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Apple Set to Dominate Tablet Market Through 2012 - iSuppli
Bango Inc: Web Browsing from Android Phones Grows 400% at the Expense of Apple
Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. Apple iPad: How Do They Compare?
A Fifth Of Apple Product Owners To Buy An iPad
Plantronics M100 iPhone-Friendly Bluetooth Headset Available in Radiant Red Exclusively at Apple Stores
The Best Construction Management Apps for the iPhone and iPad
BabyCenter Launches BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today Application For iPhone and iPod touch
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Just an iTouch Away
Say it & Mail it Recorder 4.0.3 released for iPhone - No typing required
Enlevel Studio Releases Free iMotion Flashlight 1.0 for iPhone 4
Apple Set to Dominate Tablet Market Through 2012 - iSuppli
Market research firm iSuppli's director of monitor research Rhoda Alexander says that even with a flood of rival products in the works, (and confident saber-rattling from the CEOs of soon to be tablet competitors Acer and LG this week), Apple Inc.'s iPad is unlikely to face a viable competitor until 2011, allowing the company to maintain a dominant share in the tablet market at least through 2012, with iSuppli Corp. researcers estimating that the iPad will account for an overwhelming 74.1 percent of global tablet shipments in 2010, a 70.4 percent share in 2011, and a projected 61.7 percent slice even in 2012. iSuppli's assertion is that it will take years for iPad's competitors to gain enough traction and develop software support ecosystems that would enable then mount a serious challenge to iPad's dominance.
For the full iSuppli report visit here:
http://bit.ly/dbHhwi
Bango Inc: Web Browsing from Android Phones Grows 400% at the Expense of Apple
According to new statistics released by mobile analytics and payment specialist Bango Inc, the volume of mobile web browsing from Android phones in the USA grew by 400% between Q1 and Q2 2010. In comparison the volume of growth from Apple devices was just 13% over the same period, representing an actual percentage market share decline of 16%.
HTC and Sony Ericsson smartphones showed the largest volume growth of mobile web visits in the US during this period with an increase of 162% and 148% respectively. This represented a growth in market share between quarters of 94% and 84%. In the same period the percentage market share of LG, Motorola and Samsung grew by 48%, 45% and 26% respectively.
BlackBerry smartphones continued to retain the highest volume of mobile web visits during Q2 2010, accounting for 37% of visits to mobile websites in the US. This represents a 20% volume increase over Q1. In comparison 26% of mobile visits were from Apple devices, while phones from HTC, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG and Motorola accounted for a total of 27% of the mobile web visits in the US during Q2.
"Even with the advent of Apples new iAd platform and Google s acquisition of AdMob, BlackBerry still represents the best volume opportunity for mobile advertising in the USA", says Bango CEO Ray Anderson, "Apple appears to be losing ground to the latest Android handsets from HTC, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Samsung, showing the slowest quarterly growth in web browsing."
Bango measured the number of mobile visits made in the US across a sample of websites during Q1 and Q2 of 2010. The survey focuses on browsing activity from phones and did not measure mobile application use.
For more information, visit:
http://news.bango.com/
Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. Apple iPad: How Do They Compare?
PC World's Tony Bradley notes that the launch of the first iPad contender is impending with the 7-inch, Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tab is scheduled to be released in Germany on September 2, and presumably coming to market in the U.S. sometime this fall as well, inviting obvious comparison with the iPad. Bradley takes a look at how the two tablets stack up against each other.
The article notes that tha Galaxy Tab is expected to support Adobe Flash, and possibly HD video as well - besting the iPad in two important areas.
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/9xTvSa
A Fifth Of Apple Product Owners To Buy An iPad
Macworld UK's Karen Haslam reports that almost a fifth (18 percent) of US households that own at least one Apple product intend to buy an iPad in the next twelve months, according to Strategy Analytics, while just two percent of US homes that don't currently own an Apple product intend to purchase an iPad.
