used in a bespoke way. However the market leaders are missing a huge market.
I worked in the Computer Games industry for 12 years prior to my existing position and I know that these ideas could be developed easily into a demonstrateable model.
Additionally, the afforementioned market leaders already have the required data digitally and are curerntly using it online ...the app needs to be able to pull the existing data - it exists, so ways around it.
How would I go about the following:
- Getting an App developed whilst securing my idea (possibly as a partnership with a developer?)
- Approach the companys (2 are in direct competition with each other)
3rd company is within related industry but independant/ non-reliant on 2/3 main firms involvement (possibly futher app or licensed tie in).
Any advice/help greatly appreciated - Could be £lucrative.
Gallen.
Get in touch with cyberface - he is a tech-god and guru on all things iPhone as well as being a helpful chap. He often posts on the computers forum so maybe try on there ?These ideas could be sold/licensed to the best bidder, to the 2 (possibly 3) existing market leaders, or used in a bespoke way. However the market leaders are missing a huge market.
I worked in the Computer Games industry for 12 years prior to my existing position and I know that these ideas could be developed easily into a demonstrateable model.
Additionally, the afforementioned market leaders already have the required data digitally and are curerntly using it online ...the app needs to be able to pull the existing data - it exists, so ways around it.
How would I go about the following:
- Getting an App developed whilst securing my idea (possibly as a partnership with a developer?)
- Approach the companys (2 are in direct competition with each other)
3rd company is within related industry but independant/ non-reliant on 2/3 main firms involvement (possibly futher app or licensed tie in).
Any advice/help greatly appreciated - Could be £lucrative.
Gallen.
russ_a said:
The main issue with iPhone development is the sheer number of apps currently available. In fact they have just hit their 1st billion in downloads.
Plus if you develop something great, it will be copied and sold for $1 within the month.
Best of luck though!
Surly that is the point, 1 billion downloads at $1 = a big opportunity. Plus if you develop something great, it will be copied and sold for $1 within the month.
Best of luck though!
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