Best iPhone apps of July 2012

iOS 6, Android and Blackberry- and the winner is!!!

The biggest news of the day in technology world is the official launching of iOS6, which is nothing but a boomerang initiation from this technological giant. Just with its launching, the expectations of the users started touching the skies and along with fulfilling them, the company has to encounter the competition of Android 4.0 ICS and rather a newbie Windows 7.5. Now what everyone is waiting for is will it be able to defy its Google and Windows counterparts?

Well, its pretty obvious to make a comparison in between these three smart phone operating systems and after going to very detailed and precise digging, what I found out is something like this. All these three operating systems are enabled with the basic features like voice-support, social media integration and other multi tasking application.

Nevertheless, choosing the most omniscient from these two is a tough call. But if you have got any app idea for iPhone, Android or Blackberry, just give us the opportunity to boost your business. Request for a free quote and we will call you back with our expert solution.

According to Apple, the new iOS 6 will be integrated with over 200 new applications and features, containing some exciting ones like 3D Maps (Not Google Maps, as Apple decided to use its own map feature), Passbook (to make you able to store your important documents in a much secure way), Shared stream (just like the share option already available in Android phones) and voice commanding, which allow you to access your phone through voice. Profoundly, we can say its nothing but a iOS version of Android phones, because most of the features entailed in this operating system have a tough of Android.

When comparing iOS6 with Android, there are some features which look over-hyped. 3D map and street view is an example of it as it has replaced Google Maps from its predecessors. The passbook feature, which is first time included in any iOS was already launched with PlayStore. SVoice and Siri are yet other examples which actually provide Android phones an edge over iPhone and iOS6.

Now, if we compare it with Windows 7.5, well its nowhere near to iOS6, or even its previous versions. The smart phone OS will need to travel a long way to give even a bit competition to iPhones, especially when Windows is not so much cherished by the users.

At the first sight, iOS6 seems to be a replicate version of Android, with some over-hyped and improvements. Nonetheless, the only great edge iOS6 has over Androd 4.0 is the global compatibility, as this operating system is compatible with all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad and iTouch. This is not the case with Android as some fanciful features like SVoice is specifically created for Galaxy S3.

Conclusion is, the winner is iOS 6, just for now! Android is dominating the market and it will keep dominating it, until or unless Apple is not continuing copying it. In fact, soon we can see some better versions of Android phones which will be a big headache for iPhones. Windows and Blackberry are in the market, but they will just play for the third place, at least for now.

Factors behind Increasing Popularity of iPhone Application Development

iPhone Application Development has completely changed the way of thinking of most of the IT companies. Not more than a decade ago, developing software was the primary function of most IT companies, and also the biggest source of their income. But with increasing popularity of smart phones, designing apps for them has arrived a great new boom and everyone is running for the same. And it’s pretty obvious, keeping the number of people using the smart phones currently in mind, no one wants to miss the opportunity to grab the attention of this huge audience and attain some profit from them.

With uncountable number of users and even more downloads per day, the iPhone Application Development field is biggest buzz in the market. A great number of people always keep searching for a new app each and every time, with distinct motives. Some are for business purpose, some for entertainment and some for other utilities, or requirements.

In the initial days, iPhone Application Development was considered as an altered approach of software development, or somewhere a mobile counterpart of computer software development. In fact, the applications developed for these smart phones were just constrained version of original apps which are developed for PCs and laptops. But with changing time, companies started mastering the field and arrived with some excellent featured apps for these smart phones, exclusively for them.

So now, you have an opportunity to choose any app of your choice, may it be the browser app, shopping app, travel app, social networking, games or many more. Entertainment has become a matter of moments with these iPhone apps, with uncountable number of options provided by the designers. Most of the IT companies comprehended this field as a big area to focus on, hence constructed their separate teams for designing apps for smart phones. Now, these teams focus exclusively on smart phone apps, which were previously considered as scaled-down form of computer software.

The increasing popularity of iPhone apps has opened a new door of opportunity for small scaled IT companies, who were not in a condition to compete with market giants in software development. As the industry has just started, everyone has the equal chances to compete. Hence, by providing a better quality and more innovative apps, smaller companies started enjoying some good revenue in iPhone Application Development field, without remaining in the dark shadow of market giants.

Along with that, big companies generally don’t find it profitable to get engaged in small projects, hence ignore such projects. As these iPhone apps are constrained to just smart phones, it’s not a profitable deal for bigger companies. Instead, they prefer following their traditional path of software development for PCs and laptops. This provides an opportunity for the small companies to establish their feet in the industry.

No matter how the iPhone apps are arriving into the market, they are always profitable for the end user. What matters at the end of the day is user’s comfort and amusement, which is undoubtedly achievable with these superb apps.

New iPhone Operating system iOS 6 Launched Lately

Apple has made a number of updates and new launchings in past few days, and there is yet another week at WWDC. iOS 6 is recently launched and many people are seeing it as a co-ordination with iPhone 5. The new operating system is adorned with a good amount of unique features and acquired some reputation even before its launching. Here, we are going to talk about the main features entailed in iOS 6.

