The Smartphone Phone Rises But Facebook Worried!

Facebook has been worried with the expansion of the mobile ecosystem. The leading mobile browsers have not been powered by HTML5 and the facebook application literally sucks. In midst of this, as users increasingly become addicted to smartphones, facebook has reasons to worry.

HTML5
When it comes to apps, HTML5 gives the best user experience on mobiles. Facebook desperately needs itself to be accessed through browsers that are HTML5 compatible. However, the leading mobile browsers including chrome has not seen much of HTML5 updates. Thanks to the social network rivalry between facebook and google.

Remember that facebook earns a major chunk of revenues through applications and if users are shifting to smartphones stuffed with browsers which have weak HTML5 support , it might end up losing a lot of money.    

7ads for PC while occasional sponsored stories for mobile

PC/laptop users are able to see 7 ads targeted according to the details of the facebook users. However, in smartphones facebook has chosen to go for occasional sponsored stories. These sponsored stories can be business pages that are liked by a number of people in your facebook friend list. Although sponsored stories are said to draw more attention as compared to the 7 ad format on PCs, their frequency remains a big concern.

There is a cluster of analysts who argue that the business model of facebook is flawed and unsustainable. Infact with respect to the aforesaid facts, its ability to generate revenue is questionable in the future.

Mobile devices with advanced hardware and software functionalities will rise in the coming times and facebook needs to churn out something to keep its social media dominance going.

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The Mobile Map War Between Apple And Google

Apple is planning to launch new mobile map for iPad and iPhone instead of Google maps. And Google has decided to improve in the Google maps and Google Earth. This has led to a cold war between Google and Apple for Mobile maps.

The iPhone and iPad has been using Google Map by default. It has been pre-installed with its operating system, iOS. As per Wall Street Journal, 90 percent of US phone users use Google map for finding the exact location. This makes mobile map a critical asset for Apple.  That’s why it decided to move from Google Map’s mapping system and instead build their own. It is very difficult for Apple to purchase license of the technology for mobile maps from the Google and Google isn’t either interested in giving the license to Apple. So Apple decided to offer its customers better service for Map with unique and better features than Google’s. This is expected to give iPhone and iPad app developer new ways of developing GPS tracking apps.

The cold war doesn’t end here. It’s no secret that Google’s android and Apple’s iOS are the two fiercest competitors in the mobile space. In order to make android ‘more’ feature-rich Google maps powered by Android has street view capabilities. This feature was not passed down for Apple’s iOS. So Apple has been working hard to create its own mapping software and service. iPad app developer will benefit the most by leveraging Apple’s all-new mobile mapping system.  

As per Journal, Apple needed more data for the final step of Mobile map: building its “geocoder”. It is the code that translates longitudes and latitudes into actual addresses. Apple has also purchased Poly9, C3 Technologies and Placebase to boost its mapping capabilities. Apple quietly launched its geocoder in the latest iPhone software. In this while the iPhone users open its map application, it translate their position as per Apple technology. Its new technology for map may have the zoomable 3D features.

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iPhone Application Development Will Get Complex As Apple Leads The Enterprise App Market

Mobile applications are undergoing a metamorphosis today which is marked by their expansion into the enterprise market. While, both  Android and iOS remain as the market favorite, iOS seems to have gained an upper hand in the enterprise market of mobile devices. Mobile app developers and experts have suggested that Apple has worked to fix its security loopholes and is now all set to enter into the enterprise market with its full force. Android on the other hand is perceived to be  oriented for the masses and its security vulnerabilities are making it hard for enterprises to rely on the platform. In the face of this two things have started to occur.

iPhone application development-
The patterns of iPhone applications development have changed a lot. Apart from interesting games and generic apps, individuals are now investing in enterprise level mobile app development, many of them exclusively focused over the iPad. In Fact the apple app store has more than 200k apps meant specifically for the iPad of which enterprise app contribute to a large chunk. Mobile app developers are positive about the growth of enterprise level apps and are also hiring large number of mobile app development experts to run the show. iPhone application development companies are now looking forward for an organized pattern of software outsourcing for the mobile iOS in future. They predict that with each year, iPads will see updates with its hardware configuration and more complicated forms of applications will be made by the leading app developers. To handle the whole scenario, they will have to outsource parts of application coding to countries like India. 

