Android App Developers Becomes Competitive To Meet Growing Business Needs

Fremont based global technology services company DCKAP announced today that it has upgraded its Android app development service to keep in pace with surging market growth and demands by developing a wide range of apps and customizing them for business.

Android is a powerful operating system for both smartphones and tablets. Our capabilities to develop interactive and feature rich android apps make us one of the leading android application development companies. We have developed innovative android apps used in such different fields as business, travel, finance, sports, entertainment, health and fitness to name a few. Extending our expertise, we now develop apps for the latest android Ice Cream Sandwich as well. During the past several weeks, DCKAP has successfully completed and delivered not only a diverse range of Android apps but also customising them according to the client’s demands and requirements. Apart from this there are various apps that are useful for Business and are also the top picks in this 2012.

DCKAP is a fully-equipped custom Android app development company with a qualified and experienced Android app developer group having executed a diverse range of latest phone applications. We develop various apps and customise them according to the requirements of the customers to make their business to have an edge over in the market. We develop advanced mobile applications such as Social Networking Chat, location-based tools, travel guides, games and utility applications using Android.

Developing effective business apps requires specialized expertise in the technologies. For a business considering contracting an Android app development company or an Android app programmer, it would be of great significance to select the right Android developer resources and setting out the specifications with clarity and completeness.

About DCKAP
DCKAP (www.dckap.com) is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.
2201 Walnut Ave, Suite 240
Fremont, CA 94538
Call US: 1 510.796.2525
Email: infoca@dckap.com

iPhone 5 Components Leaked, Already On Sale & Features Expected From iPhone 5s Camera

The latest conjecture that is doing the rounds in the iPhone fanatics circle is that there are certain parts of the upcoming iPhone 5 that have been noted and they are already on sale. The supposed parts that have been leaked are a headphone jack, earpiece and a Wi-Fi cable part.

The website SW-BOX.com released this news of the leak and as the site is an online vendor it started selling these components immediately. Though this is not the first news about iPhone components leak, these new parts that are supposedly available seem to have attracted more iPhone application developers and iPhone app programmer as these components can be attributed to the applications they are planning to develop.

The 3 New Leaked Components and Their Value
If the new components are legitimate then it becomes evident that there is going to be a significant change and departure from the current component regulation which is currently present in the existing versions of iPhone. In the iPhone 4 and 4S, the headphone jack, volume buttons, and mute switch are grouped together on a single component, while this new part associates the headphone jack with the earpiece speaker and Wi-Fi cabling.

The components, for sale at $US7.71 on SW-Box, differ from the previous iPhones in which the headphone jack is located near the volume buttons and mute switch. The leaked headphone jack appears to be attached to the earpiece and Wi-Fi components, suggesting enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity with minimal interference and, potentially, a new shape. The leak suggests the design of the iPhone 5 has been finalised and is on its way. Apple has not announced whether it will debut at its WWDC on June 11th.

No Details on iPhone 5s New Look
Though these parts have been clearly explained with their working structure and procedure, they give no insight towards the configuration or the basic model of the much anticipated smart phone, iPhone 5. According to a recent report from this technical website called iMore.com, which specializes in the specifications and news related to Apple and its products, Apple still has not zeroed in on the final design, structure and configuration of the avant-garde smart phone.

iMore.com has been a reliable source of information about Apple products, so if information from that site has to be relied on then iPhone app developers do not have much worries as it is believed that the screen size of the new iPhone will not be more than four inches. But there are other speculations contradicting this status saying that Apple still has not decided upon the exact dimensions of the screen.

The Improved Dock Connector
It is also theorized that the new device will feature a smaller dock connector which is still under the process of development. A dock connector is a connector used to attach a mobile electronic device simultaneously to multiple external resources this connector may be embedded in a mechanical fixture used to support or align the new iPhone device. With Apple scraping the 30-pin dock connector, it is now expected to find a solution soon. And with regards to that Apple has signed-up to a European agreement to deploy micro-USB as interconnect for its devices, but hasn't done anything to adopt it. This may be because of the fact that Apple wants to go cable-free. The main reason for the abandoning of the 30-pin connector is that Apple intends to use that space inside the machine various other technologies so it is not very wise to expect Apple to add an additional tool to enable the former.

