iPhone Application - Marketing It the Smart Way

Nowadays you will find the numbers of iPhone applications on sale at the iTunes store to be increasing exponentially. Within a year of launching i.e. 2009 the number of iPhone apps was whopping 100,000. The year 2011 has already witnessed this number crossing 300,000. This increment does not seem to stop in the near future. On the contrary this number is increasing exponentially.

If all the applications put on sale at the iTunes were working it would have been wonderful. The irony is that most these apps fail to satisfy the user. There are some applications that after downloading can make the iPhone user repent for downloading that application.

As the number of applications on the iTunes store goes on increasing, the possibility of your iPhone application getting noticed becomes lesser and lesser day after day. If you want your application to generate revenue it becomes important for the application to get noticed. One needs to resort to marketing gimmicks for making the application noticed. Some of the prominent marketing gimmicks are as follows.

Branding

Branding can make a big difference in the marketing of any application. Branding depends directly on how unique is the app. The slogan, logo, and the subject of application have to be so different that they become unforgettable. Many of the applications get ignored just because the logo and slogan are not worth remembering. Once you have come up with a unique and attractive logo, consistency needs to be maintained at mentioning it on every part of the app.

Features of the application

The application should be as simple as possible. One should make the app understandable to the first time visitor of the app too. One should also check if any similar kind of apps exists on the iTunes store. If any similar kind of application is present on the web then what extraordinary feature can you include in your app to make it appealing and tide over the competition?

The application that you develop should be more user friendly than that of your competitors.

Brand awareness

There are different ways of creating brand awareness. In this age of internet some of the prominent ways to communicate with the concerned people include use of social networking sites, emails, advertisements through banners and even chatting. One needs to create a base before launching the application in the market. The other way of publicizing the application is through posting comments on the forums and submission of blogs. People should be enthusiastic about the new features and utility of the application.

The application developer should remember that no application can become popular overnight. The above mentioned strategies yield rich dividends only when you have planned it systematically.

Homeland Security Spy on Android Phone

When people think of spy on Android phone software, they usually think of secret government agencies like Homeland Security, the CIA, Interpol or other anti terrorist units, most of which they know from action movies and TV shows like "24" with Jack Bower.

The secret reality is that Android spy software is available to anyone who wants to buy it. All that is needed is a computer, Internet access and the IMEI, (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of the Android phone, and a valid credit card. Some sites even take PayPal.

So what in the heck is the International Mobile Equipment Identity number? Every cell phone has a number that is unique to each phone, Android phones or any other phone, for that matter. This special number helps identify it from the millions of other phones around the globe.

On a sidebar note, let me mention that Android spy software can only be installed on Android phones that you have ownership of. Downloading it onto a phone that does not belong to you is a crime and the people who provided you the Android spy software will work with the authorities and hand over your information. Therefore I suggest not even trying it. It is not worth a fine and/or jail time.

Why do people want this spy software?

So, what can we do with this top secret cell phone spy software?

Well, I will answer that question from a couple different angles, technical and non-technical.

I will start with the technical answer. Once you buy the program, get online and you will need to log in to a member website and then you will be able to see how the spy on Android phone is being used. See the outgoing and incoming calls that the phone has placed and received, and the content of any text messages sent or received. You can even find the GPS location of the phone and track it on Google Maps.

Now for the less technical and more practical view on things, how can this benefit you? This is where the benefits of Android spy software really sells itself. For example, if you are an employer you can use it to find if your employees are using company time properly. Are they texting and talking to friends all day instead of working? How about company secrets, are they committing fraud or leaking information to competitors? How about trying to parent your child? Find out what things your children are getting into. Are they sexting or at places where they should not be at? Also, you can easily find them if they get lost. How about the safety of your spouse? Wouldn't it be nice to know where they are during bad weather or if they have a vehicle break down? If your parents are too old or maybe have health issues you can monitor their whereabouts without their knowing.

Benefits of the cell phone spy software? Well that depends on how you decide to apply it, rather than the technical features of it. And you don't have to be with Homeland Security or a secret agent to have access to it.

There are many spy on mobile fone options available on the Internet to instantly start spying on someone, but which spy software is right for your particular situation? What does it cost and is one better for you than the others? Come to my review website to get the answers. Whether you want to spy on Android phone or have another type of phone you would like to tap?

iPhone 4 8GB Gets Cheapest Deals So Far

The new 8GB edition of the iPhone 4 which was released at the same time that iPhone 4S deals hit the market is now officially the cheapest model available of the fourth generation Apple smart phone.

