Wednesday 30 May 2012

Android Application Development - The Next Gen Smartphones Are Upon Us

The use of Android based smartphones is flourishing, with thousands of Android apps being already developed by now. In a very short of time, large number of mobile manufacturers is getting associated with Android. According to the recent study, the Android smartphone market is growing at an impressive rate of 32 per cent every month, with new handsets being released every other time. Industry experts believe this detonation owes much to the popularity of the Samsung S II, MotoBLUR, Motorola Droid, certain HTC models, and the open-source nature of the operating System. The biggest advantage of Android application development is that applications are built on an open source platform so the android developers do not encounter precincts that other smartphone platforms generally face. Android also presents an open market place to the third party Android application developers for immediate publishing. And most importantly Android teams can provide Android application development on any platform.

Android application development that have recently become popular include Cloud based service integration that enables the companies to efficiently manage IT and also extend its reach using mobile apps,  Android where in the application can find out the location of the customer via GPS and give them the detailed information they are looking for, and many more. It is also said that android phones will become credit cards in near future and people will be able to purchase things with the help of the android phones. Additionally, if we talk about Android market which is the Android Apps Development store,it has shown a significant growth over the years when it comes to download of applications and it has also been predicted that the growth will be tremendous in coming years. Android application development is expected to reinvigorate sales with its additional features and low cost.

Thursday 24 May 2012

Cocos2D iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development

Let’s talk about Cocos2D iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development. It’s been some time we at Morpheous are developing games in Cocos2D and have made some very successful games. So it would be appropriate to share with you all about the game development engine we use and also what is our experience so far on the same. I hope this will help you in deciding for companies like ours to move forward with and get your Game idea converted into reality. I will keep it non-technical so we can be all on the same page by the end of this article.

So, what is Cocos2D and why companies like Morpheous are using it for the development of 2D game? One thing I need to tell you is for sure the platform we do iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development on is not that easy. There are many problems we face which needs more than a logical or syntax approach where you can just write few syntaxes and it’s over. It is not at all like that, sometimes we have to write many combinations of codes just to solve one error. This is just to give you an idea of the complexity we face in game development. But hey, who cares when you really enjoy doing it, and that’s what game development team at Morpheous is famous for.

To be back on track, Cocos2D is quite an interesting thing to venture with. First is that it does give regular updates in case there is some major bug found. Also it blends into Xcode very well for iPhone Game Development. For Android Game Development, it is been bit hard to get things working as the engine itself has not been updated much yet. I still won’t complain much about it though, as it has been a pleasant journey for us in both developments and are very successful in it. When Cocos2D started we really did not thought that it is going to be something which we are going to use, but as the time passed by it was clear that it is really one good engine with some quality features for iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development, and so as for iPad Game Development also.

I hope this will be helpful to you to understand some bit of iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development process. You can always go through rest of my articles for more information on relevant subject of mobile gaming and application development.

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Android Application Development Gets Better With These Android Features


Android market place is already flooded with 70000 plus applications, this just shows how widespread the market is and how tougher it is getting with each passing day necessitating for companies to do Android application development differently. It is a known fact that Android is a versatile mobile application development platform, with lot many features, which can be used to add more to the applications. However how well an Android developer develops an application depends on his platform knowledge and ability to weave its features into the application. There is so much to explore, here are a few features which can make android app development better:

Naming the Application: People will often recon an application through its name, hence it is important to name it aptly. As soon as you start the Android app development work you are likely to have a rough idea as to what to name the application. On the other hand, each day many different applications are uploaded on the Android market, hence it is possible that the name you think for the application might have been taken by the time you plan to put your application there. Hence the first tip is to think of the name first and get the application registered with the same name on the market place as soon as the idea is conceived.

Think of the Users First: When you develop an application you want that your users should be satisfied with it and use it for the purpose it has been developed. To develop such an application it is important to know what your users want, they might be looking for that particular feature and if you provide them with something else then there are fewer chances that they will be happy with it. So a good tip here would be to plan Android apps development as per the user's requirement and not based on the budget and skill level.

