Android OS and the security flaws within

When Google released Android (based on the Linux kernel) a few years back, the realm of possibilities for mobile operating systems doubtlessly expanded in a massive manner. The embedded user-friendly interface not just made corresponding to real-world actions facile through its touchscreen, but also revealed great possibilities for manipulating on-screen subjects.

However, despite the several benefits that Android provides as an operating system, it has in recent times revealed a slew of security flaws - causing significant security concerns for users worldwide. This is absolutely obvious for any Operating System to have some security issues or bugs; but there are some unacceptable security issues within android which is really a bad sign for Google considering its current market penetration. In this circumstance, other operating systems like iOS and Windows have been pegging away at strengthening the security blanket for their mobile devices, Android seems to be either stuck or struggling with its security vulnerabilities.

Listed below are some security flaws that Google’s widely popular Android OS has been trying to deal with of late, however: we hope the OS soon overcomes its weakness, and provides users with an enhanced, more secure user experience.

The Certifi-gate mRST flaw

One of the most troublesome flaws that have attacked Android of late is a failing in two mobile Remote Support Tool (mRST) plug-in (embedded by a large number of manufacturers). The error has affected up to Android 5.1 versions, and shockingly provides attackers with an access to complete remote control over a mobile device. And unfortunately, these remote support tools cannot be eliminated or taken off by the end user. This is the biggest trouble with the Android operating system and it is creating a strong vibe against Android in the industry. This loophole is revealed by Check Point i.e. a security company at Las Vegas. It also puts a question mark on the Android device manufacturers like Samsung, LG, HTC and ZTE etc. After this, the industry is really in cumbersome about their stand for Android. Even it makes the Android developer think twice before putting their best effort for a quality app. The products affected include TeamViewer, Rsupport and CommuniTake Remote. The flaw is yet to be fixed.

Stagefright

Recently, Zimperium a security company published that, there is a terrific security loophole within Android. It named it as a "unicorn" of vulnerability in the Android operating system. Stagefright is that unicorn. Apparently, this one is the most detrimental security flaw ever to attack Android. Stagefright, which has affected all versions up to 5.1, straightaway targets the media playback component and lets attackers exploit the media playback component by sending a malicious video message to nearly any possible Android powered device. This is usually performed while sending an MMS (Text message) to any device. This is done by a mechanism called as “libStageFright”- from which the term StageFright comes. However, what is more frightening is that Stagefright does not really need any user interaction to get started, and could even make itself invisible by deleting itself which is extremely awful.

Android Installer hijacking

This is another damaging security flaw that Android has been arrested by. The security vulnerability basically works by letting attackers replace one installer with another one - when using third-party application stores. Although it has an effect on older mobile devices, Android Installer hijacking reveals the likelihood of allowing a detrimental application replace a legitimate application without the user realizing it. In fact, the application gets replaced with a benign-looking different app which is extremely vulnerable. Now with this benign-looking app, it gets full access to user data like phone contacts, PIN, Photos etc. Although, there are many apps available in the Play store like Installer hijacking scanner and Installer hijacking defender etc. still, there is always a chance of information hijack in Android.

Android FakeID

Although Android FakeID affected almost every mobile device from the version 2.1 to version 4.3, the security flaw was considerably serious (when it hit the IS back in 2014). The flaw rendered the possibility for malicious attackers to hijack the trusted status of a genuine application. This would be carried out by smartly counterfeiting the genuine application’s digital certificate. It not just hindered the growth for Android OS security, but also made it highly vulnerable to other security errors.

Linux futex ‘TowelRoot’

Amongst other clutch of flaws that has largely affected Android in recent times is Linux futex ‘TowelRoot.’ It can corrupt any device; almost every device under Android Ecosystem in a glimpse. The biggest part of this loophole is that, it works within the kernel level, so it can make rooting attack to any device. The OS error viciously targets the futex subsystem, and is actually an odd kernel level security flaw. The flaw, discovered back in June 2014, ended up affecting most Android powered devices running the version of 4.4. However, Google has now fixed up the issue.

