Android Gains on Apple in iPad Sales, But Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story

Much has been made of a recent report that shows Apple’s market share declining in the tablet industry. According to the report, which was conducted by the research firm Strategy Analytics, Apple’s market share in the fourth quarter of 2011 dropped over 10 percentage points from its 2010 level. Apple’s share this past quarter stood at only 57.6% of the market, even after the company posted strong holiday sales of the iPad 2. Android’s claim of the market, meanwhile, stood at 39.1% -- a significant increase from the 29% reported just one year ago.

Many analysts and consumers have treated the news as signs of Android’s rise and impending domination. According to this belief, Android’s lower-priced products have finally broken the spell Apple once held over the market, in a manner not dissimilar from what occurred in the smartphone industry, and the iPad can no longer be regarded as the preeminent and most valuable tablet product out there. This perception, in short, takes Android’s rise as an inevitable given, no matter how strong Apple’s product or digital marketing agency.

While it’s certainly possible that Android will someday overtake Apple, this outcome is by no means inevitable. In fact, all current signs suggest that it is unlikely. Here’s why:

Android Is Still Less Popular

While market share numbers are based off of the total number of tablets shipped, sales and product popularity are completely different issues altogether. And, on that front, it appears as though Apple still reigns supreme, as almost all of its shipments in the fourth quarter translated into sales. Android tablets, on the other hand, saw high shipments numbers but then a drop when it came to sales, meaning that many tablets sat on retail shelves and were never purchased.

The Kindle Fire Was No Competitor

Remember just a couple months ago, when the Kindle Fire was heralded as the product that could take down the iPad? Well, now the holiday season has passed and the Fire has hit stores and stockings nationwide. And guess what – all talk of a Fire-iPad competition has completely died down in the face of mixed Fire reviews and a drop-off in sales. Even when the Fire was selling like hotcakes it still took nothing away from iPad sales, according to industry and expert reports.

Looking Back v. Looking Forward

Attitudes among iPad and Android manufacturers also reveal much about how the two platforms stand in regards to each other. While Android is very much focused on correcting fragmentation issues and other problems with its product, Apple is already moving on and looking to the future. This was demonstrated recently with the education event hosted by Apple in New York. At the event, the company announced broad new initiates geared towards gaining control of the digital textbook sector. The iPad, clearly, is already moving on to bigger and better things.

While Android may be gaining market share by bringing new consumers into the lower-end tablet market, all other data and trends show that Apple remains the dominant player in the field – and that there should be no imminent shift in that paradigm. Someday, though, we can expect that Android will indeed catch up with Apple, just as it did to some extent in the smartphone market. And, just as in the smartphone market, this will likely lead to greater competition and innovation as a result.


* This is a guest article from Sam Peters (sam.peters1001@gmail.com)

HUDY Pro, HUD System Solution for Your Dashboard

Hey guys, back here to you on application section this time.

Today, what I want to share with you is about an application that I am sure that you who love driving especially in order to reach the limit of speed will really like it.

It is HUDY Pro, the application that will show the speed with using GPS. With total 400,000 downloads, it is no doubt to name HUDY Pro as the best HUD application in the market. And the good news is, the application is available for both top and the most popular operating system in the market, you can choose HUDY Pro for iPhone if you want it installed on your Apple gadget and HUDY Pro for Android if you use Android as your gadget's operating system.

Actually for you who are the fan of Apple's gadget, you can install this cool application not just on your iPhone but also on iPod and iPad. With this application you don't need to bother yourself again to look on your dashboard to see the speed and how fast you drive, cause HUDY Pro will make your iPhone, iPod, and iPad and all your Android's gadget display and reflect it complete with direction and time right on your car's windshield.

HUDY Pro for iPhone is available in:

1. HUDY Pro Full Package ($2.99)
2. HUDY Pro Upgrade ($1.99)
3. HUDY Pro ECO Drive ($0.99)
4. HUDY Pro Zero-100 ($0.99)

• Zero-100 is a feature that will allow the driver know the time that his vehicle need from standing stop to a designated speed

• ECO Drive will allow the driver to save gas cause the feature will record until the ten past day's data according the increase of daily speed of the driver.

For you who use Android, this application works optimally for over 2.2 firmware version of its operating system. So it is really suggested that you check your phone's Android version before you install HUDY Pro.

