Why Game Developers choose iOS than Android?

Android may just become the most popular OS in the world with a market share in the range of 60%. However, some game developers continue to prioritize the Apple iOS platform than Android. Why?

The category of best selling games like Angry Birds, Where's My Water? or Bridge Constructor first appeared in iOS. Before then visited Android.

Some developers said they will see first whether homemade successful iOS games before being inserted into the Android app store. Manufacturers game Waking Mars, David Kalina, said artificial game sold 140 thousand in 5000 only on iOS and Android.

One of the problems complained of game developers on Android is a high level of game piracy. And for developers with small budgets, they chose to focus on one platform only.

"We had to choose one platform as the main focus. IOS game to win because there are still making money and only had the device fragmentation problem in few problems," said Kepa Auwae of Rocketcat Games.

Apple so far has only released 20 different iOS devices, while Android devices are very diverse types and abilities. Open Signal app makers expressed his application is used in so many different Android devices.

"From the perspective of testing and quality, it's better if you just make a game to say the iPad 2 and the new version, compared to the many Android tablet you should buy and test," said Greg Kasavin of supergiant Games.

However, Android is increasingly the norm. Especially now there are technologies like Unity that makes porting games from iOS to Android easier.

"The popularity of Android is indisputable. So I think it is wise to pay attention," said Kasavin who quoted from Wired, Friday (01/03/2013).

Waiting sensation of Mobile Flexible Screen

In addition to a translucent screen, the screen can be bent is the most anticipated technology in the market. Unfortunately, this breakthrough will not be present on the smartphone or tablet in the near future.

According to Corning - creator of Gorilla Glass - a flexible screen technology may come in the next few years, but not this year. The reason is, there are still many who have and continue to be developed.

In Corning, buckling display technology known as Willow, is still in progress in order to continue to grow and in accordance with the market.

"People are still not familiar with glass roll. Therefore makes this product to be limited," said James Clappin, president of Corning Glass Technologies, as quoted by Bloomberg, on Friday (01/03/2013).

Corning is serious in producing a bent glass that can be mass produced. The proof, they just poured $ 800 million to build a special factory Willow.

Clappin hope this bent glass that can be paired with a mobile phone should enable thin and light.

I'm Watch,Smart Clock $ 3 Million Apple Competitors

In the midst of talk about Apple, Google, Samsung, and BlackBerry smartwatch, there is one producer who suddenly appeared and proclaimed cleverness hours better than these famous names.

In fact, manufacturers of products called I'm Watch smart time claims its product as 'the real smartwatch' first in the world.

Watches that have been sold on its website at a price of approximately $ 3 million feature Bluetooth connectivity and allows users to see the calls, text messages, emails and other notifications.

In fact, like a mobile phone, users are also able to answer or reject calls directly from the surface of these hours. Pembesutnya helped equip'm Watch with built-in speaker that can be used as a speakerphone.

quoted from SlashGear, Friday (28/02/2013), I'm Watch is designed to run many applications and has a battery life of 48 to 72 hours in standby.

GSM connectivity were also integrated allowing it to operate on cellular networks without a smartphone. Adding to its appeal is the presence of a built-in GPS.

Similar with Passbook Apple, Samsung Launches Samsung Wallet

 











Samsung back to gossip when introducing a new feature called Samsung Wallet. Therefore, this feature is similar and will compete with Apple's Passbook on iOS.

Overall, the Samsung Wallet is not much different from the Passbook. Where users purchase tickets or coupons without having to buy them directly at the box penjualaan.

In the event Developer Day at Mobile World Congress, Samsung explained that it will be open tools API, which enables users to store tickets, boarding passes, coupons in digital form.

Besides Samsung Wallet users can receive a push notification, and can redeem tickets with Wallet card attached. It is still the United States can use this feature.

As quoted from The Next Web, Thursday (02/28/2013), the company has been joined today in Samsung Wallet is a Walgreens, MLB, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com and Luthfansa.

BlackBerry Porsche Black Sale USD 21 Million

Porsche Design is the most expensive BlackBerry models today. If previously only came out in silver gray color gray, Porsche Design is now a new version with a black bandage wrapped.

