Apple’s Developer Center Is Back After Over A Week Offline

Apple’s Developer Center is finally back online, after taking a break for over a week. The developer site went down after a hacking attempt mid-week last week, and stayed down without any kind of return for multiple days. The hack was reportedly one that only affected developer accounts, after an intruder attempted to secure personal information.

Apple said at the time that it was possible personal information including developer names, mailing addresses and email addresses could have been accessed, but no credit card data was leaked. Apple offered no time-table for return at the time, but did create a system for tracking the status of the site after a week of downtime, and started bringing things back online slowly.

A researcher reported that he’d possibly prompted the down time after probing the dev center and reporting bugs regarding vulnerabilities in it and the iAd Workbench site, but we’ve reached out to Apple for more specific information about the return and what steps led to it, and will update with a response if we receive one.
Update: Here’s the full text of the email sent to developers by Apple about the outage.

We appreciate your patience as we work to bring our developers services back online. Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles, software downloads, and other developer services are now available. If you would like to know the availability of a particular system, visit our status page.

If your program membership expired or is set to expire during this downtime, it will be extended and your app will remain on the App Store. If you have any other concerns about your account, please contact us.

Thank you for bearing with us while we bring these important systems back online. We will continue to update you on our progress.

Source: TC

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Analyst: iOS Is More Popular Than Android

Google Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) popular Android operating system accounts for less Web traffic than Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) competing iOS, as Apple users are more engaged with their devices and spend more time surfing the Web than Android users, according to Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster.

That research, which was conducted by tracking data across 70 different mobile sites, found that iOS’s traffic rose 2.6 percent in the last month, resulting in a 63 percent market share. Android’s traffic only increased 0.2 percent, a 28 percent share. Traffic across other mobile operating systems fell over the last month.

Munster offered three reasons for Apple’s dominance in mobile Web traffic. First, the firm believes iOS is the most popular smartphone platform in the U.S., noting that Apple accounts for around 80 percent of smartphone sales through AT&T (NYSE:T), and around 50 percent through Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ), which are the two biggest wireless carriers in the country. Second, the firm says that iOS users are more engaged with their devices on a regular basis than Android users. Lastly, iOS accounts for a much larger share of the tablet market through the industry-dominating iPad, than tablets based on Android.

The first reason Piper Jaffray’s gives is a bit contentious, as there is conflicting research stating that Android actually sells more devices than Apple. According to recent research from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech USA, Android sales accounted for 52 percent of smartphone sales in the U.S. in the last three months. Kantar put Apple at 41.9 percent of smartphone sales, with Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone coming in a distant third at 4.6 percent.
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Rapidsoft Systems launches a Series Of SIP VoIP And Calling Card Dialers For Mobile Phones

Rapidsoft Systems, a leading developer of Mobile VoIP and other advanced technology solutions, continues to enhance and add new features to its popular rDialer Series of Mobile Dialers and Mobile SIP SoftPhones. The company offers several white labeled VoIP products for the VoIP operators, and subscribers. Rapidsoft Systems is pioneer in developing VoIP solutions such as SIP dialers. It has been involved in the development of SIP Solutions for over 10 years. So, with new release of dialers, it strengthens its position in this segment.

The newly released dialers have better user interface, clear indication of server registration and other advanced features such as multiple SIP accounts or call recording support. rDialer series of Mobile Dialers are available in two forms:

1. SIP Based VoIP Mobile Dialers: These dialers use SIP protocol to dial out a number. They use data networks to make outgoing call, or accept incoming call on a cellular network. A SIP server/proxy is needed the software to work.

The company offers SIP Dialers on iPhone, Android and BB. It promises to release new dialers on PC and Symbian (J2ME) soon.

2. Call Though, Callback or Calling Card Mobile Dialers: These dialers use cellular link to call out and called number is dialed as extension using DTMF. These are used to save time by pre-entering calling card information or dialing a selected access number. rDialers-CC are available for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows PCs.

Gurbinder Mavi, Sales VP of Rapidsoft Systems said, " rDialers have emerged as leading quality SIP dialers for VoIP OEMs. They let new VoIP service providers launch their mobile calling services in a matter of days. The best part is that the company has kept dialers easy to use and configure for non-technical users. That is one of the reasons for their popularity".

The company has recently made consumer versions of these products in the mobile app market places. Rapidsoft Systems offers white labeled rDialer for VOIP operators. The rDialers are integrated with their network and the VoIP systems for balance update and credit update etc. The more information is available at www.rapidsofttelecom.com.

