Top 5 Android Apps for October 2013

There are lots of android apps available in the market. Among them only a few make to the top and are really helpful. In this post, our editors have assembled the top 5 android apps for the month of October 2013, which are totally different and of great worth for you to download.

 

Let’s explore the best apps list for android phone with our monthly app collection.

 

Peanuts - Charlie Brown’s All Stars!

Love to play games and a big fan of Peanuts comic series, what more you want, just get Charlie Brown’s All Stars to join the Peanuts gang and play to win the biggest baseball game of the summer. One of the favourite game apps, this gameplay magically pours life into the characters with highly interactive features. Being a Peanuts’ fan, you will be extremely delighted to share this whole story of team spirit and friendship adorned with a whole new generation of underdogs.     

Ratings: 4.8/5

Price: $ 2.99 

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Timely Alarm Clock

 

Want to get up early and set to work on time? Get the best alarm clock – Timely for your Android device and see how it makes a big difference in your day. This stunning clock offers an extraordinary user experience and revolutionary cloud integration that backups and synchronizes your alarms with multiple devices.

Ratings: 4.6/5

Price: Free 

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Path

If you are keen to get a social app, Path is no exception as it’s one of the best social networking apps. A trusted app where you can be yourself and stay close to people who matter more to you, apart from sharing life. This user-friendly app supports Samsung Galaxy Gear and provides complete control over who sees each of your post. You can pick a smaller group of friends to share inner circle moments. Additionally, you can even filter your feed to only see moments from your inner circle.

Ratings: 4.5/5
Price: Free
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Expense Manager

Facing lot of expense problems and it seems that you don’t have any control of checking on your expense; stop worrying and install Expense Manager - a great application for managing your expenses and incomes. Embedded with powerful features, this app helps you check on your budget, manage your multiple accounts and track expenses and incomes by week, month and year as well as by other categories. The best part of the app is you can schedule your payments and recurring payments by setting payment alerts. 

Ratings: 4.6/5
Price: Free
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MightyText - SMS Text Messaging

 

Looking to increase your productivity, why not download MightyText - SMS Text Message. An excellent texting app that makes your life a lot easier with not having to answer the call every time someone sends a message. Install it on your android phone, and receive or send SMS even on your computer or tablet. The new feature allows you group messaging apart from sending SMS from Gmail on your computer using your android phone.

Ratings: 4.5/5
Price: Free
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Apart from these android apps, there are many other interesting apps that may work well for you. With our fresh collection for the next month we will be back soon. Till then share your favourite apps with us.

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Anna Harris working as web content writer and a strategist for a major IT firm specialized in various application development for Android and other operating systems.

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Coming Soon: Google's Nexus 5 Smartphone

Rumors surrounding the Google's next Nexus 5 smartphone has been spread-out with every detail of the device to-be-launched. This latest version of Nexus 5 will showcase Android 4.4 Kitkat and many other new exciting features.

According to @evleaks "A Twitter message was posted to @evleaks account featuring the front and back image of Google's Nexus 5 with an appended message 11/1 under the image". Is the message resembles the actual date of release for Google's new device? Well, it's hard to say as these small details didn't add too much as far as these upcoming products are concerned. This coming Tuesday is the anniversary of Nexus 4 and Google may have plans to announce the Nexus 5 and release it on 1^st November or maybe announce the official date-of-launch on 1^st November.

People would always keep guessing the release dates for these upcoming devices, so let's switch on to the specs of the device. According to the latest rumors, Nexus 5 is expected to have market price of $349 for 16 GB and $50 less for 8 GB version. It is also been rumored to have a 2.3 Ghz Snapdragon 800 processor, memory of 2 GB, rear camera of 8 mega-pixel density, 200mAh battery and a 4.95 inch screen supporting 1080p resolution.

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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426402,00.asp

Nexus 5 And Android 4.4 KitKat

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Best Android App Development Companies in India

Many businesses search for android app development companies that provide innovative and high quality app development solutions to drive huge customer base. 

Through intense research and analysis on different development processes, quality grades and client satisfaction ratio, we have compiled a list of best android application development companies in India. These service providers are rated depending on their work ethics, portfolio, success rate of android app development projects and customer satisfaction.

Hidden Brains InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.

 

Hidden Brains is an award-winning android app development company based in India. The company is committed to provide robust and comprehensive Android solutions with every latest update in the Android application development sphere. Hidden Brains is driven by its core values to provide high-quality services by harnessing talent and innovation. The company builds best-selling applications tailored to client specifications at cost-effective rates.. The company has won many accolades for its contribution to technology sphere and commitment to quality.  more info

Daffodil Software Ltd. 