Leave apart the 3D Maps; the iOS is just looking like the upgraded version of Android 4. All the features the developers claim to add are already found in other platforms like Cydia and Android. In fact, most of them were already used in iOS 5, consequently, there is no exciting thing and hence it’s doubtful the update will be able to win too many hearts.

The upgraded version of Siri which is used in this operating system to take sport related queries and local searching has already been utilized in almost the same way in Cydia tweaks. The app was named as SiriSports Tweak in Cydia. Not just this one, but many other features are just a replica of previously launched features. For instance, 3D maps which is just an updated version of Google map is already entailed in Android devices quite a long time ago.

And the setback is, Siri used in this operating system is not supportive to most of iPad because it’s supportive to only third generation iPads. The jailbreak community in fact is making some efforts for making it supportive for these devices. For this, the community has launched a new feature called Spire which brings Siri to the iPad. Still, the upgraded OS is quite a lot helpful for iPhone Application Development.

Developers are trying their best to grab the attention of their targeted audience by splitting the features into various categories like phone app, Social media integration, upgrading to the FaceTime app, Siri, 3D maps and photo apps.  Considering all these features, somewhere we may consider it’s a good step from Apple.

The bottom line is, undoubtedly there are quite a few apps which are actually can be considered as new invention in smart phone industry. But Apple could make some better efforts. Not to forget, iOS 6 will not be available for the original iPad but it will be working on iPhone 3GS as well as the iPad 2 and third generation iPad. Even before its launching, the developers were aware of the fact it has to face the competition of the market giant Android which has already surpassed iPhone in sales.

Follow the Simple Steps to develop the iPhone App and Submit it to App Store

It is not as hard or as simple to develop an iPhone App that one might think. As many people have misconception that iPhone Application development is really very hard, I want to remove this conception and motivate them to go for it by following the steps mentioned in the article below. 

“Cooking” up an iPhone application also involves a process similar to Cooking. You can find here the steps which should be followed from head to the bottom i.e. from an app idea to its upload on the iTunes.

It must be clear to you that creating an iPhone app or the iPhone application development is not entirely free; also you will need a Mac at some point and so need to use specific Mac-happy code to develop the application.

Are you excited now? Follow these exhilarating steps:

1.      1. Design a Smart and Unique Idea

Think of a unique idea and craft the design in a way that one want to use your app. Develop the app in a way that people can pay you for that as they will get more in return of their money.

Please cross check about your idea in the app store that there is no app having the same idea. If you found one, go for a better app which already exists.

2.      2. Get a Mac and Register on Apple as an Developer

As the iPhone development tools are available only for Mac Users, so it is necessary to get a Mac to have your app in the App Store. Mac mini will also serve the purpose.

After having a Mac, go for the free registration to become an official Apple Developer by providing them with your details and agreeing to their terms. Only once the registration is needed. After registration, you can develop iPhone apps for any of the Mac products.

3.      3. Download iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) and XCODE

Now you are an Official Apple Developer, you are allowed to download iPhone SDK. As SDK comes with all types of documents, sample codes and all the other things you might need later. So, the download is HUGE, and so will take a few hours. Do take care of its version, as it depends on the OS you are using.

As per Apple, “XCode is a complete, full-featured IDE built around a smooth workflow that integrates the editing of source code, with the build and compile steps, through to a graphical debugging experience – all without leaving the view of your source code.” So, go for this and download it. 

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iCould – Incredible Gift to Apple users

iCloud is the newest brand name of Apple's cloud computing services. Previously, this service has been branded as iTools in 2000, .Mac in 2002, and MobileMe in 2008 by Apple.

iCloud is a cloud-based system that allows users to store music, photos, applications, documents, bookmarks, reminders, notes, iBooks, and contacts, as well as it serves as a platform for Apple's email servers and calendars. It controls links to uploaded content and runs on Microsoft and Amazon services.

iCloud is much extra than a hard disk in the sky which makes quick and effortless access to everything on the devices you use each day. You content is involuntarily and securely stored by the iCloud, which makes it available for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC always. It gives you access to your music, applications, recent photos, and more from any other device you use. Your email, contacts and calendars are kept updated across all devices. There is no synchronization and no management is required. 

All new updated devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod with iOS5 and Mac with OS X Lion) are ready for iCloud to use. 

It is easy to use, and setting it up on your device is no exception. It requires only few steps to be followed before all your vital possessions is up to date on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC

When you register to iCloud, you automatically get 5 GB of free storage. And that's a lot of space as the way iCloud stores the content. Your purchased music, iPhone applications, books and television programs, and the Photo gallery, do not count toward your free storage space, adding to your benefits. As your mail, documents, Camera Roll, account information, settings and data from another application does not require much space, 5GB will prove to be a great space for you. And if you need more storage space, you can purchase a storage upgrade from device.

Whenever you upgrade device, your preferred and most loved apps will get seamlessly integrated with iCloud. And so all your content and information will be up to date and is available on every device you use.