Introducing Android 5.0

For avid Android users Google got you covered. Rumors have it that a successor of Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich is expected to hit the market soon. Android 5.0 Lollipop or Lemon Meringue Pie is the new platform in the line of Google’s Android OS.  There have been many expectations as with the changes that will come with the new version. From trusted sources, here are few of the features of the Android 5.0:

1.      Material design- It is bringing with it a new design language to the benefit of users as well as developers. The design will be more colorful, meaningful and playful.  For 3D graphics and 3D animations, real-time shadows will be used with more layering and content. Besides, it will support new font referred to as Roboto font.  The new navigation buttons will also change to take the form of square, circle and triangle.

2.      Improved notifications- Android 5 promises to make notifications better than in the previous platforms. For beginners, you can find them on the lock screen and they will be ordered according to priority. Just as in the Android 4 among others, you will be able to swipe them up and open those, which are relevant to you.

3.      New lock screen- One of the Android L redesign is the lock screen that displays your notifications. All you need is to swipe up to unlock that is if you do not have a lock pattern. However, you can swipe left to launch the camera or right to start the dialer.

4.      High multi-tasking capabilities- The new Android version, allows you to swipe off opened apps to either side and close them. It would interest you to know that the OS will display a separate card for every tab that you open. This is quite impressive for the users.

5.      New notification bar- Oh yes! It is different from what you have seen with the other Android versions.  You will operate it in the same way, where swiping from the top, gives you access. Nevertheless, the layout and the color are not anything you have seen before.

6.      Battery life- The Android 5.0, is coming with a new power saver mode, Google has already affirmed it. In fact, they said that the new battery saving mode would offer Nexus 5 additional 90 minutes of power. No news could be better than this for all users. The battery section will also portray information that is more detailed.

7.      Better performance- The latest Android will perform better as it was expected since it will support 64-bit processors and ART software library with a splendid speed.

Users have been waiting for this upgrade and now that is almost to be launched, we could only hope that most people will go for the new version. With the features aforementioned, we can only look forward to the best experience for the users and developers.

 

 

Tmobile plans for 2014, and latest Deals

Tmobile is among the giants in the provision of mobile services to subscribers across the world. Before 2013, it was reputed for wanting coverage capabilities and slow data speeds. However, after it rolled out its 4G LTE network, coverage has widened significantly and as for its data speeds they are at the pinnacle. In addition, their plans are relatively cheaper as compared to those of its competitors. In 2014, Tmobile released a few plans in the market for its subscribers, which you will really like.

What Tmobile has for you in 2014

Paying the early termination fees, for customers who are willing to switch from other providers to Tmobile- This is quite a calculative move that will skyrocket the number of subscribers in their docket. If there is something that restricts customers from changing lines, is the mere thought of paying the provider a sum of money before they are granted their leave. If the company manages to do this, we can only expect the worst for its competitors.

More connections for its 4G LTE network- The management team promises to ensure that more cities in Europe and in the larger world get unlimited access to the network. In addition, in 2014 data speeds are expected to be nothing but fast.

Pay for that brand new Smartphone overtime- Tmobile understands how much you would want to get that phone that just hit the market. In a bid to facilitate that, they allow you a two-year payment plan for any model you choose in their stores. As opposed to their closest rivals, who will only offer an upgrade after 2 years, with them you can expect an upgrade twice a year.

Tmobile family plan deals- In an effort to maintain old customers and attract new ones, this mobile provider have unleashed great deals in the year 2014. The latest includes four lines allowing unlimited talk and text. It is also accompanied by a bonus of 10GB of shared 4G LTE data (about 2.5GB of 4G data for each line). Surprisingly, all these cost at 100 dollars. This is quite an offer.  Another plan is simple choice plan that permits you to enjoy unlimited data where you buy four or more lines.  There will also be continuous streaming of music on iHeartRadio and Pandora among others, which will not count against your 4G LTE data. Most importantly, you are not forced into restrictive contracts.

Tmobile have been the talk of media owing to its demanding performance but not anymore. Today, it has more to offer and even its competitors will need to do more to shield themselves of the effect. The company is taking the market with a boom with its plans and hot deals that are hard to resist.

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Latest News and Rumors on AT&T

Being the largest mobile and fixed telephone provider means that AT&T has frequent news and activities that are taking place. Below are some of the latest news and rumors from the company.

Upgrade of the Push-to-Talk Services

AT&T has a more enhanced Push to Talk service. The service is more versatile and has more features. Businesses can now select more devices and accessories to use and it is now flexible to migrate from older push to talk systems. The Integrated Dispatch solution gives businesses better control of employees.

