Software Development Blogs for 2023


15th December 2023

Five tech sector predictions for 2024

The Winter solstice is approaching, so we thought we'd use this turning point as a chance to wind down from 2023 and look ahead to 2024, with five predictions for the technology sector.

17th November 2023

International Men's Day 2023: tech for good, for everyone

We mark this year's International Men's Day with a look at the event's three key themes, and technologies and tools supporting these.

3rd November 2023

Retail therapy: top tips for a stress‑free and successful Black Friday

There may be only weeks to go, but there are still steps which can be taken to ensure a smooth and successful event.

25th October 2023

October is cybersecurity month – and it's going global

Cybersecurity events are taking place this month. The agendas may differ, but one key theme will unite participants – the need for a global approach to tackling cybersecurity. We look at what these events promise and how AI is being wielded as a weapon.

13th October 2023

What e waste! How to dispose of your old tech safely and sustainably

October 14th is International E‑Waste Day. We look at why this matters and what individuals and businesses can do to make a difference.

27th September 2023

Why has Twitter changed? X marks a spot of bother.

The evolution of Twitter/X and what it means for users...

15th September 2023

Case Study: Oxford International

OIDI's ELLT and ELLT Global platforms have been nominated for multiple awards and truly facilitate 'Learning without Limits', making higher education opportunities more accessible for all.

12th September 2023

Software Development Alphabet

As it is back to school month, we thought we would bring you the ABCs of software development...

4th September 2023

25 interesting or outright quirky facts about Google!

Happy 25th Birthday Google! We thought we'd put together a list of 25 fun and unusual facts you may or may not know about the tech giant.

30th August 2023

Ten minutes with... Colin Hirst, Operations Manager at Appdrawn

We took ten minutes out of his busy working day to sit down with Operations Manager, Colin Hirst. Here's what we learnt…

3rd August 2023

OOO or PDA? Can AI and digital assistants support holidaying workers?

We look back at the world's first Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and question whether similar innovations can help today.

26th July 2023

Breaking out of the 'the box': how OTT technology can free content creatives

The media and entertainment market is fragmented, with audiences now granted greater choice of what and how to consume content. We look at how two recent news stories reflect the changing state of the industry.

19th July 2023

Appdrawn goes for Green with sustainability certification

We celebrate the renewal of our Green Mark accreditation and outline our plans for the year ahead.

1st July 2023

Top 14 Computer, Software and Developer Jokes

It's International Joke Day! We have selected the finest selection of jokes that both developers and non tech folk can enjoy!

21st June 2023

The Appdrawn Logo

Find out why we decided to have a rebrand and the meaning behind our new logo...

1st June 2023

Ten minutes with… Mayowa Balogun, Software Consultant at Appdrawn

To complement our recent blog post on fitness tech, we thought we'd chat to a member of the Appdrawn team with knowledge of and lived experience in the field.

31st May 2023

The fitness tech market: in good health or hit a wall?

We examine the health of the fitness tech sector and what app makers should consider when creating a product or service.

26th April 2023

AI software developers are nothing new but ChatGPT is

Tools like ChatGPT have helped 'unmask' AI and bring new ideas and questions to the consumer market. However, developing, using and regulating artificial intelligence are nothing new…

8th March 2023

Celebrating, taking action, raising awareness: International Women's Day 2023

To mark International Women's Day 2023, we gathered a number of the Appdrawn team to share their experiences of getting into and working in the technology sector.

22nd February 2023

Why the app is UK fintech's biggest asset

We look at digital banking and how apps are now banks' most critical asset.

14th February 2023

10 Things We Hate About Software

For Valentine's Day, we've put together a little poem with a nod to the popular 1999 rom‑com '10 things I hate about you.'

23rd January 2023

Can technology support better mental health?

Technology has historically had a bad rap when it comes to mental health, but a wave of apps, research trials and campaigns are helping to turn the tide. We look at a number of recent approaches.

4th January 2023

7 useless facts about software you don't need to know

On National Trivia Day, we give you a list of random facts pertaining to the world of software development.