Push notifications have become an immutable part of the modern smartphone and tablet landscape. They can be a way for developers and platform companies to stay connected to consumers, but if the balance isn't right some may feel like they're being stalked--or worse. Recent events around AppGratis suggest that for some developers, perceived abuse of the technique may have them run afoul of major platform providers. However, companies like Urban Airship have been promoting the idea of "good push"--with the idea that developers need more education on the use of this communications channel. FierceDeveloper explores the ways push notifications can be used correctly, or not, in this special report.
