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Android vs. iOS : Top 5 Reasons for Choosing Android

Posted April 6, 2012 By dbdnvikas
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Android has gained more reputation and has build up a good impression over software developers. Recent studies show that Android has significantly gained more percentage of ad impression shares when compared to iOS. Android development has increased speedily over few years. iOS has always been a tough competition but the remarkable improvements and user friendly platform has given a heads up to the use of Android OS. Whether its cell phone technology or tablets Android has captured a significant part of the personal electronic device industry. The compatibility and flexibility offered are unmatched with other operating systems.

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[stextbox id="info"]Why Android?[/stextbox]

Android has an edge over iOS because it offers a reliability of features that iOS could not deliver. It is an open source platform and users are able to do their customizations and make new apps. Another important aspect to have a look at is the price. The price of an Android product is way much flexible and cheaper than iOS. You also have a variety to choices to make while going for an Android platform device. These things give an edge to Android platform and also the quality check of apps and user dependability is much more on Android.

[stextbox id="info"]Top 5 Reasons To Choose Android Over iOS[/stextbox]

Well if you want to consider Android over iOS, following 5 reasons could really be helpful to judge it.

  • Android platform lets your run any app that you want to. In iOS platform, you cannot run any app unless until it is available in the App Store.
  • Customization is much more flexible on Android platform. You can design your own theme and put it on your cell phone. Whereas, iOS lacks this functionality. You have only limited themes and options to choose from.
  • More hardware choices – Android platform device will give bundle of choices in their hardware configuration. Android screen are negotiable whereas iOS lacks this functionality.
  • Custom ROMS – Android platform gives you access to customized ROMS. This functionality is solely available on Android phones and tablets. You can customize your Android operating system as per your need and requirement through rooting.
  • No iTunes – Android platform gives you easy access to mass storage transfers. Unlike iOS where you need to have iTunes installed to transfer files.

These features provide a strong edge to Android over iOS. There are still new innovatives technologies being developed to surpass the use of Android to the extremes of technology world.

About the Author: Vikas Bhatt is a blogger who blogs on various technology websites and Android Blogs. He has been blogging from a very small age. Apart from this he runs and manages a signup online bookmaker website.

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New Mashable CEO Conan O’Brien Leaks iTV

Posted April 1, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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That’s it! You read the title correct. The new, non-hired Mashable CEO Conan O’Brien has managed to steal an iTV from Apple! It was today morning when we got news that Mashable has been bought be Conan O’Brien and ousted Pete Cashmore as the CEO of Mashable. Well, it might not be true exactly. It was an April Fools’ Day prank from the Mashable crew. And to make things further more funny, Conan has headed to the Apple headquarters yesterday night and grabbed the highly anticipated iTV. :-)

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The news comes from an official YouTube video uploaded by Mashable. Conan who happens to be the American comedian and star, just made his way through tech media and boom! Here he is, beating Pete Cashmore and proving himself to be really great.

For ages iTV, the television from Apple, has been rumored to be coming and now, we finally get a look at the much awaited one. All thank Conan O’Brien! Hail the new Mashable CEO. And according to the reports by Conan, the iTV will be launched in a matter of time, maybe in 6 months. And also, guess what? The iTV is really small that you can take it anywhere! Off to a picnic with relatives, take it out along with you and have fun watching your favorite channels.

Dig into the video for his exclusive reports. You will really love the iTV. :-P And by the way, there is a thing that is really funny, sort of a small mistake, in this video. Guess what and drop it in the comments section. To get more updates on this, make sure to follow Axleration on Twitter @axleration.

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iPhone 5 Coming With a 4.6″ Inch Retina Display?

Posted March 23, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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According to the reports, it seems like Apple is now all set to bring an iPhone that we have been waiting for ages. With the other smartphone giants growing insanely larger day by day, Apple doesn’t seem like staying behind in the niche. While it’s arch rival Samsung is bringing quite stunning smartphones, Apple is here to throw Samsung out of the way. As you read in the title, Apple might be bringing an iPhone 5 that has a 4.6 inches display and comes with retina display.