The enhanced service is suitable for different jobs. It enables all users to say connected at all times by its ability to move from cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

Sale of the rest of America Movil stake

AT&T has decided to sell its equity at America Movil of 8.3% to Carol Slim who is a billionaire. The sale will cost $5.6 billion and it will bring to an end the partnership that has been there for 20 years. The company will get $4.57 billion at first and $1 billion later. The sale is taking place in order for the company to get regulatory approval for the DirecTV takeover. DirecTV has operations in Latin America, which means it would be in competition with America Movil.

AT&T to fund the improvement of internet access in Schools.

AT&T has offered $100 million to help improve access to broadband internet for schools in the US. Only 30% of the schools are connected and White House has an initiative called ConnectED, which plans to connect ninety-nine percent of the classrooms to digital learning by the year 2017.

The money will be used to provide 50,000 students in middle and high school in schools in Title 1, free connectivity to the Internet using AT&T 4G mobile broadband.

Takeover for DirecTV for $48.5 billion

AT&T is planning to buy DirecTV a satellite television provider for $ 48.5. If the takeover is approved, it will boost AT&T’s television services that are landline based. The shareholders of DirecTV will get two thirds in shares of AT&T and a third cash.

According to the chairman of AT&T, Randall Stephenson, the acquisition will enable AT&T to save costs exceeding $ 1.6 billion annually by the third year. It also brings an opportunity that will redefine video entertainment and enable the company to provide new bundles while delivering content on multiple screens such as TVs, mobile devices, cars, laptops, and airplanes.

Top Selling Apple Apps of August 2014

Apple has added to its pool of applications, some more apps this month for its line of devices. It has released apps for their different users. Some are for business people, professionals, adults, teens and for children. In addition, it has some apps that one can download without spending a dime. Of all the apps that Apple produced in the month of August, these five have hit the market with a boom. They include:

Anchor pointer- This app is an asset for geographers, scientists and any other explorer. The app rules out the necessity of carrying a GPS or ordinary compass to the field.  It enables the user to store GPS coordinates and make use of a simple compass to reach any location. In addition, it switches to a night mode, any moment you require some light. If you are a modern navigator, this app will very beneficial as you find your way in different terrains.

 

PDF Expert 5- If you are an employee in a certain organization or a businessperson, chances are that you may receive documents in the PDF format, which need to be edited on the go. In such scenarios, the PDF Expert 5 can help much. It enables you to mark up documents in different formats and fonts, fill out forms and sign documents on your device without a hustle.

Notifyr- This Apple application connects your Mac and iOS devices to display your handset notifications on the computer. Be it Facebook and WhatsApp or any other notifications you have set up on your handset, they will show up on your computer. This ensures that you do not keep turning to your iPhone and in particular, when you are busy.

Alone- This was one of the most sought iOS apps in the month of August. For those who love gaming, you should look out for this application. This game is simple you just drag up and down to steer an escape pod through galactic debris. You continue until you get to levels that are more difficult. The beauty with this app is that both adults and younger people can play it just as well.

Bioshock- This is another of Apple’s August 2014 release. It is a first-person shooter created in an underwater scene called Rapture. Players descend a falling city after a plane crash and they have to find a way to survive among the reputed duos and vandals. The underwater setting and the complete state of ruin make it an excellent world for the players to explore. The app is pricey but for those who love games, Bioshock is worth going for.

The above apps were the most selling apps from Apple in the last month. As the new month starts, you can buy some of these and upgrade your device. For businesspersons and professionals, your service delivery has just gotten better.

 

Which is best OS Android Vs Apple?

Apple iOS and Google Android have been rivaling to be at the pinnacle of the list of the operating systems. Although other opponents are available in the market such as RIM’s BlackBerry and Windows Mobile, their market share is minimal compared to that of these two performers. Even when both Android and Apple offer the mobile technology that keeps us connected, each of them; it is unique in how it delivers. Understanding the comparison and differences that exist in these two operating systems will give you a better idea of what platform you can choose.

How do Android and Apple compare?

Interface

Their interfaces have several things in common including tapping, swiping and pinch-and-zoom. Both boot to a home screen that is similar to a computer desktop. While Apple OS only consists of two rows of apps icons, Android permits the use of widgets, which offers a display for auto updating information such as email and weather. Apple has space where the user can pin the most frequently used apps. Both OS have a status bar where you can access basic information such as time, WiFi, cell signal and battery life. However, on Android the status bar displays the number of newly received messages, emails and reminders.

 Experience to the user

iOS is rated as the best OS by offering the users better experience than its closest rival, Android.

