Google had introduced Android for Work, which is aimed at corporate apps, It is common nowadays for employees use their personal phone for work-related acclivities as well. Google is making it easier to do that by having the work-related apps marked with Android badges that will distinguish them from other Apps. As a part of this effort, it is also introducing Android for Work, an online store for business apps.
Some challenges for Google,
- Google is focused on consumer mass-market, not a strong enterprise presence
- According a analyst, many enterprises believe that the Android OS is not secure enough. According to research from Good technology, Apple has 73% of enterprise activations, while Android has only 25%.
- Android Lollipop (which is required for Google for Work feature) has only been adopted on 1.6% of Android devices.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Is Android phones better?
Gottabemobile explains why Android platform is better than iPhone,
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2015/02/17/nexus-5-android-5-1-lollipop-update-details/
1. More choice with Android - Tons of Android phones for sure..
2. Micro SD Card Support - Useful for additional storage espacially if you take lots of videos or photos
3. Google Maps
4. Easy to clear cache to get space back - On iPhone you need to delete teh app and re-install to get space back
5. Widgets - On Android users can choose widgets to show the lock screen and on their home screen
6. Android customization - This I think is a double-edge sword...
7. Default App choices - This is true, iPhone does not let you choose nre default apps.
8 . Split screen multitasking - IPhone does not let run 2 apps run on the same screen, but you can do that with Android.
9. Multiuser mode - You can create a separate account with limited access for your kids, iPhone doesn't support that.,
10. App source - Android makes it easier to install app from sources other than the Apps store (ex side loading)
11. Use phone a remote control - Some Android phones have IR port that lets you control TVs, cable boxes etc..iPhone needs separate accessory to do that,,
12. Download music/movies from anywhere - On iPhone the choice is limited to iTunes, On Android there are more choices.
13. Google Now - Better than Siri, as some claim..
14. Mobile payments & NFC - iPhone is limited to Apple Pay
15. Notifications - Gottabemobiel claims it is better in Android, Not sure about that, it seems subjective.
Note - Above is list of items as reported by Gottabemobile with my thoughts on those items..
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2015/02/17/nexus-5-android-5-1-lollipop-update-details/
1. More choice with Android - Tons of Android phones for sure..
2. Micro SD Card Support - Useful for additional storage espacially if you take lots of videos or photos
3. Google Maps
4. Easy to clear cache to get space back - On iPhone you need to delete teh app and re-install to get space back
5. Widgets - On Android users can choose widgets to show the lock screen and on their home screen
6. Android customization - This I think is a double-edge sword...
7. Default App choices - This is true, iPhone does not let you choose nre default apps.
8 . Split screen multitasking - IPhone does not let run 2 apps run on the same screen, but you can do that with Android.
9. Multiuser mode - You can create a separate account with limited access for your kids, iPhone doesn't support that.,
10. App source - Android makes it easier to install app from sources other than the Apps store (ex side loading)
11. Use phone a remote control - Some Android phones have IR port that lets you control TVs, cable boxes etc..iPhone needs separate accessory to do that,,
12. Download music/movies from anywhere - On iPhone the choice is limited to iTunes, On Android there are more choices.
13. Google Now - Better than Siri, as some claim..
14. Mobile payments & NFC - iPhone is limited to Apple Pay
15. Notifications - Gottabemobiel claims it is better in Android, Not sure about that, it seems subjective.
Note - Above is list of items as reported by Gottabemobile with my thoughts on those items..
Stetho : New Android debugging platform from Facebook
Facebook has released a new open source debugging platform for Android. According to Facebook, "
https://code.facebook.com/posts/393927910787513/stetho-a-new-debugging-platform-for-android/
The integration to Stetho within the Android application is simple enough, fee calls to link the library and one of the network helpers.
It uses the Chrome Developer Tools to serve the UI,
https://code.facebook.com/posts/393927910787513/stetho-a-new-debugging-platform-for-android/
The integration to Stetho within the Android application is simple enough, fee calls to link the library and one of the network helpers.
