AT Command to send SMS

One of the most commonly use feature on mobile device is sending SMS application. The AT command used to send SMS message is AT+CMGS .

Android supported architecture - ARM, Intel , MIPS

Android binaries can be generated for ARM , Intel & MIPS architectures. However as per ARM's report, their processors are used in 95% of the mobile handsets

http://ir.arm.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=197211&p=irol-reportsannual (page #23)

Given that, is it worth the effort to support your App for Intel and MIPS architecture. Though it is configuration option, it is the additional SQA time to certify the devices based on those designs. 

IOS 9 released

IOS 9 had been made vaialbel for beta testers and app developers and it is expected to be launched for public in September.

What's new with IOS 9?

• No drastic changes, IOS 9 looks identical to IOS 8
• Proactive personal assistant - concept similar to Google Now
• News app
• Multi-tasking - only for iPad - View 2 apps at once
• Updated Maps app 
• Updated notes 
• Low power mode and improved battery life
• iCloud Drive app
• HomeKit 
• Trusted WiFi
• 'Rootless' security system 
• Music streaming service

Google to launch Android Pay at I/O Developer Confernce

Google is set to officially launch Android Pay during Google I/O conference. Android Pay will allow businesses to add mobile payments to their apps, to which users can upload credit card or debit card information.Using the API, developers can enable tap-to-pay transactions leveraging the Near Field Communications (NFC) feature on the  Smart Phones.

Cortana on Android and IOS

Microsoft is bringing Cortana to IOS and Android. Cotana is the Microsoft's version of personal assistant, which is similar to Apple's Siri and Google Now.Microsoft’s phone companion will help Windows 10 PC owners find relevant apps on their Android, Windows, or iOS phones to make use of OneNote, OneDrive, and many other apps and services.

Android Muffin (6.0) expected to launch in Google I/O conference

There are reports that Android M will be launched in upcoming Google I/O conference. Given the fact the Android Lollipop has only 10% adoption so far, OS launches are going at much faster space.Just look the fragmented adoption of Android OS versions,

IOS 8.3 released

Apple has released IOS 8.3 release. One of a major feature is they have added 300 new characters to the emoji keyboard that offer racial diversity. There are lot of performance improvements in the areas of app launch, app responsiveness, messages, WiFi etc, the things that are commonly used. And of-course ton of bug fixes as well.. It will be interesting to see adoption rate for this version of the OS..