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The most serious of all, perhaps! This security flaw actually does ample harm by letting hackers invade into someone’s mobile device and take complete control over. And just by knowing the phone number. Although Google has been hammering away at fixing this deadly security issue, the attack simply requires the user to either open an attachment or download a file that is crooked. Once the user opens an attachment or downloads an infected file, the flaw releases a harmful code - which further goes on to control the mobile device. The attack is strangely very detrimental as it tends to create a short video, secretes the malware in it and messages it to the user’s mobile number. Well, Google is working around-the-clock to fix this one up, and it is so badly needed to be.

There is no doubt that security and performance are two most important factors that any mobile device manufacturer aims at accomplishing. Considering the fact that they both are intertwined, it becomes even more necessary to ensure that the operating systems steer clear of any possible security vulnerabilities.

While Google is busy these days with regularly scheduling security upgrades, Android users can only look forward to anticipating enhanced security. In a recent statement, however, Google stated: “As soon as we are made aware of the security vulnerability, we immediately take necessary steps to protect our users.”

Is the dominance of Android OS ending?

"Android OS dominance is going to end! Is it really true? Let's keep this secret as a secret for some more time. In between let's check what prompted anyone to think on the same. I believe probably the writer is a diehard fan of Apple and extremely optimistic about the failure of Google's Android instead of success of iOS! While this sounds like Doomsday for Android developers, let's try to understand how the topic came into existence or which situation prompted anyone to establish this idea? And also let’s find out whether it is really true?"

Little fluctuation in Android market share does not make any sense considering its huge volume: I believe this news is generated after the publication of IDC report a few days back. As per IDC, the percentage of Android devices being shipped to the industry in last quarter i.e. Q2 of 2015 is less than that of Q2 of 2014. On the other hand, it also emphasizes on the volume of iOS devices being shipped in that period. It clearly states that, in Q2 2015, the number of iOS devices i.e. of course the in house iPhone and iPad shipped is more than that of the last year i.e. Q2 of 2014. This is not the end; it also clearly says that, the popularity of iOS is getting higher with time. Agreed! We are not at all denying the fact sheet provided by IDC. After all, they have put lots of effort to gather such an important piece of information from the industry. In fact, according to them, the number of devices of Android has fall from 84.8% last year to current 82.8%; on the contrary, iOS devices gained from 11.6% to 13.9%! This piece of information is really creating all confusion. Though, there is a fall of devices sold for Android by 2% and a rise of 2.3% for iOS devices; does that really mean Android's dominance is ending?

I would like to clarify one thing that, Dominance and Clear winner are two different terms and should be used in a responsible manner. Though there is a small decrease in the shipments of Android devices i.e. by 2%; but we must consider the global presence of the Operating System. It's at 82.8% against iOS's 13.9%. That means almost 6 times higher than iOS! So, how can one conclude that Android Dominance is ENDING? This is absolutely misleading information. Even if we consider, that the same trend will continue this quarter and then for next 10 quarters; still, the dominance of Android will be there.

Android is giving more effort for its intellectual property, so no worries for Android lovers: Google is renowned in the industry for accepting the challenge as well as executing it beautifully. World's top brains are working for Google to make all its flagship products remain in the industry for long may it be YouTube, Gmail, Android or jQuery; all are grand successes in the industry and this time Google is not going to do anything different with its beloved Android Operating System. In fact, Google is going to put all its efforts to make its Android OS larger than life this time. It will be more beautiful, more effective and more efficient than ever. We will see it soon with the upcoming Android M.

With Android M, everything will be very much clear: Recently, Google released the developer's preview of its most anticipated Operating System i.e. Android Marshmallow. From the preview, it is clear that, Google is going to make a giant leap this time. Last year, Apple introduced Apple Pay which was an original concept of Google since its Gingerbread 2.3. But this time, Google is also reintroducing its concept in a much effective manner than Apple Pay. Moreover, Google's Power Doze will help in improving battery life of Android devices which is the biggest concern for every Smartphone user. Along with that, features like Rotating screen, finger print scanner, Efficient API permissions etc are highly on demand gossip topics in the web blogs. What is more? Efficient use of OS cores and multitasking is going to work as a vitamin for Android OS. Along with that, custom chrome tab, app linking and USB Type C compatibility will definitely boost Android M to reach new heights sooner. In fact, it is clearly stated by the industry experts that, Android M is going to be the most successful version for Google ever. This should be great news especially for those who are into Android App development.

