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Acquisition Expands Apkudo’s Wireless Device Testing and Certification Capabilities
November 25, 2013 – Baltimore, MD – Apkudo, the device quality assurance company, today announced the acquisition of Blue Potato, an innovative wireless device testing and certification company headquartered in San Diego, California.
Blue Potato currently provides technical expertise and testing services to help OEMs/ODMs and wireless operators bring their devices to market more quickly by leveraging their knowledge of North American lab approvals to navigate the end-to-end approval process. Its cost effective approach in providing functional device testing as a managed service allows OEMs and wireless operators to focus their efforts and resources on other critical areas.
The acquisition combines Blue Potato’s innovation in traditional testing and certification of all devices with Apkudo’s innovation in user experience testing and optimization. “The fit couldn’t be better,” stated Josh Matthews, Apkudo Co-Founder and CEO. “The joining of these two innovative companies greatly expands our offering and now allows an approach to traditional testing through the lens of experience testing.”
Apkudo Approved, a comprehensive user experience analytics suite, helps wireless operators and device manufacturers ensure the successful launch of their devices. An Apkudo Approved device provides a consistent, reliable, and well-characterized user experience.
“Device interoperability, testing and certification are constant challenges, especially for OEMs entering the U.S. market,” stated Stan Scheufler, COO of Blue Potato. “We are excited to join the Apkudo team, who share the same core principals of making it easier for OEMs and wireless operators of all sizes to offer the latest devices and deliver the best possible user experience to their subscribers.”
Apkudo’s CEO talks mobile device landscape with Jeff Mucci of RCR Wireless, Yasser Nafei of LG Electronics USA and Jeff Pickett of Huawei Device USA.
Josh Matthews with RCR’s Jeff Mucci at CCA’s Annual Convention last week
Pressy to test with Apkudo 
September 17, 2013 – Baltimore, MD – Apkudo, the Android innovation company, today announced the launch of Apkudo Approved for Accessories. The program – an extension of Apkudo Approved device analysis – will test pre- and post-market accessories in the context of Android devices to provide wireless operators, distributors, and retailers a comprehensive experience assessment above and beyond the limited testing done today. This analysis will expose likely areas of consumer satisfaction and dissatisfaction, providing the data to identify poor experience risks prior to approval to carry, stock, and sell.
Apkudo Approved for Accessories will cover everything ranging from screen protectors, covers and cases to new wearable technology like smart watches and other innovative accessories entering the market. Every accessory has the potential to dramatically impact the user experience of a device – even accessories as simple as carrying cases and screen protectors, which for example can alter the display, touch screen, and audio experience. Because Apkudo already deeply characterizes the experience of Android devices before launch, they are uniquely positioned to assess how accessories modify those experiences.
In conjunction with the launch of Apkudo Approved for Accessories, Pressy – the Almighty Android Button! has teamed with Apkudo to test the experience of their new plug-in accessory for Android devices. Pressy is a perfect example of pairing the innovation the Android platform allows with the smart solutions Apkudo is providing. Pressy, a button that lets you perform any action on your Android smartphone with a click, is currently funding on Kickstarter to mass produce http://kck.st/12MV2Jj.
“We are excited to work with Apkudo to characterize the performance and experience of Pressy over the hundreds of Android devices in the marketplace,” said Nimrod Back, Co-founder of Pressy. “The open and free Android ecosystem has provided us the environment in which to innovate and Apkudo will help us overcome the challenges naturally inherent in that environment.”
“Because accessories have the ability to change the device experience, it’s important to consider the impact an accessory has on a device rather than approving on specs and price alone,” said Josh Matthews, CEO of Apkudo.
“With Apkudo Approved for Accessories, wireless operators, distributors and retailers can improve customer satisfaction, reduce returns, and optimize accessory portfolios. Apple has ‘Made for iPhone’, and now Android has Apkudo Approved for Accessories.”
Apkudo’s CEO Josh Matthews discusses Apkudo Approved with Mark Crumpton on Bloomberg Television’s “Money Moves.” Take a watch!
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