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The information comes from an unnamed source, which confirms has placed orders with Samsung Electronics Co. for the supply of display. As known to all the geeks out there, LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics Co. are the two biggest display suppliers for Apple.

“Apple Inc.’s new iPhone will have a sharper and bigger 4.6 inch “retina” display and is set to be launched around the second quarter.” reported Reuters on Wednesday.

As lots of buzzes fill the iPhone 5 rumor mill, here is the new addition. If the reports are true, Apple will make a revolution in the smartphones history in just a matter of time. The last iPhone released by Apple, iPhone 4S, proved to be a good fun but no up to the fans’ expectations. The fans expected Apple to unveil an iPhone 5 but to their disappointed Apple came only with iPhone 4S. That’s just an iPhone 4, added with Siri and a few more features.

On March 7 of this year, Apple unveiled the next generation iPad called the “new iPad“. If you remember well, it came with retina display “on”, proving to be the best tablet until now. With the retina display on, browsing the photos becomes lot more interesting than ever. The best clarity is what everyone love, right?

Finally, iPhone 5 is also rumored to be sporting a million color pixels. A stunning one, right? Does that mean that it would be the best smartphone until date? All is that we gotta wait and see what Apple has in store this time. Do stay tuned with Axleration for more.

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Download Angry Birds Space: For Android, iOS, MAC and PC

Posted March 22, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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Rovio Mobile, the geeky company behind the most widely played game on mobile devices, Angry Birds, has finally released the next version of the series and named it Angry Birds Space. The speculation had been on since days and now, March 22, has finally proved to be the big day. As the name denotes, this new version of the series features the gameplay in the space, giving the Angry Birds lovers a warm welcome.

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Angry Birds is not a new game that one hears. Originally made for the mobile devices, Rovio Mobile, the Finnish company, witnessed this game making a ground breaking history in the mobile arena and quickly expanded the game into other gaming platforms too. As of now, Angry Birds is the most widely played game in the majority of the gaming platforms. Even social networking sites like Google+ and Facebook own this game. The Facebook version of the game was launched a few months back and here is the all new version of the game named “Angry Birds Space”.

If you are a big of the Angry Birds game, you might have heard words about the Rovio team spending days and nights with the NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. When Rovio wanted help with the space and gravity related physical doubts to be cleared, NASA proved to be a great friend and helped in every way possible.

“We have been working with NASA for quite a while already and they are very keen in cooperating with us. We got this astronaut Don Pettit in space to cooperate round the launch. They have been helping with all the physics-related questions around space and gravity.” said Tiina Mikkonen, Rovio’s senior accounts manager in a report.

This new version from Rovio comes packed with all new, ultra cool 60 levels. Don’t get disheartened. With time passing, Rovio will be adding more levels to the game. By the way, it’s no longer the same gameplay that we are gonna witness. This gameplay will feature the birds flinging towards the pigs in space! New powerups, new birds and the old, familiar pigs will constitute this game’s core. It seems like all the original Angry Birds have undergone a new makeup and all seem to be new to this version.

Once you start playing, you will get to notice that Angry Birds Space features new powerups like gravitational fields of the planets with which you can easily destroy the pigs and retrieve those lovely eggs. Space Eagles are also said to play a role in this game. Those big, giant, more powerful birds can be unlocked in the game or purchased as an application and enjoy the game.

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This Angry Birds Space version is now available at all the major application stores. If you own an Android or iOS or MAC or PC, you can now enjoy this game right from now, provided you are willing to spend a few bucks. :-P

  • iPhone and iPod Touch – Download at the App Store for $0.99
  • iPad – Download at the App Store for $2.99
  • MAC – Download at the App Store for $4.99
  • PC – Download at the Angry Birds Shop for $5.95
  • Android [With Ads] – Download at the Android market for free
  • Android [Without Ads] – Download at the Android market for $2.99

What are waiting for? Head to the application stores and download the game and have fun! Do drop in your comments after trying this game. Waiting to hear your reviews.

