This is great news for Android app developers because it will allow them to offer apps on a wider array of the company's hardware. This new change is one of Google's major efforts to tackle the problems that have been experienced with fragmentation. Multiple versions of the same app can now be combined into one Android Market listing. The previous rule only allowed for one APK per product listing. The benefit to uploading multiple versions of an APK are that each version can address a different niche of your customers. The different versions share the same package name, but contain coding that targets different versions available on the Android platform, various screen sizes and GL texture-compression formats. The correct APK is delivered to the customer, based on the signatures and characteristics of the users device.
Initial reports of this new market device detection surfaced last month on the web version of Google's Android Market. Users just go to the web browser and sign in, then select the app they wish to install. This system then checks the compatibility of the selected app and the hardware that is specified in the settings of the user. Approved apps will then receive a green message that says "this app is compatible with your device" or a yellow message that says "this app is incompatible with your device."
Now Android app developers will have the capability of providing bonus versions that are compatible and within the same offering, instead of cluttering up the marketplace with multiple listings that end up confusing the user. Multiple APK support will give the developer more options for controlling their app distribution. Most notable, a developer can create a separate APK for smartphones and tablets under this same listing. Taking advantage of new API's or hardware capabilities without drastically effecting your customer base should be viewed as a major benefit to giving the Android Market a try for app developers.
There has not been a date set for the release of the new-look Android Market app, but leaked versions have been cropping up online for download and installation. Google did announce plans to unveil a completely new Android Market app that allows for customers to purchase books or rent movies from their tablets, smartphones and devices. Android Market has gone through a new overhaul that is embodies more of a Windows Phone 7 "Metro UI" look, as opposed to the previous Green and White motif.
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Sabtu, 27 Agustus 2011
Android Development - A Quick Start-Guide
Google's android technology is an interesting, thought-provoking one that has android development gaining momentum across the world. A simple search on android brings out thousands of pages all discussing the potential this new piece of technology is giving the android application developer.
There are tutorials and articles, even sample codes that all serve the purpose of empowering the android application developer and implement various features of their creative software works. On some specific websites , sample codes offered include those of real-world android platform applications, that one can make and deploy. These codes clearly show all the amazing techniques in use in the android development environment.
There are also numerous articles with loads of tips, optimization strategies and DIY / how-to pieces, that give you the knowledge-base to further understand this particular environment as an android app developer. Tutorials seek to take you through the basics of what an android app is to more advanced-level skills in application development using the technology on offer.
You could also download the android software development kit (SDK) that runs on Windows, Linux as well as Mac OS. It is pretty much easy to set up this SDK. First you need a PC with appropriate features. On Windows, you just install the SDK much the same way as you install any other software on a Windows-based system. After this, you will ready to explore what the android development kit contains. You will get to know the basics on what an android application developer needs to know, what the Android SDK offers and how to integrate whatever application you may have into the overall platform.
Another thing included in this SDK is what is known as the framework topics. These take you through all the baby steps through to internalizing what APIs you may need to advanced skills like user interface development and data manipulation on the android platform.
The android market topics aim at showing you how to not only publish your application as an android app developer, but also the steps to take to ensure you earn from your ideas.
It is important to note that like any other application development platform, android is also fast changing, with various versions out. So you need to appraise yourself on what is current and what may not necessarily work out well. At the present, an android application developer would require the all-new Android 3.2 platform.
In a nut-shell, android development is like a blank slate for an astute android application developer. You can turn nothing into something and earn from it!
There are tutorials and articles, even sample codes that all serve the purpose of empowering the android application developer and implement various features of their creative software works. On some specific websites , sample codes offered include those of real-world android platform applications, that one can make and deploy. These codes clearly show all the amazing techniques in use in the android development environment.
There are also numerous articles with loads of tips, optimization strategies and DIY / how-to pieces, that give you the knowledge-base to further understand this particular environment as an android app developer. Tutorials seek to take you through the basics of what an android app is to more advanced-level skills in application development using the technology on offer.
You could also download the android software development kit (SDK) that runs on Windows, Linux as well as Mac OS. It is pretty much easy to set up this SDK. First you need a PC with appropriate features. On Windows, you just install the SDK much the same way as you install any other software on a Windows-based system. After this, you will ready to explore what the android development kit contains. You will get to know the basics on what an android application developer needs to know, what the Android SDK offers and how to integrate whatever application you may have into the overall platform.
Another thing included in this SDK is what is known as the framework topics. These take you through all the baby steps through to internalizing what APIs you may need to advanced skills like user interface development and data manipulation on the android platform.
The android market topics aim at showing you how to not only publish your application as an android app developer, but also the steps to take to ensure you earn from your ideas.
