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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 · 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 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 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 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 · 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 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 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 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 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 · 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 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 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 · 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 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 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 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 · 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 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 · 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 guideMay 15, 2022 · 14 min

How to Test Deep Links on Android: ADB Commands, App Links and Real Devices

Open and test an Android deep link with one adb command, verify App Links, automate with Espresso, and test real-device flows from email, SMS and push.

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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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