Apple TV can run fullscreen iOS Applications - Unofficially

Apple TV is one of the low budget Apple iOS device from a company which provides total entertainment to its users. The price of the Apple TV is low as $99.00 contains powerful hardware specification includes Apple A4 chipset with a PowerVR SGX535 and 256 megabytes of RAM, running modified iOS builds from those on iPods touch, iPhone touch, and iPad touch. Apple TV exists as a media center settop box officially but users can also Run any iOS Applications including apps from iPhone, iPod and iPad on jailbroken Apple TV unofficially.

There is one video available on internet which provides you an evidence of runningiOS Apps on Apple TV. The video shows demo of some iOS Apps like Facebook, Maps, Safari and YouTube on a jailbroken Apple TV. This is not AirPlay, the apps are running directly from the Apple TV and scaling to 720p. 

According to MacDaddy News, MobileX is a window manager for iOS that replaces Springboard, letting iPhone and iPad apps run on the Apple TV. Since the Apple TV doesn’t have a touch screen, they are using a combination of VNC, SSH and the Apple Remote to launch and navigate apps. Once the app progress finalized by two developers, you will be able to launch apps using only the remote. I think its one of the cheapest way to run iOS Apps directly on $99 Apple TV.

Video Running Full Screen iOS Apps on Apple TV:

Source :-techglobex

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Revenue Sharing Between iOS Apps and Android Apps

According to the latest report from Flurry.com about Comparison between iOS Appsand Android Apps Revenue Sharing, it’s revealed that iOS Apps are much profitable in terms of revenue as compare to Android Apps. iOS Apps make four times higher revenue as compare to Android platform. Flurry Analytics has also found that developers are choosing to start new projects on iOS over Android at a ratio of almost 3 to 1. No doubt Android is an open source platform and many big phone maker companies like Samsung, Motorola, Sony etc. is now offering Android devices but thestatistic makes it clear that Apple iOS is still more popular platform in terms of Apps Revenue as compare Android platform.

I personally think that Android is new in smartphone arena and it has potential to gain more revenue as compare to any other platform including iOS and its popularity speaks itself that it has already beat its competitors when choosing Smartphones.

Revenue Sharing Between iOS Apps and Android Apps:

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Improve Internet Download Speed of Smartphones/Tablets Through Data Tracking

Relevance of data usage tracking Smartphone apps to increase internet download speed:

Special applications made for Smartphones and Tablets, often called 'Apps',consume data during download and after installation. Even if your data plan is unlimited and you have high speed internet, you may find your phone slows down once you've exceeded a data threshold set by your phone provider or if you're downloading more than one app at a time. One way to avoid downloading slowdowns on your phone is by tracking how much data you’re actually using on your phone, allowing you to pinpoint the problem.

Mobile Data Tracking:

Various data tracking applications are available for installation on Smartphones. You'll need an app that is made to work on your phone's mobile platform. Once you've downloaded and installed the application, you can view data usage consumption by app and associated activities.

For example, a tracking app can show you how much data the game you installed used to download. The app will also show how much data the game used while you played it and while you saved your game or connected with other players. If the game updates, you'll be able to see how much data it used to download and install the updates and how often it updates. You can track data usage for all your apps over a period of time, such as one month, to get a clearer idea of what apps use the most data and why.

Improving Download Speeds:

Once you know what applications consume the most data, you can remove the apps or tailor your downloading schedule. For example, if you know you have an app that uses a lot of data while running, shut that app down before you download anything. Look forpared down, more streamlined apps that do the same thing as your data-hogging apps. You may be able to find another app for your phone that does the same thing as the app you wants to remove without using as much data.

Try downloading apps wirelessly, using a high speed internet connection instead of using your mobile internet connection to download the app. You'll still need mobile internet service to install and run the app in most cases.

Warning Signs:

Check the most commonly reported data figures for your currently installed apps to make sure your installations are not using a lot more data than other users are reporting. If you have an app that uses significantly higher data than what other users report, your app may be infected or corrupted. Uninstall the app and run an anti-virus app if you suspect your phone has an infected application. If the app is corrupted, you'll have to uninstall and reinstall the Applications.

If you see data usage reported from an app you don't recognize, it's likely to be a virus. Viruses may cause your phone to use more data and have poor app performance and will slow your speeds in general. Run an anti-virus app immediately if you suspect a virus.