Haslam quotes Strategy Analytics Principal Analyst David Mercer suggesting that: "Apple's iPad is preaching to the converted....."
For the full report visit here:
http://bit.ly/cFAMHy
Plantronics M100 iPhone-Friendly Bluetooth Headset Available in Radiant Red Exclusively at Apple Stores
Plantronics has announced that its recently introduced Plantronics M100 Bluetooth Headset is available today in a new color, Radiant Red, exclusively at nationwide Apple stores and the Apple online store.
One of the industry's slimmest headsets - the device measures only 8mm in thickness - the M100 is claimed to deliver outstanding audio performance by incorporating dual microphones, wind-noise reduction and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology.
Touted as perfect for iPhone users, the Plantronics M100 displays an on-screen battery meter on the iPhone for easily monitoring the headset's battery level. It also includes convenient voice alerts for remaining talk-time, low-battery, mute and connection status. When it comes to noisy environments, the M100 automatically adjusts to receive volume based on the surrounding sound levels, so users remain hands-free and focused on the task in front of them. Purchasers at Apple locations will also receive an exclusive lanyard for the M100 - perfect for keeping your headset close when not in use.
"iPhone users will appreciate the Plantronics M100 headset's audio performance and ease of use, including the ability to check their headset's battery level with a quick glance," says Jeff Ducote, senior director, Mobile Category at Plantronics. "The M100 headset also delivers a great design. We think users will love its sleek look and the new Radiant Red accent color."
The Plantronics M100 in Radiant Red costs $79.99 ESP and is available today at Apple stores and online. For more information about the Plantronics M100, visit http://www.plantronics.com/radiantred
The Best Construction Management Apps for the iPhone and iPad
Software Advice Director of Marketing Houston Neal reports:
From time to time we like to write about the lighter side of construction technology. This time, it s apps. Specifically, construction apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
It's no secret that we love Apple - run a search for apple site:softwareadvice.com in Google and you ll see what I mean - but when it comes to tracking down an App for your iPhone or iPad, the App Store isn't the friendliest place to search. Enter "construction" into the search bar in iTunes and you get a list of 234 apps (and counting). This includes apps categorized as games, lifestyle and entertainment. Or try typing "architecture." You'll get a list of 255 apps that include photography, travel and navigation. Sure we understand playing SimCity Deluxe might alleviate stress on the job site, but it s not going to help you create a punch list item.
So we decided to build a list of the best architecture, engineering and construction project management software apps for contractors, project managers and architects. Our methodology was simple: filter out the irrelevant apps (e.g. iShovel and Men at Work Ultimate Sound Box ), sort by trade and functionality, then prioritize by rating and popularity. For anyone interested in seeing a complete list of construction apps (minus the junk), visit this Google Doc. We tagged each app with one or two category names, then added columns for price, rating, device compatibility and minimum iPhone OS requirements.
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/cF4DDW
BabyCenter Launches BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today Application For iPhone and iPod touch
[Press Release]
The BabyCenter parenting and pregnancy site, has announced the launch of the BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today application for iPhone and iPod touch.
This new, free application guides expectant moms through their pregnancy journey, offering award-winning, medically reviewed health content; advice from obstetricians, midwives, nutritionists, and other experts; daily activities and reminders; and conversation and connection with other moms-to-be in BabyCenter s community. The BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today application is now available at http://www.babycenter.com/iphone-pregnancy-download.
According to a recent BabyCenter poll, 60 percent of expectant moms want an application to track their pregnancy. Additionally, BabyCenter revealed the use of technology among moms has drastically increased in just a few years, with 92 percent of moms saying they take their cell phone/smart phone everywhere. Nearly 50 percent are interested in technology that empowers them to be better moms and use technology to manage day-to-day activities.
