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Huge Demand for Android Developers Working on Honeycomb!

18/01/2012 14:07

Smartphones gives it users some very smart choices, but for the smart phones to be smart, the applications developed by the expert Android developers need to be smart enough to impress the users. Hence many companies hire Android Developers who can deliver the goods, the smart way!

Android 3.0, known as Honeycomb is compatible with Android-powered tablets. There was even a major upgrade brought about by Google with the launch of Android Honeycomb 3.1.

The Honeycomb version boasts of a plethora of features including a number of library functions, smooth and seamless transitions, basic utilities, resizable widgets, efficient multi-tasking, better performance and a host of emulator skins for better look and feel. One can instantly shutdown any tasks without the need for interference with the help of a powerful task handler. The API code, UI framework and the animation framework has drastically changed. The Android 3.1 powered smartphone can make use of RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) API for on-demand or interactive data streaming. The APIs created for the version supports the USB host and also the device interactions. Using the APIs, Android Developers are adept enough to create, discover, communicate, and even take care of compatibility issues while creating them for a variety of mobile devices.

The Android Honeycomb application is thoroughly advanced and useful for handling powerful mobile apps with multiple features. There are many companies who provide mobile web development, especially Android application development but one needs to find the right development company or an Android developer to suit the role perfectly.

Additionally, it is even feasible to look out for Android developers in offshore locations such as India. The best part about outsourcing development of Honeycomb based applications is that they are adept and efficient enough to create extremely innovative applications at cost-effective prices. Also, there are many of them in the eastern part of the world who are ready to perform tasks at even one-third the cost charged by their western counterparts.

Offshore development companies hire extremely experienced Android app developers who help clients with great applications which can beget great ROI. There is much demand in app development in various domains including Business Apps, Games, Travel Apps, Medical apps, Entertainment apps etc.

Hiring Android developers is not as easy as it seems. There are many which can be found, but only some of them have the vision and the capability to create something out of the blue. There are some companies who even provide virtual developer services so that you can hire them till the completion of a project.

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Mobile Apps Is Core Business of Mobile Industry

16/01/2012 12:44

Mobile app business is one of the amongst and simplest deals to develop a wide range of better-quality apps. With the mobile web development that’s really ready to persuade give support for high-quality internet services.We are developing various mobile applications like android apps, iPhone apps, blackberry apps and windows phone apps. Nowadays, a lot of apps are getting involved in the mobile business to help through developer develop applications for iPhone and also for other smartphones like Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile etc. Day by day, iPhone and android application development business is going to new heights and more and more applications are launched.

Currently we are developing this core apps

  • Web Apps
  • Business Apps
  • Enterprise Apps
  • Multimedia Apps
  • Gaming Apps
  • E-book Apps
  • Social networking Apps
  • Widget Apps
  • Travel Apps
  • Helathcare Apps

Using the ever-growing base of smartphone users, mobile developers have started focusing much more on developing mobile apps. But getting into mobile apps, iphone apps or Android development can be a little bit difficult. Mobile device apps adoption has created many new business opportunities for mobile apps developers with unique domain expertise.Our enthusiastic Mobile Application development team has developed high quality mobile apps with intuitive interfaces.In the smartphone market there are three major players with iPhone, Android and Windows.

Benefits of Mobile apps:

  • Better Features
  • Good Visibility
  • Customer retention  
  • Mobile site and Mobile Apps

Mobile apps development is a complex process and involves various stages of development but our developer develop till the app concept is finally turned into a workable app.

Mobile Application Development Expected To Rise Exponentially In 2012

11/01/2012 16:18

Most offshore mobile app development companies develop mobile applications after understanding the needs and objectives of the market. The best apps are those that provide the best solutions for user problems. Developers from these companies need to create applications and attend to all the phases intently.

Different smartphones related to different companies and brands are available nowadays. There is intense competition in the development of the apps for different platforms. The versions of various mobile platforms are coming thick and fast too. Android and iOS have both been bringing their new versions every year to meet the requirements of the demanding market.

Our application developers do get good returns on the apps that they create but have to create something very innovative and readily acceptable. There are numerous apps for different domains as well as Business administration and Database management. There are a plethora of mobile app development companies who are particularly adept in all types of mobile platforms and have created a variety of applications for mobile phones. These specialists have been in demand for capitalizing on their expertise and work on developing different apps for high-end multinational companies.