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New iPad Unveiled – Specifications Inside

Posted March 8, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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The all new third generation tablet PC from Apple called the new iPad is now out. The Apple staff unveiled this highly anticipated and much awaited iPad at the Yerba Buena Center for Arts in San Francisco on Wednesday. It was just a week back when Apple flew out invites to this big event, made us wait and now here it is. The all new iPad comes with Retina Display, with a really high resolution display!

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This ultra cool new iPad is way better than a HDTV in your home. What makes it a lot better? Well, once you lay hands on this device you will be quite sure that Apple has put a ton of effort to bring such a cool device with lots of added features. This device can display high resolution photos, 1080p videos and guess what? It is reported that the text in this new iPad will be a lot better than looking at the text in a newspaper. Stunning, right? Take a peek at the full specifications of this cool device.

  • Retina Display – High resolution display (Check out this page. You will love it. Don’t miss the text visibility comparisions between new iPad and iPad 2)
  • 5 MP camera – iSight Camera – Take high resolution photos and shoot videos in 1080p
  • 9.7 inches screen sporting 2048 x 1536 resolution with 3.1m pixels
  • Runs on Apple’s new A5X chip
  • Browse faster with 4G LTE

While Apple took a lot of effort to bring the real world to our hands with this new, cool new iPad, it also worked hard to make browsing faster than ever. With this addition of the new 4G LTE technology to this device, users can easily surf the web with ultra fast speed. If you iPad provider is AT&T or Verizon, you can make use of this 4G LTE technology to browse the web, check your emails, social network online at a speed never imagined before.

Well, that’s it. Are you ready to buy one right now? Apple has started the pre-booking of this new iPad. The starting price tag is fixed at $499 and the delivery starts from March 16. The new iPad with only WiFi is priced at $499, $599 and $699 for 16 GB, 32 GB and the 64 GB variants while the new iPad with 4G LTE will cost $629, $729 and $829 for the 16 GB, 32 GB and the 64 GB variants.

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How To: Use FaceTime

Posted March 5, 2012 By JesseMLangley
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Apple’s FaceTime® lets you make and receive video calls with other Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad users. Businesses like Salesforce are even using FaceTime technology to facilitate video support. Getting started on a mobile device is as easy as a few taps, but Mac setup can be a little trickier. Check out this video for step-by-step FaceTime setup directions and usage tips or follow the steps below:

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1.Confirm your system is running the following:

• Mac OS X version 10.6.6 or above
• Apple ID or email address
• Stable wi-fi connection

2. If you haven’t downloaded FaceTime on your Mac, head over to the Mac App-store and download it for about a buck.

3. Once installed, launch it from the dock or from your apps folder.

4.Enter your Apple ID and password then Sign In. Or, if you don’t want to use your current Apple ID or don’t have one, enter an email address and password then click Create Account. Note: If you created a new account or are adding additional email addresses, you’ll receive a verification email to confirm the email address before getting started.

You’re done! Here are a few tips for using FaceTime:

Connection quality: To use FaceTime with Mac, you’ll need good wi-fi access on both ends to ensure best quality.

Caller ID: Go to Preferences to set what callers see as your “caller id.” You can disable caller id here, but your email address will still show when you make a call.

Environmental adjustments: Avoid bright lights or sunny windows at your back and make sure that you have enough light to be seen clearly. With the PIP viewer, you can see exactly what the caller sees and make adjustments as needed. Click and drag your PIP display anywhere on the screen you’d like.

Making calls: Making a call using FaceTime is as easy as clicking on a contact. FaceTime runs in the background on your Apple devices. A call to your email address sends simultaneous notification to all logged in devices.

Contacts management: Your contacts, favorites, and groups from Address Book are automatically available in FaceTime. You can even add, edit, and delete contacts right in FaceTime, however, if you delete in FaceTime, it’s gone from the Address Book too.
When a call comes in, you can answer or decline.