 The links for rDialer downloads are given below:
Google Android Market Place:
rDialer Calling Card or Call-Through Dialer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rapid.rdialercc&hl=en
rDialer SIP SoftPhone Dialer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rapidsoft.rdialer
Apple iPhone ITune MarketPlace:
rDialer Calling Card or Call-Through Dialer
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rdialer-calling-card-dialer/id561026057?ls=1&mt=8
rDialer SIP SoftPhone Dialer:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rdialer-sip-softphone-dialer/id560975152?mt=8
RIM Blackberry OS Market Place:
rDialer SIP SoftPhone Dialer:
TBD - in Process at BB. Expected Release Oct 15th
rDialer Calling Card or Call-Through Dialer:
https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/133312/?lang=en

About RapidSoft Systems, Inc:
Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. (http://www.rapidsoftsystems.com) is a leading IT Outsourcing & Offshore Software Product Development company that has its main office in Princeton, NJ, USA. The company has a R&D Center in Mercerville NJ, sales, support and development offices in Palo Alto, CA, USA, Dubai (UAE), and Noida (India). It has a subsidiary - Mobisoft Technologies (http://www.mobisofttechnologies.com) devoted to mobile apps development.

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. competence lies in its ability to offer full software product lifecycle services in verticals such as Mobile, Networking, Healthcare, OSS, VoIP, Embedded, Business Intelligence, Security, Finance, Logistics, Web 2.0 Social Networking, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Travel & Hospitality, Education & Training, Web Applications and Retail. Its technology expertise includes Java/J2EE, C/C++, PHP, MYSQL, RDMS, Open Source, Oracle, CRM, J2ME, Google Android, Blackberry, Qulcomm Brew, iPhone Development/ iPAD, Windows Mobile, Flash and Symbian platforms.

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Google Maps for iOS gets an update, offers a dedicated iPad interface

After rolling out an update for Android devices (which has still not reached a number of users), Google has now updated Google Maps for iOS, adding support for the iPad and bringing a revamped Maps interface that offers new enhanced navigation features including live traffic updates and incident reports.

The updated Maps app(version 2.0) also offers a new 'Explore' feature enabling users to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep. It also offers merchant deals through Google Offers, and indoor maps with walking directions for shopping centres, public transport stations and airports, among others.

The new user interface is cleaner compared to the previous one and brings a new slider menu at the left allowing users to switch between different layers including Traffic, Public Transit, Bicycling and Satellite.

The major feature of the Google Maps app update is its support for the iPad and the iPad mini. The iPad interface is inline with the recent redesign of the app, that optimised it for Android tablets. The iPad app offers the same Card-like interface offering several route options when one searches for directions, in the form of cards. Different direction modes( driving, walking, transit) can be toggled from the search listing overlaying the maps without going to a different screen and losing map view.

The Explore page also lists places in different groups accompanied by images to make the experience better in terms of aesthetics. However, we were not able to access this feature, at the time of writing this post. Perhaps, it's not available in India.

It's also worth pointing out that the app can run only on iOS 6 or later.




This essentially means that in addition to getting a new Google Now cards-like interface, Google Maps will offer users live traffic updates/ alerts including incident reports in case of accidents, diversions and road blocks. The Explore feature appears to be an extension of Google's Places feature which highlights points of interest for users and offers reviews, ratings and other details related to places on Maps.

Google had first announced the update to its online Maps service and mobile and tablet apps, at its annual Google I/O event in May. Google also intends to release the updated app for iOS.

What's New in Version 2.0
● New design for iPad
● Enhanced navigation including live traffic updates and incident reports
● Explore: A new way to browse and discover popular local places to eat, drink, shop, play and sleep
● Simple 5-star ratings and reviews from friends, plus expert Zagat content
● Great deals from your favorite brands with Google Offers
● Indoor maps with walking directions for malls, transit stations, airports and more
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Rapidsoft Systems has launched latest version of Driving Control App

Rapidsoft Systems’ "Driving Control app" is based on "No Texting While Driving & Driver Safety Tool".

Speed Control Auto Reply is a powerful and easy to use app for GPS enabled Android devices to promote driver safety. It automatically answers incoming texts and enforces a "No Texting While Driving" rule. The app includes many other useful features to deal with roadside emergencies, and personal safety.

It is the BEST app of its kind in the market for the driver safety.

The Driving Control App's basic features include:
- Auto Response Incoming Text with a Custom Message
- Driver and Non-driver Mode Operation
- Send Panic Alert in an Emergency Situation
- Auto Start or Manual Start Option for the App
- Speed Settings in Miles or Kms
- Password Protected Application Settings

PRO Version of the app has many additional advance features for enhanced Driver Safety and Convenience such as:
- Single Button Towing Facility Search near Your Location
- Insurance Claims Handler
- Send Timer Based Auto Safety Alert Message
- Send Manual Safety Alert Message
- Driver Trip Logs Feature
- Roadside Emergency Club Information
- More features on the way

SUPPORTED PHONES: All Phones EXCEPT ***Motorola Droid Phones**.
Backed by 24 X 7 support by a leading mid-size US company.