It is important to note that like any other application development platform, android is also fast changing, with various versions out. So you need to appraise yourself on what is current and what may not necessarily work out well. At the present, an android application developer would require the all-new Android 3.2 platform.
In a nut-shell, android development is like a blank slate for an astute android application developer. You can turn nothing into something and earn from it!
Jumat, 26 Agustus 2011
5 Awesome Android GPS Apps
As the Android Market grew in popularity, many developers created useful applications. Even until now, they constantly upgrade their versions to keep the users attached to such applications. GPS used to be limited in big-time companies and major institutions, but with certain applications, you can enable your portable gadget to use the amazing GPS technology.
It does not matter if you own a smartphone or a tablet PC, as Android has got the figured out already. For as long as you use Android as your operating system, your choices of downloading the finest GPS application are endless. By using a GPS-enabled gadget, you are able to track a certain person or locate a friend.
What sort of GPS application should you choose, then? There are free applications, and there are those that come with a small price. Surely, you can find hundreds of them in the Android Market, but here are the 5 best:
1. Google Maps Navigation
Internet giant Google has invented many clever technologies, and Google Maps is certainly one of its finest inventions yet. This application is available for Android versions 1.6 and higher. Unlike other GPS applications, Google Maps allows you to take a look at locations using Street View or Satellite View. You can also zoom into the map if you want a clearer and more precise view. Even if you are in the farthest corner of the world, you can never go wrong with Google Maps.
2. Loopt
This portable Android version offers amazing features like receiving notifications when a friend is spotted at a nearby location. You can also toggle between map and satellite modes. With Loopt, it is possible to share information through social media like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace.
3. Glympse
By using T-Mobile G1's GPS technology, fellow Glympse users can identify your current whereabouts, which they can share to friends, family and colleagues. What makes this application tick is that you need not register or login, so you need not share or add personal information. Adding friends is also not required. Glympse is quite safe, as viewing your location can only be seen for 15 minutes to 4 hours.
4. Locale
Many users are raving about this application, because of its convenience and simplicity. By using your location, your phone settings can be adjusted conveniently. Simple reminders like charging your battery and turning your phone to silent mode in cinemas are actually possible. This is perfect for people who tend to forget little day-to-day things, as you can configure your gadget to do whatever you want.
5. CoPilot
This is the perfect GPS application for the jet setter and the occasional traveler. With CoPilot, you can plan your routes and access maps, which can be downloaded to your gadget. If you have an SD card with a larger memory, you can fit the whole map of North America. Aside from its amazing features, CoPilot has a striking yet user-friendly interface. This application also allows you to use voice alerts, which you can take advantage of even while driving.
It does not matter if you own a smartphone or a tablet PC, as Android has got the figured out already. For as long as you use Android as your operating system, your choices of downloading the finest GPS application are endless. By using a GPS-enabled gadget, you are able to track a certain person or locate a friend.
What sort of GPS application should you choose, then? There are free applications, and there are those that come with a small price. Surely, you can find hundreds of them in the Android Market, but here are the 5 best:
1. Google Maps Navigation
Internet giant Google has invented many clever technologies, and Google Maps is certainly one of its finest inventions yet. This application is available for Android versions 1.6 and higher. Unlike other GPS applications, Google Maps allows you to take a look at locations using Street View or Satellite View. You can also zoom into the map if you want a clearer and more precise view. Even if you are in the farthest corner of the world, you can never go wrong with Google Maps.
2. Loopt
This portable Android version offers amazing features like receiving notifications when a friend is spotted at a nearby location. You can also toggle between map and satellite modes. With Loopt, it is possible to share information through social media like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace.
3. Glympse
By using T-Mobile G1's GPS technology, fellow Glympse users can identify your current whereabouts, which they can share to friends, family and colleagues. What makes this application tick is that you need not register or login, so you need not share or add personal information. Adding friends is also not required. Glympse is quite safe, as viewing your location can only be seen for 15 minutes to 4 hours.
4. Locale
Many users are raving about this application, because of its convenience and simplicity. By using your location, your phone settings can be adjusted conveniently. Simple reminders like charging your battery and turning your phone to silent mode in cinemas are actually possible. This is perfect for people who tend to forget little day-to-day things, as you can configure your gadget to do whatever you want.
5. CoPilot
This is the perfect GPS application for the jet setter and the occasional traveler. With CoPilot, you can plan your routes and access maps, which can be downloaded to your gadget. If you have an SD card with a larger memory, you can fit the whole map of North America. Aside from its amazing features, CoPilot has a striking yet user-friendly interface. This application also allows you to use voice alerts, which you can take advantage of even while driving.
Android RPG Games
Mobile phones have gotten fancier over the years. First the developers added cameras, the internet and now most smart phones can now play video games. They're not budget games like Snake or Tetris either. Smart phones are able to play video games that have the same quality that portable gaming devices produce.
