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ReportSep 23, 2026 · 8 min

Mobot Annual Defect Report: 6,372 Real-Device Bugs Show Most Critical Mobile Failures Are Single-Platform

Mobot analyzed 6,372 unique defects across a sampling of 83 customer apps. Five categories drove 57% of findings, and 83% of defects appeared on only one platform — evidence emulators alone cannot replace real-device proof.

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GuideSep 5, 2026 · 11 min

The Real Cost of Appium at Scale (and the Four Things That Actually Fix It)

Appium's license is free. Its total cost of ownership at scale is not. A category-by-category breakdown of where that cost actually comes from, and what structurally removes each one — not "add AI," but the specific mechanism that fixes each specific category.

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How-to guides

Testing iOS flows on real devices

Step-by-step guides from the Mobot lab: Bluetooth, biometrics, 2FA, SMS, location, backgrounding, and the tooling around them.

How-to guideSep 4, 2026 · 10 min

How to Test Bluetooth on Android

A practical guide to testing Bluetooth Classic, BLE, and Bluetooth 5 pairing and data exchange on Android: what emulators cannot do, how to build a real-device test rig, and the failure modes worth writing test cases for.

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How-to guideMar 7, 2025 · 5 min

How to Use Charles Proxy for Network Logging and Network Throttling on iOS and Android

Learn how to capture and analyze network logs on iOS and Android with Charles Proxy to debug APIs, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize app performance.

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How-to guideNov 5, 2024 · 10 min

How to Test Home Screen Widgets on iOS

Learn how to effectively test Home Screen Widgets on iOS, covering setup, unit testing, UI testing, performance, and accessibility.

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How-to guideNov 5, 2024 · 13 min

How to Test App Backgrounding on iOS

Learn essential strategies for testing iOS app background behavior to ensure reliability and efficiency.

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How-to guideAug 14, 2024 · 14 min

How to Test SMS Messages on iOS

Here’s how to test SMS messages on iOS, including setup, creating test scenarios, automation, performance, load testing, and ensuring reliable app performance.

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How-to guideAug 14, 2024 · 12 min

How to Test Permissions on iOS

Discover how to test iOS app permissions thoroughly, ensuring optimal functionality and strong user privacy protection.

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How-to guideAug 14, 2024 · 15 min

How to Test Biometrics on iOS

Learn essential strategies for testing iOS biometric functionalities effectively to enhance app security and user experience.

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How-to guideJul 30, 2024 · 14 min

How to Test Medical Devices on iOS

Learn essential strategies for testing iOS medical device apps to ensure compliance, performance, and user satisfaction.

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How-to guideJul 30, 2024 · 10 min

How to Test Bluetooth on iOS

Explore effective strategies for Bluetooth testing on iOS, ensuring your apps perform seamlessly and meet user expectations.

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How-to guideJul 24, 2024 · 8 min

How to Test QR Codes on iOS

Effectively test QR codes on iOS with detailed steps for manual and automated testing to enhance app functionality and user experience.

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How-to guideJul 24, 2024 · 12 min

How to Test Location Services on iOS

Learn to test iOS location services with our guide on strategies, tools, and optimizing app performance for superior user experiences.

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How-to guideJul 24, 2024 · 14 min

How to Test Audio on iOS

Learn effective strategies for testing audio on iOS, ensuring high-quality app performance and user satisfaction.

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How-to guideJul 22, 2024 · 15 min

How to Test Referrals on iOS | Mobot

Learn to effectively test iOS referral systems, ensuring reliability and user satisfaction with comprehensive strategies and tools.

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How-to guideJul 22, 2024 · 13 min

How to Test Multiple Devices at Once on iOS

Learn how to effective strategies to test iOS apps on multiple devices to ensure quality and performance across all user scenarios.

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How-to guideJul 22, 2024 · 12 min

How to Test Multi-Device Messaging on iOS

Learn how to test multi-device messaging on iOS effectively with this comprehensive guide on setup, scenarios, automated and manual testing techniques.

