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What are the differences between 3G and 3GS?
Mar 8th
At first glance, one would be unlikely to overlook differences between iPhone 3G and 3GS as both are identical from the front. Apple says, the ‘S’ stands for Speed, although there is almost nothing different between the two.
Apple’s iPhone is the most sought after mobile phone with each unique release. So added ‘S’ to 3G seems to come up with new thing.
Let’s compare both two.
The 3GS has a much faster processor than the 3G. The 3GS comes equipped with a 600 MHz ARM processor which is better than the 412 MHz processor of the 3G. This added processing power allows users to run applications without any noticeable lags or freezes. These blazing internet speeds obviously mean faster browsing and downloading for users.
Apart from that, 3GS specs twice faster speed than Iphone 3G. It features 3 Mega Pixel Auto-Focus Camera and enables Video Recording. Its Voice control allows you to call or start music with the sound of your voice. 3GS comes with 16GB and 32 GB of storage!!!
At the same time both 3G and 3GS offer all the common features like Cut, Copy, and Paste, Voice memos, Spotlight search, MMS, Landscape Keyboard as both the devices got the new OS 3.0.
In the conclusion, 3G is good for speed, but 3GS loads Web pages around twice as fast. So there is no doubt that iPhone 3GS is the current king of touchscreen smartphones.
Is Android perfect platform for mobile software?
Mar 6th
Can Linux-based phone go mainstream? Yes, we are talking about open source platform of Android OS. Google’s Android is the first Linux-based software for mobile devices. Some people say, Android can be the killer of any smartphone. Others say, it is just another failed attempt at taking Linux mainstream on a mobile phone.
We have seen, iPhone has been big for the past couple of years. Blackberry is also a steady staple among business users; although Blackberry is facing hard challenge from iPhone as the mobile market has been impacted by iPhone. There is an impassioned debate both two market leading devices. But the question is where does the scenario leave new comer Android?
Android runs atop Linux Kernel with a layered subsystem providing core computing services. Process and memory management are provided by Linux. The web browser available in Android is based on the open-source WebKit application framework. At the same time it is also popular among developers as its Plug in – Tools that provide a host of helpful tools for aiding the development and debugging of Android applications. It’s by far the easiest platform to do OS level changes. The popularity of the Operating System is growing by leaps and bounds.
The popularity of Android has no doubt grown very quickly in uptime months. If we find the analysis of ChangeWave in December, 2009, 4% of users are using a smartphone with Android which is a 3pt jump since their survey in September. The figure is significant, because it is a marked increase of 200% compared to the previous month of September.
The Android mobile software has a chance of dethroning other smartphones but it will take time, effort, ingenuity, and a mountain of Google cash to make it happen. Bur from the developer’s point, we can say, Android is platform that deserve to stay.
Is it time to say Good Bye to PC?
Mar 5th
Application Development for smartphones
If yes, we have to say Good Bye to PC. Mobile computing has already knocked the door. PC’s dominance is almost over. Now we crossed into the era of mobile computing. Microsoft’s announcement of its new mobile-phone platform indicates the signals of a clear end to the old PC era and an epic shift in computing.
A PC, at its heart, is about information creation. The keyboard, mouse or track pad, large screen, and large memory, whatever a PC has, are all there because they’re needed to manipulate words and images and numbers – spreadsheets, written documents, presentations, graphics, and databases.
Now the question is do people really need a PC? Even if they never actually create spreadsheets or presentations or documents, are they willing to give up the capability of doing so? Where does it leave smartphone? The smartphone are all about information and communication access while you’re on the go.
Smartphones are the latest must-haves for many people. Now it is not only for voice communication. Users can access e-mail, organizers, touch-screen with high resolution, camera, global positioning system, calendar, contact database, music player, image viewer, video player etc. The modern smartphones facilitate accessing web at great speeds owing to the 3G data networks development, besides the Wi-Fi support addition. The more it continues to grow in popularity, customer satisfaction increases despite of higher cost of device.
