Social networks are currently the most popular social platforms for interacting and sharing ideas by people. People share content on Twitter, Facebook, and many other social networks. iPad web browsing with Webnote is one of the latest social networking features in the market. This sophisticated browser comes in handy with some of the coolest and most advanced features. This latest iPad app has various social features that work just like the Safari browser in the sense that users can surf the web just like with any other browser but in this case if you find something that you like, say a photo or an article, Webnote enables you to store it or share it with others. You are also able to follow up on what others have liked and shared lately.

Some of the features of Webnote include; a full web browser, a double tap on top that allows users to select their favorite content such as images, videos, text and many others. Available also is a Gesture feature for sharing instantly to Twitter and Facebook, a Private Timeline for storing private web content, a Follow feature for discovering what others are seeing or like, unlimited upload, and many others.

History of Webnote

The app was invented by three individuals who have no background in traditional technology. Its co-founder Andres Godoy was initially a physician and research fellow based at John Hopkins University. The idea of coming up with this superb app struck him when he was working as a specialist in eye movement tracking and facial perception. He was driven by the fact that there is so much value in details and this gave him a glimpse of coming up with something that could capture someone’s attention within a website. He came up with the prototype and recruited other two colleagues, a psychologist and a lawyer. The trio then searched for investors who assisted them in building the finished product. This led to the invention of this app that is only compatible to iPad and works better than Firefox. It features two taps and a swipe that enables users to save images, videos, text or GIFs in their Webnote timeline and profile without altering their initial context. Furthermore users can add in their notes and share them with others via Facebook or Twitter.

How Webnote works

This iPad app is superb when compared to other web browsers since most of the browsers haven’t changed for the last couple of years. With this new browser new features such as social elements and gesture controls have been added to make your browsing experience one of the most interesting and enjoyable. Webnote allows you to capture even the tiniest details that have intrigued you. Just by double tapping anywhere on a webpage, a bookmark and an image of the area selected is generated. You can then add notes and save it privately or share with others.

Webnote allows users to follow what others have bookmarked and are sharing. They can post, comment, like or re-post other’s bookmarks. Users can also share their posts with others on Facebook or Twitter. It is an app that can also be used privately. Users can save their bookmarks and notes without sharing them with others. It even allows for comments to be added later on.

Webnote also features some pleasant sounds and those who do not like sounds can just remove them by turning them off in the settings menu. Webnote is ideally the best over other ordinary browsers since it delivers the same roles as other browsers. The social and bookmarking features are just a plus to this new app.

The Disadvantages of Webnote:

The first disadvantage with this browser lies in the fact that it is an independent browser meaning that for anyone to use it they have to totally abandon other browsers. Most people will find it hard to abandon their familiar apps for this new invention.

Secondly, most people are not likely to adapt to it right away since most people will see it as an app for only storing their notes and sharing it on other social networks such as Facebook and Twitter at their own discretion. It will be quite hard for people to follow up on what others like.

Firefox for iPad trouble with Webnote:

The iPad’s manufacturer Apple has been a major obstacle to Mozilla’s interest in building a Firefox browser for iOS. The manufacturer restricts third party browsers from using native engines. They have put a major restriction to third party browsers to ensure they use UIWebView component that is usually slow when compared to Safari. The engine normally used in Safari is referred to as Nitro and is quite fast in rendering Javascript. Since Apple has imposed the use of the slower UIWeb on third parties, Safari will continue to enjoy speed advantage over third party browsers. Most third party browsers such as Opera Mini and Google Chrome use UIWeb View but this is not just enough for Mozilla who insist on using its own code.

The future Prospects of Webnote:

Even if Webnote offers superb features, it faces stiff competition from other sophisticated browsers such as tablet browsing. Many users are moving to the use of this browser and other web clipping services such as Springpad, Evernote, and Pinterest have also gained massive popularity. Pinterest comes with a new iPad app that offers browsing functionality. Evernote on the other hand has collaborated with mobile browser Dolphin and both offer an integrated web clipper. Springpad on Safari iPad provides its own clipper. There are also other popular ways of saving online that includes Instapaper that has its own iPad app. This allows users to save their content online and access them offline. It is therefore certain that this new iPad app has a lot of challenges to overcome before gaining acceptance with users who are fond of their familiar browsers.

Webnote is mainly ideal for users who desire better bookmarking and social features from their browser. It will therefore be just like any other browser to those who do not desire anything more from what they get from their familiar browsers.