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How-to guideJul 19, 2024 · 12 min

How to Test OAuth Sign-In on iOS

Learn how to effectively test OAuth sign-in on iOS with practical strategies, tools, and advanced techniques to enhance security and usability.

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How-to guideJul 19, 2024 · 12 min

how to Test Account Creation on iOS

Find the key strategies for testing iOS account creation, including manual and automated approaches, security measures, and troubleshooting tips.

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How-to guideJul 11, 2024 · 13 min

How to Test 2FA on iOS

Explore effective methods for testing 2FA on iOS, enhancing app security and user trust.

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How-to guideJul 10, 2024 · 8 min

How to Test Google Pay on iOS

Learn how to integrate and test Google Pay on iOS effectively, ensuring security and a great user experience.

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How-to guideJun 21, 2024 · 15 min

How to Test Mobile Payments on iOS

Learn how to effectively test mobile payments on iOS, covering setup, security, automation, and troubleshooting with practical examples and tools.

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How-to guideJun 21, 2024 · 12 min

How to Test In-App Subscriptions on iOS

Learn to test iOS in-app subscriptions effectively with our guide on setup, automation, and troubleshooting.

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How-to guideJun 21, 2024 · 14 min

How to Test Check Deposit on iOS

Learn how to effectively test iOS app check deposit features, focusing on performance, security, and user experience.

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How-to guideJun 13, 2024 · 13 min

How to Do Beta Testing on Mobile Apps

Essential strategies for effective mobile app beta testing to enhance app quality and user satisfaction.

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How-to guideJun 5, 2024 · 9 min

How to Test Universal Links on iOS

Learn how to test Universal Links on iOS, including setup, troubleshooting, and best practices, ensuring a seamless user experience across web and app content.

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How-to guideJun 5, 2024 · 14 min

How to Test KYC Flow on iOS

Learn how to test the KYC flow on iOS, covering setup, automated and manual testing, CI/CD integration, and handling common challenges effectively.

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How-to guideMay 24, 2024 · 12 min

The Key Differences between Mobile Simulators + Emulators

Learn the key differences between mobile simulators and emulators, and how to choose the right tool for effective mobile app testing.

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How-to guideMay 10, 2024 · 15 min

The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Testing Strategy

Learn effective mobile testing strategies to enhance app quality. Explore tools, techniques, and best practices for optimizing your testing process.

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How-to guideMay 10, 2024 · 15 min

How to Do Accessibility Testing on Mobile Apps

Find out the benefits of accessibility testing, learn how to set up a testing environment, common issues, and reporting and compliance policies related to accessibility testing for Mobile Applications.

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How-to guideMay 3, 2024 · 14 min

The Ultimate Guide to Manual Mobile Testing

Discover key techniques for manual mobile testing, including overcoming common challenges, optimizing processes, and enhancing app quality effectively.

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How-to guideApr 24, 2024 · 11 min

How to Do Usability Testing on Mobile Apps

Explore effective strategies for mobile app usability testing to enhance user experience and app performance.

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How-to guideApr 12, 2024 · 15 min

How to do Penetration Testing on Mobile Apps

Key strategies for conducting thorough mobile app penetration testing. Best practices, methodologies, and real-world testing insights to secure your mobile applications effectively.

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How-to guideApr 2, 2024 · 18 min

How to Do API Testing on Mobile Apps

A complete guide on mobile app API testing! Learn how to boost your app's performance and reliability with top testing tools, strategies, and tips.

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How-to guideMar 26, 2024 · 16 min

How to Test Deferred Deep Links on iOS

A simple guide for any deeplink tester to learn how to test deferred Deep Links on real iOS devices instead of emulators or simulators.

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How-to guideMar 25, 2024 · 6 min

Testing Push Notifications Demystified: An Engineer's FAQ

How can you test push notifications? We've put together a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions with the basics to get you started with testing this critical feature.