So it is really useful and more safe for you who are driving cause you can see the speed easier and more efficient now which means help you more concentrate to drive while you are on the way.

Print Photo on Mug Using Inkjet Printer

You must have been familiar with promotional mugs, right? This is a mug that printed with photo or logo, and used as a giveaway from office, hotel, cruise ship, conference, etc, with the purpose to make customers never forget the brand image of a company.

Now, do you know that you can make this kind of customized mugs just using the common inkjet printer that people used at home and office? Here is the tutorial on how to print photo on mug using inkjet printer:

1. Prepare your digital image. Edit it (crop, re-size, expose, etc) using your favorite photo editing software. Try to keep the resolution of 300 dpi or more. Also don't forget to measure the size of the mug (usually 8-9 cm height), and apply it to your image.
2. Print your image on waterslide decal paper or transfer paper using inkjet printer. Print on the glossy side, and wait for 20 minutes or so until it dries. Don't forget to change the printer setting to "glossy paper" and "best quality".
   
3. Coat the image with fixative spray or acrylic spray. Read the instructions of the spray carefully. When applying layers, don't let it too thin or too thick. You'll need few trial and error processes before you know how many sprays that work best for this. Let id dries for a few hours.
   
4. Cut the decal as you preferred and dip in in warm water until the spray's residue detached. Usually takes under a minute or more, depends on the type of paper and spray that you used.
5. Wipe out your mug and make sure it's free from dirt and dust. Mug color can be anything, but it's preferably white.
   
6. Place your decal on the mug. Lay your mug on a towel, align the decal over the mug's surface and then gently slide it from the paper backing onto the mug. Position the decal on the surface using wet fingertips. Make sure that the decal is smoothly placed to avoid wrinkles that may destroy the image.
7. Spray a resin sealer (available in many craft stores) to your mug so you can wash the mug without fading, cracking or peeling the image.

Note: You should use the ink/cartridge from the original printer manufacturer. Modified or refill inks usually don't provide the best photo result or endurance.

Now, printing photo on a mug by yourself can be an interesting hobby. However, if you need a better result for your custom coffee mugs, or if you need a large quantities of this promotional mugs, then you'll need a professional help. Take a look at www.promologomugs.com, where you can order the best promotional material and advertising products such as coffee mugs, beer mugs, shot glasses, sport bottles, or other promotional marketing.

Remember that if you want custom mugs for your company purpose, you'll need the best quality products, not a hand made one, to keep your brand image in the eyes of customers and relations. From the online store that I mentioned above, you can order even the complex artwork with multiple color screen printing, and they also can make new art work or print your corporate advertising for your promotional coffee mugs. They also offers sand carving for your special gifts in addition to the vast array of promotional products. Try it!

Software Development Widens the Gap Between Pros and Amateurs

Entering a new year, industry professionals have their predictions about the state of software development in 2012. Among these predictions is that of a growing gap between professional software development teams and their amateur counterparts, particularly related to competences, methodologies and capabilities implemented by the two. In 2012 and the years to come, industry professionals suggest that these two loosely defined groups will grow even farther apart than they are today.

The bottom line is that software today is more complex than it was in the past. In order to keep up with the pace of web application development, constant and rapid adaptability as well as great production processes are not a preference, but a requirement. While professional software development teams trace the latest productivity solutions, tools and changes in key technology areas, most web application development companies fail to do so and become relegated to the status of niche subcontractors.



When it comes to the brainpower and agility required to take on the complex problems now dominating the market, amateur providers are simply in a position of inferiority. As a result, these players often encounter complications, especially as clients demand more sophisticated solutions that require a more sophisticated environment.

Another factor that widens the gap between professionals and amateurs is the tested processes and methodologies that the former implements. Quality players stick to these as operations grow, which also shortens the time it takes for them to market a product or solution. As a result, professionals make it easier to integrate new technologies or team members.

When an amateur team of developers fails in these key areas, many lose control over those procedures, ultimately facing ongoing problems that force them to consume endless resources just to get ahead. With smaller tasks, these problem areas could go unnoticed, but in more complex implementations, the consequences of such a chaotic development environment tend to be vast. Typical problems range from buggy products to endless frustration throughout the development process.

