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.