Author: Peter Kent

Firefox OS makes its way on the mobile market

Mozilla has ruled the access to the World Wide Web since many years and continues to do so while it also ventures into the launch of Firefox OS specially targeting the mobile phones and tablets. While it is truly testing the patience of the end users by hitting the markets in mid 2013, the news of Firefox OS has already been a buzz amongst all. Being an open source operating system based on the Linux platform, it fosters high degree of integration of the hardware with the apps in HTML5 through the JavaScript interface. The OS was a success on the Android compatible phones. Let us check some more details with different hardware.

Mobile phones based on this are the talk of the town. Firefox OS mobiles would render better customization of the phones based on the requirements of the market the phones are serving to. It is probably going to redefine the platform and give a cut throat competition to its rivals. The market is always welcoming for products that have run well and Mozilla needs no certificate to prove that it is in demand by the buyers and users. It has already booked a big chunk of market where up to one fifth of the total internet access is via the Firefox browsers only.

Entry or diversifying the skills and experience into the OS stream would be beneficial to Mozilla as it will also enhance the use of Firefox OS compatible apps and other products by Mozilla preferably. Not just the mobiles, Firefox OS on Raspberry Pi have also been a successful test. So, with this, it definitely leaves an imprint in running on small sized computers as well. However, it is important to understand the configuration and the extent of compatibility of the OS. The usage of Raspberry Pi is mainly for making people understand and learn to operate computers. So rendering an open source platform along with high scalability, Firefox OS can be a great choice for the Raspberry Pi.

This is not all. Mozilla really wants to make it big and highly scalable and compatible this time. So it is turning all the stones to check the working of Firefox OS on various gadgets by building simulators. So this can be a perfect test on the prototypes of Windows and different other platforms to check the interoperability. Firefox OS simulators are easily available on the Internet. You can have your copy and run the OS to understand its performance and various other parameters before going for the final download!

There is even a possibility of Firefox OS compatibile with iPad

And if you are a die- hard Mac follower, then you need not worry, as you might have already come across with a copy of Firefox OS for Mac users as well. You can simply run the platform on the Mac machines as well and evaluate the results yourself. You only need to tweak your configurations to suit the Firefox OS and that is all is required to run it with success. See if any modifications help you around with more apps on the Mac.  This can be a real game for developers to try their hands on the platform by the way of B2G and use its generic attribute to create wonders for the end users.

It is only a matter of more patience as it pays off in a bigger and better way. Firefox OS is trying to make it to most of the devices existing, if not all (iPads are on the list as well). So no disappointments for any of the markets as Mozilla is on some serious work! It is wrong to be judgmental about the Firefox OS devices on the grounds of their compatibility and configuration pre-requisites at this stage. Better to wait for more updates from the giant itself or you can also try your hands on few more simulations if you are keen!

The Firefox OS is targeting a wide spectrum – the market ranging from South American companies to Chinese corporations. ZTE is also looking forward to adopt the OS for the Smartphones catering to various markets. This can open a big market for Firefox OS through ZTE as the latter makes it 4^th when it comes to the manufacturing of mobile phones across the globe. Way to go for the new OS by Mozilla if it targets the right market! What bothers now is the rate at which Mozilla is going to launch the OS or shall we believe the word that is free of cost?

While that thought still lingers at the back of your mind, you can go ahead and download the Firefox OS as an Add-on and try it on your Samsung Galaxy II model as well. This will definitely give you a see through on the pros and cons of the use of Firefox OS on Galaxy S2. This is not the end; you can try the trial version on the Raspberry, Otoro, Nexus S and many more. So which is your current device that you would like to try on running the OS on? Smartphones would definitely get an edge with this add-on as this is going to provide them with better means to integrate with the different applications and utilize their hardware configured during the making very optimally.

All this and more, awaited with the onset of Firefox OS by Mozilla! It has already been tested across the many platforms and devices. This has definitely placed it higher when it comes to providing customization per the end user requirements. Different markets and different market players are targeted by the Firefox OS. It only is promising to give more to everyone without disturbing the current setup. So this again is a plus point for the new product by Mozilla. Much said, it is time for the OS to hit the markets and make it bigger! So, it is better to prepare your device for the better and more user friendly Firefox OS. Are you ready to feel the difference yourself? If not, it is high time to get your version of the OS from the B2G and try it out to get a knack of it!

