Friday, March 22, 2013

Google has released Gmail 4.3 update for the Android users

On March 19th Google released an update for the Android devices. These improvements are made to specifically address the speed of email handling. The changes were made so that the users can save time with the most frequently used actions like replying, archiving and searching. Google have also mentioned that the users might have to get used to the new features whereas the updates should eventually be able to improve user’s experience and make it easier for the consumers.
Android Application DevelopmentIn this latest release, Google has added direct actions in the notifications. Users are now enabled to reply messages, archive it, or can delete emails straight from the notifications. Users are also facilitated to search messages directly from the notification. The company suggested changing the mail setting to limit the amount of push notifications being received.
Google stated “You can combine this with existing notification features like the ability to customize which messages you receive notifications for and set up different sounds for individual labels. So if you filter and label all the messages from your mom, you could set a ringtone to let you know you received a new mail from her and then quickly reply (because we know what can happen when you ignore your mother!)”
The update requires Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) which can be downloaded from Google Play.
Users who are not on the latest version of Android have also received some minor updates. The Gmail app has received search improvements in Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) and above. Furthermore, Google says the app also includes “better search suggestions,” although it wouldn’t specify exactly what it has changed or added. Users using Froyo or Gingerbread which more than 50 percent of Android users still are; have received performance improvements. As for other new features, the user won’t be able to take advantage until third-party app developers decide to leverage the newly added Labels API.
Here are the Gmail version 4.3 features for numerous Android versions:
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and above: Reply, archive or delete emails directly from notifications, doesn’t require to open the application.
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above: Faster search, even when offline. It also includes numerous bug fixes and performance improvements.
Android 2.2 and above: New Labels API for 3rd-party app developers as well as performance improvements.
Google’s Gmail update will bring numerous possibilities to Android Mobile Application Development. For Android 2.2 developers will be creating third party apps to avail features to older Android versions.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

How PHP is the top most choice for all Developers and users

In view of the current business market and strategies, most entrepreneurs now opt for E-commerce web application over static websites. It also facilitates them to carry secure monetary transactions. Businesses, who are looking for building E-commerce web-apps using PHP, should choose dedicated PHP developers from the service providers. A seasoned web developer is well-aware of all the pros and cons of the business and can tweak the applications to their specific market demands. 

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side programming language, and one of the most celebrated programming languages in the world. It is supported by numerous open source applications and content management systems such as Wordpress, Drupal, Jhoomla. There are numerous industries those who are willing to invest millions of dollars for php application development. So it would be more fitting for these companies to hire dedicated PHP developers to seek services at a cost-effective price. It also facilitates them to build unique applications with effective features that are deliberated to address the specific business requirements. Today PHP development is the foremost option by the developers for developing custom-made web applications. It is beneficial for creating fully functional online portals for business requirement. It also facilitates in creating professional web portals in most engaging ways.

Benefits of hiring dedicated php developers:
  • Dedicated developers are fully focused to one task and 100% committed to the development of the applications.
  • It facilitates them to maintain application with great consideration and also include all the security measures.
  • Being focused brings higher expertise and proficiency to thee app development.
  • Assures that high quality php application is delivered and at a cost-effective price.
  • Constant communication with the customers to figure latest development updates and design strategies.
  • Use of open-source tools reduces development cost hence resources can be used in other development purposes.
  • Current websites can be updated to a new design by using numerous open-source technologies of PHP.
What makes PHP preferable than other scripting language?
  • PHP executes codes faster than other scripting languages. Developers can run same codes on various systems and web servers. They can easily download the source code from its official websites.
  • It runs on almost all major operating system platforms. PHP is also designed to make use of the Apache web server, which is one of the most recognized web servers on the web. This scripting language also works seamlessly with numerous other web servers such as Microsoft Internet information server and etc.
  • Programmers can easily develop dynamic web pages with interactive images and contents and can easily change or maintain graphics and content which also gives assurance of better performing web application.

Cakephp Developers use open source frameworks like CakePHP for productive and effective development of applications. It is written to deliver better web page presentation. There are numerous programming languages like pearl, C and Java but PHP and CakePHP development is better than any other languages because of the summarized advantages and features mention earlier.