Applause

Digital health products are engineered for patient-centricity and trustworthiness, but internal QA processes often operate under ideal conditions — updated devices, fast internet and "happy path" workflows. This disconnect creates a digital health divide — a product's lab performance fundamentally fails to capture the true, messy variability of real-world patient usage. The result? Bug escapes and eroded user trust post-launch. Closing this gap necessitates a strategic shift to real-world validation, inclusive design and specialized accessibility research with people with disabilities. Learn why testing across diverse device profiles, in unpredictable environments, and with representative users helps organizations improve digital health experiences at scale. https://bit.ly/3OHPHTH #QA #DigitalHealth #AppTesting #DevTrends

What do high-performing AI testing teams do differently? The 2026 State of Digital Quality in Testing AI details the QA methods that combat a recent rise in hallucinations, misunderstood prompts and more. If you're using or releasing AI apps, this report is for you. https://bit.ly/4t8uEbN #DigitalQuality #AgenticAI #SoftwareTesting #DevTrends #TestingAI

The IAAP Dublin event highlighted the complexity of achieving technical compliance. Specialized expertise goes a long way toward accurately interpreting and validating conformance, promoting better digital experiences for all users, particularly those utilizing assistive technologies. The consensus from European regulators is clear: the enforcement phase is on the way. Organizations should anticipate penalties for non-conformance. Learn more in this latest blog from accessibility expert Patrick Cullen. https://bit.ly/4daHS2N #IAAP #InclusiveDesign #EAA

“We’re experiencing unprecedented technological transformation, and for our clients, the stakes are incredibly high. If product releases fail, customers and revenue are on the line. I’m excited to further advance our model — combining AI, automation and real-world human insight — and expand how we apply AI to help enterprises deliver applications that are not only high-performing, but safe, reliable and ready for real-world use.” Applause CTO Aatish Salvi shares his perspective on Applause's approach to digital quality in the AI age. Read the press release for more: https://bit.ly/4sy3DgL Welcome, Aatish, to the team! #DigitalQuality #AgenticAI #Crowdtesting

The 2026 State of Digital Quality in Testing AI is here! The report is based on insights from Applause's annual AI survey of 1,000+ global software and QA professionals as well as 4,000+ consumers. Find out the latest AI usage and testing trends and get a framework that can help your organization validate AI outputs more effectively. Maximize AI value, mitigate risk and keep pace with modern release cycles. Visit our blog for the recap and access to the full report, including research, expert commentary, testing techniques and more! https://bit.ly/4t8uEbN #DigitalQuality #TestingAI #DevTrends

Are you confusing scale with assurance? More scans and alerts do not automatically translate into quality or confidence. On the Ready, Test, Go. podcast, we spoke with Nir Valtman, CEO & co-founder of Arnica, who discusses why effective teams shift from opt-in 'value streams' to enforced 'governance' by defining clear security and quality requirements. He also shares how leaders can balance 'shift left' practices with the reality that many risks only emerge in production. https://bit.ly/4bUwTbq #DigitalQuality #ShiftLeft #ReadyTestGo

By 2035, 75% of auto executives expect software-driven experiences to be central to brand value. Is your QA strategy ready for the "smartphone on wheels" era? The challenges are mounting as more innovations become part of the modern vehicle: in-car payments, EV-specific UX, and the pressure of continuous OTA updates, just to name a few. Learn why real-world validation is the ultimate driver of brand loyalty in today’s competitive automotive industry. https://bit.ly/4tvQhTr #EV #ConnectedCars #AutomotiveInnovation #QualityAssurance

Digital quality in iGaming requires more than just functional code; it demands seamless payments, rigorous compliance and intuitive UX. Watch this webinar to learn how leading organizations use crowdtesting to validate end-to-end journeys with real players and payment instruments. https://bit.ly/3OJhXFb #iGaming #RealWorldTesting #SoftwareQA

AI coding agents are powerful, but they inherit the context they’re given. As Arnica CEO and co-founder Nir Valtman explains on ep. 39 of the Ready, Test, Go. podcast, AI agents tend to generate code based on the patterns they see in the repository. That means if your repo contains bugs, the agent may repeat those bugs. Same goes for vulnerabilities. Developers might recognize these issues, but the AI agent doesn’t necessarily question them. As AI accelerates software development, governance and trust become just as important as speed. 🎧 Hear the full conversation in episode 39 of the Ready, Test, Go. podcast: “Where Automation Meets Trust” #ReadyTestGo #AI #Automation

Identifying vulnerabilities and flaws in large language models is essential for maintaining customer trust and ethical standards. This article explores how a systematic approach to AI IVR testing can uncover issues like harmful responses, hallucinations and mispronunciations. https://bit.ly/3Ig5Qwu #AI #IVR