One of the most recent smart phones released is Sony's Xperia Play. Xperia Play has been dubbed as the world's first PlayStation certified phone. Not only is it a phone, but it can double as a portable gaming device. The controls are very similar Sony's other products such as the PSP and the PS3 controller just to name a few.
This means you can finally play PlayStation-style video games with the comfort of a real control scheme. There is nothing more uncomfortable than playing games on your phone using the horrible numbered keypad. The most pleasant thing about the Xperia Play is that some PlayStation Classic games will be heading their way onto the system very soon.
Although there have not been any RPG PlayStation games available yet, it's more than likely that Square Enix will release some of its Final Fantasy games onto the platform. Final Fantasy VII, VIII and IX have all been ported to Sony's PlayStation Network. The thought of putting Final Fantasy VII (the most popular RPG ever made) on the Xperia Play could help Sony take a hold of the market dominated mostly by Apple.
Zenonia 2 is an old-school 16-Japanese RPG much like the older Final Fantasy games from the early '90s. The 2D graphics are cute and the game itself is one of the better RPGs available on Android phones. Although the game is heavily inspired by Japanese RPGs, it's actually made in Korea. Nevertheless, I'm sure it's a game RPG fans will love playing.
Gurk is a game that will be liked from gamers who grew up in the '80s. It's an old-school style video game that is only a mere 100KB to download. Despite Gurk's very old style of graphics, it's still in color and a blast to play. There are 24 levels in all and a total of 23 monsters for you to find and kill. Gurk won't be a game liked by modern gamers, but if you grew up playing the original Nintendo game system, you will fall in love with its old-school style of gameplay.
One of the most recent smart phones released is Sony's Xperia Play. Xperia Play has been dubbed as the world's first PlayStation certified phone. Not only is it a phone, but it can double as a portable gaming device. The controls are very similar Sony's other products such as the PSP and the PS3 controller just to name a few.
This means you can finally play PlayStation-style video games with the comfort of a real control scheme. There is nothing more uncomfortable than playing games on your phone using the horrible numbered keypad. The most pleasant thing about the Xperia Play is that some PlayStation Classic games will be heading their way onto the system very soon.
Although there have not been any RPG PlayStation games available yet, it's more than likely that Square Enix will release some of its Final Fantasy games onto the platform. Final Fantasy VII, VIII and IX have all been ported to Sony's PlayStation Network. The thought of putting Final Fantasy VII (the most popular RPG ever made) on the Xperia Play could help Sony take a hold of the market dominated mostly by Apple.
Zenonia 2 is an old-school 16-Japanese RPG much like the older Final Fantasy games from the early '90s. The 2D graphics are cute and the game itself is one of the better RPGs available on Android phones. Although the game is heavily inspired by Japanese RPGs, it's actually made in Korea. Nevertheless, I'm sure it's a game RPG fans will love playing.
Gurk is a game that will be liked from gamers who grew up in the '80s. It's an old-school style video game that is only a mere 100KB to download. Despite Gurk's very old style of graphics, it's still in color and a blast to play. There are 24 levels in all and a total of 23 monsters for you to find and kill. Gurk won't be a game liked by modern gamers, but if you grew up playing the original Nintendo game system, you will fall in love with its old-school style of gameplay.
Kamis, 25 Agustus 2011
Google+ For Android Gets An Update!
According to a recent survey, Google is having a gala time with 550K Android activation every day. Thereby, generating a possibility for new huge businesses for Google in the long run. As the reports stated, the activation rate of Android based devices has shot up to 57% with 50 million activations in the month of June itself. Based on this report, Google is trying its best to get more number of products for Android devices and update the previous ones. As we all know that currently Google is dedicated to the development process of Google+ and its ultimate goal is to make Google+ available in all the devices in its best possible interface.
Google+ is no doubt still under the process of development, but has now updated the Google+ apps for the Android devices as well. However, iOS devices are still to get the update. This new update by Google guys brings in a couple of new features and bug fixes for the mobile app.
The Google+ update for the mobile provides a new user interface, where one can add the entire circle or multiple people to an existing "Huddle" group along with an ability to customise the stream to show stream from individual circles (Stream>Menu>Manage Views). In the new update, the user will now be able to set photos as wallpaper while viewing them. Now isn't that great!
One bug which troubled almost everyone was the inability to decline any invitation so far. But with this latest update on Android 1.0.2 the user will be able to dismiss the invitations sent by someone to add you on his/her huddle group. And if you think that you have never met the person and never had any huddles before, then you can easily dismiss the invitation.
