Monday 28 March 2011

Web - Today

Internet has evolved. Well, everyone is saying that but what exactly has changed? Eight out of ten people who starts their computers, open web browser as their first application. Among those eight, six open Facebook as their first website.

Human being is a social animal. That means human likes to live with others in a society. Communication plays very important part while you are staying with others to maintain relations. Nowadays everyone is busy with their lives doing jobs, solving personal problems in their lives, look after family etc. People don't get much time to socialize with now geographically separated school friends, college mates, relatives etc.

Social networking sites like Facebook helps you connect with these friends and relatives and keep track of whats going on in their lives. All you have to do is post the updates in your life on the Facebook and your connections can see it instantly as an update from you. They can comment on your update such as Congratulations!, Wow, thats great!! etc. So, Facebook virtually connects you with your dear brings about dialog which would otherwise only possible if mate personally. It forms a good alternative to meeting your friends friends directly and communicate over phone.

Every day, more and more people are getting attracted towards Facebook, micro blogging site Twitter etc. I can see a lot of youngsters spending daily 4-5 hours on Facebook from their cellphones. Businesses and marketing companies have started taking advantage of this to place their ads on such sites and push their businesses forward.

Web will keep evolving further, so stay tuned for the next era on internet!


Wednesday 23 March 2011

What is Android

Google Android market is booming and everyone is talking about buying new Android mobile phone. Though its been years since Android launched, a lot of less technical people still look confused about what is this Android? Here is the quick summary of Android which will help you to understand about this shiny new toy from Google.

Android is an open source operating system for mobile devices like smartphones. It was acquired by Google in 2005 and since then development speed boosted. Now, after five years, Android is worlds best selling system beating Nokia's Symbian from its ten year top position.

Key advantage of Android is its openness which easily attracts new manufacturers trying to reduce their start-up cost. Existing big brands like HTC and Samsung are also turning to Android by taking advantage of its flexibility. That means anyone can download Android's source code freely and modify it to satisfy their needs, then load it into their own mobile phones as a new system.

Power of Android is extended by application developers and now there are thousands of free apps which you can download and install just like Firefox addons.

Some of the hot Android phones available today are:
  1. HTC Wildfire
  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab
  3. Motorola MILESTONE
  4. LG Optimus V
If you love tablets, here are some awesome creations:
  1. Motorola XOOM 
  2. Dell Streak
  3. ViewSonic VPAD7 ViewPad