Android will still dominate the industry as before: If we consider the number of Android devices in the industry; it is far ahead of the number of iOS devices. Moreover, Google's Android One project is pumping the number to even greater heights and is expected to see further growth in near future. Google is going to set another benchmark for Android One devices now, which will definitely create a huge buzz among the Android users this time. Furthermore, Android developers are most welcome to venture their smart app in Play Store without much hassle. This significantly encourages Android OS to be larger with more than 1.5 million of Android apps presence on the Play Store and the number is growing at a much faster pace than its counterpart i.e. Apple's iOS. So, there is no prediction, no assumption or no expectation about the failure of Android in near future.

No way, Google is not dead YET! These things I must mention and iterate that Google is there to keep Android safe in the industry but also grow in popularity. Till date, there is no example of Google's flagship product getting flopped in the industry and the users have always loved it. So, we can say it loud and clear that, no force is there to stop the accelerated motion of Google's Android Operating System in near future! So, forget about the failure of Android and think forward for a brighter future with Android Marshmallow!

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The Evolution of an Android Developer over the Years

"Android- the term is self-defined, no introduction is needed! The most successful Operating System on earth of twenty first century was conceived by Android Inc. but, then born to earth on 2007 by Google. There are almost 13 versions or major releases of this Operating System over last 8 years! With every newer version, it became more powerful, more efficient and more user centric and hence gained such a huge popularity in the industry. As it grows, Android developer have been experimenting their fate with the Operating System. Fortunately, Android made them happy with its beautiful features and amazing performance. Developers get tightly coupled with Android by making their Android apps fit for the changing ecosystem of Google's Android OS! Let's see how both Android OS and Android developer evolved out as a winner over the years!"

Born of a titan under a small roof, but with a golden fortune:

It's the Andy Rubin, who conceived Android with co-operation from Rich Miner and Palo Alto in October 2003. There was a time when they were running out of money and struggling severely to keep Android alive! That time, in 2005 Google acquired Android Inc. and started experimenting with the so called Operating System. It had nothing for the Android developers then. It was in need of intensive care from Google's expert team to make it an industry standard.

Google took away the fortunate and refined it to make it fit for the industry:

Initially, Android was focused to become an Operating System for Camera!! But, with the golden touch from Google, it turned out as a mobile device Operating System to challenge the then market leaders like Blackberry, Symbian and Windows. After lots of hip and hops, Google finally released Android V1 on September 23rd 2008. Now it's somehow ready for the developers to test their faith. Developers are given the chance to access its source code and modify them as per their requirements in building their first Android app; because, Android was open source from the very beginning. So for any Android development project an Android developer can access the source code and use it for his app development.

The V1 has many good features for Android developers:

Google was very much clear what it is going to offer to the industry in the future and it is well understood from its first version itself. Android V1 had many developer's features like enabling Android developers to make their app up-to-date from the Android market itself. It also enabled developers in building web apps that can be opened in many windows i.e. multiple browsing window support which is a great thing in Smartphone considering that time and market penetration. Android developers can build web apps for android platform that can be pin to zoom in and out which is really a supernatural stuff of that period. The best part is that, android developers can take the help of the camera app to make their app more interactive; though not like current version. Android V1 also supports multiple web mail servers with IMAP4, SMTP and POP3 etc. This is not the end of the list! Developers are allowed to take the benefit of Google Calendar, Google contacts, Google Maps, etc. to integrate with their Android app. Google talk, Google Sync, Instant messaging and media player are also there to boost the quality of any Android app if gets executed properly.

