Tech Mania: iTunes app store has over 300,000 apps now plus 1 more articles

iTunes app store has over 300,000 apps now

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 12:05 PM PDT

Apple has big figures to boast now as iTunes App store now has over 300,000 apps.This means to say that iOS has almost every app you could ever want or need.If that isn't enough, the iTunes App Store is growing at a rate of 1,000 apps per day.

VentureBeat reports:

More than 1,000 new apps were added in the past day or so. At the moment, there are 300,975 apps, including 206,828 paid apps and 94,147 free apps. This is yet another significant milestone that shows how far a lead Apple has on others. How long will it be before there are a million apps on the App Store?

If it continues at this rate, without any additional growth or drop-off in submitted and approved apps, the iTunes App Store could have a million apps in just under two years.Additionally, developers flock to the platform because it's dev-friendly, and it's also where they're more likely to get paid. Apple sure knows how to work those code monkeys up during its presentations when it features developers who have made a killing on their apps.

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By comparison, AndroLib.com reports there are 113,123 apps in the Android Market, though Google said last week there were 90,00 Android apps.Folks like to say that having hundreds of thousands of apps doesn't really mean anything, but even to the uninitiated the difference in quality between iPhone apps and their Android counterparts is noticeable.

And let's say that only a third of apps in any given market are actually really any good – that's a fair and conservative number. That puts the iTunes App Store's best apps at a number on par with the entire Android Market. So congrats to Apple for its insane proliferation in the global app market.

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What Hardware You Will Need For VoIP-ing?

Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:34 AM PDT

Every object that gives any output needs some in put to function – from humans to machines and gadgets. So does VoIP! To be able to make affordable calls and of course receive calls via VoIP, you need to be equipped with essential hardware to get the show on.

Apart from a speedy internet connection, you definitely need some hardware equipment to run your VoIP. To begin with, the easiest way to use VoIP phone is using your computer or laptop and a headset. Then, you need a reliable VoIP Service. That might be a little time consuming, all the better to get the best service in town! Also, there are some companies who offer VoIP equipment also along with the service. You can easily check out their reviews on the internet. Remember, Dial up internet never works with VoIP, because it doesn't provide enough bandwidth to make VoIP phone service run. Only DSL or cable internet works superbly with VoIP service.

For setting up your VoIP, you would need a VoIP router. What is router anyway? A router or a gateway helps you access the internet, particularly if you have more than one computer at home. If you are using DSL, you would certainly require a DSL router and in case you are using Wi-Fi, a wireless router would be perfect. Set up your router the right way, making sure that you follow the instructions mentioned in the installation guide.

Handsets and Headsets

Handsets are the phones you connect with your laptop or computer via USB port. In other words, it's also called a softphone. A softphone is much like a digital phone, where you can easily dial a number using your keyboard or the buttons on the handset itself. Headsets are the headgears that you connect to the audio and mic slots within your computer and is used for gaming, watching movies, listening to songs and many other purposes. Technically, a headset is much economical than using a softphone, since almost everyone has a headset available at home, so why spend extra?

Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA)

Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) is the most essential component of your VoIP service. It is in fact the major hardware tool that connects your regular telephone with your VoIP. If you are using PC-to-PC VoIP service providers , you might not use an ATA in that case. Though, ATA is a must if you want to transfer your current PSTN service to your VoIP home phone service; which without an ATA cannot possibly function.

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