A data tracking app is very useful if you're having trouble with downloading, but you must check the results thoroughly, so you can identify the issue you're having. You may have to get rid of a problem app even if you can't find a replacement in some cases, particularly if the app in question is a major data consumer.

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Top Best Five (5) iPhone & iOS Alarm Clock Apps Review with Download Links

Download Top Best Five (5) Alarm Clock Applications for iPhone, iPad and iPod Devices with Review and Prices

The iPhone comes with an alarm clock that is predictably named as the iClock. It has the basic alarm functions and works pretty well for most standard uses. For those of you who are looking for a snazzier alarm clock that has more features, the App marketis the place to be. Unfortunately, there are more alarm clock apps than any one human could possibly need and many of them are poorly built. Here’s a look at the best iPhonealarm clock apps that have good reviews and have been tested for efficacy. 

When you use a third party alarm app, remember to keep the alarm app in the foreground. If you forget to do this, then the app will work, but it your iPhone is in mute or vibrate mode, then the alarm ringer will not work. This is not the apps fault. Rather, it is the way the iOS has restricts the functionality of apps.

1)  Wake and Shake iOS App Review:

This alarm app has a very basic alarm clock with an interesting twist. It forces you to do a physical activity to shut off the alarm. The idea is to get rid of your sleepiness by forcing you to do a physical action. You have to shake the phone till a shake meter is filled to switch off the alarm. This cute alarm app costs just $1 on the app store. (Grab & Download Now)

2)  Alarmed iOS App Review:

This app is worth checking out as it is the exception to the rule that the app has to be in the foreground for the alarm to ring. Granted, this app does not have a customizable appearance or weather updates, but it is very utilitarian. It has timers and remindersand works even when the app is not on. (Grab & Download Now)

3)  Nightstand Central iOS App Review:

This $2 app is one of the most popular alarm clocks on the app store. Its main view displays the time and the weather. It allows you to toggle between the 12 hour and 24 hour format. You can even set up multiple alarms each with its own sound or music. An interesting feature that this app comes with is that is lets you turn on the iPhone’s LED light by just shaking the phone. It’s a very useful feature when you wake up in a dark hotel room while travelling. It also has a sleep timer that allows you to read a book orlisten to music for a set time and then shuts is off so that it does not play throughout the night. (Grab & Download Now)

4)  Radio Alarm iOS App Review:

This $2 app has been crafted with a lot of thought regarding its look, feel and usability. As the name states, it wakes you up by playing music from the radio. You can choose your favorite station from over 30,000 stations using SHOUTcast RADIO. Some of the nice touches added include the ability to set the volume so that you don’t miss thealarm, have a vibrate mode and even fade-in the music so you don’t wake with a jolt. (Grab & Download Now)

5)  Alarm Clock Pro iOS App Review:

This app brings the standard bedside LED lit alarm clock to the iPhone. It’s no nonsense look is great for people who prefer simplicity and it has most of the basic features that you would expect from a good alarm clock. (Grab & Download Now)

Author Bio: - The above content and topic was provided by Jem Larson from buyVerizon.com, a site that offers savings and current information on Verizon internetas well as Verizon.com services.

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How to Earn Maximum Profits/Revenue on a Monetized Mobile App - Analysis of ROI

How to Earn Maximum Profits and Revenue on a Monetized Mobile Application to determined Maximum Return on Investment (ROI)

Opting for the right mobile app monetization options can mean the world of difference between failure and success. Developers who opt for designing free mobile apps also have development costs to recoup. Therefore monetizing your app with the proper options is of paramount importance.

There has been an intense debate between what constitutes the right approach to mobile app monetization with a maximum return on investment. Here are some of the best practices that can help make your income stream larger.

• Never ever stay reliant on default ad networks like iAds for iOS or AdMob for Google:

Simply put it means exactly that. By not putting all your eggs in one basket, you leave your monetization options wide open. Default ad networks like iAds and AdMob have abysmal ‘fill rate’ rating of 50% meaning half the times the ads requests are not been shown thus earning you NIL.

It should be noted that the lesser the fill rate rating the lesser you earn on ads calculated per thousand impressions (eCPMs). And whats more, the default adnetworks may not be even paying you higher than other alternatives out there. So always be on the lookout for ad networks that have a higher fill rate and a high eCPMrate as well.