"The BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today app is everything that millions of women love about BabyCenter right in their purse," says Linda Murray, BabyCenter editor-in-chief. "Mobile phones are changing the way women get their pregnancy and parenting information, and we want to make sure an expecting mom has all the answers she needs right at her side at all times. Our new app turns your iPhone into an expert guide for your exact date of pregnancy, making it that much easier to enjoy the rich, personal experience that is the journey of new motherhood."
Application features include:
• Your pregnancy, day by day: BabyCenter s renowned weekly pregnancy experience now updated and expanded into a daily snapshot of your baby s development.
• Fetal development images: Our one-of-kind, detailed weekly illustrations developed by expert medical illustrators.
• Pregnancy checklist: An interactive to-do list is filled with activities and reminders to keep you on track with decisions, appointments, and more.
• Award-winning videos: BabyCenter s exclusive and breathtaking 3-D animations of a baby developing in the womb and live-action videos of women giving birth (from natural to c-section).
• Birth clubs: Instant, at-your-fingertips advice and support from BabyCenter women due at the same time.
• Due date calculator: Quickly find your due date and count down to the big day.
• Nutrition guide: Manage weight gain with tips and recipes to help you eat well.
In addition to the BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today app, the company has successfully developed other innovative mobile applications for modern moms and moms-to-be. Booty Caller, the first service of its kind, helps women conceive by alerting them via text message when they re most likely to be fertile. PhonyPhone!" turns a cell phone into a pretend phone so kids can dial away without making a real call a lifesaver for any mom who needs to keep a child entertained.
The BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today application is the latest innovative BabyCenter mobile program designed to provide the modern mom with trusted advice and friendship that's remarkably right for her needs, and the first of its kind that will launch worldwide. Additionally, BabyCenter is currently participating in a number of maternal health projects around the globe including text4baby in the United States, collaboration with the Grameen Foundation in rural Ghana, and a new mobile program in India in an effort to reach underserved women and empower them to take control over their own health by implementing positive behavior changes.
For more on the BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today application, please visit http://www.babycenter.com/my-pregnancy-today-iphone-application. To celebrate the new app, BabyCenter is hosting a BabyCenter My Pregnancy Today Sweepstakes from August 24 through September 22. Visitors at BabyCenter.com will have the chance to win a $2,500 Apple Gift Card. Go to http://www.babycenter.com/bcsweeps for all contest information and to enter.
BabyCenter is a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Just an iTouch Away
[Press Release]
Whether booking business travel on the fly or daydreaming about that next vacation while waiting in line at the grocery store, a new iPhone App from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is any easy way to peruse the brand's stunning collection of landmark properties around the world. Available globally in Apple's iTunes Store and the iPhone App Store, the program will provide access to booking, reservations, hotel information, packages, destination recommendations and more.
"As more people rely on their mobile devices for every day functions, we are committed to providing products that suit their needs. By creating this new way to interact with our properties, we hope to make their stay easier than ever," said Brian Richardson, Vice President Brand Marketing & Communication, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "Our guests are busier than ever, and this new App provides a quick resource for individual profiles of each of our hotels, complete with room descriptions and restaurant details, which will make booking a stay on the go quick and simple for our guests."
For guests who want to book a room, the new application provides a wealth of information to help users decide exactly where they want to stay. Property slideshows not only pull from Fairmont.com, but also show user-generated photos from EveryonesAnOriginal.com, Fairmont's online community of guests, colleagues, and fans. In addition to having the ability to book, modify and cancel reservations at any time, users can search for packages by theme, with categories such as Celebration, Culture, Discovery, Family, Food & Wine and Golf. So whether guests need to book a business trip to Toronto's Fairmont Royal York, visit the recently re-opened Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, or find a last minute package for a long weekend with the kids at Fairmont Washington, D.C., the new App will have them covered.