Whilst stocks start to run dry of the 16GB and 32GB models of the iPhone 4 the new 8GB model is taking up the slack and has recently had deals released by independent mobile phone retailers that finally put the phone in the same price bracket as many rival smart phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Sensation.

The current cheapest deals for the iPhone 4 8GB start at just £25 line rental per month and include a free phone in the package, one of the most competitive of these deals is on 3 Mobile and the tariff is called 'Text 100', this offers 100 minutes of calls which can be used at any time and to call any network, 5000 text messages and a generous 500MB of internet access every month.

The next best deal is a £25 per month tariff from Orange which includes 75 minutes of calls, 125 SMS and 250MB of inclusive data on the 'Orange iPhone 25' package, the inclusive volumes are much lower than those offered by the 3 Mobile network but the iPhone 4 8GB is included free of charge as before.

Vodafone now also have a reduced price deal at £26 per month for a free phone whilst T-Mobile's cheapest offer that includes a free handset currently costs £30.64 and O2 a lot more at £37 per month.

Before these latest price cuts consumers could not order a free phone for under £35 per month meaning these latest deals equate to a substantial saving of £240 over the minimum term 24 month contract period.

The 8GB edition is set to replace all iPhone 4 models as production of the larger memory units becomes restricted to just the new iPhone 4S, this latest Apple smart phone is offered in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants in both black and white colour schemes.

The new 8GB iPhone 4 offers all of the same great features and design as the other two memory formats and is simply able to keep its price lower by offering the smaller memory capacity, this means that the new iOS5 operating system which is standard on the new iPhone 4S and iPad is also included in this cheaper model.

5 Best Android Tablet Comic Apps

Just like any other book, comics also consume some space in the bookshelf. For the typical collector, spacious bookshelves are a necessity. Are you looking for ways to read more comics and view them anywhere you like? Android-powered tablets can actually allow you to read your favorite comics through several comic reader apps. Such applications allow you to download as many comics as you want in a fascinating digital experience at anytime and any place of the day. Here is a list of great comic reader apps that will your reading experience worthwhile:

1. Droid Comic Viewer

Robot Comics created Droid Comics, one of the best comic viewing apps in the Android market. It is powerful and compatible with BMP, ACV, CBZ/ZIP, JPEG, PNG and CBR/RAR files. Reading with the Droid Viewer will give you an enjoyable experience. It possesses more than 19 options that you can customize as well as 18 actions. Navigating from page to page will give you a pleasant and delightful comic viewing experience. Droid Comic Viewer is a free app for Android devices.

2. Comica

Comica has a great-looking graphical interface that utilizes the thumbnails of your comics arranged in easy and amusing ways. This digital image and comic reader for Android tablet has a dual-pane mode. It allows you to take snapshots of images that you can zoom into and store separately. It also supports a bookmark system, so you can scan for comics that you want to view on your SD card. You can add them under a collection and organize them on your folder. It works with JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and GIF for image viewing.

3. Mango Manga Reader

Mango Manga Reader is a free app for Android devices which has 450,000 downloads that you can choose from. It has a huge selection of comics that you can enjoy reading. The built-in library includes thousands of great fan-translated Manga such as Fairy tale, Air Gear, Gantz, Vampire, Soul Eater, Naruto and many more. It is a user-friendly app that allows you to download the whole chapters to your SD card and read them wherever you are even without Internet connection. With its smooth scrolling, swipe gesture control, pinch-to-zoom feature and smooth animations, Mango Manga Reader gives you the best seamless and enjoyable reading experience.

4. Comic Reader Mobi

With Comic Reader Mobi, you can enjoy reading your comics even without constantly zooming in on the page to see the text. You can just simply tap the word box and the lens will automatically zoom in on the text. It has features such as auto-bookmarking and page flipping which allows you to read comics like the real print version. This Android comic app supports several file formats such ZIP RAR, CBZ and CBR. The Comic Reader Mobi app costs $14.99 in the Android market, but it is a worthy investment.

5. Comic Strips

Comic Strips is one of the best and most extensive comic viewer developed for Android gadgets. It allows you to read more than 250 comics which include Dilbert, Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, Garfield, and a whole lot more. This comic book app is free in the Android market.

How to Fix the iPhone 4 Rear Panel

Your iPhone 4 offers a remarkable case, yet if you're just like our founder, Jordan, and you just dropped your iPhone 4 smashing the actual glass of the rear panel, here's how to restore it very easily. You will have to have a couple of tools, but the process shouldn't require more than 30 minutes when you have the correct parts. This is also a cool technique to change up your iPhone if you opt to buy a rear panel that's clear or metal so you can view the internal parts of an iPhone 4 or have a little something totally different. Here is the way to lift off the back panel and put on a new panel:

Required Tools:
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (if iPhone has external Phillips screws) or 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver (if iPhone has external pentalobe screws). This is merely because Apple changed the type of screws at a point so you are going to need the correct screwdriver to remove the various type of screws. Also, you will require a iPhone 4 Rear Glass Panel.