 

Daffodil is a forerunner among android app development companies in India. The company has an expert team of android developers building innovative applications for diverse industries. The core objective of the company is to build android applications that act as a catalyst for developing a transparent, trustworthy and profitable relationship with the clients. Providing flexible engagement models, Daffodil team is proficient at providing all type of android app development solutions.  more info

Sourcebits Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 

 

Sourcebits is a software development company proficient in delivering high-end solutions. Sourcebit builds world-class, best-selling applications tailored to client specifications for various platforms like iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Palm Pre, RIA at its development centre. The company in-houses talented programmers and user interface experts who leverage the latest development trends and  techniques in the projects they work on. more info

Rapidsoft Technologies

 

Rapidsoft Technologies is a leading Mobile development and outsourcing company, which delivers seamless solutions that broaden and re-define business paradigms to its clients. As an offshore development company, it is highly proficient in providing end-to-end, customized software development for mobile applications, across all major platforms. The varied client list ranges from start-up ventures and entrepreneurs, to reputed brands and IT companies, looking for a reliable offshore outsourcing partner. more info

Astron Infotech 

 

Astron Infotech is a professional android application development company providing effective android app development services. With a team of world-class developers, the company takes pride in bringing ideas into reality. Astron Infotech aims to deliver world class android app services that build brand, business and customer relationships. The company has been empowering its clientele with record-breaking android applications. Astron Infotech provides innovative solutions for the most complex requirements. more info

Global Logic 

 

Global Logic works with both start-ups and technology giants, including 80% of the top global technology brands. The company is a strategic partner in a broad range of industries including enterprise technology, telecommunications, digital media, e-commerce and medical devices. Global Logic has designed and built android apps, launched mobile and cloud solutions, delivered software for medical devices, design and deployed embedded systems, built complete product lines and set up innovation and sustaining labs with hundreds of supportive authorities. more info

Icreon

 

Icreon is a leading software development company in India providing offshore software development solutions with services such as outsourcing software development, web development, product development, E-strategy consulting, web-enablement designing, offshore application development, Salesforce CRM customization, .Net development, PHP development, software development, multimedia and design Solutions, WAP development and ERP, SAP channel partner and Icreon is also a Microsoft Gold Partner for Microsoft Dynamics. more info

Adodis

 

Adodis is a Web design company and website development services firm based in Bangalore, India. The company is committed to provide creative, innovative, quick and quality IT services . It provides services like website design solutions, web development, e-Commerce web applications, contract web designers, Web site maintenance etc. to offshore companies at affordable prices. Adodis brings you the futuristic, secure, reliable, holistic and scalable products and services for expanding the business horizons. more info

ISOL

 

Established in 1998, ISOL is a multifaceted IT solution provider, committed to provide every solution to transform business ideas into commercial realities. With the philosophy “To equip our clients with cost-effective, dependable and quality technological solutions”, and guiding beliefs for customer success, it helps clients to shape their dreams. Following a highly effective work-style for the rapid system analysis, design, development, implementation & maintenance of IT enabled applications and customized solutions; ISOL offers high-end android app development services. more info

These are the best android app development companies in India with years of experience and huge customer base. If you are looking to start an android app project for your business expansion and growth, choose the best company from the list, which can help you fulfil your dream project.

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Apple iWatch : Your Companion to Automate the Home Appliances

The soon to be launched Apple iWatch wouldn't be just a normal smartwatch, but it's also going to be a device that can control all your home appliances.

Last month the electronic giant Samsung launched its Galaxy Gear smartwatch with lots of incredible features, now it's Apple coming-up with iWatch showcasing more advanced features than any other smartwatch currently in the market.

According to Brian White, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald, "iWatch isn't just going to be wearable smartwatch with limited features possessed by a smartphone, but it'll also allow the users to automate their home appliances with an ease-of-touch". He also stated that "the upcoming iWatch would be an extension for the iPhone and would be competent to control home appliances such as air-conditioners, heaters, music systems etc".

As per some analysts, the iWatch wouldn't be "relentlessly inefficient", rather it could be really smart and helpful by proving more than a simple extension of a smartphone. Today a wearable smartwatch resembles a luxury accessory and a perfect companion accomodating a stress free life.

"Apple iWatch Will Be Really Smart & Might Outsmart The Galaxy Gear"

iWatch will also possess features and apps that will help in monitoring your health, such as heart rate monitor, pedometer and other biometric features. iWatch is expected to launch during mid 2014 and would be priced somewhere around $150 or $ 225.

Apple iWatch Review

 

 
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http://www.inferse.com/9554/apple-inc-automate-home-appliances-iwatch/

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Anna Harris working as web content writer for a major IT firm specialized in various iPhone application development services across the world.