Know the Market: For developing a unique application it is important to know the disparate applications that already exist in the market. It is advised to expose your application functionality through platform intents as documented in official Google developer reference material. Generic Intent.ACTION_SEND option is the most popular option among all.

Checking and Testing: How complicated is your application layout? Know this using View Hierarchy and plan further development accordingly. It is available only on developer version of Android, hence you will need Android mobile phone or the emulator. For other mobile phones you can use Romain Guy's ViewServer Class. They also make problem solving easier.

Few basic Android development tips like these can help you develop a user friendly and popular Android application without much hassle.

Friday 18 May 2012

Android application development

Android is another powerful operating system for smart phones. Next to iOS, Android is treated as fastest OS for the smart phones and its capability to support various applications makes it as a best choice for the smart phone lovers. Android helps in the development of many third party applications which can be launched in Android market with no technical headache. With increasing number of mobile appliances and tablet pc’s with android OS, Android app development has given a new scope of development for mobile application development companies.

Our Android developers are skilled with innovative techniques in developing applications on Android 3.0 and Android 2.3. We have recently started working on Android 4.0 which give its users to play around with multitasking, rich notifications, custimizable home screens, resizable widgets and deep interactivity.

Thursday 17 May 2012

Know About Android Application Development

Android applications development on different platforms is the latest wave in the air of modern technology. It has opened up a new dream and a new market in the world. The mobile phones have become smart phones with these apps and applications.

These applications give freedom to access net anywhere at any time and that also form your phone. It has converted the phones into minicomputer. The phones which give hold up to many applications and are well known are iPhone and Blackberry. Other phones are also in the market which ropes the applications and are well-matched with Android and Windows. As Android and Windows have particular applications for mobiles.

This scenario has opened up a total new market of mobile application. Many companies even offer modified applications for mobiles. These applications allow downloading and uploading data. You can even play your preferred music on the mobile. Even it gives ease to send or take delivery of emails. Apple offers more than 50000 applications. Few mobile company offer inbuilt applications which are compatible with that phone and few application which user can buy and install in the phone to make it more tech-savvy. Windows mobiles offer 20000 applications even this number is increasing day by day. These organizations are continuously hiring the extensive expertise in mobile software application development platform including Windows mobile application, iPhone ipad application development, J2ME based mobile development , Nokia, Brew, Blackberry, Palm, Window mobile, etc.

Earlier it was limited to only download ringtones or few games but with the new technology it has more go forward features. It has changed the scenario like mobile has become an option for computers. Now you can even run the business form holiday purpose also as it is easy to read and respond to the emails. The latest development is wonderful apps in the mobile applications.

More and more applications developers are developing new applications which go well with mobiles. Even few offer modified applications also as per your need and usage. Even communal networking sites also offers mobile applications. That one can do shortest login from the mobile and it has particular mobile applications that you can with no trouble operate your networking profile from small screen of mobile. These applications are obtainable in various price ranges as per the features and the application. Few applications which are very easy are cheaper but few need senior codes to make that and multifaceted that is of senior prices.

Few applications have both free and salaried versions in that case free version offer less features and paid versions have additional features. It is always advisable to buy the request which is well-matched with your phone. These mobile applications have given an entire new meaning to mobile functionality.

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Android Game Development and iPhone Game Development – Device Perspective Part 2

In my last article I have given brief about the hardware and also some part of the software of Google Android and Apple iPhone device. We are discussing this topic relating to Android Game Development and iPhone Game Development. As we all know, that good and powerful device is key to performance gaming. I will discuss more about device hardware and its performance for the gaming part, and so as which is more convenient platform to get this games developed.

Apple has being following single hardware strategy on any of its products. iPod is the only product which comes in different sizes, else all are of same. So what is that, that iPhone has which people like it? Well one thing is you can have so many clever apps and also entertaining ones, and the feel of the screen and so as the performance of the device itself. So far it has been king of the smartphones in the market and mostly stayed unchallenged till 2010. So at the beginning the concentration was on the iPhone Game Development only and so as we at Morpheous also believed the same and not even given thought to Android Game Development. But there is one company in the market which started to make difference by bringing in some really good Google Android devices.