There are sites which boast of a huge collection of free apps in each and every category and the sites are configured for mobile web too. Their popularity is measured on the number of downloads from their site which is subject to constant changes and tweaks. The browsing key features need to be optimized on a continual basis so that you can easily navigate through your small phone browser. One can check out the best health apps, business apps, music apps, lifestyle apps, wallpaper apps, games, utilities, finance apps etc.

Mobile application development is not at all easy and is actually dependent on the skills and talent of the developer. Mobile app developers should be aware of the demands of the market. There are hundreds and thousands of Android, iPhone and Symbian apps. The competition is quite intense in the field of mobile application development. The companies need to wait for overall response for achieving the final success of its creative apps.

With the immense decreasing cost of smartphones all over the world and the relatively cheaper price of the new entrants, the war has caught up with the biggest mobile platforms for delivering the goods. The scope of mobile app development increases when companies opt to bring out solutions for multiple brands.

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The Various Eras In Android App Development - Changing Platforms (Till Android 2.0)

09/01/2012 17:47

The version history of the Android operating system began with Android 1.0 which was launched in September 2008. Android is developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance and has seen many version releases since its release. Since April 2009, the Android launches are named after a dessert item. Additionally they are named alphabetically from first to last: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich. The first Android device, the HTC Dream boasted of Android Market application download and also a well-made browser which could show, zoom and pan full HTML web pages. It also had good camera support and the folders allowed for grouping of apps in a single folder. Gmail sync was first featured in the Android's first version. Google Maps also was launched with support for maps along with driving directions using GPS. Some of the additional features included importing and playback of media files but there was no Bluetooth support for this version. Some of the apps included the Alarm Clock, Calculator, Pictures (Gallery), and Settings. There were many Android apps for this version.

The Android 1.1 update was released on February 9, 2009,for T-Mobile G1 only but was later extended to other versions too. The update was launched to resolve some bugs, and to change the API to a certain extent although a few minor features were also introduced.

The Android 1.5 update was named Cupcake after a dessert name and was released on the 30th April same year. The version was based on a Linux kernel and included many changes in the UI. Cupcake supported third-party virtual keyboards featuring text prediction. It also boasted support for widgets which could be embedded on the Home screen. The formats for video recording and playback were restricted to MPEG-4 and 3GP formats. Stereo support for Bluetooth was added too.

The Android 1.6 SDK which was dubbed Donut was released again late in September 2009. It had enhanced voice and text entry search along with the ability for developers to search with their own content. Android development became easier after this.

The Android 2.0 SDK dubbed Eclair came close on heels after Donut in October. The version supported an expanded Account sync and Exchange email support with multiple accounts support. It also had Bluetooth 2.1 support and the ability to search all saved SMS and MMS. New camera features were introduced which included flash support, digital zoom, color effect and macro focus. Virtual keyboard typing became quicker while the browser UI was refreshed with bookmark thumbnails and support for HTML5.

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Future Trends And Landscape For Mobility And Mobile App Development

29/12/2011 15:25

If you are aware of the mobile revolution, your company must be already running mobile applications or even tried to create mobile versions of your website or applications. It has been a huge problem for developers to create mobile sites and apps which provide the best possible user experience in each of the smart phones although the platforms and compatibility measures are different. To support the widest possible audience of smart phones is not an easy task at all.


The web does not run extremely quickly on mobiles since the present specifications do not support great speed. Many organizations are trying to bring in rich mobile applications that can run across multiple mobile platforms. But this is becoming more and more difficult day by day.

To make the most of cross-platform development and provide answers to some issues, one needs to dig into the depths of mobile app development space and search out for ideal mobile solutions that can give insight into the current mobility landscape so that one can make informed decisions. This is one of the problems faced by the enterprise mobile app developers.

Apple has managed to create a brand which the users are extremely attached to. The company checks for each app submission for quality and then sorts out the bugs. The Android platform has a similar team and app retail store though with a smaller market share than Apple.

A business app store is expected to come since there are a huge number of small businesses who have expertise and information which they can share with mobile users. Currently the number of developers is less but there are more and more developers who are actually showing interest in the mobile app development arena.

Location-specific features are certainly the trend of the future. The GPS coordinates help the user to locate their own current location while also searching for the location where they want to go.

Mobile advertising is surely aspiring to be huge with the number of users flocking to acquiring mobile apps for different reasons show a potential revenue stream for advertisers to pitch in their products.

There are some mobiles which provide contextual graphical ads for mobile screens. Apple is coming up with its own version of ads too. A memorable icon and a marketing strategy go a long way in building an app and is in itself a potential brand. It is difficult to publish the apps since there are so many already on the App store now.