Android V1.1 released on February 9, 2009:

Though, it has not that much great updates still have some scope for developers to make their app interactive. Now, Google Map enabled developers to take the benefits of reviews for a place when get searched by the Map API. It also enabled Developers to show or hide Dialpad as per the requirement of the user or the app. The most important part is that, it enabled Android developers to attach files to their messages.

Android V1.5 to 2.3 i.e. From C to G versions:

From April 2009 to December 2013, there is tremendous change in the OS and also for the Android developers. In Android Cupcake (C), the developer gets some new features to integrate in his app like virtual keyboard support for the input field of any app, widget support for expanding features of your app, Auto Pairing with Bluetooth was a massive hit then; enabling users and developers in integrating pictures for their mobile contacts app. Other features include animated screen option; auto rotation option, video upload option to YouTube etc. were there. In D i.e. Donut version, Voice search and text search get available for developers to integrate with their app, Option to include developer's content in search result, Multilingual speech support, better features for Camera and gallery apps, etc. Most importantly, it encouraged network developers by providing support for CDMA and EVDO and VPNs, etc. Then, with Android Eclair, developers get features like advanced multi account to get synced with the system, Push mail support, Bluetooth 2.1 support, Double tap support for enhanced user experience through the developer's app. In Android Froyo and Gingerbread, there are many awesome features included for both the developer and the user. Allowing developers to use the Android Cloud to device Messaging services, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot functionalities and controlling mobile data access, etc. Now, developers can make their app with numeric and alphanumeric input option, they can also display both GIF files in their android web app along with support for videos with flash! Then, with Android G which was the most successful version of the Android open its way for developers by giving option to develop high resolution web apps and native apps for the Android users. Download manager, enhanced camera features and graphical enhancements for Android game developers work like a charm. There were many API fixes as well for the developers to make their app truly efficient and faster than before.

Android H to K:

In H version, there was not much scope for android developers, though but Ice-cream has quite something for the developers. Multi core support, OTG Support, Resizable home screen, support for an external keyboard, High Performance WiFi lock and Support for HTTP proxy were boon for the Android developers then. Again, pinch to zoom in calendar, improved visual voice mail, screenshot capture options, data usage controls and support for Webp picture format, etc. made a good choice for Android developers and users as well. With Android Jelly bean, developers get benefits like other language support for their app, USB audio support, providing developers a chance to create third party launchers and widgets, many API fixes, etc. Now with the latest Kitkat, developers get some good features along with enhancements of the existing features like 4k resolution support, more language support, immersive mode support, wireless printing support, Chromium web view, Native Infrared blaster support etc. Now, the upcoming Android M i.e. Marshmallow is coming. Let's see what is there inside for the developers?

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Why Android OS has been so popular?

Android powers over a billion of mobile devices in more than 190 countries globally. It is the largest installed base of any other mobile platform and is growing rapidly. Android provides a world-class platform to build apps and also games for the Android users all over, along with an open market in order to distribute them instantly. Android turned out to be the fastest growing mobile operating system. Android’s openness makes it a most popular for the users and for the developers as well. The users of Android download over 1.5 billion applications and games through Google Play store every month. Along with its partners, Android is constantly pushing the boundaries of the hardware and the software in providing new features to the consumers and for the developers.

Android advancement enables developers to develop effective, distinguished apps which use the next mobile technologies. Each day over 1 million new devices of Android are activated around the world. Android is providing all that you need to build world-class app experiences. It provides a single application model which allows you to set up your apps extensively to billions of users over many devices, including phones, tablets and more. Android, in addition, provides tools for building apps that are great and make use of the hardware abilities available on every device, which helps Android app developers. Automatically it adapts your UI to appear it is best on every device, whereas providing so much control you need for your UI on various device types.

About distributing and selling Android apps, Google Play happens to be the premier marketplace for Android. Once you publish an app on Google Play, you get to the huge installed base of Android. Being an open marketplace, Google Play puts you in charge of the way you sell your products. One can publish anytime, as much as you would like, and also to the customers you prefer. One and a half billion downloads each month and growing continuously. Get the apps before millions of consumers in Google's scale.