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Samsung Galaxy S5: Rumored to Hit in January 2014

It has been rumored that Samsung is going to launch its much awaited smartphone Samsung Galaxy S5 in January 2014. The expectations are never ending and this time its Samsung prepping to offer its latest product with some new and astonishing features.

There is a mere gap of nine months between last iteration of Samsung Galaxy S series. Samsung Galaxy S4 was earlier launched in April within this year. According to Naver, a Korean news site Samsung will come out with a teaser of Galaxy S5 in mid-January and has planning to set the launch in February 2014, that could be the part of Mobile World Congress held at Barcelona as Samsung has a well reputation there in the past.

It has also been come into news that Samsung may use the January Consumer Electronics Show to exhibit their device as a new product of their Galaxy S series. The major feature of Samsung Galaxy S5 could be the 16-megapixel camera, slightly better than Galaxy S4's 13-megapixel camera. It has also been rumored to possess a new optical image stabilization feature and a new Samsung Exynos processor replacing the old Qualcomm Snapdragon chilp in the previous Galaxy S phone.

It has als been circulated that Samsung may use a whole metallic body for Samsung Galxy S5 instead of plastic.

Samsung Galaxy S5

Courtesy:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2425679,00.asp?kc=PCRSS05039TX1K0000762

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Anna Harris working as web content writer and a strategist for a major IT firm specialized in various application development for Android and other operating systems.

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iOS 7 Revealing Some New Debutant Apps

On Wednesday, Apple launched it's vital operating system iOS 7 for iPhone and iPad freshening-up your regular apps that you use the most on a daily basis and hundreds of other new apps to glorify your iDevice.

The major attractions among these apps are the updated versions of two most popular social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter. Facebook's new & improved way of navigation feed provides an easy access to friend's request, messages and notifications. However, in Twitter the changes are mostly asthetic such as now Siri wiil be able to search Twitter and you can even view the links of the people you follow in Safari.

There are more apps with new updates for the iOS 7, some of the common apps with significant updates are Mailbox, Evernote, Shazam, Pocket, Pandora, Yahoo and many other. Apple will continue with earlier iOS for devices such iPhone 3g, 3gs and the original iPhone as they are not compatible with iOS 7.

iOS 7: iTunes & App Store 

 

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Anna Harris working as web content writer for a major IT firm specialized in various iPhone application development services India.

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http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/twitter-facebook-iphone-apps-refreshed-ios/story?id=20305800

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App Store Downloads Reaches 102 Billion in 2013 Till Date

This year the amount of apps purchased from the app store has outnumbered all the previous records and finally has reached to 102 billion till date. 90 % of these apps have been downloaded from App store of Apple and Google Play. The global app revenue has also achieved a new hallmark by generating $26 billion.

Due to the dominating market of free available apps, this year there will be 83 billion free apps in all downloaded apps. IAP has also used effective ways in promoting paid apps as the users who are paying for their favorite apps cannot be ignored. Thus, IAP is really doing a promising and appreciable job by sustaining and encouraging the the app-purchasing methods. There are some new methods evolving to promote more users to buy apps, that is, a user will pay only when he is happy or satidfied with the app. 

According to some analysts users are more engaged with apps or games, when they are new and have more excitement, but users having devices for a while are less interested in spending money for apps. iOS and Google are the market leaders in app stores and as iOS 7 is soon to be released, there will be a tremendous rush for the apps compatible with the newer version.

Author:
Anna Harris working as web content writer and a strategist for a major IT firm specialized in various Android software development services.

Courtesy:
www.TechCrunch.com

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Infinity Blade III: Launched on Apple iPhone 5S

The famous game Infinity Blade will launch its next version on iPhone 5S & iPhone 5C. On Tuesday at the Apple's event for iPhone 5S & 5C, "Infinity Blade III" was announced to be released for the most awaited smartphone.

iPhone 5S is equipped with new A7-64 bit processor and Infinity Blade III will take a full advantage of it. According to the Creator Director - Donald Mustard, Infinity Blade has always come-up with innovative epic games and Infinity Blade III will definitely continue the ongoing trend. Donald Mustard went onstage to demonstrate the graphical power of iPhone 5S by displaying the glimpse of Infinity Blade III to their audience.

According to Apple, iPhone 5S possesses A7 chip with a 64 bit processor, that makes it 56 times faster than the original iPhone which was released six years ago and twice as fast as iPhone 5 that was released last year.

Infinity Blade III includes new features such as to play as new female warrior called "Isa" and other female warrior called "Siris" from the previous version. It also includes a new hideout place where players can safely hide and view the overmap of the site, and also enables to unlock new warriors for the sake of the cause.