5 Basic Steps to Change the Rear Panel:

1. Check if your manufacturer's warranty is not expired. If you choose to remove and restore your back panel, Apple would have the right to void your current warranty. If the warranty is valid, simply take your iPhone 4 to Apple for the free repair.

2. Shut off your iPhone.

3. Remove the two 3.6 Phillips Screws next to the Dock Connector.

4. Carefully press the rear panel toward the top side of the iPhone 4. The panel should just move around 2mm.

5. Lift the rear panel off the iPhone.

6. Put in the new panel on.

7. To close up the case, simply follow these directions in reverse.

There are some fantastic mod protective cases that we've used over and over to help our customers. To apply a brand new mod rear panel, you would simply buy a brand new back panel other than the authentic Apple iPhone 4 back panel and subsequently continue with the steps to take off the original back panel. The sole disclaimer is when you remove the rear cover, it will void the warranty in case you have viable warranty. We generally put the genuine case we have described from iFixit, but our team's favorite mod protection cases would be the clear view panel in the iFixit online site and the metal real panel via cnn.cn (a Hong Kong OEM company). However, we have heard the metal may impact your radio signals.

Developing Android Applications: Would Android 3.2 Make Life Easier?

Being one of the famous platforms, Android app development stories are heard very often. After the app attrition, malicious entry and introduction to a much advanced iPhone, let's find out what Android has in its stores to offer. Let's take a small peek at Android's current market position, and then we will proceed to the robotic world of developing Android applications.

Even after the high app attrition rate, Android has managed to retain a big piece of market share. Google has a reason to rejoice as its Android mobile OS is now active on 130 million devices. It has a whopping count of daily activations. Android gets activated on 550,000 devices every day.

On the basis of market statistics, Apple still sticks to its numero-uno position with over 200 million iOS activated since June 2011. When we talk in terms of apps, Android is not even close to the Apple as the former acquires only 250,000 apps as compared to the latter's 425,000 apps. However, the fact is that Android app development has grounded itself in a much lesser time as compared to the iOS.

Android provides a timely supply of effective apps and has never failed to provide ammunition to get its devices armed to teeth. Given the huge number of Android application development, hardly a day passes when not even a single app is added to an Android app market. Having said that, we will take a look at what's creating a buzz in the Android app developmentmarket.

What's new?

Cnet news reveals the official announcement of Android version 3.2. The latest version of Android operating system is soon to be seen driving the latest, fully-equipped gadgets. It means updates will arrive quickly on the range of existing Droid-driven tablets. It is called as an incremental release, which includes several API changes.

Android 3.2 meets several loopholes left to be addressed in its previous versions. The highlights of Android 3.2 are as follows:

• Includes the optimization factor for wider screen sizes concentrating on various possible range of screen and not just the 10.1 inch.
• Scalable pixels to fill the area by zooming-in without annihilating the significant screen resolution.
• Includes the facility that can allow file access to apps directly from the system media store. Further, it allows the users to load the media files from the SD card to the respective app that use them.
• Extended screen support API: Providing more precise control over the user interfaces across the multiple natured Android-powered devices, the new operating system offer extended screen support API. It is also meant to provide screen targeting according to their dimensions.

Developers can now look forward to try hands with the newer version as Android 3.2 software development kit is freely available on its official website. Motorola Xoom is also set to receive newer updates soon. The Droid 3.2 version is also set to attract many brands such as Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1, Acer's Iconia Tab 500 and Toshiba's Thrive. The influence that Android 3.2 is expected to gain in the market is worth watching."

iPhone RPG Games

The great thing about the iPhone is its innovative touch screen. Unlike other handheld gaming devices, the touch screen allows you to play games in a whole new style. Some of Japan's most popular RPG gaming franchises have been released on the iPhone with impressive results.

The Final Fantasy franchise is renowned around the world and is arguably the most popular RPG series of all time. The first three Final Fantasy games have been ported to the iPhone and look as brilliant as their handheld companions. Final Fantasy I and II are exact ports from the PSP versions while Final Fantasy III is a direct port from the Nintendo DS version. Final Fantasy III looks brilliant compared to the Nintendo DS original and its touch screen controls makes battles smoother and faster.