Author: Peter Kent

The more the launch of Firefox iPad is getting stalled, the more intensifying and longed is its wait by the Mozilla followers. Among the various free web browsers available in the market, Mozilla is the heartthrob of most of the users because of its sheer excellence and performance. Although there was an initial waiver for the fans of Mozilla with the Firefox Home, but it only disheartened the users more when they found that what Apple’s App Store has on its shelf is not the real browser itself. So what is holding back Mozilla for so long to ramp up the much awaited Firefox iPad?

Are software requirements stalling the progress of Firefox iPad development?

Can we blame the iOS requirements which Mozilla is incompetent to handle apparently? In fact, the answer to this should be a big NO as there are many different internet browsers that are whole heartedly supporting the iPad and readily available on the App Store of Apple. And moreover, Mozilla would definitely not want to lose such a big market when it has successfully reined so many devices. Or should we put it this way – Patience always pays off better? If so, then other different internet browsers, it is time to tighten your belts while you await the onset of Firefox iPad which is going to be the better and superior version!

Not that iPad’s very own Safari browser is creating a mess, but it is about what people are more used to. While surfing or checking mails, everyone wants to use the fastest browser in order to experience the real time effect. It is a well known fact that given a browser, its performance would vary based on the device (laptop, desktop, notepad, tablet) and the place (home, office, on the wheels) it is being used on per the configuration. However, Firefox iPad would invariably outperform other browsers when it comes to speed. Besides, it is so handy to play around with.

The most important and adorable feature of the general Mozilla Firefox browsers is their convenience usage and optimum utilization of resources of that device. Where iPads are used mainly for entertainment, quick access to internet and easy downloads, we can expect the Firefox iPad version to support all these characteristics of an iPad and rather increase the demand as well. Among the top 10 internet browsers that are compatible with iPad includes Google Chrome, Safe browser, Duo Browser and Atomic Web browser among others. Each has got its own peculiarity and performance ratio.

However, to avail different features, it is not advisable to have as many browsers in the iPad. So, can we expect Firefox iPad to be a conjunct of all? All the users definitely want to get benefited with the best features of different internet browsers being served by a single and efficient browser. Based on the usage and features of iPad that have spiked its popularity already across demography, it still does not support some of the very dear applications that users can use while operating other devices. So it is important to affiliate and work together in order to seek mutual gains.

With so many free web browsers available, it is a cut-throat competition for small scale browsers to survive. Where Mozilla Firefox has already carved a niche for itself across most of the platforms and devices, it is high time to get the prototype of Firefox iPad.  It was in news that Mozilla is developing the beta version and simulating the device oriented environments for some browsers. It had in fact introduced Fennec for Windows. However, the list did not include Apple’s iPad. The reasons are not very clear though.

Actually, it can be attributable to the rigid working conditions of iOS whereby per the SDK agreement, an app must use the javascript engine developed by Apple itself. Probably this integration is causing the delay for Firefox iPad. Similar problem is faced by Opera Mini that can download only the pages that are pre-rendered by Opera’s servers, else it cannot. And, call it your pronounced misfortune that Apple keeps Firefox at safe distance from the iOS. Known to be the creator of the fastest browser, Mozilla needs to gain momentum to fight back the hindrances and get the developers to finish with the Firefox iPad sooner.

Mozilla developers are already testing the prototype version of Firefox for iPad

Mozilla is no doubt in the top ten internet browsers, not only for laptops or desktop versions but also in myriads of phones. It only needs to customize the product to map the requirements of that of the Apple’s iOS. It is important to evaluate the performance of Firefox iPad in such changed scenario to understand if the typical features of Firefox are intact or not. If not, then to what extent? All this is equally important in order to know if it is worth going for the effort. So, Mozilla needs to wrap it up fast with the test modifications and simulations to understand how well Firefox iPad works on the given iOS platform.

Not all free web browsers perform well in all situations – be it email checking or synching in, browsing, downloading, streaming online, etc. In fact most of them only have single special feature that adds value at the cost of the performance of the iPad. One cannot simply expect the same from Firefox iPad of course. If it is planned to be launched soon, then it will surely be raising the lump of its competitors to the throat.

Mozilla should probably join hands with Apple or vice-versa considering the high demand of Firefox iPad. It is time to reward the users with something better and more convenient and faster. After all no matter that there are different internet browsers available on the App Store, the place for Firefox iPad is vacant and much awaited. Mozilla needs to do the honors soon and announce the launch of the same. And mind you, it will be grand enough considering the current market and customer sentiments when you talk about Firefox. So Apple and Mozilla, let us go for it and get the better version of the device and the Firefox iPad app!

