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"Turning global talent into local champions" - The Lead South Australia

At PixelForce, we bring global talent to South Australia. Learn how we hire skilled international graduates to drive Adelaide’s tech scene, making us a local champion in tech innovation.

PixelForce Founder Featured by University of Adelaide

Learn from PixelForce founder Hinney Lo’s journey in tech as he shares insights on app development and entrepreneurship in a University of Adelaide video.

WWDC 2026 for App Owners: What iOS 27 Changes on Your Roadmap

Apple's WWDC on 8 June 2026 announced iOS 27, a rebuilt Siri and a wave of AI frameworks. Most of it is developer detail. Three things change what an app owner should plan for in the next twelve months, and one of them traces directly back to the announcement this article first covered in 2018.

PixelForce: SA’s Fastest Growing Business of 2018

In 2018, PixelForce was honoured as one of SA’s fastest-growing companies. Our commitment to excellence in app development has earned us a top industry position in Australia.

Integrate the Hottest Mobile Payment Gateways for Apps

Payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal are essential for a seamless app experience. Learn which mobile payment gateways are best suited for secure app transactions.

UX vs UI Design: Understanding the Key Differences

UX and UI design are often confused but serve different purposes. Explore how they work together to create engaging and user-friendly digital experiences in our detailed guide.

Mobile Apps & IoT: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

As IoT continues to grow, mobile apps are transforming how we interact with smart devices. Discover the future of connected technology and how apps are at the centre of it all.

How In-App Messaging Can Boost User Engagement

In-app messaging is a powerful tool for connecting with users directly. Discover how this feature enhances engagement, boosts retention, and keeps users active within your app.

Native vs Hybrid Apps: Choosing the Right Platform

Choosing between native and hybrid apps depends on your goals, budget, and timeline. Dive into the key differences and determine which approach suits your app project best.

Which Android Versions Should Your App Support in 2026?

Google Play now requires new apps and updates to target Android 16, Android 13 stopped receiving security patches in March 2026, and barely half of Android phones run a supported version. Those three facts answer two different questions, and most app owners conflate them. Here is how to set your minimum and target versions for 2026.

AR for Business in 2026: Which Use Cases Actually Paid Off

We wrote about ARKit the month it was announced in 2017 and predicted six industries it would change. Nine years on, one of them produced hard numbers, two changed shape, and three never became businesses. Here is the honest scorecard, and the test we now apply before scoping AR into any product.

ARKit and Core ML, Nine Years On: What Apple's 2017 Bets Became

At WWDC 2017 Apple shipped ARKit and Core ML on the same day, and we wrote about both. Nine years later one has been vindicated so thoroughly it disappeared into the platform, and the other was right about the technology and wrong about the form factor. This is what happened to each, and what it means for how you evaluate a new Apple framework.

Selling Into China: What You Actually Have to Build

Most advice about entering the Chinese market is about marketing and culture. The part that stops projects is neither - it is that you cannot publish a WeChat Mini Program or a mobile app in China without a completed government filing, and obtaining one has prerequisites that take months. Here is the build-side checklist, in the order it bites.

2017’s Key Tech Trends and Shifts to Watch

In 2017, mobile apps continued to evolve. From cloud integration to AI advancements, explore the tech trends that defined app innovation this year.

Five Signs Your Website Needs a Rebuild, Not a Refresh

Most websites that feel dated do not need a redesign - they need a rebuild, and the two are priced very differently. The distinction is not how the site looks but whether its problems live in the presentation layer or underneath it. These are the five signals that tell you which one you are dealing with.