Google created Android as an open-source project, Android happens to be the most popular mobile operating system around the world. Nearly every smartphone manufacturer has one or more Android phone, with each of them offering the platform of its own spin. You will be interested in Android if you like developing your mobile experience and wish to enjoy the latest technologies. The reason being Android is easy to customize, the devices generally have fun, latest features and technologies, you can get your phone at any cost.

In order to make the look and feel of your phone simply the way you desire and you've got an average level of technical knowledge to really make it happen. Every aspect of Android user interface, with just how the icons appear to what all fonts you notice, can be modified or even can be turned out. And in case you are looking for further control, you could root your phone, providing you with access into an underlying operating system and allowing you to install whatever you want. Android devices usually have unique accessories that allow you to use your phone for fun and various different ways, according to the manufacturer. Android is a default OS for many of the mobile phones which manufacturers offer. Amongst the different brand names and the various devices they offer at different prices, there are a lot of ranges for one to choose from.

Android is a good all-rounder that provides certainly the very best choice. In case you are a user of Google services currently, then Android certainly makes the much sense for you. Among its strengths is even among it is the biggest weak point. It is hard to debate Android being a single experience since there is a huge gap from a premium flagship as well as a budget release, even though Google is taking measures to close the gap.

More than 1 billion Android OS devices are in use, with many of those are smartphones and android tablets. Android operating system has a strong lead in several nations all over the world, taking over 80% from the market share in certain regions. The strategy of developing just the source code from the Google after which leaving it on the manufacturers to make both the high-end and the budget models seem like it is a success in many countries. Google, in addition, has launched many initiatives for example Android One to deliver reliable and cheap Android devices for the developing nations.

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New Features of Android 4.0 for Easier Apps Development

Within a very short span of time, Ice Cream Sandwich has become one of the widely used versions of Android. The Android 4.0 comes with a number of innovative features that help developers to build, debug and test their mobile apps without putting any extra time and effort. The new features further enable programmers to create robust enterprise apps according to the most recent trends in various industries including finance, travel, healthcare and entertainment. If you are new to build apps for Android Ice Cream Sandwich, it is time to have a look at some of these most prominent features.

New Android 4.0 Features that Simplify Mobile Application Development

1. A Single UI for Both Tablets and Phones: Unlike Android 3.0, Ice Cream Sandwich provides a unified user interface for both tablets and phones. The unified interface makes the operating system found on a large number of devices. Thus, the developers now have option to build apps that will run on a wide variety of devices. At the same time, the UI makes it easier for programmers to engage users through refined animations, clearer pictures, better readability and higher resolution.

2. An Open API for All Social Networking Platforms: Android 4.0 also comes with an open API that supports all social media providers. The programmers can use the API to allow social media providers to plug themselves in. Also, they have option to invite members or share content with others without mentioning specific social platforms. The API can be used to enable users to share content and stay connected with friends across all social networking platforms.

3. Secure Exchange of Information between Devices: Ice Cream Sandwich also includes Android Beam that is developed based on a near field communication technology called NDEF Push. The feature enables users to securely exchange a variety of information across two Android devices in close proximity (about 4 centimeters). Thus, the developers can facilitate exchange of web pages, videos, contacts and similar application-related information securely without writing any extra code.

4. Customizable Widgets: Android 4.0 further comes with widgets that are highly customizable and adjustable. The widgets enable developers to interact with several applications at a time without launching those. For instance, the information about the apps can be collected directly for the home screen. Also, users can play music or check their emails from the home screen. They also have option to respond to an incoming call, without unlocking the device, by sending a text message or through any customized action.

5. Quick and Easy Notifications: Often programmers have to write lengthy codes to display notification to users without affecting their experience negatively. The updated version of Android allows users to swipe and clear the notification off the home screen, without dismissing the notifications individually. They can simply choose the desired action from the settings menu to manage messages and notifications. Thus, the developers can optimize notification handling without writing additional code.

