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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Android Game Development - Develop Only With Experienced Android Game Developer For Best Quality


No doubt iPhone is in the buzz world today even tough the popularity of other models with Android operating system also treading on the way at the same time. The user-friendly quality of these phones makes people to switch on it. The Google Android has amazing capabilities and mind-blowing features, making it popular in the market and the users are increasing at very rapid rate day by day.
Google Android has application framework, which enables reuse and replacement of components. It has optimized graphics powered by a custom 2D graphics library and 3D graphic based on the open GLES 1.0 specification. Android game development provides media support for common audio, video and still image formats (MPEG4, H.264, MP3, AAC, AMR, JPG, PNG, GIF). It has also CPS, compass, and accelerator. Android game development is the best options available if and only if professional and experienced Android Game developer develops it.
There are some other reasons as well why one should opt Android for the game application development and. As everybody can use android platform so there is a massive Android mobile game apps developer community for your support and they will provide overall assurance about the bug-free application. Android OS is based on Linux; there are mere chances of crash. Android provides a strong platform with higher stability. Android mobile game app development provides you multiple sales options for the sales of its application. Once application is developed, then you can sold through Android app market or you can also sold it through third party store. This flexibility makes it differ from all others who can just sell their application only through their exclusive stores.
Before hiring any Android Mobile Game Apps Developer you need to go through company's portfolio and testimonials. If the development process is done by professional and experienced developers than Android Game Development would be a successful and majestic in style, quality and its functioning.


Sunday, November 20, 2011

5 Awesome iPhone Apps Redesigned for Android


In the apps department, the iPhone is currently leading over Android phones. To date, there are about 230,000 apps available in the Apple Store for the iPhone device. In comparison, there are some 70,000 apps for Android phones. These numbers are changing daily, as more and more apps are added to each group. But according to industry experts, at the rate that apps are now being produced, it is likely that by the middle of 2012, there will be more Android apps than iPhone or iOS apps (iOS is the operating platform for Apple products such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad).
One reason why Android apps will soon outnumber iOS apps is that, simply put, there is greater demand for Android apps. In the smart phone market, Android has the indisputable lead. More phone manufacturers have adopted the Android operating system, while the only smart phone that uses the iOS platform is still the iPhone only. HTC, Samsung and Motorola all use Android in their smart phones, and seven of their models has made it to the top ten list of the most popular smart phones in the U.S. today. With more phones and more people on the Android bandwagon, apps developers have their hands full creating more Android apps to satisfy the huge market demand.
Not surprisingly, some iPhone apps have been converted into Android versions and installed in fully functional mode in Android phones. As a result, a number of the most popular iPhone apps now have their Android counterparts. Below are five of the trendiest and most useful apps that can now be found in both iOS and Android devices:
1. Dropbox - This is a very helpful "cloud" service that allows users to store files and then sync them automatically across various gadgets or computers. With a Dropbox account-which comes free, by the way-a person can have easy access to files he saved on his Windows PC, iPad, iPhone or Mac computer. This is a perfect storage solution as well as an answer to file-syncing problems of people who use multiple computing devices.
2. Evernote - This is a note-taking app that also employs "cloud-syncing" to update copies of important notes that a person may make and keep on multiple devices. Note-taking is an important function of smart phones (and indispensable at work), and with Evernote, a person always has access to all his notes no matter what device he has on hand.
3. Documents To Go - There is a free version of this document viewing and editing app for both iPhone and Android phones. The free app makes text and spreadsheet documents, similar to Word and Excel files. But it is not capable of making slideshows such as those in PowerPoint files. For those who want PowerPoint-like functionality, an upgrade to the full version is needed. This upgrade will also remove certain restrictions found in the free version.
4. Amazon Kindle - This mobile app lets a person browse through the very well-stocked Kindle bookstore. The app also lets one purchase, download and then read books he has chosen. The download time is quite fast, often taking less than a minute.
5. Pandora - This app is used to stream songs or audio files. The user can make his own playlist by searching for song titles or artist names.
Want to know what's topping the charts? Find the top free app and all the best ipad game at AppCraver.com, a website dedicated to app reviews for the iPhone, iPod and iPad devices.