View toggling: Similar to FaceTime on other Apple devices, the Mac version offers landscape or portrait viewing. To toggle views, use the onscreen button or CMD + R.
For full screen, use the onscreen button or CMD + up arrow + F.

Now you’re up and running with FaceTime. Smile into the camera and start calling.

Related: How To: Disable FaceTime in iPod and iPhone

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  • Julie posted on March 6, 2012
    Thank you so much for this nice tutorial, I had been searching for a great step-by-step description for FaceTime for ...
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Apple to Announce iPad 3 on March 7

Posted February 28, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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It’s official at last. Invites have started flying from Apple’s hands. Apple is now all set to unveil the next generation iPad, iPad 3, at the Yerba Beuna Center for Arts in San Francisco. The much awaited and highly anticipated iPad 3 will make sure to steal the show at this upcoming Apple event. While lots of rumors have filled this blogosphere, tempting the fans, this upcoming event will make sure to confirm all the features present in this cool iPad 3.

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While most of the people out there believe in the fact that Apple will introduce an iPad 3 at this event, some consider the news that it might be iPad HD. It’s called so in some parts of the world. It will be quite certain whether it is an iPad 3 or iPad HD only in this event.

As per the invite, Apple seems to be really eager about launching this ultra cool iPad 3. The invites sports the message We have something you really have to see. And touch. Wow! It’s already driving me crazy. Can’t wait to see what Apple has in store this time. iPad 3 might come with these features : iPad 3 Breaking Details [Expected Specs]

Do you think iPad 3 will be a great hit in this event? Do you think Apple’s iPad 3 would tempt lots of fans out there? And here’s something to spice up your thoughts. Apple’s iPad 3 is said to come with a “Retina Display” ;-)  The event will be held at Yerba Beuna Center for Arts in San Francisco at 10 AM PST. Don’t miss the big fun fellas!

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8″ Inch iPad – Is Apple Working on This?

Posted February 17, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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As per the latest reports, Apple is seen to be working on a smaller iPad, sized at 8 inch. There has been a lot of speculation rounding the Cupertino based tech giant and according to the latest reports, iPad 3 is set to be much more smaller than the present iPad 2, sized at 9.7 inch. With iPad 2 proving to be a lose in the share market, it’s those small sized tablets that have caught the attention of the people in this tech world.

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While Kindle Fire from Amazon and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab sport a small 7″ inch sized screen, it’s a smaller screen that Apple is in need of now. Apple now wants to make a comeback soon as the tablet giant and that’s the thing that paves a path for Apple to come with a brand new 8″ inch sized screen.

As the sources quote, a few unnamed Apple officials have shown a few prototypes of 8″ inch sized iPad 3 to The Wall Street Journal officials and also tipped off that the screen resolution would remain the same as in iPad 2. Also, the test panels are being supplied to Apple by Taiwan based AU Optronics Co. and South Korea’s LG Display Co.

If Apple’s upcoming iPad continues to sport a larger screen and comes with a big price, it’s not what the people really want. When there are lots of cheaper tablets with a smaller screen available out there, why go for Apple’s expensive iPad?

Previously it was noted that, there were many rumors circulating round this web that, a 7″ inch iPad was about to come. Recently, Apple has denied that. With Steve Jobs’ saying, a 7″ inch iPad to really too small the express the software, a 8″ inch sized iPad would prove to be the better option. Steve Jobs’ also quoted that 9.7″ was the best size for the iPad applications to run.

All these rumors or confusions would come to an end when Apple officially announces. Rounding up the information, it seems like March would be the month when any official news about iPad 3 comes. Let us wait until then. Are you as eager as me?

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A 4″ Inch iPhone 5 Coming This Summer

Posted January 27, 2012 By Arun Sathiya
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While there have been many rumors running in this giant web, highlighting the launch of the upcoming fifth generation iPhone, iPhone 5, a recent news from 9to5Mac has confirmed the launch date of this brand new, highly anticipated iPhone. According to sources, 9to5Mac says that a source close to the company, based in China, and called Foxconn, has confirmed the launch of the iPhone 5 to be this summer.

