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App Performance
27 May 2025 • 4 min read
Introducing automatic startup instrumentation
Embrace now supports automatically instrumenting and measuring application startup for Android and iOS. With this feature, you can get granular insight into all of the individual processes that occur as part of the application launch – whether that's from a cold or warm start – so you can troubleshoot issues with latency, rendering, or interactivity with precision.
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App Performance
29 July 2021 • 1 min read
eBook: Rev up your mobile app startup time
Rev up your mobile app startup time with our comprehensive eBook, as we provide valuable insights, actionable strategies, and optimization techniques to minimize loading times, enhance user engagement, and drive the success of your mobile app startup.
App Performance
25 May 2021 • 5 min read
What can you do to optimize your mobile app startup time?
Unlock the secrets to optimizing your mobile app's startup time with practical techniques such as reducing initialization overhead, optimizing resource loading, and leveraging caching mechanisms, ensuring a lightning-fast and engaging user experience right from the moment your app launches.
App Performance
20 May 2021 • 4 min read
What are the most common causes of startup time bloat?
Discover the most common causes of startup time bloat in mobile apps, from excessive network requests and inefficient resource loading to complex initialization processes and poor code optimization, empowering developers to identify and address these issues for faster app launches and improved user experience.
App Performance
29 April 2021 • 5 min read
How many mobile SDKs is too many?
Discover the fine balance between integrating mobile software development kits (SDKs) and overwhelming your app with excessive dependencies, as we delve into the factors to consider when determining how many mobile SDKs are too many, enabling you to optimize app performance, maintain code quality, and enhance user experience.
App Performance
18 March 2021 • 3 min read
Why is WKWebView so heavy and why is it leaking so bad?
Delve into the reasons behind the heavyweight nature and memory leaks of WKWebView as we explore the underlying complexities of this powerful web view component, discussing memory management techniques, optimization strategies, and potential trade-offs to mitigate performance issues and deliver a smooth browsing experience within your iOS apps.
App Performance
16 September 2020 • 4 min read
How you should measure app health
Discover the key principles of measuring app health and gain insights into the essential metrics and indicators that can guide your assessment, enabling you to make informed decisions, prioritize improvements, and ensure a robust and successful mobile application with optimal performance and user satisfaction.