Author: Peter Kent

While there are many problems that iPad users can face about their device, nothing is more heart-breaking that a broken screen of your iPad. While the device still continues to function after the screen is broken and the display is still touch-sensitive, the device looks quite ugly and the screen should be replaced. Good thing is that the way Apple made its devices their spare parts are available and can be changed. So if the screen of your iPad breaks, you can replace it with a new and better screen.

iPad Screen Replacement is Not Covered Under Apple Care

While various things like batteries and internal malfunction of the device are included in the extended coverage for iPads that Apple provides, screen replacement in case of a mishap is not included. So to replace the old and broken screen of the iPad, users need to buy an entirely new screen which is quite costly. At times, people also get suggestions that it is better to purchase the entirely new device instead of going for iPad screen replacement, which is quite right considering the high cost of screen replacement. However, since the official replacement of the screen from Apple costs a lot, there are many third party hardware manufacturers who can perform the same thing at quite reasonable costs.
Many people tend to rely on the low cost protective cases for their iPads or iPhones. Having a protective case makes it less likely that you would need iPad screen replacement but still, the danger of a broken screen is always there. Besides, good thing about these protector cases is that they also come with a number of extra features. For instance, some of these cases can be made a stand for the device, and some have the facility of cooling the iPad when it’s working. These protective cases provide quite reasonable protection for the display of the devices and keep them safe from scratches and cuts.

While there are less expensive protective cases that come at low costs, there are also many high cost cases that come with a large range of useful features including waterproof, airtight, and practically bulletproof nature of the material. With such protective cases, the need of iPad screen replacement is almost next to nothing. However, many cases that provide more features are usually heavy and undermine the entire purpose behind the lightweight structure of the iPad. Good protective cases would not only provide useful features such as safety from scratches, but would also have a lightweight structure so that users would still be able to roam freely with their iPads.

However, while screen protectors are very effective in providing sound protection for your screen most of the times, you still need to take your device out of the protector at times. This means that even in the presence of a good screen protection, iPad screen replacement can be needed in case of any unforeseen accident. An even better alternative, under such a situation, is to have an insurance agreement that guarantees to pay in case of any such incident takes place.

Although there are various extended warranties for electronics that come with Apple devices but almost all of them provide protection against a manufacturer error while no warranty covers the accidental damage. But there are several third party hardware developers that have pretty much filled this gap and now warranty against accidental damage is also available for iPads. These warranties cover the iPad screen replacement and repair which is among the most costly repairs that a user can require. So these iPad screen replacement services critically reduce burden from your overall budget.

Another thing that needs to be understood is that many third party manufacturers simply extend the Apple Care warranty which deals with manufacturer errors, but do not provide warranty for iPad screen replacement and other physical damages. There is little or no use of these warranties in case the screen of your iPad damages. Only those warranties that specifically cover the accidental damage of the iPad screen are worthy of your money. One such policy providers are SquareCare where the warranty covers the iPad screen replacement. So it is always better to specifically read the terms and conditions of the warranty that you intend to have for your iPad.

Include your iPad in Your Homeowner Insurance for Screen Replacement

There are various ways through which iPad screen replacement insurance policies can be used. For instance, users can simply opt for folding in full coverage of the iPad with their homeowner insurance or rental insurance for your iPad screen replacement. For this, you would specifically need to inform the insurance company of this decision and they would include a yearly charge providing reliable warranty for your device in case of any accidental damage. So the main thing is to choose between a reliable case and good iPad screen replacement warranty insurance.

The idea of a good protective case is also a good one and in the presence of a bullet-proof case, you would hardly have a need to go for an iPad screen replacement. However, any protective case can still not warranty you a new display in case the previous display damages as a result of an accident, and this is done only by the iPad screen replacement insurance policies. Besides, it would be really hard for you to purchase a protective case and still invest into an insurance policy since good iPad protective cases are quite expensive. Further, having an iPad case would also mean that your mobility would be restricted and you would not be able to move around with your iPad as freely as you want.

If, however, iPad users have a budget of providing protection for their iPads using a protective case and also benefiting from a good insurance policy, that would certainly be great. But if you have to choose from the two alternatives, it would always be better to go for a good insurance policy providing iPad screen replacement facilities, guaranteeing sound protection for your device in case of any unpleasant accidental damage of the screen.