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How-to guideFeb 6, 2024 · 5 min

Push Notification Validation on Real Devices

Why a passing push test on a simulator proves nothing, and how to validate delivery, tap, and destination the way your users experience it.

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How-to guideAug 28, 2023 · 13 min

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Testing in Mobile Apps

Discover how you can test two-factor authentication (2FA) in your mobile app.

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How-to guideMay 31, 2023 · 6 min

Putting Users at the Forefront: Key to Successful Mobile App Marketing

This post delves deep into the world of mobile applications, discussing the importance of embedding user-centric design into your mobile strategy, and how this focus can boost key performance indicators (KPIs) like reven

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How-to guideMay 23, 2023 · 5 min

Optimizing Deep Linking: How to use a Collaborative Approach to Address App Installation Status Challenges

Deep links don't exist in a vacuum—they're subject to a host of factors that can influence their functionality and effectiveness.

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How-to guideMay 23, 2023 · 6 min

How to Navigate Link Routing Challenges in Deep Linking - for Marketing Leaders

Link routing issues can present roadblocks, creating disruptions and leading to suboptimal user experiences.

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How-to guideMay 23, 2023 · 9 min

How Marketers can Navigate Platform and Device Compatibility Issues in Deep Linking

Deep linking can significantly enhance the user experience by creating a seamless transition from external sources such as emails, social media, ads, and other apps directly to the desired content within your app.

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How-to guideMay 1, 2023 · 7 min

How to Test Google Account Authentication on Mobile Apps

Testing Google Account Authentication can be particularly challenging due to a variety of factors. Here, we'll delve deeper into some of these challenges, highlighting specific scenarios that are either impossible or very difficult to test.

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How-to guideApr 26, 2023 · 4 min

Mastering Monitoring and Reporting in Mobile QA: Best Practices and Tools for Success

Discover the importance of monitoring and reporting in mobile QA, and learn best practices, tools, and strategies to effectively track, analyze, and optimize your app's performance and user experience.

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How-to guideApr 26, 2023 · 4 min

How to use Training and Professional Development for QA Teams

Explore the importance of training and professional development in building a successful mobile QA team, and learn best practices and strategies for fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 3 min

How to Build a High-Performing Mobile QA Team: Structure and Communication

The foundation of any successful mobile QA team lies in its structure and communication. In this article, we'll be sharing insights on creating an effective team structure and fostering excellent communication.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 4 min

How to use Performance Testing to achieve Mobile QA Success

Discover the importance of performance testing in mobile QA and learn how to implement effective strategies, tools, and best practices to ensure a seamless user experience. This article will dive into the importance of performance testing in mobile QA, effective strategies to optimize performance, and best practices for incorporating performance testing into your QA process.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 4 min

How to use Test Automation to Fuel Mobile QA Success

Learn how to leverage test automation effectively in your mobile QA process to achieve improved efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of test automation, how to choose the right tools and frameworks, and best practices for implementing it within your mobile QA team.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 4 min

How to Navigate Device and Platform Coverage for Mobile QA Teams

Explore the challenges of device and platform coverage in mobile QA and learn how to overcome them with effective strategies, tools, and best practices. In this article, we'll delve into the complexities of device and platform coverage, and share practical strategies, tools, and best practices to help your mobile QA team excel in this critical area.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 4 min

How to Master Usability Testing for a Seamless Mobile App Experience

Unveil the importance of usability testing in mobile QA and explore the best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance your app's user experience and boost user satisfaction. In this article, we'll delve into the significance of usability testing, practical strategies for optimizing your app's user experience, and best practices for incorporating usability testing into your mobile QA process.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 4 min

How to Master Test Strategy and Planning for Mobile QA Teams

A well-crafted test strategy and thorough planning process are vital to a QA team's success. Discover the essentials of creating a robust test strategy and planning process to ensure the success of your mobile QA team.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 6 min