webOS vs Android: Head to Head


Many early adopters of smartphone technology were blown away by the Palm Pre; it was a showcase of smartphone technology, and many of those same early adopters lauded its crisp feel and elegant presentation.
Fast forward to the present: Android and iPhone now dominate the smartphone arena, and webOS has been lagging behind in that arena somewhat severely. HP's new TouchPad, however, is a tablet that uses a new, revamped version of webOS that promises to be a true contender to the Android operating system. Is webOS a viable contender to Android in the tablet arena?
For the most part - yes! The webOS interface is very slick and smooth, and it has the same responsiveness that the Palm Pre did those years ago. Many of the problems that the earlier webOS versions had, like unstable multitasking, have been rectified for this latest incarnation of the operating system.
The operating system also feels very optimized for the tablet form factor, a problem that continues to plague Android tablets running 2.1 or 2.2 (though, to be fair, Google has stated that those Android versions are not intended for tablet use). It does, however, fare very well against Honeycomb, Google's own Android version designed for tablets; the two operating systems are more or less neck and neck in terms of speed, feel of use, and overall usability.
Where webOS is going to have a problem, however, is the number of apps available for the platform. Android's app catalog blows away webOS' app catalog; at last count, Android's app numbers extended into the hundreds of thousands, while webOS' numbers are more in the tens of thousands. It is a deficit caused by the lack of adoption surrounding webOS, true, but it is a deficit that will have to be faced by anyone looking to buy a webOS-based tablet in the future. Quite simply, the sheer amount of Android apps available are a huge value-add for the operating system.
This isn't an insurmountable advantage. Android had the same problem when it squared off against iOS. webOS is a very usable system, and with some effort and savvy marketing HP and other webOS backers could perhaps sway some developers to their side. It is, however, a problem that the webOS community needs to tackle smartly; at the moment webOS isn't as chock-full of apps, and users know it.
Other than that, webOS is a pretty worthy contender to Android. HP's TouchPad seems to be a pretty strong contender and is a great showcase of the webOS operating system itself. If webOS can boost app count and gain some market share, they could be a viable third tablet OS joining the fray; at the moment, however, Android maintains a slight advantage. If we had to declare a winner, we would have to crown Android - for now, at least!

Top Mid-Segment Android Phones of 2011



Within a year of its launch, Google's Android OS for cell phones and tablets has captured the imagination of several generations of cellphone users. Unlike its competitors like Symbian and BADA, Google Android is as smooth as it gets. At the present time, the world is waiting for the release of the next version of the Android OS, which promises to be better than all its predecessors. In this post, we take a look at some of the pocket friendly cellphones that run on Android.
LG Optimus One - This Google branded phone from LG is probably top of the list because it was one of the first to offer Android 2.2 Froyo at an inexpensive price. It is the first Android cellphone which sold more than a million handsets worldwide. This baby from LG comes with a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen which is one of the best that I have come across in recent times. The phone has a 3 mega pixel camera which churns out some decent snaps. If you happen to be a gamer, this phone will give you plenty of joy. It also comes with a 1500 MaH battery which keeps it ahead of its competition. The LG Optimus One is the best entry-level android phones around and if sales figures are anything to go by, it is probably the best around.
HTC Wildfire - This phone is the closest competitor to the above mentioned model at the present time. If looks were something to go by, I would easily pick this ahead of the Optimus. The good thing about this phone is that it has a 5 megapixel camera instead of a 3 MP - which is the norm in this range, and a 384 MB RAM instead of a 256 MB one. However, the only flip-side is the fact that this phone still comes with Android 2.1 Eclair and is yet to receive an upgrade in some countries.
Huawei Ideos - The Huawei Ideos has received top ratings in the International market and is a highly rated Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone. The company says that it worked closely with Google to build this phone and it has a lasting effect on you. You can upgrade it to a higher version of android if you wish to do so. It has a 2.8 inch capacitive touch screen display and the touch is pretty good. However, it has a very slow processor compared to the other phones on this list. If this is something that you are willing to compromise on, the Ideos is a great cell phone.
Samsung Galaxy Ace - This is a gem of a smartphone from the house of Samsung. It has a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display - the best of the lot - and also comes loaded with a 5 megapixel camera, A 800 MHz ARM 11 processor, and a 1350 MaH battery. The Galaxy ace also runs android 2.2 Froyo and the Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 user interface along with the Android interface. The rest of the specifications are in sync with the rest of the smartphones listed here - Bluetooth 2.1 A2DP, 3G, WiFi, GPS, and a micro SD card slot. This phone looks awesome and is perfect if you can stretch your budget a wee bit.