I have too tried Google+ apps on my Android handset, but let me confess you one thing. I had never spent much time on Google+ via my desktop or laptop. But having it handy and accessible 24*7 i am trying to get "into" the apps. So far its going good for me with new features being added on daily basis. I really have to mention that Google has been way too quick to push out an update for Android. But you can always keep posting with your suggestions and feedback to get more improved versions in the future. Finally, I am sure with 2 new updated features in such a short span of time, Google is planning something huge in the future. And according to me, in no time Google+ will lead the market of social media.
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Google+ is no doubt still under the process of development, but has now updated the Google+ apps for the Android devices as well. However, iOS devices are still to get the update. This new update by Google guys brings in a couple of new features and bug fixes for the mobile app.
The Google+ update for the mobile provides a new user interface, where one can add the entire circle or multiple people to an existing "Huddle" group along with an ability to customise the stream to show stream from individual circles (Stream>Menu>Manage Views). In the new update, the user will now be able to set photos as wallpaper while viewing them. Now isn't that great!
One bug which troubled almost everyone was the inability to decline any invitation so far. But with this latest update on Android 1.0.2 the user will be able to dismiss the invitations sent by someone to add you on his/her huddle group. And if you think that you have never met the person and never had any huddles before, then you can easily dismiss the invitation.
I have too tried Google+ apps on my Android handset, but let me confess you one thing. I had never spent much time on Google+ via my desktop or laptop. But having it handy and accessible 24*7 i am trying to get "into" the apps. So far its going good for me with new features being added on daily basis. I really have to mention that Google has been way too quick to push out an update for Android. But you can always keep posting with your suggestions and feedback to get more improved versions in the future. Finally, I am sure with 2 new updated features in such a short span of time, Google is planning something huge in the future. And according to me, in no time Google+ will lead the market of social media.
Netvani is a Social Media Monitoring and Marketing Tool to help you expand your presence in social Media.
5 Best Android Music Player Apps
Music has that healing element which never fails to sooth an aching person. Whatever it is, it is undeniably true that people crave for music. And so, it is not equally surprising to see business establishments catering the wants of humanity. All around the world, you can see different kinds of music players flooding in the market. Among the gadgets offering techie music to the consumers, are the powerful Android-powered devices. With the Android software living in your gadget, you can always have access to an incredible number of music apps in the market. Five of the best are listed below:
1. Double Twist Player
Double Twist is currently the best music application available in the market. With this app, you can find all kinds of music you want on your Android phone. But what's more amazing is that you can synchronize your Droid with a desktop PC via Wi-Fi connection to detect music files. If you are a MAC OS user, you can use iTunes to synchronize with your Android device. The good news is that the basic functionalities of this app are available for free
2. TuneWiki
If there's a Wiki in the Internet, there's also a Wiki in the Android market. If you own an Android, you should never let go of this must-have music player because this is the only music app with lyrics and social network for music discovery. TuneWiki allows you to see song lyrics in your device while the song is being played. Moreover, this app can translate the lyrics into 40 different languages. Pretty superior, huh? With TuneWiki, you can also find and follow users to check what they are listening. Also, this app gives you the choice to search for great songs through song maps and top charts that are updated periodically.
3. PowerAmp
If you're looking for a powerful music app, then you must not forget to include PowerAmp in your list. This music app plays a number of files in your device, including MP3, FLAC, ALAC, WAV and WMA. It also comes with a 10 band equalizer which has presets and separate treble and bass adjusters, a sleep timer for pausing in between songs, and an album art finder and tag editor. Worthy to mention is that this app also allows you to browse and play songs either from specified folders on your device or from the automatically generated Android library. Lastly, PowerAmp comes with several home screen widgets for fast music control, a Last.fm scrobbling which is built-in, and lock screen controls. Obviously, PowerAmp has lived by its name.
4. PlayerPro
PlayerPro allows you to browse your music by albums, artists, songs, genres, playlists and folders. With this music app, you can download, search and save lyrics in your Android device. The bonus part is that this player routinely downloads appropriate album art and artist photos, saving you a lot of time. This app also comes with mixable audio effects for devices powered by an Android platform. It has a 5-band graphic equalizer with a lot of presets, on top of other features such as stereo widening, bass boost, reverb and volume control.
5. WinAmp
Among the list, this app might have been the oldest but still, it's one of the best. WinAmp currently found its way from the huge desktop PCs to the modern Android devices. Aside from enabling you to play, manage, and sync music from your PC to your Android, the current WinAmp also offers a complete music management solution featuring a wireless desktop sync (take note that WinAmp 5.6 is required), an iTunes library import, and an access to thousands of Internet radio stations. Clearly, WinAmp has made its own music revolution to serve the modern genre.