How to Build a World-Class Mobile QA Team

If you're responsible for a mobile Quality Assurance (QA) team, there are several important factors to consider, evaluate, and manage to ensure your QA team's success and the quality of your mobile application. Here are the 10 key factors to consider and evaluate, whether you're building a team from scratch or modifying your existing QA team.‍

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 4 min

How to Bolster Mobile App Security with Comprehensive Security Testing

Uncover the importance of security testing in mobile QA and learn how to implement effective strategies, tools, and best practices to safeguard your app and protect user data. This article will explore the importance of security testing, effective strategies for safeguarding your app, and best practices for incorporating security testing into your mobile QA process.

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How-to guideApr 25, 2023 · 3 min

How to use CI/CD to Achieve Mobile QA Excellence

Explore the importance of continuous integration and delivery in mobile QA, and discover best practices, tools, and strategies to streamline your development process and enhance your app's quality. In this article, we'll delve into the benefits of CI/CD, the best practices for implementing them in your mobile QA process, and the top tools and technologies to help you succeed.

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How-to guideAug 30, 2022 · 7 min

Mobile App Testing: The Only Checklist You Need

Ensure your app is ready every time you release with this mobile app testing checklist and learn ten essential tests to perform before release.

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How-to guideMay 15, 2022 · 6 min

Testing Push Notifications Demystified: An Engineer's FAQ

How can you test push notifications? We've put together a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions with the basics to get you started with testing this critical feature.

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How-to guideMay 15, 2022 · 8 min

How to Test Deep Links in Android: Three Different Options | Deep Link Testing Guide

Testing deep links in Android takes some effort, but you have all of the tools you need with ADB and Espresso. Here's how to get started.

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Reports & guides

Research and playbooks

ReportSep 23, 2026 · 8 min

Mobot Annual Defect Report: 6,372 Real-Device Bugs Show Most Critical Mobile Failures Are Single-Platform

Mobot analyzed 6,372 unique defects across a sampling of 83 customer apps. Five categories drove 57% of findings, and 83% of defects appeared on only one platform — evidence emulators alone cannot replace real-device proof.

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GuideSep 5, 2026 · 11 min

The Real Cost of Appium at Scale (and the Four Things That Actually Fix It)

Appium's license is free. Its total cost of ownership at scale is not. A category-by-category breakdown of where that cost actually comes from, and what structurally removes each one — not "add AI," but the specific mechanism that fixes each specific category.

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GuideSep 4, 2026 · 8 min

Six Signal-to-Noise Metrics for a Mobile Test Suite

Pass rate and test count tell you how much a suite ran, not whether anyone can trust what it found. Six metrics that measure signal-to-noise instead, with a rough benchmark for each and how to start tracking them without new tooling.

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ReportJan 15, 2025 · 10 min

The 2025 Mobile Pass/Fail Feature Report

Which mobile features pass and fail most often on real devices — a data report from Mobot’s physical-robot testing across the feature classes that emulators and scripted suites systematically miss.

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ReportMay 7, 2024 · 9 min

The State of Mobile App Testing

How mobile teams actually test today — where emulators, scripted frameworks, device farms, and manual testing fit, where each one stops, and what the teams with the best app-store ratings do differently.

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GuideMar 12, 2024 · 8 min

Your Test Automation Creates Costly Test Debt

Automated testing pays off — until the suite becomes a liability. This guide explains what test debt is, why it accumulates fastest on teams shipping quickly, and how to set up a mobile QA process that doesn’t collapse under its own scripts.

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GuideJan 18, 2024 · 10 min

How to Fix Broken Deep Links & Push Notifications

You’re not crazy — the deep links are broken. This ebook gives you the tools to identify, validate, report, and resolve deep link and push notification failures that cost you customers, including how to compile the “receipts” on failure circumstances.