Author: Peter Kent

People who have previously used Mozilla Firefox browser for desktop computers or Android devices rate it as one of the finest quality browsers in the world. However, the users of iPad still don’t have any access to this version of the software on their Apple tablet. At present there is a Firefox app with the name of Firefox Home which, however, is quite restricted and only serves to arrange and organize the apps, other than facilitating the switching between running apps. However, Mozilla intends on launching Firefox iPad, the iPad version of its browser named Firefox Junior, in near future and common users as well as tech analysts have high hopes associated with it.

The New Firefox Junior for iPad Browser Development

Long time that is being taken in the development of Firefox iPad shows that the developers want to make this browser one of the very best browsing applications available for the Apple tablet. This makes sense since the competition in the domain of mobile browsing has considerably increased and there are browsers like Safari and Opera mini already available on iPads and iPhone. This means that any new browser would need to have distinguishing features and options to compete effectively with the existing browsers and that is what the developers of Firefox iPad want to do.

Mozilla browser already exists on several mobile devices, particularly the Android based devices such as Amazon Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7. Besides, the new version of Mozilla would also need to be compatible with Microsoft Surface tablet because it is expected to be a huge success. The presence of Firefox browser on other mobile platforms has given the developers an opportunity to test it thoroughly before launching it for Apple app store.

There were minor bugs in the Firefox version previously launched for the mobile devices. Many users complained about the slow speed of the browser which was a clear disadvantage since speed is the most important factor when it comes to mobile devices. Besides, since the users of mobile devices want to use browsers while being at any place, a slower browser can result in considerable amount of problems. Due to these reasons, Firefox iPad would have to be lightweight so that it would consume less memory and would be able to provide high speed for loading of websites on mobile phone accessories. Presence of these features would make it effectively able to compete with the existent browsers in Apple app store.

The nature of the use of browsing apps differs on mobile devices compared to their use on desktop computers or notebooks. On mobile devices, users prefer using browsers for minimal tasks which require high speeds such as checking emails, updating statuses on various social networking platforms and watching Adobe flash videos. For this reason, Firefox iPad would have to less bulky than other browsers if it aims at providing high speeds. Besides, Adobe flash support that is integral to Firefox is also important for iPad people since there is no default support for Flash content on Apple tablet.

The main reason why Mozilla Firefox browser became important among users all over the world was, other than high speed, its customizable nature. There is a wide range of add-ons and plug-ins that people can use with this browser, considerably enhancing the browsing power of the app. Further, because of the open source nature of the software, third party freelance developers can also develop applications and extensions for this browser, which significantly enhances the scope of improvement. With a large user base, Firefox iPad would have an advantage over browsers like Safari and Opera Mini, although the unavailability of the customization in the mobile version might be a letdown for many users.

While Firefox for Android devices has several customizable features and a lot of add-ons, Firefox iPad might not be able to provide all those facilities for its users. This is because Apple has many restrictions on third party applications in its app store and any new app needs to comply by those restrictions. However, even if the initial versions of the app would not have these features, we can expect the later versions to come with add-ons and extensions, the main reason behind the immense popularity of Firefox browser.

For the initial version of Firefox iPad, developers would focus more on making the app simple and its interface user friendly. So we can expect to view larger pages in a single tab and minimal functionality, which is good for non-technical users. Various controls and settings would be integrated in the browser and would be available at the background only, so that the entire foreground is available for browsing web pages. This would also enhance the overall speed of the browser and users would be able to perform the usual tasks of checking mails and updating social networking status quickly.

The possibility for Flash on iPad

Flash compatibility of Firefox iPad would be probably the most remarkable feature of this browser and would give it a clear edge over other browsers. While it is not confirmed whether Firefox iPad would have reliable support for Flash content, greater probably is that it would. A large number of users are highly unsatisfied with their Apple tablets due to the absence of Flash support and the availability of a browser which would incorporate such a support would certainly be great news for them. Having a browser with Flash support would significantly enhance the overall browsing experience due to the availability of interactive content.

Mozilla has previously launched the beta versions of its browser in order to test its viability on those platforms, such as Fennec browser for Windows mobile. And even though the company has not been very serious when it comes to the iOS platform, it is next to impossible to ignore such a huge market. But now the possibility of Firefox iPad is quite high and users can keep their fingers crossed. We can expect the launch of Firefox iPad Junior in the coming few months.

To read more about the new Firefox Browser for iPad Click Here.

Author: Peter Kent