iPhone Application - Starting a New Chapter in Communication


Ever since the iPhone has been launched into the market by its manufacturers the Apple Inc, it has been selling like hot cakes. Not only its design but also its features are amazing and unique. The entertainment features are in plenty. By downloading the applications, one can add on to the built in features of the iPhone. Within 30 hours of launching the iPhone, the sale of iPhone has touched 270,000. Apple Inc. has very well understood the needs of the iPhone users and what the smart phone users want in general. Apple Inc. has started designing and developing products that can support iPhone applications developed by third parties too.
Over the years Apple Inc. has launched a series of successful operating systems and devices. These products include iPod, iPhone 3 G, iPad, and Mac OS X. A closer view of iPhone will reveal that it is a blend of three devices. The three devices are internet device, mobile phone and a wide screen.
Most of the people having iPhone now try to access the internet through the iPhone device that they have. Now the website needs to be compatible with the operating system and the platform of the iPhone to be displayed on the screen of the iPhone. It is to facilitate this that Apple Inc has launched iPhone Mac OS X. This Device is web interactive. It is equipped with X code tools and visual features. The SDK and X code tools of Apple Inc facilitate the applications developer with a wide array of support. The developer can manage the repository of the source-code.
Apple Inc. has introduced a novel system of marketing. It has launched the iTunes store which is also called Apple Store. The developers need to submit their applications to the Apple store. The users of the iPhone can only download applications from the Apple Store. So the application developed by the developer needs to be first approved by the Apple store authorities and then only put for sale on the Apple Store. When the iPhone application is sold 70% from the revenue generated goes to the developer while the remaining 30% is retained by the company. Apple Inc. thus provides income generating opportunity for the developers and is proving to the society that it is a socially responsible organization. When the application is approved by the authorities at Apple Store, the user who downloads the application is sure that the application is not going to harm the device. The user of the iPhone is facilitated with a wide choice of applications. This way the iPhone user can add as many features to the device as he/she wants.