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ReportNov 14, 2023 · 6 min

Deep Link Benchmark Report: Sample

An example deep link benchmark report showing how Mobot measures your app’s deep link success rates and compares them against industry peers, channels — search, social, email, SMS — and devices and operating systems.

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ReportOct 3, 2023 · 12 min

2023 State of Mobile Deep Linking: A Landmark Report

A first-of-its-kind, in-depth analysis of success rates for mobile app deep links across the top apps in every major vertical, popular channels spanning search, social, email, and SMS, and devices on both iOS and Android.

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ArticleSep 4, 2026 · 6 min

AI Ships the Code Faster. Something Has to Test the Phone.

AI-assisted development has shortened the time from idea to pull request. It has not shortened the time a scripted UI test suite needs to keep up. The gap between how fast code changes and how fast tests can be maintained is now the bottleneck.

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ArticleSep 4, 2026 · 7 min

Flaky Tests Are a Device Problem, Not a Script Problem

Most teams treat flakiness as a scripting problem and respond with retries, waits, and self-healing selectors. That treats the symptom. The underlying cause for most mobile flakiness is that the test never touched a real device in the first place.

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ArticleSep 3, 2026 · 6 min

A Failed Test Is Not a Bug: Why Defect Validation Is the Signal-to-Noise Advantage

Automation suites report every failed assertion and leave your engineers to work out which ones matter. Mobot validates each failure first: forensic review, reproduction in multiple environments, video of the occurrence, and a human verdict. That is the difference between a red build and a defect your team trusts.

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ArticleJul 3, 2024 · 11 min

How to Test Embedded Webviews on iOS

Curious of how to test embedded webviews on iOS? Check out our latest guide to learn how.

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ArticleJun 13, 2024 · 12 min

Top 5 Mobile Deep Link Testing Tools in 2024

Discover the top 5 mobile deep link testing tools of 2024. Enhance user experience with reliable, cross-platform solutions and comprehensive analytics.

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ArticleJun 13, 2024 · 7 min

Top 5 Best Mobile Testing Tools in 2024

Discover the top 5 mobile testing tools in 2024, things to consider when choosing a mobile testing tool, and the best tool to ensure quality and performance for your mobile apps.

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ArticleJun 13, 2024 · 15 min

Top 5 AB Testing Tools for Mobile Apps in 2024

The top 5 AB testing tools for mobile apps in 2024. Learn how to implement and optimize AB testing to enhance user experience and app performance.

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ArticleJun 5, 2024 · 12 min

The 5 Key Types of Mobile Testing

Explore the five key types of mobile testing to ensure your app is reliable, secure, and performs well across devices and networks.

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ArticleMay 24, 2024 · 10 min

Top 5 Mobile Software Testing Tools in 2024

Discover the top 5 mobile software testing tools of 2024: Mobot, Appium, Espresso, XCTest, and Detox. Find out which best suits your team's testing needs.

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ArticleMay 24, 2024 · 9 min

Top 5 Mobile Performance Testing Tools in 2024

Discover the top 5 mobile performance testing tools of 2024, their key features, and how they can help optimize your mobile app's speed, reliability, and scalability.

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ArticleMay 17, 2024 · 7 min

Top 5 Mobile Testing Automation Tools in 2024

Explore the top mobile testing automation tools of 2024, designed to enhance app quality and streamline your development process.

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ArticleMay 17, 2024 · 10 min

Top 5 iOS Testing Tools in 2024

Discover the top iOS testing tools of 2024, their key features, and the criteria for choosing the most suitable testing tool for your project.

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ArticleMay 16, 2024 · 3 min

Introducing Network Logs: The Key to Understanding Your Mobile App's Network Interactions

We are thrilled to announce our latest feature: Network Logs – redefining how engineers understand and optimize the performance of mobile applications.

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ArticleMay 10, 2024 · 13 min

How Mobot Tests on Real Mobile Devices

Everything you need to know about Real mobile testing; pros, cons, and setup. Also, how Mobot enhances real-device mobile testing, ensuring apps perform optimally across various devices and conditions.