As speculated earlier the home button is now not expected to be different from the existing one and the traditional, circular home button is now said to be sustained in this version too. With as many as a hundred speculations rising their way to the ears of iPhone fans and iPhone app developers, per day, it is not very clear on the path and procedure of Apple towards iPhone 5. But if we are to trust sources which have been trustable in the past then this new device is definitely on its way to revolutionize the workings and the fundamental quality of smart phones.

Best Android Apps For Business In 2012

When it comes to latest and interesting apps, Android never disappoints its users. Here are few of the picks that are of great use in business :-

LOCALE
Locale is not a typical business-oriented app, but it can do wonders. The app automatically switches the Android smartphone into silent mode when a user gets to the office or into ringer mode when s/he arrives at home. Aside from adjusting your phone's settings depending on your location, Locale has power-conserving feature, when enabled, automatically turns off components that requires high power (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) when handset's battery level is low.

DOCUMENTS TO GO
Android App Developer Documents To Go lets the user to view and edit Microsoft Office documents in an intuitive interface. In addition to working with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint items, user can also view PDF files.

GDOCS
This app is useful if a company prefers to keep its documents in the cloud. GDocs gives better access to your Google Docs online documents than by viewing them through a Web browser. GDocs can edit text documents, view spreadsheets and PDF files. GDocs can view the documents online or download the text files for editing..

BUMP
Bump allows to swap contact information or photos between two phones simply by bumping them together. And the app isn't limited to Android phones either--it works with iPhones as well. With this smart app, user need not have to keep track of paper business cards from conferences or meetings.

GOOGLE VOICE
Google Voice service unifies all phone numbers and sends SMS messages via e-mail, while offering low-cost international calls. Using Android phone, user can use Google Voice to get e-mail containing transcribed voicemail, make calls from his/her unique Google number, and embed voicemail messages to share. Even better, Google Voice integrates natively with the users phone's address book.

AK NOTEPAD
Leave your jotter behind: AK Notepad is just the app for quick notes on the go. This simple yet powerful notes app includes a reminder feature that will send alerts to you based on the time you took the note. You can export notes to specialised apps such as Evernote, and you can send notes to yourself via SMS or e-mail; you can even stick notes on your home screen for easy reference. And if you're into customization, you can change the appearance of the notes windows and set up special LED notifications for reminders.

MEEBO
Stay connected to virtually any instant messaging service with Meebo. User can log in simultaneously on AIM, Facebook, Google Talk, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo to keep in touch. To save a collective log of all the chats to access online, a Meebo account could be created.

SERVERUP
IT managers and network admins find this app very useful. With ServerUp, one can find out instantly if the server is in top-notch condition. It works over 3G and Wi-Fi. ServerUp supports ping, traceroute, and whois functions; it also allows user to enter multiple host names and port numbers. Additionally, specific hosts can be enabled or disabled according to the convenience of users who work on LANs via Wi-Fi.

SCATTERSLIDES
Presentations could be run from Android phone with Scatterslides. Android App Programmers made this app can stream the presentation via Wi-Fi to large displays; it can also behave as a remote control for the presentation, allowing the user to move from slide to slide by swiping the screen. Preview of slides could be done using Scatterslides. The app supports Microsoft PowerPoint and OpenOffice Impress files, complete with embedded animations, audio, and video.

iPhone 5 – New Aspect Ratio for the 1st Time

Speculations surrounding iPhone 5 are numerous and there are only a few which even make sense. There is not going to be any reason to believe certain rumors like “iPhone 5 Comes with a QWERTY key pad” but on the other hand it is definitely reasonable to follow some speculations and iPhone 5 app developers and iPhone app programmers definitely need their share of heads up so that they can be with the bells on when they have to get into action.

Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief of iLounge, has stated that “. . . the new iPhone will indeed be longer and thinner than the iPhone 4 and 4S. Approximate measurements are 125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm—a 10mm jump in height, nearly 2mm reduction in thickness, and virtually identical width. According to our source, Apple will make one major change to the rear casing, adding a metal panel to the central back of the new iPhone. This panel will be flat, not curved, and metal, not ceramic.”

If the speculations obtained from iLounge are true then a brim level drawback does arise for the iPhone 5 app developers and programmers. That is, the aspect ratio of the iPhone franchise has never changed since it was first released in 2007, but now with the change in height of the display and the untouched width size the aspect ratio is definitely bound to change. So with this viewpoint the iPhone app developers have to make sure that the apps they are developing or intending to develop must be compliant to the new dimensions of the smart phone.

iPhone 5 application developers developing applications or even planning to develop without having an insight on the next generation smart phone should expect to be surprised, where as the ones anticipating such changes and working towards the scalability of their products will find themselves to be in a more secure premise with respect to upcoming iPhone 5.