Mobile app developers in India are also expecting a positive change with the development of enterprise market for mobile devices.     

The strengthening of the iOS ecosystem-
The large screen of an iPad with effortless touch navigations works absolutely great which makes it optimum choice to be used for organizational purposes. Apple has always emphasized upon creating the best possible software for its devices that were aimed at giving a strong aesthetic feel coupled with simplicity in usage. These features are so basic and fundamental to human senses that they are catalysing the growth of enterprise usage of iOS apps and devices single handedly. Apple is also topping up its entire ecosystem with iCloud and it could also prove to be a critical link to its journey into the enterprise market.

Apple is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to dominate the mobile enterprise market. It's probable that android will follow suit. However Apple was done with its homework quite early and its efforts are already paying off.       
             
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With iPhone app development, utilize the iPhone platform for your business

 

iphone App Development

AniPhone app is an essential part of your business now. Read on to know more. 

iPhone is the hot stuff at the moment that has created a new phenomenon of iPhone app development across the globe.  Apple has phrased “there is an app for that” as a punch line for its app store. With so many iPhone app development companies springing up it is affirmative that iPhone provides an important medium to brand your product and services. People across industries have shown immense seriousness to the iPhone that has invaded the pockets of many with a set of advanced technologies.

Globally more than 1 billion Smartphones will be put into use that will comprise of the iOS and android operating systems basically. The huge potential of this user base which is equipped with technologies like GPS, QR code reading etc. must be utilized to their fullest. Tech pundits are predicting that real time offerings especially services and events will be directed and coordinated with the help of dedicated mobile applications. Coming back to iPhone, the tech world sees this device as the trend setter. Infact most of the apps that are inspired by new ideas are always launched for the iPhone and then optimized for android and other mobile platforms. Deploying an app for iPhone means instant profits. It also strengthens the brand and creates a direct connection through the iPhone.

With the mobile internet usage increasing day-by-day, it becomes necessary to carve a niche in the world of Smartphones and iPhone app development can provide you with an optimal iPhone application for your business to go mobile. 

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Changing Trends In Online Economy

Online retailers have shown tremendous growth over the last 3 years. Although the industry is growing, it’s getting more challenging to discover and understand the changing trends of commerce in this unconventional mode of economy. For anyone entering the online retailing business, it is essential to understand how to manage multiple customer touch-points, latest shopping trends and changing customers’ preferences.

The current generation of online shopper has been termed as ‘Smart Customers’, which is because of the smart choices they make. They are a lot more tech-savvy compared to older generations, they know what exactly they want and where to get it, they know their options, they know if you are selling a genuine product, they know how to get the best product at the best price, and they know how to not let the seller fool them. All those qualities started appearing in the shoppers mainly due to the widespread use of internet. People are reading more, researching more and understanding better.

Now when you enter the world of online retailing and start selling a product or service, there is every likelihood that someone in a different part of the world is selling the same product or service and even at cheaper rates. Unless you have positioned your product in a way that is in coherence with the current fashions and trends, you are not likely to make it big in this industry.

Many online retailers are investing heavily into this business and creating websites and applications to enhance the customer experience and increase engagement. Initiatives such a mobile shopping apps, that were a no more than a blip on the radar a few years back, have now taken the center stage in the industry. With the growing use of Smart phones, people now prefer to log on to the net via their mobile device. And it is the platform where the element of customer engagement is at its peak. If the business has an attractive and user-friendly app that customers can use to make purchases via their iPhones, Android phones or tablets, they have a much greater chance to capture a bigger market share and wallet share of the customer a well.

So in the end, it all boils down to how customer focused your company is. The more time you spend understand the customer needs, the better solutions you could offer. And of course, mobile applications are one of them. So if you are an online business and you have not launched a mobile app yet, you my friend are seriously lacking behind. Hire a top grade developer and get on with it now!