Infinity Blade III will cost $6.99, when it gets launched alongwith the new iPhone 5S and 5C on 20^th September. It can also played on other Apple devices such as iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPad 2-3-4, iPad mini, iPod touch 4 and 5.

Infinity Blade III: Demo on iPhone 5S

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http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-infinity-blade-3-demo-shows-gaming-power-of-apples-iphone-5s-20130911,0,370472.story

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Anna Harris working as web content writer for a major IT firm specialized in various iPhone app development services.

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Ten Brand New Features in Apple iOS 7

The sale of iPhone 5C & iPhone 5S will start commencing from 20^th September 2013, but you don't need to buy these to download the latest version of iOS i.e., iOS 7. iOS 7 will be compatible with older iPhones dating back from iPhone 4, iPad 2 or later versions. Let's see what are the brand new features iOS 7 will offer.

Camera App

This time you will get two other options beyond still or video, you can shoot the photo as a square or panorama view and can also edit them just like the Instagram app.

Find My iPhone Lock

A new "Activation Lock" feature is provided alongwith Find My iPhone app, that requires Apple Id and password before you can turn off the app, obstructing the thieves.

AirDrop

This app allows iOS users to directly share files with other iOS users without using any text message or email.

Itunes Radio

Similar to the Pandora radio, Now iPhone will have its own iTunes Radio with the new operating system. This app will have pre-programmed radio stations and users can also create their own custom station based on their favorite artists.

Introducing iOS 7: Official Video

Control Center

It helps in shifting from one app to another immediately like swiping from the main screen to any app or settings, bluetooth, utility, etc.

Multi-Tasking

By pressing the home button twice you can see all the apps running within your phone, you can easily switch from one process to another and even shut the app off by swiping it down.

Siri

Now there will two voices integrated within the app, one male and other of female. There is also a twitter integration which allows user to know what people are chatting on Twitter. Siri will also consider Wikipedia for gathering resources.

Safari

The new enhanced Safari browser will now let you see more content as it comes with a full-screen browsing feature. An other feature called "Smart Search" provide you a seperate search functionality and new improved tab view to move from one page to another.

Photo app

This amazing Photo app will help users to organize their photos like where and when they were shot and also to organize them into memorable moments.


Courtesy:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/09/11/apple-ios-7-new-features/2791281/

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Anna Harris working as web content writer and a strategist for a major IT firm specialized in programming iPhone apps.

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Apple Finally Announces the Release Dates for iPhone 5S, 5C and iOS 7

Apple finally announces the release dates for its latest iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iOS 7 at the press conference held at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. For the first time Apple is coming out with two different phones, one with much lowered cost.

Tim Cook started the conference by saying "last year when we introduced the new iPhone, we lowered the price of the older version, but this time its not going to happen", instead Apple launched a new low-cost iPhone 5C alongwith iPhone 5S, Apple's standard version. The new iPhone 5C will be available in 5 different colors: green, white, blue, pink and yellow, it will be made-up of plastic with hard-coated polycarbonate design on the outer side alongwith multi-band antenna. iPhone 5C will have a 4 inch display screen costing $99 for a 16 GB model or $199 for 32 GB model with contracts and will be available on sale from 20^th September. The preorders will commence from 13^th September.

iPhone 5C Official Video

 

iPhone 5S, the flagship phone of Apple will come in three different colors gold, silver and grey with a 4 inch display screen, upgraded to A7 chip. It is going to be the first smartphone that will be 64 bits and according to the Phil Schiller, the vice president of Apple, the CPU of iPhone 5S will be 40 times faster than the original iPhone. iPhone 5S will also have a brand new chip called M7 to measure the motion data and it will have a support for accelerometer, gyroscope and compass.

iPhone 5S will have a long and improved battery life with 10 hours of LTE and Wifi usage, 40 hours of music listening, and 250 hours of standby time. The camera has also been enhanced by increasing the pixels to 1.5u to capture more clear pictures in dim light. The camera also includes features such as autodetect, burst mode, true tone flash, image stabilizer and slow-motion video. Just like the rumors flew, iPhone 5S will also have Touch ID – fingerprint sensor which is built into the home button. The sensor possesses a 360-degree scanning ability that scans the sub-epidermal skin layers. The fingerprint sensor can be used to unlock the iPhone.

iPhone 5S Official Video

iPhone 5S will cost $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32 GB, $399 for 16 GB, alongwith a contract and will be available on sale on 20^th September.

Author:
Anna Harris working as web content writer and a strategist for a major IT firm specialized in various application development for iPhone.

Courtesy:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57602236/apple-announces-iphone-5s-iphone-5c-ios-7-release-date/

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