If the above apps do not suit your needs, then you can always have a glimpse on other music player apps in the Android market. However, chances are you would still find yourself going back to this list. So far, these are the apps tried and tested as the best by Android users. When it comes to music apps, surely, you would be wading in the same boat.
1. Double Twist Player
Double Twist is currently the best music application available in the market. With this app, you can find all kinds of music you want on your Android phone. But what's more amazing is that you can synchronize your Droid with a desktop PC via Wi-Fi connection to detect music files. If you are a MAC OS user, you can use iTunes to synchronize with your Android device. The good news is that the basic functionalities of this app are available for free
2. TuneWiki
If there's a Wiki in the Internet, there's also a Wiki in the Android market. If you own an Android, you should never let go of this must-have music player because this is the only music app with lyrics and social network for music discovery. TuneWiki allows you to see song lyrics in your device while the song is being played. Moreover, this app can translate the lyrics into 40 different languages. Pretty superior, huh? With TuneWiki, you can also find and follow users to check what they are listening. Also, this app gives you the choice to search for great songs through song maps and top charts that are updated periodically.
3. PowerAmp
If you're looking for a powerful music app, then you must not forget to include PowerAmp in your list. This music app plays a number of files in your device, including MP3, FLAC, ALAC, WAV and WMA. It also comes with a 10 band equalizer which has presets and separate treble and bass adjusters, a sleep timer for pausing in between songs, and an album art finder and tag editor. Worthy to mention is that this app also allows you to browse and play songs either from specified folders on your device or from the automatically generated Android library. Lastly, PowerAmp comes with several home screen widgets for fast music control, a Last.fm scrobbling which is built-in, and lock screen controls. Obviously, PowerAmp has lived by its name.
4. PlayerPro
PlayerPro allows you to browse your music by albums, artists, songs, genres, playlists and folders. With this music app, you can download, search and save lyrics in your Android device. The bonus part is that this player routinely downloads appropriate album art and artist photos, saving you a lot of time. This app also comes with mixable audio effects for devices powered by an Android platform. It has a 5-band graphic equalizer with a lot of presets, on top of other features such as stereo widening, bass boost, reverb and volume control.
5. WinAmp
Among the list, this app might have been the oldest but still, it's one of the best. WinAmp currently found its way from the huge desktop PCs to the modern Android devices. Aside from enabling you to play, manage, and sync music from your PC to your Android, the current WinAmp also offers a complete music management solution featuring a wireless desktop sync (take note that WinAmp 5.6 is required), an iTunes library import, and an access to thousands of Internet radio stations. Clearly, WinAmp has made its own music revolution to serve the modern genre.
If the above apps do not suit your needs, then you can always have a glimpse on other music player apps in the Android market. However, chances are you would still find yourself going back to this list. So far, these are the apps tried and tested as the best by Android users. When it comes to music apps, surely, you would be wading in the same boat.
Rabu, 24 Agustus 2011
5 Great Android Apps for Amazing Video Conferencing
Video conferencing makes our lives easier. Connecting with people from school and business has also been made possible because of video conferencing. In line with this, Android also allows its devices to do just that. In no particular order, here are 5 Great Android apps for Amazing Video conferencing:
1. Qik Video Connect
The Android Qik's interface is different with that of its iOs counterpart. The Android version has four blocks on its screen each representing a certain function with its description. Its functions include Video Chat, Record and Share, Video Mail and Video Gallery. Although the Android version differs with the iOs version in its appearance, both have the same functionality.
Aside from its Video Chat function, another thing which you may find interesting is the Video mail. It's just like the Voice Mail but this time, it uses video. An advantage of the Video Mail is that the quality of the video is better than that of the live video chat since it is pre-recorded. The bad news is that you may not be able to use this service for free after June 1 since they will be charging an annual fee for this service.
With Qik, you can also upload your videos to the web and share them via email and SMS. Although Qik has good features, it may not have the best video chat experience. Right now, however, Qik is one of the best options among Video Conferencing Android apps.
2. Tango
The good thing about Tango is that it allows it users to have a cross-platform video chat. That means you can have a video chat with a friend using an iOs even if you're on Android-very cool indeed! Although Fring has this capability, Tango scores more points when it comes to video quality and ease of use. With Tango, one can also make calls over 3G and 4G networks as well.
Finding your friends using Tango is also made convenient by this app. Tango can search through your Android or iPhone Address book for friends who are on Tango and adds them into the app's contact list. Also, setup of this app is quite easy.
3. Fring
Fring is user-friendly. Its interface is neat and not cluttered. Even a first-time user wouldn't have a problem getting to know the app. Video Quality is good although not as good as FaceTime (iPhone). Its audio still has more room for improvement. The good thing, though, is that it can be downloaded from the Android website for free.