Samsung has made some very good devices and is Apple’s nightmare. Since the launch of Nexus one, we thought Google will not be able to catch the market in the pace we thought. But, some very good business decisions and open development methods have changed the scenario so quick that even we are so surprised. I remember, it all started with higher end Sony devices featuring Android OS, I owned one of the earliest of X10 and it game me goose bumps. It was a nice display with some cool features and nice processor with handsome 8 Meg cameras, well what else you need? And then came Samsung Galaxy product line and it stole it all, same happened in the tablet market, so as started games getting converted from iPhone Game Development to Android Game Development.

I will provide more information in my next article about how the devices are impacting iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development. I hope this article will help you decide in getting your game ideas converted into reality, and with game development companies like Morpheous, it always brings handsome ROI.

Friday 11 May 2012

Android application development


Google is the creator of Android, mobile operating system. With it, the company has added an extra option in the world of Android mobile application development. Android app development facilitates business with many possibilities for creating applications. It is certain to help businesses to expand and generate more revenue. Android is open source, which makes it even more lucrative. Android Market System facilitates the free use of resources for programming or application development and distribution of applications developed. It enables developers and providers to make requests directly available in the target segment. Android app development has a wide range of options and structure such that the risk of financial losses and valued customers is minimized.

The simplicity of using the tools available for developing Android applications and ease of implementation has increased the popularity of Android application development. The process is very simple and includes all registration, application development, and finally the download edition. The market is very open. It helps developers to create applications to publish at their own discretion.
Android developers are also able to judge the applications performance based on feedback from the users, which is readily available. Mobile users can also check and directly download Android applications and give their opinion.

 This makes it easier for the developer to get information on the application’s use and the difficulties faced. Based on these observations, the developer has the ability to improve or make changes in development of Android applications. Developer may also know the market needs and preferences.

Thursday 10 May 2012

Affordable Android Application Development by Outsource Android Development Company


Android is a software stack for mobile devices that include an operating system, middle-ware and key applications. The Android SDK provides the tools and APIs necessary to begin developing applications on the Android platform using the Java programming language. Android is a mobile operating system initially developed by Android Inc. and in year 2005 it was acquired by Google Inc.

Advantages of using Android Application Development:

    It makes comprehensive use of technologies like GSM, EDGE, CDMA, Wi-Fi for data transfer through mobile networks.

    Android Application Development makes use of design libraries with 2-D and 3D graphics.

    Along with this a Professional Android Application Development uses Image, audio and video libraries for better features.

    With Professional Android Application Development you can get the most needed features like high-resolution Video camera, Touchscreen, accelerometer and GPS system.

    An Android Application Development uses SQLite module integrated for data storage.

    Android Application Development proved out to be a low budget application.

    It is an open-source and thus cost-effective.

    Android application development is also very well suited for Inter-Application Integration.

Major reason for the advancement of Professional Android Application Development is simplicity of using the tools available for Android application development and the ease with which it can be used. The process is very simple, just a development of applications for registration, downloads, and finally published. The market is open. This allows developers to publish applications according to their discretion. Android Application Development has a wide range of options and has a structure that minimizes the risk of financial losses and customer value.

Why to avail Android application development?

    Android application development is profitable because it is open source.

    Android application developers can use to give a vivid imagination of the Android SDK, creating applications for Android.

    C / C + + and Java programming language is used in Android application development. Therefore, developers find it easy, who have work experience in these languages.

    Developers can call the code so that it can be useful to create multiple applications.

    Android not only allows developers to focus on time and development, but to understand the other needs of customers.

    The stability of the performance and security is fantastic here, and therefore the operating system is easy to use without having to worry about security.

    Porting of applications is seamless.

    Investment is less than the application on the development of other systems and also the time required to create an application is less.

    Android facilitates quick information gathering and precise information.

