You’ve probably heard of Best Web Design Agencies already. It is an international independent authority on web design agencies with offices in the United States, UK, Canada and Australia. This team of professionals aims to cream off the top-notch companies all over the world thus helping end users and enterprises to get the services and products of unrivalled quality from top dogs in this industry. They specialise in web design and mobile development including flash and e-commerce.

The Intellectsoft team is honoured to be acknowledged by such sound specialists, as well as we are happy to find ourselves among three top Android developers.

Even if you haven’t heard of the Best Web Design Agencies and their rankings you are sure to know Android platform – the main and direct rival of Apple's iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry. This Linux-based flexible OS is rapidly taking over the world with market share reaching 52.5% by 2011 and over 850,000 of new Android smartphones and tablets being activated daily in 2012. By the way, being primarily designed for smartphones and tablets due to its the open and customizable nature Android may be used on other electronics, including laptops and netbooks, smartbooks, ebook readers, and smart TVs (Google TV).

With such immense popularity, no wonder, Android has a large community of developers writing apps that extend the functionality of the devices. Mobile developers all over the world want to have a share of this creamy pie delivering their own solutions and ideas for the Android devices. Thus it is sometimes hard to get the idea of the industry and see who can be trusted and whose services will provide top quality and high profit. The rankings like Top 10 Best Android Development Companies will take the hard work out of your choice.

Grounding on the extensive experience accumulated over the years Best Web Design Agencies have decided upon certain criteria to pick the best representatives of the industry focusing on the most essential aspects of Android development and featuring the general services provided by Android developers, as well as the expectations in the industry.

• Firstly, the research team reviews the quality of development. They evaluate a vendor’s work to create quality code for the platform based on commonly accepted standards of development.
• Secondly, they focus on design. The specialists assess the overall quality of the graphics displayed on the Android platform. It is important whether the images compliment the development work, and foster the effectiveness of the app.
• Customer support is another essential evaluation criterion determining the overall quality of the provided service.
• Moreover, the Best Web Design Agencies team looks into the speed at which the developers are capable of developing code. They review the vendor’s efficiency in the development process and being able to meet deadlines.
• Last but certainly not least, the research team reviews QA process and the level of bug testing the developer provides prior to rolling software out.

The Intellectsoft team is proud to have met all these requirements and taken the third place in the Top 10 Best Android Development Companies. While Android platform is adopting new technologies and breathing new life into innovation and entrepreneurism Intellectsoft aspires to extend these behaviours into our apps as well as our own endeavours.

All this time Android developers were hard at work preparing update of the platform for all Android apps and operation versions. Finally we can enjoy the changes. With the present Android SDK and ADT build system update called Revision 17 developers get some handy innovations including diverse bug fixes and support for x86 architectures (32-bit based processors).

The above-mentioned bug fixes are mostly targeted at the build system concerning such aspects as a static checking tool which analyzes projects for security, the emulator as well as Lint, correctness, performance, etc.

The Revision 17th features a checking system for Android APIs and more than 40 new LINT rules. Besides in the revised version Lint warnings suppress is enabled for both Java and XML modes; HTML and XML reports with Eclipse mode integration are improved.

Moreover, the Eclipse and Ant build system has been improved with strict dependency support for external .JAR files, custom views and attributes for libraries. Now it also features a new URI name space for layouts with custom attributes. But the most prominent innovation presented is the possibility to run separate parts of code in debug mode.

There are plenty more new features to enumerate like compatibility for x86 architectures in virtualization modes on Windows and Mac OS X, experimental support for multi-touch panels through a tethered Android device, a new ShareCompat service for transferring content with social sharing applications, integration of Android 3.0's notification system and also, support for GridLayout up to API level 7 or higher.

We are pleased (and proud to a reasonable extent) to inform you that the Intellectsoft highly skilled android development team is already challenging the revised Android SDK and ready to develop the most creative, efficient and up-to-date solutions staying streets ahead of our rivals as usual.

If you run (or to be more exact, drive) into trouble…

Surely, we hope you’ll never get in any kind of a road accident, it happens sometimes. The GEM will help greatly if you break down. The Assist Me feature will show your location on a map using GPS. Observe your location and touch the ‘Assist Me’ call button. This will dial directly to the Rescue Centre where you can tell the operator exactly where you are to ensure help will soon be on the way.

A dream journey is a journey without traffic congestion

Want to avoid traffic congestion on your way home/to work/elsewhere? Plan ahead to ensure that you get there on time. Simply select ‘traffic updates’ from the menu and you can view traffic alerts near your location or any location in the UK. Zoom out to see more alerts further away. Select any pin and read details of that incident.