This is because you can use your finger to pick and choose which enemies you want to attack. It's a much better system than using the controller to scroll through the enemies all the time. I've played a ton of turn-based RPG games in my life and there's nothing worse than accidentally choosing the wrong enemy to kill in the heat of battle. In the iPhone versions, you shouldn't encounter such problems as this...

Scrolling through the world maps is also less frustrating. Just put your finger on the corner of the screen and you character will move automatically. The other great thing about the iPhone version of the Final Fantasy games is that they all retain the beautiful cutscenes that the series is famous for.

One of Japan's other most popular RPG franchise is the Monster Hunter series. Unlike with the Final Fantasy games, Monster Hunter titles have no story as it's all about you hunting rare beasts in various exotic locations. The newest Monster Hunter game released is Monster Hunter Dynamic Hunting. The touch screen plays a huge role in the game yet it's simple to learn the controls.

Tapping the screen with your finger allows you to attack, while sliding your fingers across the screen allows you to move. Using more than one finger will initiate other controls such as rolling out of danger and blocking. It's a unique approach to the game and RPG fans will love the new way of playing Monster Hunter. Graphically the game is similar to that of the PSP version.

Not all of the iPhone RPG games are 3D powerhouses however. There are a ton of games that gamers from the '90s will appreciate. There are a number of old-school 2D RPG games available that are similar to Nintendo's Zelda games. One of the most popular iPhone RPG games is a game called Across Age. It's got pretty 2D visuals and offers hours of fun.

There are a number of titles available for the iPhone that RPG fans both old and young alike will enjoy playing. Not to mention they're all pretty affordable and can all be easily downloaded from Apple's own app store. The only thing iPhone owners need to check before they purchase these games is if they have enough memory space left to download them. Other than that, it's a pretty easy process

How To Take Great Photos With Your Android Phone

Taking photos is easy nowadays. Many phones, actually most of them, have cameras and well, if you want to take a snap all you need to do is access your camera on your smartphone, focus and click right? Of course, you will have your photo but how is the quality of that photo? With an Android phone you can take better shots at night, change its background to a blur and so much more.

Your phone's hardware and software may affect quality of your photos and they vary from one phone model to the other. The software in your phone may unlock more manual controls which can aid you in terms of advanced photography. Always update your phone and explore other camera settings and see what they feature. Consider the following tips and experience great photography.

Even in day time, use the flash

The flash provides a burst to stand in for shadows and areas with low exposure especially on sunny days; it's like your secret recipe to a great meal so use it. During day time, the flash may help to improve the appearance of the subject. For instance the cheeks may need highlighting; the forehead or the area around the eyes may need adjustments if they appear too dark.

Camera smartphones tend to set exposure on bright areas leading to much darkened shadows. You can automatically or manually turn on the flash and it will pop up details when you are within a few feet. Remember to keep close to your subject. You may use the fill flash when there are backlit subjects. If the subject is dark for instance, you may consider avoiding a sunset background or a colorful sky but instead light up the foreground with the flash.

For better night shots, adjust the ISO settings

Try and make use of whatever light is available because using a harsh flat light might blow out your images while mere weak flashes might not cut it. Ask the subject to be still and if it's difficult for you to be still, use the phones stabilizer application settings. Even if parts of the image are blurred you can improve on them by using other tools. A camera phone's ISO setting on film speed are more or less like those on a standard camera. The higher the number the more sensitive it is to light but it can also be noisy and also interferes with the color. Exercise with your camera phone to get acquainted with it.

Try not to use the Digital Zoom

A camera phone cannot move its lens and be able to magnify or zoom images but instead it has a digital zoom. Though the zooming function is there you should rarely use it because instead of capturing the finer details, it blows up the image. If you wish to edit the image, you can do so later on a PC or by an image editor, but you can't reverse zooming on an already taken photo. Walk closer to your subject if the subject cannot do so to fill the frame. It is still recommended to avoid the zooming even if the subject is a bit far and moving such as when trying to photograph a celebrity who may not necessarily be posing. Take the shot and edit it later.

With good lighting come great photos

Great lighting can make even an image taken by any phone look great and so keep in mind that lighting is important when taking photos. The light should be at your back and ask you're subject to reposition if you are facing the sun. If possible use the three lights; key light, a fill light and a back light to illuminate the scenes. From the camera which is nearest comes the key light; the fill light is lit to soften shadows and the back light as the name suggests lights the back or far side to give the scene some sense of depth. When indoors you may use light from the windows as key and fill light and a lamp for the back light. The camera will do the bright light so avoid other bright sources.