Apps

Both OS have a large share of applications, with varying benefits. It is upon you to choose the one that gives you what you want. Precisely, Android has about 600,000 apps, but most of these apps only runs on tablets. Other devices such as the Kindle Fire have a few selections of apps. On the other hand Apple, currently are offering 700000 apps and 250000 of these can run on the iPad. The bottom line is that both avail the most popular apps to their users.

Software upgrades

Although Google updates its Android severally, some users do not receive the updates. Sometimes, people buy phones with outdated software. This gives Apple an upper hand since their upgrades are available to all iOS devices. However, there could be exceptions for older devices.

Device selection

Android devices are available in various price ranges, sizes and hardware capabilities. On the contrary, iOS is only available on Apple-based devices. For example, the iPhone as a phone, iPod touch as an MP3 player and iPad as a tablet. This makes it more expensive as compared to similar hardware using Android.

Android boasts a series of devices and has no challenges that third party apps cannot handle. If you are looking for the best mobile OS, Android is an excellent choice.

 

Apple Preparing New 12.9-Inch iPad for Early 2015

As the month of August ends and 2014’s sunset is a few months away, Apple has great news for its avid fans. This was to be expected since last year there were several reports and rumors that the reputed phone manufacturer will be releasing a larger 12.9-inch iPad come early 2015. They are preparing to start the production of the largest iPad ever by early next year. Currently, Apple produces iPads with 7.9-inch and 9.7-inch displays, so the new device will be a relief to those users who had started going for Android tablets.

What are the expectations prior to the largest Apple iPad’s release?

To begin with, the move will boost the Apple iPad’s market share, which has hit the rock in the recent past. Four years ago, the company was at the top in the tablet market. However, cheaper tablets running Android OS rapidly gained ground.  Apple did not see this coming, only for them to come up with iPad Mini but it was too late to turn the tables in their favor. Even larger smartphones are taking a larger market share as compared to Apple’s tablets. Therefore, the 12.9-inch tablet is a great relief to the largest manufacturer of tablets.

The larger display that is coming with the super-sized iPad will be beneficial to businesspersons and professionals. Most of them cannot think of another better device more than a laptop. Apple is geared towards providing a larger display, great interface and an exceptional performance.  They understand that professionals need an expansive screen to display more information, but they would not mind a higher degree of portability. Unlike, laptops the 12.9-inch iPad has an immaculate and compact design that allows you to carry it to any place without getting fatigued. In addition, it can slide into any carriage pack and not take much space.

Having a 12.9-inch screen will mean that it will measure approximately 15 inches diagonally. This makes it to surpass the specifications of a mobile device. However, if it will come as a substitute for laptops, offer a large display and still provide all the other handy features, it is a more feasible option.  The truth is, many users are anticipating for this large tablet. Let us countdown to 2015 and witness the unveiling of this iPad. I must agree that businesspersons and other professionals will benefit more than other consumers will. With every business getting to the   cloud, it is good timing for Apple.

The benefits of ipod that makes it so popular

When the first iPod generation was published by Apple in 2001, most people had no idea that this gadget would have such a massive influence in the coming few years. Apple had succeeded in transforming the ordinary mp3 music player into one fashionable product which for many, it was a status for symbol. The modern day iPod is a trendy and cool gizmo that many are willing to pay any price just to have. But what has made the iPod such an incredibly popular piece of device today?

When iPod debuted into the market, it had a 5 GB memory capacity. A mini 1.8 inch hard drive could be used for reaching this while others opted to use the flash memory. However, the hard drives came with their share of disadvantage, especially due to the fact that compared to the flash memory, they were much slower. In addition, the hard drive is highly vulnerable to breakages and this means that if you drop the HDD accidentally, chances of getting damaged are incredibly high.

The Touch Wheel is used for controlling the iPod, and this is very touch sensitive. In fact, it has over 100 sensors for tracking the direction of the rotation as your fingers move to scroll the tracks. Still, it also features five buttons, menu, backwards, forward, play/ pause and also the middle button. The Touch Wheel of the newer versions is incredibly improved, which has even made the iPod even more popular. In 2005, Apple decided to replace the ipod mini with iPod nano model. When the first generation came, it had 1, 2/ 4 GB flash memory. This gadget also comes with a beautiful color display that you will find to be very stunning.

The iTouch is the latest model of iPod family and this is certainly one of those devices that you surely must have. iPod touch essentially features similar functions just like the iPhone bearing nearly same functions even though it lacks mobile phone functions. With the iPod touch, one can install Apps and software programs, play videos and music and even watch movies/ films. However, the device doesn’t feature a camera which makes it different from the phone. Considering all these, it is needless to keep guessing why the iPod is sopopular as it is truly a device of a kind that you shouldn’t hesitate to own.