6. Enhanced Web Browsing Experience: The speed of the web browsers often affects the performance of mobile websites. Android 4.0 comes with enhanced browser speed. Also, the users now have option to open up to 16 tabs in a single window. They can further read the web pages offline, along with saving the pages by using the Request Desktop Site option. The optimized browsing experience will make it easier for programmers to popularize mobile websites without putting any additional effort.

7. Support for Additional Media Types: The Ice Cream Sandwich further supports a set of additional media types and containers. The support enable developers to access the media formats of their choice. For instance, WebP content and streaming VP8 content is supported through the media framework. At the same time, the framework further supports HTTP Live streaming protocol version 3, and ADTS-contained AAC content encoding.

Along with a set of fresh and practical features, Google has further designed Android 4.0 with enhanced responsiveness and slicker look. The developers can avail these features to create more powerful applications, while customizing the existing widgets and apps by using new fonts, styles and UI components. To get maximum benefits of Android apps, you may consider hiring services of a Android application development company.

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Resources Every Android Developer Must Know About

Within a very short span of time, Android has emerged as the most popular operating system for smartphones and tablets. The rapidly growing popularity of the open source mobile operating system launched by Google also encourages many enterprises to launch new mobile apps. So a gradual increase is noted in the demand for experienced Android application developers. Also, many beginners are learning Android app development to target the recent trends in mobile computing. As the mobile operating system has matured over the years, both experienced developers and beginners have option to access a large collection of resources. A developer must know about and use some of these key resources to optimize the look, feel and performance of the apps without writing longer lines of code.

Important Resources Every Android Developer Must Know About

1. Books

Many people nowadays avoid reading books. But books are still one of the most effective ways to learn Android programming. A developer can further consider building his personal library that can be referred while writing code. Also, each programmer has option to choose from the conventional or digital version of the same book. Some of these books also explain the Android SDK is a detailed and simple way, along with highlighting the frequent updates. Each programmer also has option to choose from a wide variety of books according to his specific needs.

2. Online Articles and Blogs

Whenever a developer needs any information, he simply initiates a web search. In addition to gathering information on a specific aspect of Android app development, a developer can further read the online articles and blogs to stay tuned to the latest trends and updated in mobile application development. It is also a great idea to bookmark certain websites that frequently publish content related to Android development. However, a reader also needs to consider the professional credibility and reputation of the blogger while reading the online articles and blogs.

3. Discussion Forums

Regardless of your experience in developing mobile apps, you will still needs answers to specific questions. That is why; you must know the discussion forums where Android developers frequently post their doubts and answer questions. The online discussion forums will make it easier for you to write code without any interruptions. Some online forums like StackOverFlow.com also allow you to get your questions answered by experiences Android developers, framework engineers and experts.

4. Source Code of Open Source Android Apps

If you are new to Android development, it is advisable to access the source code libraries. As Android is an open source operating system, many developers share the code written by them. Some programmers even distribute code to help others in developing robust apps without putting any extra time and effort. There are also many websites that help beginners to understand specific aspects of mobile application development. For instance, you can access a website to learn how to optimize caching, image loading and displaying.

5. Android SDK

As an open source mobile operating system, Android is open to all types of users and developers. Google further allows developers to access the source code know as Android SDK. However, a programmer needs to download the complete SDK to start developing apps. He has option to download and use specific resources according to the needs of his project. Google recommends developers to use the Eclipse IDE which is available as a simple Android Developer tools plug-in. The plug-in enables programmers to download, install and use only specific SDK.

6. Application Development Frameworks

A programmer must be familiar with several Android application development frameworks to avoid writing lengthy code. Each library provides a set of libraries and tools that help developers in building robust apps at a rapid pace. Further, they can use a set of APIs to perform some of the basis and standard tasks. However, a developer must choose the framework according to the nature and requirements of the app. So he needs to understand some of the widely used Android development frameworks.

In addition to understanding the key Android app development resources, you also need to know some of the important best practices for developing to mobile apps. The combination of these resources and best practices will make it easier for you to build rich and highly engaging apps which get downloaded heavily from the app store.