Porsche Design P'9981 black has just marketed in Indonesia with a price of Rp 21.8 million through BlackBerry authorized partners. Teletama PT Artha Mandiri with 24 months warranty. More expensive than the previous color versions are sold USD 18 million at the beginning of the entry.

Latest Porsche Design is made of stainless steel frame enclosed black plastic. Close the back of the leather made ​​by hand.

Besides the color change, the same specifications with the white version. Porsche Design P'9981 has a 1.2 GHz processor and display technology Liquid GraphicsTM.

This product is also equipped with HD video recording capabilities, high-resolution graphics 24-bit, support for augmented reality applications and built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications).

This product comes with on-board memory of 8 GB which can be upgraded up to 40 GB with microSD. While the operating system is BlackBerry 7.1.

Porsche Design P'9981 comes with an interface Porsche Design, also includes premium PIN to identify the user as the owner of Porsche Design.

Buy Galaxy S III Or Waiting for Galaxy S IV?

May 2012 ago, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S III flagship handset. Now, South Korean vendors are preparing to release Galaxy S IV on March 14 in New York, United States.

Those who want to buy the Galaxy S III is certainly affected by turmoil. Whether buying a Galaxy S III now or wait until S IV is marketed?

"The answer to this question is simple wait Galaxy S IV. If you do not actually need a new smartphone today, you have to wait a little longer," writes Marguerite Reardon from CNET tech sites.

"No doubt S IV is an increase of S III. Example, S IV rumored to have 8 core Exynos processor, 4.99 inch Super AMOLED screen, and 13 megapixel cameras," he wrote further.

But it seems it will be some time S IV ready to be marketed in Indonesia. Maybe the new mid-2013's. So buy S III remains an option that could be considered.

"It does not mean you can not consider the S III. Fact, any new specifications brought S IV, S III still a good smartphone," said Marguerite.

What is most likely the price S III will further decrease with the arrival of S IV. And S IV when removed will likely cost in the range of $ 7 million.

Marguerite advise if still in doubt, you should still wait. Until S III price has fallen significantly or see what's ability IV when it launches later.

Galaxy Note 8.0 show off at Mobile World Party

According to predictions, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013, to the stage to show off the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. The device is also ready to be a tough competitor Apple iPad Mini.

Galaxy Note 8.0 true presence could be felt around the arena MWC is touted as a venue for a party of mobile phones in the world and takes place in Barcelona, Spain.

Where there is a spot which became the marketing campaign this 8-inch screen device. Even a number of existing media directly sampled Galaxy Note 8.0.

As reported by Cnet, Galaxy Note 8.0 is equipped with S-Pen stylus, rear 5-megapixel camera and the Android operating system 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.


 







  



Sharpness 8 inch screen on this device is capable of capturing a resolution of 1280x800 pixels with 189 ppi and Samsung's TouchWiz user interface style.

The embedded therein quadcore A9 1.6 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB storage options or 32 GB.

Samsung itself has not been willing to further the story about the sale price. Including when it will be officially sold in the market. Leak is in the second quarter of 2013, so the possibility in April to June.

 

Google Glass certainly sold this year, how much is it?

Recent news about Google Glass back out. This time the site TheVerge get release time for the smart glasses.

In an interview, Google's Product Director Glass, Steve Lee said that it plans to bring it to consumers at the end of 2013 even though it's not mention the exact date.

Previously, precisely in June of last year, Google has presented a pre-order for the developer in the event Google I / O with a price of $ 1,500 or approximately USD 14.5 million (USD 1 = Rp 9708).

And as quoted from TheVerge, Saturday (02/23/2013), Google will membanderolnya less than the price of their products to prospective buyers after the widely marketed.

Although previously there were signs that Google will release a glasses augmented realitynya it in 2013, but only this time they provide more specific information.

Cnet reported, Glass will be able to connect to Android phones and iPhone via Bluetooth. As reported previously, these glasses can receive voice commands from the user to perform a number of tasks and displays the information in the heads up display (HUD)-its.

It Necessary Upgrade to the Nikon D7100?