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The Various Eras In Android App Development - Android 2.1 And Beyond!

26/12/2011 15:46

Android 2.1 SDK was released in January 2010 and was part of the Eclair release but Android 2.2 (Froyo) SDK which was released in May 2010 was a major update which boasted of improved speed, memory, and optimized performance. The 2.2 version supported Android Cloud, Device Messaging and also featured improved Microsoft Exchange support, application launcher with shortcuts, USB tethering and Wi-Fi functionality.

Android 2.3 or Gingerbread was launched on 6 December 2010 and was based on Linux kernel. There were ample changes made to the whole UI and there were many features which were introduced for the first time ever!

Some of the features that Android 2.3 had were:
Updated user interface and design featuring better speed
Enhanced support for extra-large screen sizes along with display resolutions
Support for SIP VoIP
Faster intuitive text input and voice input mode
Better copy/paste functionality
Enhanced support for Near Field Communication (NFC)
Superb audio effects support including reverb, equalization and bass boost
Better download manager
Support for multiple cameras (dual cameras).

The Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK which was the only Android update for tablets was released in February 2011. The update was based on Linux 2.6.36 and first featured in Motorola Xoom tablet which was launched on the 24th of February. The main enhancements included:
Optimized tablet support with holographic UI
System Bar for quick access to notifications at the bottom of the screen
Action bar featuring contextual options, widgets etc at the top
Multitasking support to quickly jump from one app to another
Redesigned virtual keyboard
Simplified copy/paste interface
Multiple browser tabs with auto-fill feature and anonymous browsing
Quick access to camera exposure, focus, flash, and other camera functions.

The 3.1 Android SDK was released in May 2011 which included few UI changes and support for connectivity in USB accessories. The 3.2 SDK on the other hand which was released on 15 July this year, was supported by Huawei's MediaPad tablet and boasted of improved hardware support and better ability of apps for synchronization with SD card.

Android 4.0, the latest entrant dubbed as Ice Cream Sandwich was officially launched at the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich release event held in October 2011. The new version features fantastic speed and performance along with virtual buttons in the UI. There are separate widgets and easier-to-create folders along with a customizable launcher. The version also features great visual voicemail and an innovative pinch-to-zoom functionality in the calendar to have a quick look at specific events.

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Mobile Apps - Then and Now!

21/12/2011 16:39

Mobile App development always referred to the additional features that you get your mobile handheld device to do. These mobile apps are mostly downloaded or installed depending on different mobile platforms. These mobile applications are also found by default in different devices but are limited.

Some of the best known mobile platforms are the iOS, Android and the Symbian along with Blackberry and Windows Mobile and there are various app trends which are being revised ever since their inception. Most of the apps are related to business, utilities, games, news, and even financial investments and planners.

Mobile games are in demand since since game developers have been bringing in interesting ones and they have been truly great. iPhone games are the most in demand and Android comes a close second in terms of entertainment. One of the earliest games which was launched when games started in mobiles was the Snake which was actually launched in the 70s. Nowadays mobiles have become drastically different as a average phone has more features and attributes than the costliest phone which was launched just three years back. The quality of phones and apps are simultaneously increasing.

There is a place where you can play free versions of mobile apps. There are versions of the used paid apps which can be found in the Mob4 site. The site has a huge collection of apps belonging to each and every category. The mobile version of different sites are lighter and do not take much time to load. Thre have been more than 1,500,000 downloads from Mob 4 which is  highly incredible. Additionally, one can browse the site easily and even navigate through the site menu through your small phone browser. There are more than 25 domains and bifurcations from which you can make a choice or just go through the free music apps, lifestyle apps, finance apps etc. as you need it.

While creating applications for the smart phones, be sure to note down the mobile functionality requirements. Additionally, be sure to make the user interface scalable even though it may require additional work in design, implementation and testing. Ensure that the right development platform is selected for mobile application development and be sure of the security requirements too.

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Do You Know About Sencha Touch Development?

16/12/2011 16:36

Sencha Touch is the world's first app framework which actually helps developers to make the most out of HTML5 and CSS3. HTML5 is specifically used to deliver audio and video along with a localStorage proxy for offline data saving and storage. CSS3 has been extensively used in stylesheets for a robust look and feel.


What's surprising is that the entire Sencha library is under 120kb as it is minified hence there is no need to disable unused components or styles. This makes Sencha Touch development even simpler to use.