About DCKAP
DCKAP (www.dckap.com) is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.

2201 Walnut Ave, Suite 240
Fremont, CA 94538
Call US: 1 510.796.2525
Email: infoca@dckap.com

Apple Files A Case And Speculations On iPhone 5s Looks Continue

The wait for iPhone 5 has been long and tedious but the speculations make the wait exciting. With 50% of mobile subscribers owning smart phones the expectation, for Apple iPhone 5 to hit the market and increase the number of smart phone users further, is definitely not low.

Apples Intention
Apple is believed to intend to increase its share of number of users using smart phones into multiple times with its release of iPhone 5. Statistics show that 50.4% of all mobile users are using smart phones and that number has been further classified into the Operating Systems being used. Amongst smart phone users 48% seem to be using the Android platform, 32% seem to be using the iOS platform and the rest seem to use the Blackberry and other miscellaneous platforms.

With this statistical report confirming Apple a second place, Apple is now keen on multiplying the number by adding attributes to the iPhone 5 which will improve the already surrounding excitement. And iPhone app developers are looking and scavenging for each and every minute detail which will help them to be on their toes when the phone gets released.

Expectations Rise due to Other Phones
With the release of another much awaited phone which was expected to be as good as iPhone 5, the expectation for iPhone 5 has only increased. As that phone has not met the requirements and the expectations users are eagerly looking forward for the release of the iPhone 5. Apple is expected to upgrade to a 1Gb RAM only and not a 2GB RAM as the processor which is believed to come along is a A5X or A6 processor (possibly quad-core).

The display is expected to be bigger than, the last version and, the other smart phones available in the market. iPhone app developers are looking forward to developing applications with respect to the display which is believed to be better than the already existing Retina Display which now has a crystal clear display which makes the user read, see and watch with hundreds of pixels more.

Apples Quest for iPhone5.com Domain
Apple seems to have filed a case with World Intellectual Property Organization to gain access to the domain name iPhone5.com. Currently this domain is being used by a website which is an iPhone 5 fan forum. This site discusses various topics on the updates and features of the upcoming phone that are under speculation. Though this act of Apple creates solid conjectures on the possible name of the iOS smartphone, it could even be just a move by the company to protect the world at large from scams which would target unwary Apple fans.

Speculations Pile on about iPhone 5s New Look
The modern version of iPhone 5 is believed to be longer and thinner than its predecessor iPhone 4 and 4S. Speculated measurements arrive approximately at 125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm, which makes the new generation iPhone significantly thinner and longer but the width of the phone remains the same.

Since there is not going to be a change in the width of the display it is reasonable to predict that the aspect ratio of the display is going to change for the first time since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007. Similar changes happened during the shift from the fourth generation iPod Nano to the fifth which did not affect any 3rd party software but such a drastic shift in aspect ratio will definitely have its influence on the software developed for the new phone, this has to be considered with utmost care by all the iPhone 5 app developers and iPhone app programmers.

Apple is Looking Ahead
With various speculations and predictions going around iPhone 5 fans and iPhone 5 app developers, Apple needs to be conscious about each and every aspect of the phone to provide for all expectations.

About the Author:
DCKAP is a Fremont, CA based global technology services company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Also For Free consultation and more informations on regarding iPhone App Developer, iPhone Development and iPhone App Programmer.

From Ice Cream Sandwich To Jelly Bean- Android5

Next to Ice cream sandwich it is going to be Jelly bean. Yes, that's right, the latest Android5 aka Android Jellybean is the most hyped amongst various android app developers. The Android 2.x series started when Android 2.0 Eclair was released at the end of 2009. By the end of 2010, Froyo and Gingerbread (Android 2.2 and 2.3) were released and remained the dominant versions used until today. Since then, Google has released Android 3 (Honeycomb) and Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). 

ANDROID JELLY BEAN: KEY FEATURES

Google released its Chrome internet browser app for devices running Ice Cream Sandwich, so it is expected to see Chrome become the default browser for Android Jelly Bean too.

As enormous screens start to keep onto more and more phones, it'd be nice to be able to flip it into landscape mode and use it like a tablet especially as Android 5.0 will be designed to run on phones and tablets, like its previous versions. 