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Ten things one must know about Sencha Touch

Every developer who is developing mobile apps knows that creating an app is a very interesting yet cumbersome process. Right from choosing the right platform to, choice of features and UI and then marketing – everything is interdependent and contributes to the success of the app in a big way. With the increasing acceptance and widespread use of smartphones & tablets, android app development also has picked up steam. And with it has surfaced challenged. One of the biggest challenges that the mobile app development industry faces today is the development of apps that work on multiple platforms. To solve this, cross-platform mobile technologies like Sencha Touch, PhoneGap and Titanium have come in, using which, experts can develop apps for Windows, IOS, Android and BlackBerry. Let us take a look at Sencha Touch in more detail.

Sencha Touch is the right tool for building high level mobile applications through the web. It provides better performance as it interacts with the mobile device’s operating system. It allows web apps to look and feel like native apps on iPhone and Android mobile devices. Beautiful user interface components and rich data management, all powered by the latest HTML5 and CSS3 web standards and ready for Android and Apple iOS devices. Sencha Touch is the best framework for app developers who desire a visually interactive mobile application. It is said that Sencha Touch is the best web app framework for true high level web applications.

10 Top Things one should know about Sencha Touch

1. Sencha Touch allows programmers to build mobile web apps apps that look and feel just like native apps on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry touch devices. It uses HTML5 to consign components like audio and video, as well as a localStorage proxy for saving data offline. It also makes extensive use of CSS3 to supply a robust fashioning layer. Sencha feel is compatible with Apple iOS 3+, Android 2.1+ and BlackBerry 6+ devices.
2. Applications developed from this framework easily scale to different resolutions for maximum compatibility with varying screen sizes of different phones - iPhone, iPad and the various Android phones.
3. With HTML5 and CSS3 allowing higher flexibility in the application, it also provides greater support for animations and enhanced touch events.
4. Using Sencha Touch, one can get a single codebase that covers multiple platforms (iOS and Android) using only Web technologies and PhoneGap for the push.
5. It works as a time saver, for building a basic mobile app or creating a complex app with many screens. Having all of building blocks in a single package, with one set of documentation and a single code-style makes Sencha Touch the only cross-platform professional-grade solution for the mobile web. The cross-platform compatibility and the various built-in mobile tools help one achieve native performance quickly and easily with the best effects.
6. Sencha is popular for HTML5 as well as JavaScript framework it provides. 50 built-in components, state management and an integrated MVC system. It offers a free native packager that streamlines distribution to stores like Google Play.
7. This technology has come loaded with some modern features and APIs that simplify the task of developing applications for mobile. But, the developers are required to work harder to get the coding right and also the end result is fantastic. To create native apps for different mobile platforms codes can be used. This technique helps saving a lot of time and cost associated with mobile development.
8. Event Handling - Event handling provides much better touch event response on Android devices. The users find it so smooth and easy to scroll on their mobile devices with the Sencha Touch development.
9. Rationalized Configuration System - The configuration system makes it very easy for setting up the touch application. It thus saves time and allows streamlining the setup of components.
10. Faster layouts - The layout components are comparatively faster and thus make the apps work faster too. Its orientation is also attractive and advanced. Its new class system from Ext JavaScript 4 that provides the benefits of intelligent and innovative builds as well as dynamic loading capabilities.

The Sench Touch development offers an extremely powerful framework for companies to develop touch devices as per their customers need. It provides 3 key features Performance, ease of use, and native support. Since its launch in 2010, more than 500,000 developers have downloaded Sencha Touch and created tens of thousands of apps that run across the most popular touch-based Smartphones and tablets. Some of the best Sencha Touch applications are featured in the Sencha Touch App Gallery, with more added every week. Smaller sites can be developed in a matter of days. This saves a considerable amount of time in development. Using the built-in components of Sencha Touch, reduces development time by days since developers need not spend time implementing on usability features like Carousel swiping and multimedia loading including video and audio. This way it meets the current day business values.

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