Robust touch events are important to the framework's architecture. There are standard events like touchstart and touchend along with a huge list of custom events which can help you attach responses to pinch, touch and swipe as needed.

Sencha Touch Development is based on Sencha's cross-platform framework and is perfect for futuristic touch-enabled devices. It can now be used with Apple iOS 3 and higher devices, Android 2.1 and higher devices, and BlackBerry 6 and higher devices. All these mobile platforms constitute 95% of current US mobile traffic. Developers can also make optimum use of special custom themes that can be created specifically for those devices. There are a huge number of Android models and iPhones out there and the popularity of WebKit is crucial for Sencha as the list of supported platforms would grow tremendously.

Sencha Touch Development is like the development of other frameworks and actually comes with a powerful data package. One can easily request data from different sources wherein the most preferred include AJAX, JSONP, or YQL which can attach data to visual components. The data can then be pulled offline with the help of localStorage writers.

Additionally, professional support and training is available for those starting out with Sencha Touch Development too!

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The Rise, Demand And Advantage of Google’s Own Operating System - Android

08/12/2011 14:54

Android-based smartphones and their apps have witnessed a tremendous rise in some months. The apps market has been booming at an incredible rate while a slew of new gadgets and new smartphones are being introduced within a span of some days. Industry experts believe that the popularity of some path-breaking Android phones including Motorola Droid, and some HTC models fueled the surge in demand. Additionally, because of the open source nature of the OS, many developers are willing to innovate with the features on offer in the hardware front.

The use of Android based smartphones has also triggered the development of thousands of Android apps. According to the recent study, the growth of the market has seen a rise of 32 per cent every month, and the success is attributed to the launch of path-breaking smartphones: Samsung S II, MotoBLUR, Motorola Droid etc.

The biggest advantage that the OS offers to the developers is that it is an open source platform and actually gives freedom for third-party Android app developers to come up with something inventive and innovative in their apps. Developers who are working for offshore software development teams are capable to provide effective Android development with their combined creativity and vision.

Some of the latest functionalities that have become popular in Android OS include the integration of Cloud based service with the ERP solutions which are now installed in different organizations. This enables the mobile workers to work on real-time basis. One can create and update sales contacts and actual sales into the company ERP from one's smartphone.

Location based services have become extremely popular from which one can sought for information of a customer with the help of GPS. Additionally, phones are supposed to work like credit cards soon when people can actually be able to shop using recharges and mobiles. E-commerce can expand well if the trends involving mobile integration with ERP solutions are encouraged across the country.

Android developers have also delved in different domains for creating apps within the Android framework and the apps have proved compatibility with PDAs, smartphones and other gadgets too.

There are various mobile app development companies based in eastern countries which are fantastic hubs for outsourcing business. Most developers found in India and China are experts in handling apps with the help of Android SDK and can actually leverage the programming language to create something interesting for the clients who outsource bulk contracts.

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Mobile Apps Development And The Mobile Delivery Solution Process

30/11/2011 15:04

Overall, mobile users have shown the tendency to go for the native look and usually want all their mobile features to be docked in a familiar interface even email, social networking, etc along with some native apps.

Mobile applications have become much more advanced and now can consume a mashup of any number of applications for different features supporting voice, messaging, data and location services maintained by a third party provider preferred by the end user. These converged applications are actually dangerous to privacy if utilized in the wrong way. There are standards such as Oauth 2.0 which requires the developer to create special API keys along with access token for each service.

There is now way that nowadays developers can rely on a "single sign on" mechanism because this does not provide any authorization capability. Converged Applications are mostly worked in a downgraded mode since there is not full consent on the part of the user to consume all services.

Mobility has revolutionized distribution strategies for software right from the "ring tone" business model to the mobile integration with an ERP. The mobile applications have an incredible reach of more than hundreds of millions of customers. This means that the mobile app developers have certainly scope of innumerable opportunities to create innovative and if an app is successful, then it can be developed for support of several other major mobile platforms. There need to be several apps per year pertaining to each and every domain for the companies to book profits. One needs to deliver some types of apps connected to a certain genre or industry which would be niche at first. There is relatively high competition between vendors of some apps which puts pressure on the developers to bring in new features often especially if there are paid mobile apps which are in purview.

Last but not least, it is important for mobile application development companies manage to create successful mobile applications so that they can understand the net step involved especially if something doesn’t work. The reach of these apps is applicable to tens of millions of users and chances are that there might be a scalability problem and the constant need to set up the back-end well much ahead of the growth of the user base.

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