Five Best Android Apps for Music

One of the best things you can have on your Android phone is a music player. This application enables you to play your favorite songs whenever you need entertainment. As most people love to have their song list handy on their Android phone, numerous applications for music are now available on the market. They compete to present the best features and innovations for consumers. Finding these applications on the Internet is very easy but choosing the best one is sometimes a difficult task to do. What applications are in the top positions these days? Here I have listed some of the best Android apps for music:

1. PowerAMP Music Player

This is one of the superior Android applications for music. With this music player, you can play songs with different audio formats such as mp3, wav, mp4, ogg, ape, wma and tta. Some of the features offered by this powerful player include a ten band graphical equalizer for those audio formats, separate treble and bass adjustments and dynamic queue. To add to your excitement when listening to music, this application comes with something more. Fast folder scan, TagEditor and Scrobbling are other features that you can use. This application offers a trial version for 15 days and if you want to have the full version, you need to download it. The full version of PowerAMP costs around $ 4.99.

2. Winamp

Winamp is still considered as one of the best audio players. You probably used this application on a Windows computer, but now this music player is also available for Android-powered devices. Winamp comes with plentiful features for music enthusiasts such as integrated search, playlist importing, lock-screen player and other useful features. You will also be glad to know that this app is able to sync with your iTunes library. If you're a music lover with hundreds of songs on your Android phone, this is certainly an application you need.

3. Shazam

Sometimes it happens that you hear a song that you like but don't know the artist or title. When this happens to you, Shazam can help you identify the song. Shazam will explore its library to find the song information. This application also enables you to share tagged songs with friends as a social feature. The good news is that you can download this app for free.

4. SoundHound

This app functions almost the same as Shazam; it is able to identify songs and lyrics. You just need to let this app listen to the song and it will inform you about the song title or lyric. SoundHound can even recognize a song if you hum or sing it, even if done badly. A free version is available but it only offers five recognitions each month. If you want to obtain the full version, then you need to pay $ 4.99.

5. Pandora Radio

This is a radio streaming application that is able to offer personalized service. Pandora will learn your preferences to determine your music tastes. To make this app run its tasks, just give it your favorite artists or composer. Then, it will search for music that meets your preference. This application is free but the free version is only available for those who reside in the USA.

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iphone 5 - Preview of top 10 features expected

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Apple iPhone 4S Upgrades the iPhone 4

After a very interesting launch event from Apple the whole world now knows there is to be no iPhone 5 released in 2011 but instead an update to the current iPhone 4 called the 4S.

This new iPhone 4S takes on exactly the same housing and thus dimensions of the current phone but packs in far more technology, features and software to bring it in line with competing handsets from rival manufacturers.

Firstly, the Apple iPhone 4S is to house the A5 dual core processing chip found in the iPad 2, this makes the 4S twice as fast as the iPhone 4 and able to handle multiple requests and applications speedily and smoothly.

The second big improvement comes in the camera department with the new model sporting an 8 mega pixel lens which can snap pictures at super fast speeds, it also supports full 1080p HD video recording and now lets in 70% more light for higher quality pictures.

The camera can now take its first picture in only 1.1 seconds and then it's second in just half a second allowing the user to quickly capture moments as they happen, the sensor also captures 60% more pixels than before for even higher quality photographs.

Moving onto the battery, this has also been improved to produce 8 hours talking over 3G (Facetime), 14 hours over 2G, 40 hours of playing back music and 9 hours of continuous Wi-Fi usage, far more than the current iPhone 4 and good news for heavy users.

Although the main touch screen display size has not changed it does now offer 7 times better graphics (as quoted by Apple at their launch event), and the manufacturer has also improved connectivity by including two 3G antennas which can now generate connection speeds of up to 14.4Mbps.

One of the big talking points of the launch event was surrounding the inclusion of 'Siri' which is the voice search company that Apple bought last year, Siri is a system-wide voice navigational tool and actually interacts with the user.

This new feature allows the user to directly ask the new iPhone 4S questions and Siri will respond incorporating one of the best non-Google search engines; Wolfram Alpha.

Questions demonstrated at Apple's event include "How many days until Christmas?' to which a rather electronic voice from the iPhone 4S replies exactly, others included 'What's the weather like?' and 'Where's the nearest restaurant?' and each time the phone came back with an accurate answer, all pretty impressive!

The biggest stumbling block for the iPhone 4S is that it looks exactly the same as the current iPhone 4, this means other people will not know you own this latest piece of mobile technology and may put some off investing what is a high price tag for something that looks the same.

iPhone 4S deals are to be launched on October 14th and when they do the current iPhone 4 deals are to be discounted as well as a new 8GB edition launch, for further news and latest deals please see our website: Phones Limited.

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