 

Why Location-Based Services are Striking Out

What was initially welcomed as a convenient travel planning and navigation tool is now cause for concern. Location based mobile service are lately being viewed with suspicion, fueled by security alert that iOS apps are tracking and recording geodata since the past several months without obtaining user consent. Another alarm sounded off when some apps were discovered to have been dispersing location data for unethical use. Although these apps were immediately removed from the mobile app stores, people are still doubtful about how many of such apps exist.

While mobile companies promise strict monitoring, a study of 1000 Americans revealed that majority use location based services despite concerns because of the invaluable information provided. It may be for entertainment purposes such as shopping and gaming. You know exactly where to go if you are in a new locality. From the business perspective, users can expand their network locally.  Corporate events can be tracked by distance of location.

Locations are tracked by linking apps to the Core Location Framework, which comprises different location services via WiFi, GPS or built-in cellular information. If users do not wish to reveal their location, they have the option to disable the service from the settings or switch to ‘Airplane mode’ to prevent location identification.

From their end, Apple officially announced that location based apps are not allowed in their iOS store solely designed for targeted advertising. App developers have been warned to observe this policy or their app will be barred from their store.

For secure use and to save battery power, Apple recommends users should switch off the service when not in use, opt for the ‘significant-change location service’ rather than the standard location service on the iOS and to maintain low resolution values.

Users are also advised to read the agreement prior to installing the app, which should spell out exactly how their personal data will be used.

Forbes suggests that there should be global standard for users to use color signals that inform and authorize app developers about the extent of location data that can be obtained.  Imaginative, but tricky.

For now, mobile companies need to work on providing better coverage and power. App developers need to give users a strong incentive to obtain location data in apps. Similarly, businesses need to work in cohesion with mobile companies to optimize location based apps that will benefit the user, the developer, and their firm.

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New Cookery Apps for The iPhone

Mobiles provide a rich store of cookery apps and recipes from around the world. It doesn’t matter whether you are a super chef or a novice, easy do-it-yourself techniques have made life convenient for the food savvy, the busy professional. The following selection of cookery apps is extracted from various favorable reviews for the iPhone:
Dessert delights: iChocolate by Mark David
No cuisine is complete without a dessert to satiate the sweet tooth. And very few people resist chocolates, which makes it a safe bet to include it when you have gusts over for dinner. The app comprises recipes of various kinds of desserts that include cakes and ice cream.  Besides that, it also provides a history and other relevant facts about chocolate, along with tips, index and measurement and cooking guide.
Quick and healthy fixes: Trufflehead by ADITK, LLC
The fact that these organic recipes have been the innovation of a mother is enough to assure they are healthy recipes. The app comprises 270 easy or moderately easy recipes and includes nutritional information about each item. Nearly half the recipes are ready within half an hour. The ingredients are reasonably priced and details of their components are provided through hyperlinks. There is an option to simply provide 3 ingredients you wish to cook with, and the app will furnish a recipe containing them or add the ones you require to purchase into a shopping list. The app also provides video viewing and photo sharing to aid instruction that make the experience enjoyable rather than a chore.
A Kitchen aide: KitchenPad™ Timer by Prativo Group Inc.
A total of 9 timers, 4 for the overn and 5 for the stove-top for you to cook multiple dishes and without having to constantly reset one at . All you require is to enter the food item information on the screen under ‘What’s on the stove.’ The app tells you the time settings and the extent of heat or temperature required for cooking.
A cooking game: Cooking Queen by Wachirawoot Tacommie
The simply designed 3 D multiplayer game is available in two versions:  ‘Cooking Game Free’ and ‘Cooking Queen’ that is purchased.  Although the app just contains 10 recipes, more are in the pipeline.  The game starts with the Queen giving instruction of the recipe. For instance, to prepare a California roll, the screen displays the instruction ‘Peel the avocado’ or ‘Cut the cucumber into strips’ or match shadow icons provided against the food items. All the while the screen will inform the player to touch or rotate the phone to maneuver the objects. When the recipe is complete, the player can view his/her score.
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