The gap between professionals and amateurs also grows based on the availability and use of tools among the two. Many smaller players focus on open-source products and small scale solutions while professional software development teams work with industrial strength tools and the latest cloud-based enterprise-class platforms. In terms of efficiency of the development process and quality of the end product, small player methods are simply inferior.

This is not to say that the potential and capability of amateur software development teams can never compete with quality players. However, considering the complex market, high client expectations and need for strong and flexible software development solutions, the gap between the two clearly exists and should only grow larger.

For quality software development solutions on time and on budget, visit www.lightspeedsolutions.com today.


* This is a guest article, wrote by Anthony Daconti

Natural Blood Pressure and Fat Reduce Booster

This article is dedicated to the people who have a problem with blood pressure, cholesterol, fat and unwanted weight, or popularly called as obesity. So, for you who are looking for the natural treatment, both for your obesity and cholesterol problem, you must read the entire of this post, cause you will find one of the most effective diet pills in the market, AM-PM Fat Loss Package and Cardio FX which is able to reduce blood pressure effectively.

There is a program that you can see at thepeoplechemist.com, which was found by award winning pharmaceutical chemist Shane Ellison. He is the author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures, winner of the Pinnacle Book Achievement, and now he offers you the breakthrough in the diet pill product and blood pressure controller.

Based on nature, they provides the diet pill which can activate HIT (Hormone Intelligence Therapy), which is your body's natural weapon of fat destruction. So, I think it is more suitable called as fat reduce booster than diet pill, cause basically it works by stimulate your body's hormone to reduce your fat and help you in building lean and sexy muscles.

Lea-Ann Ellison, both Founder's Wife and HIT Woman

Here are what they guarantee you will get by consuming their America’s #1 Health and Fitness Package: The AM-PM Fat Loss Package :

• Balance your blood sugar and insulin
• Boost your metabolism in the AM and PM
• Shred fat to reveal sexy, lean muscle
• Prevent and reverse diabetes
• Sharpen memory and mental focus

And their natural cardiovascular health repair kit, Cardio FX, which is created based on Nobel Prize Science have these benefits:

• Increased Blood Flow
• Silky Smooth Blood to Prevent Clots
• Relaxed Arteries to Normalize Blood Pressure
• Boosted Energy Levels
• Maximized Athletic Performance (at any age)
• Enhanced Nutrient and Oxygen Distribution
• Shorter Recovery Times for Athletes

So, what are you waiting for? Just visit their website at thepeoplechemist.com for more detailed information and get more discount for these natural health products, AM-PM Fat Loss Package and Cardio FX.

Nigella Lawson iPhone App

Imagine when you're coming home from work, there's no food at home, but you're not in the mood to use delivery order as there are still some leftover ingredients in refrigerator. If cooking is your solution for this kind of situation, then Nigella Lawson Quick Collection will come in handy. This iPhone App contains 100 exclusive recipes with video and audio contents, and can be voice-controlled, which will leave both of your hands free for cooking.

The application is developed by Random House Group and was launched in April 2010 with original price of £5. Now, it's currently having a 50% promotion price and sold at £2.49. Exclusive recipes from Nigella Lawson are including Chilli Chicken, Comfort Pasts and Pronto Pig Feast. I wish it will be updated with my favorite Chinese food recipes in the future.

For you who haven't familiar with her, Nigella Lawson is an English food writer and broadcaster who host her own cooking show series, Nigella Bites, on British's Channel 4. She isn't a trained chef and only cooks for her own pleasure and enjoyment. Nigella Lawson also famous for her chubby body with fabulous curves, because she loves food. Add that with her flirtatious style of presenting, no wonder that men now love watching cooking show.

Nigella Lawson, an Apple lover?

Unique Video Game Tattoos

As an avid gamer myself, I can understand if people spend so much time, money, and attention to video games. Some addicts even do other activities outside playing the video games itself, such as collecting action figures, attend game-con and dressed as favorite character (cosplay). What I can't understand is why some of them willing to draw video game tattoo, which most likely permanent, on their skin? I know it looks cool and fun right now, but how about 20 or 30 years later?

Anyhow, some of the video game tattoos are very unique and eye-catching, both in designs and where the tattoos are located. Apparently, Super Mario Bros. is also the favorite character that gamers want to put in their skin.





















Cool, right? Don't blame me if your girlfriend or children want to have the video game tattoo for themselves.