Once guests have booked their stay, the Fairmont App offers everything from weather to "10best" destination guides, which direct guests to the best food, activities and shopping the area has to offer. The App will even let users add posts and photos to EveryonesAnOriginal.com in real time. Members of Fairmont President's Club, the brand's complimentary guest recognition program, will have full access to their account, including stay history, future reservations, and the option of updating their personal profile. Non-members who wish to join the program can enroll for free.
The Fairmont App is available to download for free in the iTunes Store, iPhone App Store and
http://bit.ly/aslFnn
For more information, visit:
http://www.fairmont.com
Say it & Mail it Recorder 4.0.3 released for iPhone - No typing required
[Press Release]
Texas based Carnation Software has released Say it & Mail it Recorder 4.0.3, an update to their popular emailer app for iPhone and iPod Touch. Say it & Mail it is the quickest and easiest way to email a voice memo from your iPhone to yourself or to others. Send yourself reminders when you are away from your computer. No typing required. Your email address and subject are auto-filled. Include a picture in your email. Pictures are full resolution compressed jpg format and the size can be adjusted. Include a movie in your email. Include a Google Map link to your location in your email. Email to groups.
Four methods of recording to fit your style:
(*) Method 1: Tap 'Say it' then tap 'Mail it'
(*) Method 2: Hold the iPhone to your ear and speak. When you move the iPhone away, recording stops and the email window opens
(*) Method 3: Shake it to start recording and shake it to stop
(*) Method 4: Tap on the microphone to start recording and tap it again to stop
Great way to send anyone a detailed email without using the keyboard. Emailed voice memos are compatible with Mac, PC and any other computer O/S (uses compressed wave format). No file maintenance on your iPhone, since audio files are not stored there. No advertising in your emails. Just a 'Say it & Mail it' signature, which you can optionally remove in the Info setup. Quick 'n easy. Don't strain your fingers and your eyeballs typing out long email messages. Just "Say it & Mail it."
Device Requirements:
(*) iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
(*) Requires iPhone OS 3.1.2 or later
(*) 0.4 MB
Say it & Mail it Recorder 4.0.3 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Business category.
Carnation Software:
http://www.carnationsoftware.com
Say it & Mail it Recorder 4.0.3:
http://www.SayitMailit.com/
Purchase and Download:
http://www.carnationsoftware.com/SayitMailitPurchase.html
Screenshot:
http://bit.ly/bAPi6E
Enlevel Studio Releases Free iMotion Flashlight 1.0 for iPhone 4
[Press Release]
California based Enlevel Studio introduces iMotion Flashlight 1.0, the first motion sensor LED flashlight app for the iPhone 4. Using the iPhone's built-in motion sensors, iMotion Flashlight has the ability to turn on the LED light when the phone is held. iMotion Flashlight takes advantage of the iPhone Retina display to include a high definition interface. The interface is designed to be user friendly. Turning on and off the LED light is fast and intuitive.
iMotion Flashlight motion sensor capabilities not only makes turning on and off the flashlight fast, but it also helps reduce battery usage by automatically turning off when the iPhone is put down. This makes it the perfect tool to work with in dark places. For example, iMotion Flashlight would be ideal to be used when working on the inside of a computer, to find something under a bed, or even to work under the hood of a car. The user can put down the iPhone to free both hands, and iMotion Flashlight will automatically turn off the light.
Feature Highlights:
(*) The app detects when phone is held and turns on
(*) The user can enable shaking to turn on the phone
(*) The app has high definition graphics that takes advantage of the Retina display
(*) Fast on and off button
(*) Elegant UI
Device Requirements:
(*) Requires a device with a LED torch
(*) iPhone 4 compatible
(*) Requires iOS 4.0 or later
(*) 0.9 MB
iMotion Flashlight 1.0 is free and available worldwide, exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category.
Enlevel Studio:
http://www.enlevel.com
iMotion Flashlight 1.0:
http://www.enlevel.com/imotion-flashlight
Download from iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imotion-flashlight/id385063407?mt=8
Screenshot:
http://bit.ly/9ih3Ki
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