4. Knocking Live Video
Knocking Live Video lets its user share live video from his phone to another one's. This Video-sharing app used to be available only in the iPhone. Now, it's in Android-good news for Android enthusiasts! This is a cross-platform app which means that an Android user can share live videos to a family or friend who's using the iPhone. It's one of the most popular social network apps today and you can download this app for free.
5. Skype
Skype is undeniably one of the best in VoIP apps around. Unfortunately, Android Skype doesn't have video conferencing with the exception of 4G phones. A lot are hopeful though that this service would extend to non-4G phones in the near future.
1. Qik Video Connect
The Android Qik's interface is different with that of its iOs counterpart. The Android version has four blocks on its screen each representing a certain function with its description. Its functions include Video Chat, Record and Share, Video Mail and Video Gallery. Although the Android version differs with the iOs version in its appearance, both have the same functionality.
Aside from its Video Chat function, another thing which you may find interesting is the Video mail. It's just like the Voice Mail but this time, it uses video. An advantage of the Video Mail is that the quality of the video is better than that of the live video chat since it is pre-recorded. The bad news is that you may not be able to use this service for free after June 1 since they will be charging an annual fee for this service.
With Qik, you can also upload your videos to the web and share them via email and SMS. Although Qik has good features, it may not have the best video chat experience. Right now, however, Qik is one of the best options among Video Conferencing Android apps.
2. Tango
The good thing about Tango is that it allows it users to have a cross-platform video chat. That means you can have a video chat with a friend using an iOs even if you're on Android-very cool indeed! Although Fring has this capability, Tango scores more points when it comes to video quality and ease of use. With Tango, one can also make calls over 3G and 4G networks as well.
Finding your friends using Tango is also made convenient by this app. Tango can search through your Android or iPhone Address book for friends who are on Tango and adds them into the app's contact list. Also, setup of this app is quite easy.
3. Fring
Fring is user-friendly. Its interface is neat and not cluttered. Even a first-time user wouldn't have a problem getting to know the app. Video Quality is good although not as good as FaceTime (iPhone). Its audio still has more room for improvement. The good thing, though, is that it can be downloaded from the Android website for free.
4. Knocking Live Video
Knocking Live Video lets its user share live video from his phone to another one's. This Video-sharing app used to be available only in the iPhone. Now, it's in Android-good news for Android enthusiasts! This is a cross-platform app which means that an Android user can share live videos to a family or friend who's using the iPhone. It's one of the most popular social network apps today and you can download this app for free.
5. Skype
Skype is undeniably one of the best in VoIP apps around. Unfortunately, Android Skype doesn't have video conferencing with the exception of 4G phones. A lot are hopeful though that this service would extend to non-4G phones in the near future.
Android Spy Applications
Android is not the most popular mobile operating system at this time, but it is definitely expanding quicker than any other. Whether or not this could topple other operating systems, remains to be seen, nevertheless, it'll keep growing and turn into a menace to its competition.
One way to determine if a mobile operating system that isn't the top one could have a potential future would be to find out if 3rd party businesses are creating the identical type of application that they're creating for the major operating systems. You may already know, creating an application requires time as well as funds, and when a business is planning to create an application for an operating-system, it is because they have faith regarding the mentioned system. They definitely won't allow their designers to focus on a system simply for the heck of it.
The point that many programs produced for the BlackBerry, and also the Symbian OS's, are now being designed for the Android, says a lot about the confidence which businesses already have in its potential. These types of programs consist of a number of the newest and most debatable types of Android spy applications.
Android spy software and programs are not merely basic bits of computer software which are simply coded together. They're very sophisticated and they demand the delivering of information over the web. This isn't easy and yes it calls for some knowledge of Web protocols. Additionally, Android spy programs should be concealed from the actual individual that is making use of the phone, which alone calls for an additional set of encoding skills.
Each of these demands an excellent group of developers that specializes in their particular aspects. They need to work on their own section of the software, and then at the finish, a specialist is going to incorporate every part into a solitary coherent software program. Next, another person will need to perform substantial screening of the actual system in order to determine that there are absolutely no bugs or issues with the program.
Screening is probably the most crucial facet of Android spy programs. Due to the very nature, any kind of bug or error has got the potential to ruin a connection. It's not only a matter of re-installing the program in the event that there is an issue. For instance, a bug could potentially cause the individual using the phone to realize the mobile phone possesses this kind of software program.
To conclude, the fact that Android spy software is available and it is offered commercially shows the confidence which third party businesses have on the Android operating system's potential. All things considered, they're investing time and cash on it, and are thus looking to receive a profit soon.
One way to determine if a mobile operating system that isn't the top one could have a potential future would be to find out if 3rd party businesses are creating the identical type of application that they're creating for the major operating systems. You may already know, creating an application requires time as well as funds, and when a business is planning to create an application for an operating-system, it is because they have faith regarding the mentioned system. They definitely won't allow their designers to focus on a system simply for the heck of it.