Saturday, November 19, 2011

The Increasing Demand of Android Development


Developed by Android Inc. and launched by Google, Android is an excellent mobile operating system. It is based on Linux kernel and is written in many software languages frameworks including XML, Java/ Ajax, Flash, C, C++ etc. This allows Android OS (Operating System) to support seamless applications and software's. Undoubtedly, the requirement of android development was ought to be an obvious outcome.
Currently there are over 100,000 applications available in android market (an official online android application store provided by Google). This availability of applications reflects the significant demand of android development. In fact, with the launch of Android OS in the market, software development companies (providing mobile app development) soon understand the potentiality of Android for supporting numerous applications, related to various industries and with various functionalities. Additionally, Android OS is integrated with OpenGL ES 2.0 3D graphics API (Applications Programming Interface) which allows the android developers to develop rich 3D games as a part of android app development. Excluding the software languages and OpenGL engine Android OS supports and/ or is integrated various other technologies such as Flash Player 10.1, HTML5, Exchange ActiveSync, Motion Sensor, Accelerometer, Multitasking, Google Voice Search, gyroscopes, multi-touch and many more. Even more, it is continuously been updated by Google. Initially released with version 2.0/2.1 Éclair, it was updated to 2.2 Froyo, 2.3/2.4 Gingerbread, 3.4 Honeycomb and with the upcoming version known as "icecream." This shows the constant growth of Android OS in such a short period of time.
For software development companies offering android app development services and even for android app developers, Google has provided a great Android SDK (Software Development Kit), which allows them to develop great apps and games for Android. The Android SDK primarily consists of HTML, XML, C, C++, Java/ Ajax, Flash, and other such languages frameworks. A software development company skilled on these languages will definitely get an add-on advantage. For beginners or personal users, Google has provided a platform called Android app inventor, which allows the non-technical user to develop his/ her own personal apps without any support.
In fact, just like its competitor iPhone, Android also supports numerous apps and provides seamless options for solutions to industries around the world. Solutions such as:
  • Inventory Management
  • Accounting Applications
  • MIS Reporting
  • CRM (Customer Relationship Management) integrating Apps
  • CMS (Contact Management System) Apps
  • Navigational Apps
  • Games
  • Office Suites
  • PDF Reader
  • Apps integrating Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support
  • Industry specific apps
  • And many more...
All are the part of solutions falling under the category of Android development.
More importantly, android development is not just limited to mobile phone technology. Android OS is also available for tablet computer (tab). In fact, support of tab by Android OS extends its capability of supporting even better applications and software's, all on a larger display panel. This feature allows the entrepreneur to optimize and manage their business with better functionality. Taking the figures into consideration Android was the top-selling smart phone OS of the year 2010. The number reflects its increasing demand and popularity in the global mobile market.
To sum it up, blended with the features such as support of numerous applications, games and integration of top-notch technologies, along with the great SDK and support like Android App inventor, the requirement of Android development is constantly increasing in the world.

Friday, November 18, 2011

How to Sell iPhone Apps - 3 Steps to Make Money Selling Your Apps Online

Over 30 million iPhones have been purchased so far, meaning you have a perfect opportunity to sell an app to a huge audience and make money online.
But where do you get started selling an iPhone app? Learn the 3 steps you need to take if you want to make and sell apps and find out tips for boosting your sales along the way.
Step 1. Create an iPhone app
The first step to successfully selling your app is to make a product worth buying. While this may sound obvious, development is one of the most important parts of the process if you want to make money later.
You first need to have an original idea that will get customers excited. Then, you can either learn how to write the code yourself - there are many helpful websites and books available to teach you how to do it - or you can hire a developer to do it for you.
Step 2. Submit it to the App Store
Apple's App Store is a thriving marketplace for customers to find and buy your software so it is important for you to sell your app there as soon as you complete development.
Before you start selling your app, Apple must first approve it. Visit their website and carefully read the rules for submitting your software before you send it in. After approval, you can begin selling your app and making money on the App Store.
Step 3. Marketing your app
Your job is not done once you receive your approval, however. To sell more apps, you must start marketing it to potential customers.
There are many ways to promote your product online and boost your sales, including many free marketing tactics. For example, you can submit your app to review sites. While not every review site will write about you, it can be an effective way to promote iPhone apps like yours without spending any money.
More and more iPhones are being sold every day, and buyers all want the latest apps for it. If you want to make money by selling apps to this growing audience, follow these 3 steps to make and sell your app today.
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Android Application Development - The Newest Trends Of Success!