• Try experimenting with various Ad Networks by utilizing an Ad Mediator:

MobiClix, AdWhirl and Smatto are some of the popular ad mediators in use today. They allow developers to achieve a fill rate of almost 100%. By using 3 different ad networksin conjunction with an Ad mediator, mobile app developers stop the decline that stem from dropped ad requests.

Simply put the job of an ad mediator is to display ads from other ad networks even if the ad request fails on the primary network. It prioritizes ads display.

Again the same advice applies. Don’t get comfortable with your preset ad networks. Always stay on the lookout for new and better ones.

• Look for Affiliate Partners:

This is a largely untapped revenue source of mobile app monetization. You, the mobile app developer can join hands with an affiliate partner to boost your income. Every time a user clicks on the affiliate link in the App Store or Google Play Store that hosts your app, you can earn 5% commission per click!

Mobile App monetization is a science in itself. It requires careful thought and analysis to ensure that app developers get the maximum return on investment.


Author Bio: - The above content and topic was provided by Susan Gray, who is a professional Mobile Application Developer at Social Cubix. She has so far made various mobile apps on different mobile platform. She enjoys helping people with theirsocial media application development problems.

Source :-techglobex

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Remotely Control YouTube Videos from Android and iPhone Devices

You can now Remotely Access and Control your favorite YouTube Videos from your Android and iPhone Smartphone's and Device's. The new Application named"Clik", from the makers of group messaging app Kik offering a new and dynamic way to lets you browse YouTube videos on your phone and control their play on anybrowser. Your Android and iPhone smartphone will become a Remote of YouTubeto access YouTube videos. "Clik App" is available for iPhone and Android Smartphone's at FREE of cost and it doesn’t require any additional software or hardware to access it. You connect it to the browser you want to control by scanning aQR code at clickthis.com.

After connecting with your iPhone or Android devices, you can use the app to control which videos play on the browser, pause them and favorite them. Multiple people can connect to the same screen. It’s like if one user has its own Video Collection and other person has its own Video Collection and they can play it on the same player. You can walk over to someone’s computer, tell them to go to the website Clickthis.com than you can take control of their computer and see how they react. It’s really cool app indeed.

According to Clik CEO Ted Livingston;

"We really want to do to TV what apple did to the phone. We will launch an API where any developer can develop for this platform. He further said that this feature has been invaluable for multiple-DJ parties where everyone comes with their own favorite videos."

Click here to Get Free Clik App from Android Market.
Click here to Get Free Clik App from iPhone App Store.

Source :-techglobex

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Rumors: Microsoft Office Suite for iOS and Android Coming in November

Earlier in our Blogpost we had mentioned the third party application through which Android and Apple iOS users can access Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint Docx files because of non-availability of official Microsoft Office App from Microsoft, but now good news for MS Office users of Apple iOS and Google Android that soon you will be able to get Official Microsoft Office Suite for iPad, iPhone and iPods and also for Google Android devices. According to BGR report Microsoft is soon going to release the official Microsoft Office Suite for iOS and Android running devices (may be in November-2012).

Microsoft has confirmed the news that they are working on a version of its widely popular MS. Office Suite for iOS and Android devices. The Daily has managed to get some of MS. Office leak pictures which are soon going to release for general public worldwide. You can also see the above official image of MS. Office for iOS and Android devices which could release in November-2012 or even goes further to say that it could come to all Apple iOS devices as the product was labeled Office for iOS. Microsoft Office for iOS and Android will be capable to bring Word, Excel and PowerPoint functionality to Apple’s and Android tablets. Microsoft might be introduced additional applications in the future. The official Microsoft Office Suite has a similar look to Microsoft’s OneNote app for iOS, which borrows largely from the Metro-themed Office software on the Windows Phone platform.

According to The Daily’s report, Microsoft plans to submit MS. Office for iOS to Apple for approval in the coming weeks, though a firm time frame was not provided and may be company will submit Microsoft Office for both iOS and Android simultaneously. When the whole news was asked from Microsoft for further clarification Microsoft has denied about the above picture and didn't even comment on it whether its fake or not or company is still working on Office version for iOS and Android. But we will see and wait till November-2012 to get any further update and news from them.

Source :-techglobex

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