The point that many programs produced for the BlackBerry, and also the Symbian OS's, are now being designed for the Android, says a lot about the confidence which businesses already have in its potential. These types of programs consist of a number of the newest and most debatable types of Android spy applications.
Android spy software and programs are not merely basic bits of computer software which are simply coded together. They're very sophisticated and they demand the delivering of information over the web. This isn't easy and yes it calls for some knowledge of Web protocols. Additionally, Android spy programs should be concealed from the actual individual that is making use of the phone, which alone calls for an additional set of encoding skills.
Each of these demands an excellent group of developers that specializes in their particular aspects. They need to work on their own section of the software, and then at the finish, a specialist is going to incorporate every part into a solitary coherent software program. Next, another person will need to perform substantial screening of the actual system in order to determine that there are absolutely no bugs or issues with the program.
Screening is probably the most crucial facet of Android spy programs. Due to the very nature, any kind of bug or error has got the potential to ruin a connection. It's not only a matter of re-installing the program in the event that there is an issue. For instance, a bug could potentially cause the individual using the phone to realize the mobile phone possesses this kind of software program.
To conclude, the fact that Android spy software is available and it is offered commercially shows the confidence which third party businesses have on the Android operating system's potential. All things considered, they're investing time and cash on it, and are thus looking to receive a profit soon.
Selasa, 23 Agustus 2011
State of Android Operating System in June 2011
The Android platform is described and compared below:
Current Version:
Android 2.3.4 for mobile devices and Android 3.1for tablet devices.
Base Framework:
Linux based kernel with core services written in C, C++ and JAVA libraries. It runs on many processor architectures - ARM, MIPS, x86, Power.
Future Visibility:
Upcoming Android OS code named Ice Cream Sandwich will be converging phone and tablet versions of the OS with single UI across all form factors.
OS Efficiency:
Performance, efficiency and speed are strong points of all Android smart phones.
Device Management:
SDK provides device administration features at system level. Different policies can be enforced like settings password quality, max failed password attempts, password expiration, device lock, data wipe, storage encryption etc.
User Experience:
Android is very user friendly. Support for Multi-touch gestures and Accelerometer, Magnetometer available at par with iPhone, though iPhone is a shade better.
Optimized graphics:
Library based on OpenGL ES 1.0 specs.
Web Browser:
It is based on WebKit, supports HTML5, CSS3 Web fonts.
Storage:
It supports external storage. Flash memory varies from model to model. SQLLite and native data storage mechanisms are available for applications.
Communication:
SIP API's Allows to add SIP-based internet telephony features. Also supports NFC, a short-range wireless technology.
Hardware Support:
Has a video Camera, A-GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth. Accelerometer, Gyroscopes, Magnetometer and Multi-touch display with varying display sizes. Some features are device dependent.
Multi Tasking:
Full multi-tasking applications can be written.
Media Support:
Audio - 3GP, MP3, MP4, MIDI, Wave, Ogg, FLAC(Android 3.1+).
Video - H.263, H.264 AVC and MPEG4 SP, VP8 (Android 2.3.3+).
Flash 10.1 is supported in v2.2 and above.
Development environment
Tools and Language:
Eclipse IDE, JAVA.
SDK:
Google offers Android SDK 2.3.4, 3.1 and NDK for developers to write applications. For graphics and rich user interface, OpenGL ES support is available from the SDK and some custom libraries.
SDK offers variety of emulators for developers to test, debug and run the applications during development. In build Unit testing tools.
Developer Support:
Operating System offers full control of it to the developer application via number of low level APIs and programming hooks. The programming effort is average compared to other platforms.
Prior knowledge of JAVA is must. Low level programming, however, demands specialized mobile development skills using NDK.
Application support
Android Market:
Over 2,00,000 applications available.
However compared to the app stores of other Mobile OS platforms, Android Market has a much higher % of free apps. 25% apps are free on the other app stores - apple, blackberry.
60% apps are free on the Android Market.
App Distribution:
Android apps are available over the air via Android Market controlled by Google. Private OTA distribution is possible.
Enterprise Support:
Android has limited device management capabilities. It also supports VPN connections.
Consumer Support:
Considerable amount of applications - 2,00000 - are available for users to download free or at nominal charge. Wide range of device options is available.
Devices available
Current:
Droid 2, Xperia, Nexus S, Samsung Galaxy etc. About 150+ devices worldwide.
Future: Multiple device options are to be available from number of manufacturers. This is one of Android's biggest accelerators and something Apple will find hard to compete against.
