Apple Vs. Android The Big Fight

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!

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.

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.

You made an iPhone app -- but can you sell it? Discover easy ways to drive sales of your iPhone applications with the Marketing Your App blog. Get our free guide with tips that can help your app stand out and make more money

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