by Jovie Cabais | Aug 15, 2010 | Tech Updates
There is so much hype about the iPhone thanks to Apple’s impressive marketing strategy that its competition, the Android phones, don’t seem to be as popular. However, because iPhones are usually tied to a mobile carrier brand, its market is limited by the carrier’s market size. Both mobile platforms offer the user the capability to do more online work and play on a smart phone device. Both offer software development kits or SDKs for developers who want to create applications on these devices. Both platforms have their loyal users. The Android, an open source mobile platform developed by Google, has the advantage of being able to run open source applications that may be free or at least have lower cost than the proprietary applications that run on iPhone. Android itself is open source and free and can be used on multiple devices from different manufacturers. Android is based on the Linux operating System. The iPhone platform, called the iOS, is stuck with the hardware produced by Apple. In the Philippines, only Globe subscribers can use iPhones “officially”. Users using other networks would have to risk losing the warranty of the device by modifying its setup such that the carrier restriction is removed. Android can be used by any carrier thus its potential market size is much larger than that of the iPhone. Worldwide also, iPhones are restricted to certain mobile carriers. In the near future, it should not be surprising if Android phones will dominate the smart phone mobile market. [Android logo: http://www.android.com/media/wallpaper/gif/android_logo.gif] [get apple logo also] [get pictures of android phone and iphone. Share...
by admin | Aug 11, 2010 | Software Development Guide, Tech Updates
There are two general loops, the while loop and the for loop. There are variations on how the loops are implemented in different languages but the developer usually have two scenarios: he knows how many times to loop or he needs to loop until a condition becomes true. The for loop is used when the developer knows how many times to perform the loop. For example, he needs to print the ascii code of the characters of the alphabet. In PHP and in C (remove the $ sign from the variable if using C language), this can be done this way: for ($i = 65; $i < 91; $i++) { printf(“%c\n”, $i); } If we didn’t know that there are 26 characters in the alphabet but we know that the last character is the letter ‘Z’, then we would need to use a while loop: $i = 65; while (chr($i) != ‘Z’) { printf(“%c\n”, $i); $i++;...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 8, 2010 | Tech Updates
Auza.Net needs at least five software developers who are proficient in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Previous work experience is not required but applicants are expected to be proficient enough in order to immediately start working on projects. The job involves user interface development, database interaction, B2B connectivity and a lot more. The developers will be working in a team environment and would be using advanced software development processes and tools, Applicants should submit their resume and application letter to info@auza.net. Successful candidates will be hired immediately. Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 8, 2010 | Tech Updates
Google vice-president of Global Ad Operations John Herlihy claims that in 3 years time, desktop PCs will be irrelevant in terms of online search. He says in Japan most of research done is on smart phones rather than PC’s. Google CEO Eric Schmidt, in his keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, pointed out that global sales of mobile devices is growing rapidly and would surpass that of conventional PC’s. Google itself is focusing on mobile search and encouraged developers to do the same. Jeff Bertolucci of PCWorld.com said that it is likely that conventional PC’s will still stay longer than what Google says because of laptops and netbooks that are replacing bulky desktops. Also, as cost of laptops drop due to volume production, it will become more and more attractive to developing nations. In the Philippines, more and more users prefer to purchase laptops and netbooks specially for users who need to work in more than one locations. Combined with WiFi connectivity, access to the Internet becomes easier and is actually expected in locations like hotels and restaurants. Smart phones are just too small and too specialized to be real replacements of laptops or netbooks. Google’s prediction may still be too futuristic, but the idea of smart phones and mobile devices being able to provide immediate access to online information might really push the increase in the demand for online search. Sources: PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/190745/ google_europe_exec_desktop_pcs_irrelevant_in_three_years.html http://www.geekosystem.com/google-desktop-irrelevant/ http://ca.tech.yahoo.com/blogs/the_working_guy/rss/article/4379 Share...
by Jovie Cabais | Aug 1, 2010 | Tech Updates
Scanmarine Inc., the sole distributor in the Philippines for various fishing, marine and all terrain sports and industry products of various manufacturers like Evinrude, Sea-doo, Can-Am and Spyder, chose Auza.Net for its website management service. Auza.Net implemented SMI’s website which included several marketing materials, specs and pictures of most of the products it carries. An inquiry form was also included which helped generate sales leads. SMI (http://www.scanmarineinc.com) is Auza.Net’s first Manila based client for the Website Management service. Share...