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ArticleMay 7, 2024 · 7 min

Top 5 Manual Mobile Testing Tools in 2024

Discover the top manual mobile testing tools for improved app quality. Learn how to choose a perfect tool, their unique use cases, and capabilities.

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ArticleMay 7, 2024 · 14 min

The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Automation Testing

Explore effective mobile automation testing strategies, best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance app quality and streamline your testing process.

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ArticleApr 29, 2024 · 11 min

The Top 5 Ways to Test Mobile Apps Manually

Explore the top 5 manual testing methods for mobile apps to enhance app quality and user experience effectively.

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ArticleApr 24, 2024 · 10 min

Top 5 Mobile Testing Tools in 2024

Explore the top 5 mobile testing tools of 2024, designed to enhance app quality and efficiency in development. Discover key features, integrations, and criteria to select the best suitable mobile testing app.

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ArticleApr 12, 2024 · 15 min

How to Do Security Testing on Mobile Apps

A complete guide on strategies for mobile app security testing. Learn about real-device testing, automation, manual testing best practices, and integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline to safeguard your mobile applications against digital threats.

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ArticleMar 28, 2024 · 14 min

The Top Mobile App Testing Services in 2024

Explore the Top Mobile App Testing Services of 2024 to enhance your app's quality, performance and user experience.

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ArticleFeb 5, 2024 · 16 min

How Deep Links Affect the App Journey

In the world of mobile apps, deep links are your secret weapon, yet they're often the most neglected. Here, we're diving into the mechanics of deep linking - not just what it is, but how it can transform your app's journey from ordinary to exceptional.

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ArticleNov 2, 2023 · 8 min

The Ultimate Mobile Marketing Guide to Help You Crush Peak Season

Learn about the campaign ideas you can implement for your brand throughout the holiday season.

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ArticleOct 24, 2023 · 24 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #9, Leading Engineering Teams with Dave Lewis of Mobot

Listen to How It's Tested Ep. #9, Leading Engineering Teams with Dave Lewis of Mobot.

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ArticleSep 13, 2023 · 12 min

EXAMPLE TOC: KYC Testing for Mobile Apps

"Know Your Customer," commonly abbreviated as KYC, is a regulatory and compliance process that businesses employ to verify the identity of their clients. Find out how it plays a role in mobile testing.

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ArticleAug 30, 2023 · 27 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #8, AI and the Future of Debugging with Dani Grant of Jam

Listen to How It's Tested Ep. #8, AI and the Future of Debugging with Dani Grant of Jam.

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ArticleAug 30, 2023 · 27 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #7, Game Testing with Michael Le Bail of Homa Games

Listen to How It's Tested Ep. #7, Game Testing with Michael Le Bail of Homa Games.

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ArticleAug 30, 2023 · 29 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #6, Testing in Water with Adam Oxner and Nick Newell of MySwimPro

Listen to How It's Tested Ep. #6, Testing in Water with Adam Oxner and Nick Newell of MySwimPro.

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ArticleAug 28, 2023 · 12 min

Automated Sanity Testing to Sleep at Night

Are you familiar with sanity testing? Find out why it's important and how you can automate it.

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ArticleAug 24, 2023 · 12 min

How to Fix Missing Push Notification Entitlement

Why are push notification entitlements missing from your mobile app, and how can you fix them? Read this blog to find out.

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ArticleAug 24, 2023 · 12 min

Blackbox Testing Tools: A Complete Guide

Are you familiar with black box testing and how it can benefit you? Take a look and find out.

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ArticleAug 22, 2023 · 14 min

KYC Testing for Mobile Apps

"Know Your Customer," commonly abbreviated as KYC, is a regulatory and compliance process that businesses employ to verify the identity of their clients. Find out how it plays a role in mobile testing.