Dual-core and quad-core processors are now a big hype in the smartphone category, it is expected that Android Jelly Bean might optimize these super quick chips and provide a fluid and speedy experience. 

More power means more demand on the battery and Android 5.0 is speculated to make sure to provide maximum battery life. 

Android Jelly Bean is expected to be competitive in its pricing compared to that of Windows Phone Tango OS. 

The feature, lock screen widgets, which HTC users would be familiar could be made a permanent option with Android Jelly Bean. 

Churning more and more files onto our devices becomes increasingly tricky to keep track of everything. Some manufactures offer file managers as part of their user interfaces, but Android currently lacks its own dedicated file manager, something Android 5.0 can hopefully solve.

Android tablets or smartphone owners are practically exploit for keyboards choices. In the absence of any Google designed keyboard, Swype and Swiftkey have stepped up to the task and have provided high quality keyboards. Though Google should not bereft users to use these keyboards but a standard keyboard in the Android OS itself will solve some issues. 

ANDROID JELLY BEAN: MANUFACTURER COMMITMENTS 

LG guarantees an update of Android Jelly Bean for all of its 2012 handsets which are able to support version 5.0. Asus has also made it clear that it wants to be the first company to offer devices running Android 5.0, after leading the way with Android Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich updates. 

ANDROID JELLY BEAN: RELEASE DATE 

Some rumors have suggested that we could see Android app programmer make its way onto handsets as early as Q2 this year. There is also some slight more believable speculation that Android Jelly Bean will arrive towards the end of this year as Google looks to continue with its annual roll-out of software updates. 

Google has said that it will be flexible with the Android Jelly Bean release date and it might differ from previous releases depending on how long it takes to finish the update. 

DCKAP is a Fremont, CA based global technology services company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Also For Free consultation and more informations on regarding Android App Developers, Android Development and Android App Programmers.

Updates on Soon to be Released iPhone 5

DCKAP has been a reliable and most sought after companies for developing application for the famed iPhone. As the world waits for the release of iPhone5 there are herds of people developing applications for the already existing versions of iPhones. Not just huge companies, independent iPhone app developers all around the world are coming up with innovative ideas for applications. In this race against time and almost an entire race, DCKAP is said to have sustained its market as a visionary.

Though there was a slight commotion pile on when iPhone 4S released when everyone was looking forward for the iPhone 5, people realized its prowess and went ahead and made a huge success out of it. And demand for the applications developed by DCKAP for it has been on the rise on a brisk pace.

iPhone 5 is expected to incite excitement since the moment it is unpacked. The latest speculation from reliable sources says that the new iPhone 5 may be housed in a little-known hi-tech alloy known as ‘liquid metal’. This hi-tech substance is an alloy of titanium, nickel, copper and zirconium and other such metals which when touched feels like glass and weighs comparatively very less.

The reason for the delay of iPhone 5’s release is said to be the wait for the LTE version and because of this iPhone will not be available in markets before the later part of 2012. Senior analysts involved in the tracking of companies that supply chips that power the 3G and 4G technologies in mobile devices say that apart from other features LTE exponentially enhances the upload and download speeds when compare with the current 3G technologies. Though currently certain mobile devices have been installed with the LTE technology tech pundits say that the currently available resources are fallible infront of Apple’s standards.

Even though DCKAP has been developing applications for iPhones since the beginning of time, the new upgrades of iPhone are something to be caught up with and to enable and provide constant services to its customers DCKAP has enhanced its resources and team with new recruits and discussion groups for the existing team. With the rise of demand has been swift and diverse the level of competence acquired by DCKAP through years of experience always facilitates it to accomplish tasks effectively.

Developing applications for iPhone needs an acute programming knowledge in Java or Xcode or such developing kits to challenge the breakneck pace of increasing demands and changing technologies. And discovering the right team for custom requirements is a task by itself but without which competent business applications cannot be built.

About DCKAP
DCKAP (www.dckap.com) is a Fremont, CA based global technology Services Company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the clients. Founded in 2005, with offices in California & Colorado, USA, the UK, Australia and a development center in India, DCKAP has earned appreciation from well respected Fortune 100 companies for its competent services.
2201 Walnut Ave, Suite 240
Fremont, CA 94538
Call US: 1 510.796.2525
Email: infoca@dckap.com