ENFORCE NO TEXTING WHEN DRIVING
Distracted driving is single most important cause of auto accidents and the injuries in almost all countries.

AUTO ANSWER INCOMING TEXT MESSAGES
This application lets your phone auto-answer incoming text messages with a preset response message. You can configure this message as per your needs.

CONTROL DRIVING DISTRACTION
When a user exceeds the minimum set speed limits, the app locks a user's phone and blocks a user's ability to text while driving so that the user can focus on driving instead of attempting to text or answer phones when driving. It can save users from fines in states or countries where there is a ban on texting or talking on phone when driving.

Even when Phone is locked, a user can continue to receive or make emergency calls. Also, your phone's ability to provide navigation will not be affected.

SPEED NOTIFICATION AND DRIVING SPEED MONITORING (OPTIONAL)
It also has optional built in speeding notification to notify at a configured number if the driver exceeds the upper driving speed limit set in the phone. You can use that information to discipline yourself or use this to monitor a driver in commercial situations.

MULTIPLE DRIVING MODES
The App supports Driver and Non-driver Mode operation.

AUTOSTART OR MANUAL START
App can be set to auto start or manual start.

LOCATE TOWING SERVICES
It has single click search for towing services near your current location.

INSURANCE, EMERGENCY ROADSIDE AND DRIVER LICENSE INFO
Keep your info at one place.

DRIVER LOG
The app automatically keeps driver logs. It can be useful for you to keep track of your trips.
App can be downloaded from the following location:

Driving control app

App is design and develop by Rapidsoft Systems, Inc.

About RapidSoft Systems, Inc.
Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. (http://www.rapidsoftsystems.com) is a leading Outsourced & Offshore Software Product Development company with its headquarters in the United States and product engineering centers in United States & India. It partners with technology companies and software-enabled businesses to help them bring quality software products to market through dedicated or on-demand offshore engineering teams. It has a subsidiary, Mobisoft Technologies (http://www.mobisofttechnologies.com) dedicated to mobile applications development located in Noida, India.

Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. has its main office in Princeton, NJ, USA, a US R&D Center in Mercerville NJ, and sales, support and development offices in Palo Alto, CA, USA, Dubai (UAE), and Noida (India).

Rapidsoft Systems Releases "Smart Call Manager” App On Android

Rapidsoft Systems’ Smart Call Manager App provides a set of useful call management tools for managing phone calls and SMS. The app is available on Google Play and Amazon Android app market place. 

 

 

 Rapidsoft Systems releases its “Smart Call Manager” application for Android. This app provides a set of useful features for managing inbound calls. It monitors inbound calls and automatically adjusts call and alert volume based on the phone’s surrounding ambient noise level. As a result, the user will not miss any incoming calls, even if they are in an extremely loud location. Similarly, a call receiver will not be embarrassed in a business meeting or in a designated quiet area due to a loud ringtone.
The other features of the Smart Call Manager app are:

• Smart Ring Control
• Auto-Adaptive Ring Control for Android
• Auto-sends SMS to the caller if a call is missed
• Auto-answers the incoming calls
• Voice Notification and Caller ID notification for an incoming call
• SMS Voice reader

Commenting on the release, Dr. Brijesh Kumar, COO, Rapidsoft Systems said “We are very pleased to announce our ‘Smart Call Manager’ app on Android. We are confident that this app will be a useful tool to manage calls in today’s busy lifestyle.”
The application works with all standard and downloaded ring tones. The app also provides many exciting new ring tones and alerts that are suitable for high noise environments.
The apps can be downloaded at the links below:

Smart Call Manager
Smart Call Manager

About RapidSoft Systems, Inc.
Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. (http://www.rapidsoftsystems.com) is a leading Outsourced & Offshore Software Product Development company with its headquarters in the United States and product engineering centers in United States & India. It partners with technology companies and software-enabled businesses to help them bring quality software products to market through dedicated or on-demand offshore engineering teams. It has a subsidiary, Mobisoft Technologies (http://www.mobisofttechnologies.com) dedicated to mobile applications development located in Noida, India.
 Rapidsoft Systems, Inc. has its main office in Princeton, NJ, USA, a US R&D Center in Mercerville NJ, and sales, support and development offices in Palo Alto, CA, USA, Dubai (UAE), and Noida (India).

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