Professional Android Application Development is a different science. The programmer must not only understand the nuances of specific programming for the Android, but must also consider how to prepare for the creative application can be widely adapted to users around the world. Professional Android Application Development is well supported, which is an open development platform. This gave the developers the opportunity to produce creative and innovative applications. They are free to take advantage of component failure, the location information, set the new ads, and run multiple applications simultaneously. The reuse of components and support applications to reduce waste of all kinds.

Monday 7 May 2012

Android Game Development and iPhone Game Development – Device Perspective Part 1

I have discussed about iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development before, but bit long time ago. So, let’s give it a fresh look and see if there any change in the scenario or methodology and is iPhone Game Development still a pleasant thing in the market and first choice for clients? I hope this article will be useful to you in deciding of converting your game idea into reality.

I have been writing articles from some time now, being in the famous apps and iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development company Morpheous it has been privilege to share some information on the experience we have in the company about the apps and game development. As we work in open environment, I have been always helped by my colleagues about putting all useful links together and joining the dots, and I will be always thankful to those who help and inspire me in writing all this. So, let’s come to the point. What is that which makes iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development different? What is that which makes iPhone games anybody’s first choice before launching their games in other platforms?

Answer is simple, Device and App Store. But this does not mean that the scenario is as same as 6 months before when I wrote same article explaining the market share and development feasibility from iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development perspective. People are loyal to whatever Apple has rolled out so far and they did have retained their customers well. But the trend is changing and if Apple will not do something more on the look and feel of their hardware, then soon they might have to face the revise trend. As Samsung jumping in with all guns, it’s now became cut throat competition, and sales of Samsung based smartphones are ever increasing. With takeover of Nokia, Samsung has not only made itself a smartphone giant but has projected Android OS as their main stream mobile phone OS with even disregarding their own Bada.

This can be a game changer. Apple must take steps more carefully and blocking features to its users might not just work as well as it did from the beginning. With Samsung devices becoming more and more powerful, it is really more interesting to see what Apple will bring on their main stream iPhone device on next update. I will put more info on iPhone Game Development and Android Game Development from hardware perspective in my next article, till then Happy Gaming!!!

Thursday 3 May 2012

Android Application Development - The Next Gen Smartphones Are Upon Us


The use of Android based smartphones is flourishing, with thousands of Android apps being already developed by now. In a very short span of time, large number of mobile manufacturers is getting associated with Android. According to the recent study, the Android smartphone market is growing at an impressive rate of 32 per cent every month, with new handsets being released every other time. Industry experts believe this detonation owes much to the popularity of the Samsung S II, MotoBLUR, Motorola Droid, certain HTC models, and the open-source nature of the operating System. The biggest advantage of Android application development is that applications are built on an open source platform so the android developers do not encounter precincts that other smartphone platforms generally face. Android also presents an open market place to the third party Android application developers for immediate publishing and feedback. And most importantly Android teams can provide Android application development on any platform like Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.

Some of the best handpicked Android apps are listed below: Google Voice Advanced Task Killer Dropbox Evernote DroidAnalytics Documents To Go Amazon Kindle Places Directory Tripit Seesmic FCC Speedtest Astro File Manager Gist TED Mobile Pandora Got To Do Shazam Dial Zero Google Goggles Google Sky Map Tricorder FxCamera Photoshop Mobile Bump Barcode Scanner Some of the latest functionalities in Android application development that have recently become popular include Cloud based service integration that enables the companies to efficiently manage IT and also extend its reach using mobile apps, another is Location based services where companies can get a LBS app on Android where in the application can find out the location of the customer via GPS and give them the detailed information they are looking for, and many more. It is also said that android phones will become credit cards in near future and people will be able to purchase things with the help of the android phones. This will act as a starting step to e-Commerce companies to extend them on the mobile platform which will make shopping easy and fun for the customer. Additionally, if we talk about Android market which is the Android App store, Distimo Research Company says that it has shown a significant growth over the years when it comes to download of applications and it has also been predicted that the growth will be tremendous in coming years. Android application development is expected to reinvigorate sales with its additional features and low cost.