But the question is will Smartphones replace PC? Smartphones are high-end technical gadgets with improved features and greater capacity that continues to emerge. But it probably won’t replace laptops or home computers, though. We think, they are not practical for long-term usage. Smartphones are great supplemental tools for business, home office and entertainment purposes. But spending eight hours in front of a tiny screen, reading, texting, copying or any other tasks is quite impossible for the users who normally do work on their PC. It would not be a pleasant experience.
On the other hand, the Smartphone needs increased battery power, larger memory capacity, the ability to watch TV and movies on the phone and the ability to be connected anytime, anywhere. Aside from better functionality, smartphones will be available in a variety of versions to appeal to a wider audience.
So we can say, smartphones have a promising future where we as users would find all-in-one solutions. Let’s wait and see who can be smart choice for you?
Does iPad put a hex on Netbooks?
Feb 22nd
The Netbooks is so far the best device for consuming digital media. Since the launch of iPad SDK, people say, Apple’s iPad can spell the death of Netbooks.
Although both the devices are portable like the smartphone, you will find watching videos on both the all-screen device. But the Netbooks are capable of performing everything as a computer is supposed to do. Not only that, it is also cheaper than laptop. Netbooks are also capable of multi-tasking as they support Adobe Flash and allow you to choose the operating system you want to run. They are also capable of running full desktop applications. Nevertheless, they are better than an iPad in many respects.
Apple’s iPad is yet to launch. But its SDK 3.2 beta version says, it can support e-book, entertainment, games, Web, Email, and Maps, Connectivity, TV, Movies and Video application etc. It is more palatable than doing it on a netbook with a keyboard.
But what is about e-Ink display of iPad, when we need to send emails and create documents? The iPad has nothing but on-screen keyboard while Netbooks offer e-Ink display. But a lot of people prefer using a physical keyboard than a virtual keyboard.
When you try entering text using the on-screen keyboard of iPad, with the tablet placed on a table, your neck will start aching in no time. So virtual keyboard is not a big issue for the iPad users. Let’s see the magic charm of iPad over Netbooks.
Will Window Mobile dethrone iPhone?
Feb 19th
One is in challenge to other. It is direct battle of Apps in between Window Mobile and iPhone. While Window Mobile has unveiled new mobile phone operating system, iPhone has launched 3G version to challenge the other smartphones. The fight of apps is on since Microsoft has geared up for the fight against iPhone.
After four-years of their promise to launch OS version of 7, Microsoft is set to completely rule the LIVEs of their customers when their new smartphone finally hits the market. Since the launch of Window Mobile OS 6.5 & 7, it focuses as much on personal media functions as on business ones.
GSMA, a coalition of 24 telecom companies have announced an open platform (WAC) for developing applications to work across all phone carriers, devices, and operating systems. This move is seen as the direct challenge to Apple’s App Store.
Touting a touch screen and a gorgeous display aside, it does give players something that may seem more important than previously thought, complete Xbox LIVE integration.
Window Mobile has aims to launch new versions of operating system that can simplify smartphone usage. These new versions can integrate content functions such as photos, contacts, video, games, music and other work applications.
Windows Phone 7 can pull together data from social networking sites and other services to constantly update contact information and recent social media activity of users’ own connections.
The next issue is Third-party applications. iPhone offers the Apple Apps Store with useful features and programs. And the applications must be approved by Apple before they go live; helping to ensure spyware isn’t part of the equation. On the other hand Windows Mobile offers literally thousands of third party freeware applications (WM Apps store powered by pocket Gear Inc.) along with the largest catalogue of non-freeware software from companies such as Handango and MobiHand online.
These major puts by Microsoft Window Mobile can definitely get into the mobile market. But the real question is whether or not Window Mobile will put a dent in Apple’s iPhone. Let’s wait till it happens.
Power vs. Performance between two handhelds
Feb 10th
Nowadays mobile market has been featured by two heavy weight handhelds i.e. Blackberry and Apple iPhone. There is a battle between these two devices that directly recreates the long-running head-to-head competition until other devices promises to lead the market. Experts say, by any rational measure, iPhone and Blackberry perform well equally.
In the last couple of years several Blackberry phones have come out and have been labeled as ‘iPhone Killer’. But the market says, the iPhone just refuses to go away. The great debate is around which handheld is better when each one is constantly trying to go one up.