Pros and Cons
Android is an open Mobile OS platform, with lot of emerging features that are needed in today's smart phone. It also enables various touch tone capabilities liked by people on iPhone.
Used for more than 150 devices by various manufacturers.
It is truly a Multi-threaded, multi-processing OS. Developers can build lot of capabilities, which is not possible on the Apple iPhone platform.
The OS contains a lot of emulator UI skins that enables a developer to develop the application for one set of screen sizes and intensity, but easily make it available on other screen sizes, sharpness without any development. This is huge for both manufacturers and developers.
Many OEM's are building net-books / tablets / other mobile devices based on the Google Android platform. Not sure how this ties with the Google Chrome OS.
Android Market is the second most popular application store with more than 2,00,000 applications available for download. 60% of these are free. On other app stores - Apple, Blackberry, about 25% are free.
Current Version:
Android 2.3.4 for mobile devices and Android 3.1for tablet devices.
Base Framework:
Linux based kernel with core services written in C, C++ and JAVA libraries. It runs on many processor architectures - ARM, MIPS, x86, Power.
Future Visibility:
Upcoming Android OS code named Ice Cream Sandwich will be converging phone and tablet versions of the OS with single UI across all form factors.
OS Efficiency:
Performance, efficiency and speed are strong points of all Android smart phones.
Device Management:
SDK provides device administration features at system level. Different policies can be enforced like settings password quality, max failed password attempts, password expiration, device lock, data wipe, storage encryption etc.
User Experience:
Android is very user friendly. Support for Multi-touch gestures and Accelerometer, Magnetometer available at par with iPhone, though iPhone is a shade better.
Optimized graphics:
Library based on OpenGL ES 1.0 specs.
Web Browser:
It is based on WebKit, supports HTML5, CSS3 Web fonts.
Storage:
It supports external storage. Flash memory varies from model to model. SQLLite and native data storage mechanisms are available for applications.
Communication:
SIP API's Allows to add SIP-based internet telephony features. Also supports NFC, a short-range wireless technology.
Hardware Support:
Has a video Camera, A-GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth. Accelerometer, Gyroscopes, Magnetometer and Multi-touch display with varying display sizes. Some features are device dependent.
Multi Tasking:
Full multi-tasking applications can be written.
Media Support:
Audio - 3GP, MP3, MP4, MIDI, Wave, Ogg, FLAC(Android 3.1+).
Video - H.263, H.264 AVC and MPEG4 SP, VP8 (Android 2.3.3+).
Flash 10.1 is supported in v2.2 and above.
Development environment
Tools and Language:
Eclipse IDE, JAVA.
SDK:
Google offers Android SDK 2.3.4, 3.1 and NDK for developers to write applications. For graphics and rich user interface, OpenGL ES support is available from the SDK and some custom libraries.
SDK offers variety of emulators for developers to test, debug and run the applications during development. In build Unit testing tools.
Developer Support:
Operating System offers full control of it to the developer application via number of low level APIs and programming hooks. The programming effort is average compared to other platforms.
Prior knowledge of JAVA is must. Low level programming, however, demands specialized mobile development skills using NDK.
Application support
Android Market:
Over 2,00,000 applications available.
However compared to the app stores of other Mobile OS platforms, Android Market has a much higher % of free apps. 25% apps are free on the other app stores - apple, blackberry.
60% apps are free on the Android Market.
App Distribution:
Android apps are available over the air via Android Market controlled by Google. Private OTA distribution is possible.
Enterprise Support:
Android has limited device management capabilities. It also supports VPN connections.
Consumer Support:
Considerable amount of applications - 2,00000 - are available for users to download free or at nominal charge. Wide range of device options is available.
Devices available
Current:
Droid 2, Xperia, Nexus S, Samsung Galaxy etc. About 150+ devices worldwide.
Future: Multiple device options are to be available from number of manufacturers. This is one of Android's biggest accelerators and something Apple will find hard to compete against.
Pros and Cons
Android is an open Mobile OS platform, with lot of emerging features that are needed in today's smart phone. It also enables various touch tone capabilities liked by people on iPhone.
Used for more than 150 devices by various manufacturers.
It is truly a Multi-threaded, multi-processing OS. Developers can build lot of capabilities, which is not possible on the Apple iPhone platform.
The OS contains a lot of emulator UI skins that enables a developer to develop the application for one set of screen sizes and intensity, but easily make it available on other screen sizes, sharpness without any development. This is huge for both manufacturers and developers.
Many OEM's are building net-books / tablets / other mobile devices based on the Google Android platform. Not sure how this ties with the Google Chrome OS.
Android Market is the second most popular application store with more than 2,00,000 applications available for download. 60% of these are free. On other app stores - Apple, Blackberry, about 25% are free.
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 | aplikasi android gratis.
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.
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.
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