I had an interesting experience at a food outlet where they use ordering kiosks. These kiosks were Android based, with the food ordering app active on it. While ordering I might have pressed a few buttons :) and the unexpected happened. The food ordering app went into the background and the Android home screen showed up with all the default system apps visible and available. I wonder why the solution provider didn't think of this problem. Such a poor user experience and a clear source of revenue loss. Imagine a not so tech savvy patron enters the store and they don't see the app, what are they going to do. Also the staff won't know until someone flags the issue and even then they have to physically walk over to the kiosk and launch the app, until next time it happens again. I know the solution for this problem is to use something like SureLock and its Single App Kiosk Mode feature, but the broader point is that there are so many right tools available for so many problems that we encounter here and there. Probably, it is just the lack of knowledge, or we just don’t even realize there is a problem, let alone look for a solution. Android Single App Mode - How to run only one-app on Android https://lnkd.in/gM_Cp8J3
Android Single App Kiosk Mode - How to run only one-app on Android
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This is an important reminder to everyone in the business world to secure their applications and mobile assets. Why leave the App vulnerable and open to hostile acts or even attacks? If these Apps and Mobile gadgets are unsecured and unprotected there is a high cost to the organization. It is safer and so easy to use Mobile MDM like 42 gears and avoid those costly mistakes. Thanks for bringing these issues to the public eyes.
Tech mishap turned gourmet adventure! This experience highlights the critical need for robust user interfaces in tech-driven solutions. An unexpected glitch can disrupt not only user experience but also impact revenue. In tech deployment, proactive problem-solving tools are essential.
Have experienced the similar thing at many big stores on feedback tablets. Someone pressed the home button and no one noticed it, now users don’t notice your feedback form.
Those of us with an eye for rugged handhelds tend to spot them easily. How many times do you find an unattended inventory device on a retail floor? Protect your assets and secure your apps!
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7moAlso an opportunity for the solution providers - like SureLock to contact the IT of the food outlet for a business opportunity. The kiosk (or the solution) vendor may not have considered all the use cases (or the quality of testing) for a number of reasons. Typically, you know, most small chain of food outlets (or any small businesses) need not be tech savvy or spend much for technology like this. And eventually encounter these issues.