Some more handy features

GEM also includes such useful features as My Renewals and Good Morning. With My Renewals you will never have to browse through those old documents again to find out when those important motoring essentials are due. All you need to do is enter your renewal details and this motoring diary will remind you three weeks before you are due to renew. Good Motoring is a perfect way to keep in touch with GEM as this feature will provide you with different articles, company news, info on the latest polls and competitions. Check out our portfolio for more information about GEM Motoring Assist.

Haven’t heard about GEM Motoring Assist Company?

Originally established in 1932 as the Company of Veteran Motorists to combat the increasing number of road accidents, GEM Motoring Assist is the UK’s leading driving based Road Safety association with around 70,000 members. All set a good example on the road by agreeing to drive with care, courtesy and concentration.

GEM Motoring Assist app is available on Android Market and App Store right now.

Carbs & Cals features a wide range of popular food and drink items, in up to 6 portion sizes for each item, with the carb, calorie, protein, fat and fibre content clearly displayed above each photo. The app is developed in co-operation with the true experts on the matter — Chris Cheyette MSc BSc (Hons) RD, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian & Yello Balolia BA (Hons).

How does it work?

Food & drink items are arranged in logical categories (Biscuits & Crackers; Bread; Breakfast; Cakes & Bakery; Desserts; Drinks; Eggs & Cheese; Fruit; Meals; Meal Accompaniments; Meat, Chicken & Fish; Potatoes; Rice, Pasta & Grains; Sauces & Spreads; Snacks; Take-aways; Vegetables & Pulses). Simply look at the food on your plate, find the food in the App, choose the relevant portion size and add it to the built-in Meal Calculator. Each meal is saved into the integrated Calendar so that you can easily keep track of the food & drink you consume every day.

Besides, with Carbs & Cals you may set daily targets! Choose to count any combination of carbs, cals, protein, fat and fibre as well as 5-a-day fruit & veg, enter your weight, height, age & daily activity level and the App will calculate your estimated calorie & nutrient intake and give you daily targets to aim for.

One more bonus for the UK users: a wide range of favourite branded foods, including Kellogg’s, Domino’s & Danone – & lots more to come!

Intuitive interface and powerful search function will guide you through the diverse menu. Besides, we took care about your device memory – all images are stored on a server to use less storage (though Internet access is required to use the App).

It will take ages to enumerate all the handy features and the benefits Carbs & Cals boasts, so just go to the Android Market and check it out!

We are pleased to inform you, that the bespoke Pocket Physio application, having passed all the necessary Apple formalities, has finally been approved by Apple specialists and can be downloaded at the App Store now.

What is Pocket Physio?

The Pocket Physio app is an easy-to-use guide to the physiotherapy exercises involved in preparing for and recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery. This application features both video and text instructions on pre- and post-operative exercises, allowing patients to prepare thoroughly for surgery and make a full recovery supported by detailed video exercises. Besides, users may plan their exercise regime, visits to a doctor with the reminder function.

The Pocket Physio also features advice on walking with a frame or crutches, hip precautions, breathing exercises, managing pain and self-assessment, as well as recommended techniques for dressing, bathing and getting in and out of vehicles.

Each exercise is explained and the goals are clearly outlined, ensuring the patient is fully prepared and has an established exercise regime in place before surgery and is in a strong position to make a remarkable recovery afterwards.

Who are UKSH?

UKSH is one of our customers, also it is one of the largest providers of hip and knee replacement procedures in the South West of the UK, with brilliant clinical outcomes, low infection rates and short lengths of stay. UKSH has treated over 70,000 NHS patients and operates five treatment centres across the South West, providing patients with swift access to elective surgical procedures in Cirencester, Devizes, Emersons Green (Bristol), Plymouth and Shepton Mallet. Being the best in their sphere, UKSH couldn’t but choose top specialists in mobile development to make their services mobile and be able to help even more patients.

Further information on Pocket Physio and the application itself is available on our portfolio and AppStore.

1. Mobile Application Developers

Mobile apps developers are obviously the hottest commodity in IT nowadays. The experts agree that this job will keep its first place during all the 2012, because there is a strong tendency among companies to adapt their Websites and apps for smartphones and tablets. By the way, these days we are one hair away from hitting an immense grandiose number of mobile apps existing. The search and analytics engine for the mobile marketplace Mobilewalla, submitted its own chart of mobile applications and at the moment this article was being written we had 3000 apps left before making it 1 million of apps. If you take your time and follow this chart checking it from time to time two days in a row, you might notice that the number grows drastically every couple of hours.
Another quite competent source providing objective insight on virtually any area of IT – Gartner – has made a few predictions of its own relating IT careers. Well, according to Gartner by 2015, mobile application development projects designed for smartphones and tablets will outnumber native PC projects by a ratio of 4-to-1. Today they are on par with each other. All in all, it’s obvious that the luckiest employees ever are mobile apps developers!