February 21, 2013 it launched Nikon DX type DSLR camera (have APS-C size sensor). This camera is the most advanced DX camera today, replacing the Nikon D7000 camera that success in the market.

Nikon D7100 has a 24MP sensor that is equal to that of his generation digital SLR camera Nikon D3200 and D5200, but the D7100 is slightly different because it does not have a low pass filter.

With no filter, the picture increased ketajamanan. But the drawback is that if photographing texture is very smooth and tight as the fabric surface, moire effects may arise, as illustrated below:












(Moire effect seen in the texture of the clothes)


The main advantage of the Nikon D7100 is a bigger picture resolution and sharper. Another advantage is a professional 51-point autofocus, which was first introduced in the D300 camera.

The presence of D7100 also makes sports and action photography enthusiasts wonder whether Nikon will launch a replacement for the Nikon D300s series workhorse sports and wildlife photographers or not.

Although quite reliable, D7100 is not perfect, the amount of megapixels and advanced features EXPEED 3 processor forced to work hard enough.

D7100 can only shoot straight as 6 pictures / second. Unfortunately the temporary shelters (buffer) can only hold only 6 14-bit RAW images. Once full, we had to wait for the camera to write to the memory card.

Due to this limitation, most likely the photographer sports / action will continue to use the D300s can shoot faster at 8 fps (with grip) and the buffer can hold up to 30 RAW images.

The main competitors are also reportedly brewing Nikon Canon 7D MK2 which reportedly will have a speed of at least 8 fps with photos buffer space.

Here are some of the main comparison of mid-level Nikon DSLR cameras and sophisticated:



                                  Nikon D90        Nikon D300s     Nikon D7000   Nikon D7100
Resolution                  12 MP              16 MP               12MP              24MP
Speed                         4.5fps               8fps                  6fps                6/7fps
Buffer (RAW 14-bit)    4                      30                     10                   6
Point Autofocus          11                     51                     39                   51
ISO                            200-3200           100-6400           200-3200        100-6400
LCD Screen                3"                     3"                     3"                   3.2"
Price                           Rp6, 4 million   Rp13 million      Rp9 million     Rp10,5 million



Will the D7100 successful in the market? Looks like D7000 D7100 would succeed because the image quality and the more complete and sophisticated technology.

Physical camera is not too heavy and the price is around 10 million. But still can not beat the D7100 Nikon D300s or Canon 7D for action and sports photography.

Recommendation: Nikon D7100 is perfect for travel and landscape as a lightweight camera body and the images are large and sharp (when paired with a high-quality lens).

For an upgrade from the basic level cameras such as the Nikon D3100, D5100 and D90 will find a lot of improvement.

Ubuntu Touch Tablet Start 'Spying'

Ubuntu operating system for the tablet was recently handed over to the developer by Canonical to develop. But the OS preview which has been running on a Nexus tablet has started leaked.

Not only is using Nexus tablet, on the Canonical preiew also helped show that has been pinned smartphone OS Ubuntu besutannya the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4.

Currently only contains the core Ubuntu Touch application, support for WiFi connectivity, support the use of front and rear camera, and a tool called Android Developer Bridge.

As for the used Ubuntu on Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 has been able to connect to the network using a cellular connection, making phone calls and sending messages.

Additionally described are used Ubuntu Touch has instilled a feature that allows developers to put or run an application directly from the IDE (Integrated Development Environments). Similarly, as quoted by from Engadget on Friday (22/02/2013)

Interestingly, for other developers who want to develop Touch Ubuntu, Canonical motioned through a special internet link that contains the OS image and its development kit which can be accessed here. http://developer.ubuntu.com/2013/02/releasing-the-ubuntu-touch-developer-preview-and-sdk-alpha/

This is the First Promo Video from Asus Memo Pad Smart 10

Asus Memo Pad Smart 10 has just performed at the Thailand Mobile Expo as a 10-inch tablet with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, but priced at an affordable price. Tablet with a 10-inch WXGA screen also offers a 1.2 GHz quad-core Tegra 3, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of memory, a slot for MicroSD, and of course the 5MP rear camera. If the gadget lovers curious about the tablet is priced at $ 299, please see the first promo video released by Asus under.