Android-based smartphones and their apps are increasing day-by-day. There is a tremendous rise of apps and innovative games, utilities and business apps with each passing day. The market is booming at the rate of 32 per cent every month while there are at least a dozen number of new gadgets and smartphones coming up every 2-3 days. Industry experts believe that the surge is primarily owing to the popularity of superb smartphones including Motorola Droid, certain HTC models, and the free, always available, open-source nature of the OS.
Advantages of Android platform
One of the primary advantages include multiple technologies like GSM, EDGE, CDMA, Wi-Fi technologies to transfer data via mobile networks.
Comprehensive design libraries with 2-D and 3D graphics.
Image, audio and video libraries.
Much needed features including high-resolution Video camera, Touchscreen, accelerometer and GPS system.
Peer-2-Peer using Google Talk.
SQLite module integrated for data storage.
Signed apps and signing of apps for publishing
There are various mobile app development companies and Android development companies which can be found offshore, in India, China, and the Phillipines. Using the latest development technologies and tools many Android programmers make the best use of Android SDK and leverage the Open Source Simple programming language to churn out innovative and inventive Android applications.
Android developers have in the recent years, successfully created innovative apps within the Android framework and also create third party mobile apps, for PDAs, Pocket PCs and other gadgets.
Some of the general Android app development services include:
Web-based app development for different Android-based phones
Custom app development based on client requirements
Java mobile app development for creating games, business apps and utilities
Software creation for different uses
Third-party libraries creation
Security mobile solutions and entertainment apps including multimedia
Apps leveraging Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS support features of Android
Utilities and its design/ implementation
Testing and quality assurance for Android projects
There are many who are experts and experienced in using Android SDK for meeting their client requirements. Many have even created 2D and 3D apps with the help of Open GL technology. Some of the general in-demand apps consist of:
Business apps
Games
Security apps
Communication apps with location-based service
Utilities
Barcode Scanning systems
Travel apps
Multimedia apps
Our continued success in Android app development has propelled the satisfaction levels of our clients and have reposed us with extension of their already-awarded projects. We have also created apps related to the social networking domain including apps which make use of the new hardware features like accelerometer and motion sensors.


Friday, November 11, 2011

Some Basics About the Apple iPhone 4S

There was a lot of buzz as people anticipated the announcement of the Apple iPhone 5. However, when the time came and the release of a new iPhone model was announced, a lot of people were disappointed. Apparently, it's not the iPhone 5. What people can expect though from the visionary brand in the first parts of the last quarter of 2011 is the iPhone 4S. Do people really have a reason for being disappointed? Well, not if Siri has anything to say about it.
Who's Siri?
Siri is the intelligent assistant that every iPhone 4S has. It's voice-operated so you really simply just talk to your iPhone to get things done. Need an umbrella? Looking for burgers? Having trouble finding the nearest ATM? Just ask Siri. Siri understands what you mean and goes to work figuring out the right applications to use in order to give you the answer you need. Like any personal assistant, Siri is also capable of making phone calls, sending messages, scheduling meetings, setting reminders, and more.
Other features
If you visit the Apple page for the iPhone 4S, it would tell you that the phone was picking up where amazing left off. This means the iPhone 4S still had pretty much everything that made the iPhone 4 amazing. For starters, the phone is running on a dual-core processor for even more power, with an 8MP camera that shoots HD video, powered by the latest iOS and supporting iCloud services. Everything's clearer to look at too with the revolutionary Retina display. FaceTime is still there so you can make face-to-face calls with your loved ones and built-in applications that can do pretty much everything are also in place. With Apple TV, you can take advantage of wirelessly streaming your content to your HDTV from your iPhone via a feature known as AirPlay. Similar to the AirPlay is the AirPrint, a feature that lets you print documents from your Phone or web pages, photos, and email by utilizing wireless connections over Wi-Fi. No software to download. No cables. No drives. Just you, your iPhone, and your printouts.
Make better calls
The iPhone 4S is indeed a very, very smart smartphone. However, it doesn't forget that it is first and foremost a mobile phone, and mobile phones are made for making calls. This is why Apple made it a point to make sure that your iPhone 4S will indeed make it possible for you to make phone calls almost anywhere you are by fitting it with a feature that lets this iPhone switch intelligently between antennas when receiving and transmitting, resulting into better call quality.
Connect better
The iPhone 4S ability to switch antennas also helps it double the max data speeds that an HSDPA connection can offer so you are able to go online faster. From 7.2Mbps with the iPhone 4, the iPhone 4S is now able to enjoy speeds of up to 14.4Mbps. Pretty impressive, right? And speaking of better connections, the iPhone 4S is what they would call as a world phone because it can tap into the GSM networks of 200 countries around the globe.
Take advantage of these great iPhone 4S deals or check out the best iPhone 4 deals.