It uses the Chrome Developer Tools to serve the UI,
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
IOS 8 Vs Android Lollipop
Here is an interesting review of IOS 8 Vs Android Lollipop OS from Mashable,
http://mashable.com/2014/11/15/ios-8-vs-android-lollipop/
Summary.
- Feature-wise both OSs are on parity. Google provides lot of options to replace the default Google's built-in tools (browser, mail client or chat client). Not so much with IOS.
- Look and Feel - Google has introduced the concept of mateiral design with the release of Lollipop. But bigger OEMs (Samsung, HTC, Xiomi) use their own skins. Apple introduced massive UI changes in IOS 7.
- User Experience - With Google Now, Android wants to anticipate user's next move. Apple has kept Siri as a background player that comes up primarily on command..Apple's focus has been on use-of-use and working seamlessly on other devices.
http://mashable.com/2014/11/15/ios-8-vs-android-lollipop/
Summary.
- Feature-wise both OSs are on parity. Google provides lot of options to replace the default Google's built-in tools (browser, mail client or chat client). Not so much with IOS.
- Look and Feel - Google has introduced the concept of mateiral design with the release of Lollipop. But bigger OEMs (Samsung, HTC, Xiomi) use their own skins. Apple introduced massive UI changes in IOS 7.
- User Experience - With Google Now, Android wants to anticipate user's next move. Apple has kept Siri as a background player that comes up primarily on command..Apple's focus has been on use-of-use and working seamlessly on other devices.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
IOS bigger presence in enterprise, Windows gaining
According to Citrix Mobile Analytics Report, the numbe rof mobile devices managed in the enterprise grew 72% in 2014 compared to 2013. IOS made a whopping 64% of mobile devices, while Android made 27% and surprisingly Windows had 9% share in enterprise usage. Windows market share is surprising given overall it has less than 4%. As per the report, Windows is gaining share from Android in the enterprise space.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Outlook iOS/Android App security concerns
Newly released Microsoft Outlook App is completely bypassing Exchange ActiveSync security policies, according to security firm Rapid 7.
"Any ActiveSync policy defined on the server is completely ignored," wrote Sigurdson in a post on the security firm's Web site. "Your company can define a sophisticated passcode or encryption policy that will have absolutely no impact on devices if this new e-mail client is used by your employees."
"Any ActiveSync policy defined on the server is completely ignored," wrote Sigurdson in a post on the security firm's Web site. "Your company can define a sophisticated passcode or encryption policy that will have absolutely no impact on devices if this new e-mail client is used by your employees."
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Developer options for App review in ITunes & Google Play
There is an interesting article on options for developer reviews in ITunes, Google Play and Windows.
http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2015/02/11/reviews-in-app-store-android-ios-windows-phone
Personally I like the option to get back to the reviewer in Google Play, which is not available in ITunes. Few of the users reported technical issues with our App in Google Play I was able to reach out to them and get better understanding of the issue and fix them. With out that, most of the time you end up guessing what the issue could be...
http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2015/02/11/reviews-in-app-store-android-ios-windows-phone
Personally I like the option to get back to the reviewer in Google Play, which is not available in ITunes. Few of the users reported technical issues with our App in Google Play I was able to reach out to them and get better understanding of the issue and fix them. With out that, most of the time you end up guessing what the issue could be...
Crash analytics for Android Lollipop better than IOS 8
As per Crittercism data, crash rates for Lollipop are better than IOS 8,
Android Lollipop: 2.0% crash rate
iOS 8: 2.2% crash rate
This of-course depends on data based on devices that report crash data to Crittercism.
Data for other Android platforms,
Android Lollipop: 2.0% crash rate
Kit Kat: 2.6% crash rate
Ice Cream Sandwich: 2.6% crash rate
Tracking crash data through platforms such as Crittercism is key to improving the performance of the App.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Smartphone OS market share - Feb 2015
Comscore has published their latest Smartphone OS Platform market share data for the US market.
It looks like Android slightly gained some share from Blackberry platfrom.
IOS 8.3 Beta release
Apple has released IOS 8.3 beta on Monday Feb 9th. They have also included the updated version of XCode 6.3 Beta with this release.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/09/apple-supplies-first-beta-of-ios-83-to-developers-issues-noteworthy-update-to-swift
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