The target market of these two handhelds has been starting to overlap each other. iPhone offers consumers’ dream like movie, music etc while Blackberry is full fine-tuned for corporate users. But the battle is less for heart and mind than for thumbs and ears.
iPhone has a faster CPU than Blackberry. In everyday use, iphone is bit larger than Blackberry but that does not make any noticeable difference. But the difference is found in power and performance of these two devices. Blackberry is designed to satisfy corporate buyers; their machines have more text-message and e-mail capacity than iPhones. Blackberries change voice to text and text to voice more adroitly than iPhones, and they manage messages more efficiently.
The fact is that hardly anyone judges handhelds by the in-built features of their devices. Most importantly, applications supported by the devices make the difference between two. That still makes these two devices side by side
Is iPhone still big bully!
Jan 22nd
How further? Nexus One smartphone is Google’s first hardware foray. It is really a good news for world’s gadget lovers. No doubt, the innovative technology of this smartphone reveals its high-end features.
Now, it is obviously expected that Apple would face questions over whether Nexus One threaten iPhone. Apple’s iPhone has so far set the standard in the industry of smartphone devices. Google’s device seems to be a rival to the iPhone that would keep Apple on its toe.
It is true that the launch of a branded Google’s device has marked a huge turnaround. On the other hand any release of technology devices could be yet another boon to other high-end devices. So the smartphone market would keep reinventing itself.
So now the peak is to be noted that how further can Apple take challenge? Is Nexus One a threat to the iPhone? In a single word, we as the Mobile Application Developer can say, no. These two smartphones are aimed at two different markets. iPhone has stylish, flamboyant consumers while Nexus One is being aimed at a geekier audience.
There are a few aspects where Google Nexus One beats iPhone. Nexus One has a bigger screen, a faster processor, a more powerful camera and a better OS. From the point of Memory power of the device, it is the time for iPhone to brush up its memory a bit.
Last point is Google itself where brand value does matter to the audience! It can be expected that people would choose the brand as an uncompromising kind and therefore Google’s device could be then something which people would like to grab at all.
Let’s wait and see where market leads!
This is second time in a row!
Jan 14th
Once again we have been delighted with the recognition of our Mobile Application Developments. We have achieved the 6th and 8th positions for Blackberry and Android Application development respectively among top 10 concerned companies all over the world.
The report is issued by www.bestwebdesigncompanies.com in January, 2010. We have already ranked same in the month of December, 2009. This recognition in a row proves our ample commitment to the world-class service to our customers.
www.bestwebdesigncompanies.com , the independent authority on web design agencies, conducted this comparing process on the basis of overall scoring in Development quality, Design Quality, Customer Support, Speed, and Bug testing etc among global leading Mobile Solution providers.
This time we scored highest possible score in the category of Speed and Bug testing in each service category. We also scored very well in other categories as well while our scores for the last month were also same.
This recognition proves that we are on the way to move ahead!
Can you imagine mobile printing to Smartphone!
Jan 13th
Yes! It is now possible from Blackberry Smartphone to Zebra Printer. With the help of ZebraLink Multiple Software Development Kit, the end user can print any documents from the device to printer. Blackberry Smartphone already has extensive multimedia functions that give users the option to print e-mails, contacts, notes, tasks and calendar entries. In addition, ZebraLink SDK helps the users grab the full utility of the device. When one needs on-demand printing of field service records, tracking tags, point-of-sale receipts, and healthcare specimen labels, SDK is much more helpful for the users.
SDK includes source code samples, documentation, and on-phone demonstration modules that enable users to create custom applications with embedded support for Zebra printers.
Mobile technology is on the boom nowadays, especially in the enterprise space. Smartphone has an increasing need among users for field based applications. There are some cases where traditional and rugged handheld terminals may not always be suited in any particular place. Mobile Printing by using the SDK can solve the issues. That is why mobile printing technology is gaining more traction in the industries.
Zebra’s printing capability to smartphone enters the market at an important juncture while every investment behind Smartphone Applications gets rapid and visible Return on Investment (ROI).