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According to the reports, the iPhone 5 is set to have a big screen, almost 4″ inch and this smartphone is set to launch in the summer of the year 2012. As of now, Apple is gearing for the production of this new iPhone 5. This iPhone 5 is in the production stage and there have been lots of models, waiting to get one finalized. In spite of Apple’s efforts to keep the model devices safe, many of the models have already been spreading through hands. Once Apple comes with one confirmed model, it will start it’s production and in a matter of time, the Apple fans get a chance to lay their pretty hands on the cool looking stylish iPhone 5.

Also, according to the tipster, all the models are of the same thickness and this iPhone 5 is confirmed to come in 4″ inch or more. With a wider screen, Apple gives the users a better way to use the device. Also, as rumored earlier, this iPhone 5 will not have the tear drop design. Apple has taken utmost efforts to make iPhone 5′s design unique and it is confirmed that this new mobile looks neither like iPhone 4 or the latest released, iPhone 4S.

Earlier, Apple launched the iPhone 4S, previously called the iPhone 5 by the fans. But to the fans’ disappointment Apple came up only with iPhone 4S. But as of now, iPhone 5 is confirmed.

What’s your thought guys? Will this iPhone 5, so called, feature a big, wider, 4″ inch screen and come in the summer of the year 2012 as reports say? Do drop in your comments.

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Find My Friends and Find My iPhone: These iPhone Apps are a Must Have

Posted January 22, 2012 By Hazel Raoult
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Why is the iPhone such a popular device? Yes, it has all the functional attributes that one expects from a sophisticated device and it offers a number of fun and engaging features to the user. But does its popularity stem from these reasons alone even though most people look for these characteristics from their mobile devices. No it doesn’t. One of the primary reasons and significant contributors to the popularity of iPhone is the kind of apps available for this device.

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There are plenty of iPhone apps, both free and paid, that are up for grabs on the iTunes store. You can pick the ones that suit your needs and requirements best. But, there are some iPhone apps that just cannot be ignored. Here’s a peek into two of them

[stextbox id="info"]‘Find My Friends’[/stextbox]

No prizes for guessing what this app does. It helps you locate your friends and family with your iPhone device, through your Apple iCloud ID. All you need to is download the app, install it, sign in with the same Apple ID that you use for your iCloud account and add your friend. Once your friends accept your request to see their location, you will be able to see the location of your friend on a map or a list.  You can even share locations for a limited period of time. It’s a great way of keeping track of your family and friends especially when you are at an event, concert, or travelling with a group. It’s a useful little app that helps share your information with the people who are the closest to you.

With extremely convenient functionality and simple privacy controls, this is a must have app that earns full marks for its usefulness.

[stextbox id="info"]‘Find my iPhone’[/stextbox]

Again no prizes for guessing, what this iPhone app does; if there is one fear that keeps iPhone users up at night, it is what will they do if their devices goes missing. The ‘Find my iPhone’ app provides the definitive solution. Now iPhone users can sleep in peace because even if they misplace their device, they will be able to find it easily.

It’s the iCloud magic at work all over again. If your iPhone is missing, just sign into your iCloud account or use ‘Find My iPhone app’ on another device to find your missing device. All a user needs to do is install this free iPhone app, and sign in with his/her Apple ID. If the device gets misplaced, it locates the device on a map, and once located the user can choose to play a sound to get somebody’s attention or display a message, so if somebody sees your iPhone they know who it belongs to and they can give it back.

What is even more important is that if your iPhone gets stolen and you don’t want the sensitive data on the iPhone to fall into the wrong hands, you can remotely erase this data. There is also a chance that the device might be offline when you are searching for it, so you are unable to pinpoint its location. But you can ensure that you get an email, as soon as it is connected to a Wi-Fi or 3G network.

These two apps are amazing not because they are interactive and engaging, but because they are problem solvers. The fact that they are amazing stems from this fact alone and nothing else.

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