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ArticleAug 22, 2023 · 11 min

Definitive Guide to E-commerce Mobile App Testing

Learn how you can improve your e-commerce mobile app testing process and success.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 3 min

Unveiling the Potential of Deep Linking: A Comprehensive Report Overview

This blog post delves into the key findings and insights from our comprehensive deep link benchmark report (co-authored with Branch.io), discussing the successes and shortcomings in the world of deep linking and helping businesses harness its potential more effectively.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 3 min

The State of Deep Linking Report: Social App Review

Deep linking isn't a one-size-fits-all concept. Its success can vary widely depending on the specific platform and channel being used. With that in mind, let's analyze how to optimize your deep linking strategies.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 3 min

The State of Deep Linking Report: Channel Specific Insights

We cover the channel insights and missed opportunities that deep linking presents.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 3 min

The Methodology Behind the Deep Linking Benchmark Report

In this blog post, we shed light on the meticulous methodology that fueled the development of our comprehensive deep linking benchmark report, conducted in collaboration with Branch.io.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 27 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #5, The Future of Developer Advocacy with Filip Grebowski

Learn more about Filip Grebowski.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 28 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #4, Session-Based Testing with Jacob Stevens

Learn more about Jacob Stevens.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 33 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #3, Balancing the Ownership of Testing with Alan Page

Learn more about Alan Page.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 31 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #2, Challenges in Mobile Testing with Daniel Knott

Learn more about Daniel Knott.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 24 min

How It's Tested | Ep. #1, A Closer Look at Product Testing with Ian Brillembourg of Plunk

Learn more about Ian Brillembourg of Plunk.

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ArticleJul 19, 2023 · 4 min

Introduction to the Deep Link Benchmark Report

This post aims to guide you through the maze of deep linking, addressing those niggling doubts about their reliability and functionality and providing actionable insights on how to ensure they're working as they should.

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ArticleJul 18, 2023 · 2 min

Striking the Delicate Balance: Speed, Quality, and the Pursuit of Mobile App Innovation

In the dynamic landscape of mobile app development, a trio of priorities emerges—innovation, speed, and quality. These key areas might seem distinct but are in fact tightly interwoven, each influencing the other in tangible ways.

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ArticleJul 18, 2023 · 3 min

Navigating the Paradox: The Persistent Burden of Manual QA and the Promise of Automation

On one hand, we stand on the brink of the automation era, with its allure of increased efficiency and reduced error. But on the other, we grapple with the persistent need for manual QA—a crucial yet resource-consuming process.

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ArticleJul 18, 2023 · 3 min

Breaking the Bottleneck: Addressing QA Challenges for Competitive Mobile App Releases

The competition for app development isn't just about who has the most innovative feature set, but also about who can deliver these features fastest without sacrificing quality. Read our blog post to learn more.

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ArticleJun 12, 2023 · 6 min

WWDC Updates: iOS 17, iPadOS 17, WatchOS, and more

Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC 2023, brought with it a plethora of announcements, signaling significant advancements in the ecosystem of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS. These updates, slated to launch later this year, introduce new features and functionalities that will redefine user experiences across Apple devices. For us, as stakeholders in the field of mobile app testing, these innovations pose an intriguing array of challenges and opportunities. As we delve into the intricacies of these updates, our focus will be on identifying key areas of impact and shaping our testing strategies to ensure the utmost compatibility and performance of our mobile applications.‍

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ArticleMay 23, 2023 · 3 min

The Deep Link Black Belt: The Complete Guide to Deep Link Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices

Challenges like device compatibility, app installation status, link routing issues, data transmission, and security restrictions can complicate deep linking implementation. This article provides specific insights to navigate these factors effectively.

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ArticleMay 23, 2023 · 8 min

Navigating Security Restrictions in Deep Linking: A Marketer's Guide

Deep linking, while immensely valuable for delivering personalized user experiences, presents unique challenges, including those posed by security restrictions.