2. Software Developers

Mobile developers are followed by software developers who took the second place.
Second place is nothing to be upset about. After all, programmers are still in demand and that matters a lot. Companies need their share of Java, .NET, C#, SharePoint, and Web application developers.

3^rd, 4^th, etc. places

The third place goes to user experience designers, as the majority of apps whether for PCs or mobile devices are customer facing, these guys are simply indispensable.
IT Security Professionals are in the fourth place. The fifths place is taken by Data Warehouse Architects, Analysts and Developers. Infrastructure Professionals are ranked No 6.

P.S.: If you are a talented iPhone, android or blackberry developer, if you are looking for a great job in a dream team and like to play mafia and poker, don’t hesitate to contact us (hr@intellectsoft.co.uk)

The budget Elonex eTouch Blade WiFi 1044ET tablet is powered with Android 2.2 Froyo and boasts an ARM A8 processor with a 800 MHz frequency.
The device also features a 7-inch capacity multi-touch display with LED-illumination and a 1024 x 600 resolution, a 512 Mb DDR2 RAM, 4 gigabytes of hard memory, a gyroscope, a mini USB 2.0 port, a 3.5 mm headphones socket, a mini HDMI port and a frontal camera.

The tablet also supports 802.11b/g WiFi and micro SD memory cards with up to 32 Gb of capacity. The 3400mAh battery suffices for 5 hours of straight exploitation and completes the list of advantageous features of the new tablet that will cost only 189 pound sterlings. The noticeable price difference from iPad 2 is to become the major factor for potential tablet buyers.

The new device is positioned as the next affordable smartphone with a WVGA display and a digital TV-tuner. It is claimed to be very rich in features and, although lacking some must-haves, indeed presents a decent model to diversify Samsung’s smartphone portfolio.

To start with, the Galaxy Neo model is 115,9 х 56,9 х 12,14 mm large. It weighs 121,8 gr and features a powerful 800 MHz processor and a 512 Mb RAM that leaves the whole 158 Mb for extra-programs.

Neo is powered with Android 2.2 Froyo, features a Bluetooth v3.0, a USB, a standard 3.5 mm headset output, a Wi-Fi b/g/n, a microSD slot and a T-DMB TV-tuner. The 3.5-inch TFT display boasts a WVGA 800 x 480 resolution, while the stability is ensured by a 1500 mA/h battery.

The few drawbacks Galaxy Neo has are a 3-megapixel camera with no autofocus provided and the exceptional smartphone’s adjustment to Korean networks. The smartphone only comes in a CDMA-version and cannot be utilized in GSM-networks.

Some may think that such geo-oriented Android development leaves out all the potential buyers from the rest of the world, which is sort of unfair. On the other hand, the device is so classical, to say the least, that a huge number of analogical GSM-supporting smartphones may be found out there anyway.

Launched last week, the Internet shop offers a variety of Android applications to visitors who now can try them for 30 minutes before they make their decision regarding the purchase.

The “Test Drive” function is free and is embodied by a virtual Android smartphone. The emulator is controlled with a mouse that simulates touch-screen manipulations accompanied with sound effects. All the real-time testing is ensured by the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) web service and allows visitors actually try all the application functions.

So far, the application store only has 20 Android applications available for test drive and download, but the appealing test function will certainly be extended to all submitted apps sooner or later. At the same time, it is nice to notice that the Amazon Appstore offers more or less efficient applications as oppose to unpretentious apps by the numerous iPhone developers out there.

The essential part is the operating system that is nothing but Android 3.0 Honeycomb. The device also boats a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor that supports 1080p video playback, which is great. The new processor implementation, however, is slowing down the release of the tablet, because all the existing Android Honeycomb models feature NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor instead.

Network-wise the tablet supports HSPA+ 3G, including 850 MHz, and a 1900 MHz band for North America.
The WSVGA display of Eee Pad MeMo has a 1024×600 resolution and is powered with a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm processor.

The whole 1 Gb of RAM will go with any model, while hard discs will contain from 8 to 64 Gb of data, depending on a model. The cameras of the device are standard: the front one takes 1.2 megapixel photos, but the 5-megapixel camera in the back boasts a decent flash.

The tablet supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and has an HDMI port, so it’s pretty much a full package, indeed. And if you doubt it, do consider that Eee Pad MeMo has a 3.5 mm headphones jack, a microUSB port, a digital compass, a proximity sensor, a luminance sensor and a G-sensor, too.

There is no information regarding the price of the tablet, but, considering the serious upgrade Android developers are preparing for the operating system, Eee Pad MeMo will not play an easy-to-get.