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ArticleMay 23, 2023 · 4 min

Data Transmission Challenges in Deep Linking: A Guide for Marketers

Deep links can transmit data, which can influence how the app behaves once it opens, personalizing the experience for each user.

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ArticleMay 17, 2023 · 6 min

Mobot 101: Test Environment, Configuration, and Regression Testing

In this post, we'll cover some of the frequently asked questions about Mobot's test environment, configuration, and regression testing process.

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ArticleMay 17, 2023 · 2 min

Mobot 101: Results & Metrics

In this post, we'll cover some of the frequently asked questions about Mobot's results and metrics process.

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ArticleMay 17, 2023 · 5 min

Mobot 101: Pilot, Onboarding, and Customer Success

In this post, we'll cover some of the frequently asked questions about Mobot's pilot, onboarding, and customer success process.

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ArticleMay 1, 2023 · 4 min

Mobot 101: Testing Process & Devices

In this blog post, we'll cover some of the frequently asked questions about Mobot's testing process

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ArticleMay 1, 2023 · 2 min

Mobot 101: Bug Management

In this post, we'll cover some of the frequently asked questions about Mobot's bug and issue management process.

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ArticleApr 10, 2023 · 2 min

Mobot 101: Pricing and Test Actions

In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common pricing questions for Mobot.io

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ArticleJan 12, 2023 · 6 min

5 Hidden Weaknesses of Mobile Testing with Devices in the Cloud

For comprehensive test coverage, mobile teams have to cover a plethora of devices & operating systems. But, building and maintaining a robust device lab on your end is expensive and time consuming. Should you use a device cloud? Mobile app testing expert Daniel Knott discusses 5 hidden weaknesses of mobile device clouds all mobile teams need to be aware of when making that choice.

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ArticleDec 18, 2022 · 5 min

The Really Tough Challenges In Mobile Test Automation

Mobile app testing expert Daniel Knott breaks down the unique challenges of testing mobile apps, what makes automation so difficult, and testing solutions for engineering teams to consider.

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ArticleSep 21, 2022 · 6 min

14 Types of Mobile App Tests and When to Use Each

Releasing a new app successfully requires significant attention to detail to avoid app crashes or product failure. Review some essential ‌mobile app tests and learn why and when to use them.

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iOS Testing: A Practical How-to Guide for Engineers

Learn why iOS testing is important and the major steps you need to take to get testing in place and ensure that your development team follows through on implementing tests.

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The 6 Best Regression Testing Tools in 2022

Regression testing can be time-consuming and expensive when performed manually. Save time with automated tools for regression testing.

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Mobot’s $12.5M Funding and the Future of Mobile App Testing

Today, Mobot is launching the industry's first automated, physical QA-as-a-Service platform to help mobile-first companies ship bug-free apps faster.

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ArticleJul 29, 2022 · 6 min

The 8 Best iOS Automated Testing Solutions in 2022

Learn about eight of the best iOS automated testing solutions available in 2022, most of which are automated with no programming knowledge required.‍

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The 10 Most Important Benefits of Automation Testing

What are the benefits of automation testing for your mobile app? Learn how your business, team, and application can benefit from automating your tests.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Testing

Here are some of the key mobile testing strategies and approaches you need to know to ensure the success of your app.

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New iOS/Android Changes are Coming: Are You Ready?

Apple is unveiling iOS 15 on June 7 at the next WWDC, with a public release to follow shortly. The second Android 12 Developer Preview is already out.

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What Mobile QA and Self Driving Cars have in Common

In most regression testing scenarios, the UI is basically the same from release to release, and a robot can execute vast swatches of the work.

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ArticleJul 13, 2021 · 1 min

The QA Horizon

While we started our journey with iOS and Android products, we know it’s just the start, and we can’t wait to bring the power of automated testing to products of all form factors.

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The Human Element of QA Automation

At Mobot, we believe the most successful mobile QA solution combines robots doing the easy steps with our expert QA Analysts overseeing the process and providing rapid feedback.

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