On-Demand Cloud Computing is by far the biggest relief to all the online businesses and services. They previously had to scale the number of servers offered to their service as the traffic was bound to increase with success. Just take this into perspective, your success is creating more hassle in your life and the additional load always made the companies skeptical and making them afraid that it might break down(in case of small organisations especially). Although with Cloud Computing one such service came into light which started its journey from the lower bottom and is finally at the top of its Game, I am talking about Amazon Web Services.

Although, before getting our hands on knowing Amazon Web Services let’s just understand some basics related to it. Also, why the on-demand era actually became a big relief to online businesses.

What are On-Demand Cloud Computing Services?

On-Demand Cloud Computing services is a format where you can access computational resources online without having a physical infrastructure installed in your basement(or anywhere you please). With the addition of cloud computing, now anyone can have access to resources such as server space, computational speed, data storage, and much more without having any physical infrastructure. These type of services can be divided into three different attributes which are Scalability, Pay-Per-Use, and Self Service. 

The good thing about these services is that they can be easily shared among the organisation without any issue. On-Demand Cloud Computing Services are capable of catering to the fluctuating needs of the industry and are more effective with fault tolerance. In fact, some of these services are so user-friendly that even a person with a non-technical background can handle them with just basic computer operational skills.

How On-Demand Cloud Computing Services saved us from the Biggest Issues?

Previously, for each and every organisation which were doing business online faced some major issues. These issues were:

• Checking the scalability to which the server needs to be deployed.
• Catering the cost of the servers that need to be deployed.
• Meet the Fluctuating need of the market.
• Getting enough online storage and power to execute a task properly.
• Regular maintenance of servers and providing an infrastructure for their proper functioning.

In order to have a better understanding, I’ll give you an example which will get you an idea why this was a million dollar idea. Initially, whenever you were off to create an online service, you always needed to deploy the equivalent amount of servers for great user experience. Although, suddenly one day your online service goes viral and the amount of people operating on it increases with a massive volume. Now the only solution to this would be deploying more number of servers to handle the traffic. This issue created several problems such as:

• Cost to deploy new servers for a small organisation.
• Degradation of User Experience because of inequivalent resources.
• Crashing of Website due to the exceeded number of traffic.
• Heating issues and infrastructure management.
• Meeting the computational power needed to scale the coming traffic.

With the inclusion of On-Demand Cloud Computing Services small organisations and app creators had the power to scale their resources. For instance, if the same scenario of the massive increase in traffic happened then this time the service will automatically allocate you new servers. This will not only save your website from crashing but will also help you spend an extra buck on purchasing a new server.

In On-Demand Cloud Computing, what you are basically doing is renting someone else’s resources. The algorithms that are made to bear fault instantly allocate more space and computational power. This benefits you in a couple of ways:

• You don’t have to do anything physically.
• You are only paying for the number of resources you are using.
• Enough flexibility to even scale down, if the resources are not in use.
• Relatively very cheap in comparison to deploying your own resources.
• Lastly, allows you independence from infrastructure management and maintenance of servers(resources).

With this, you can even amp the computational speed if you need a processor to do some heavy computational tasks. The scalability and flexibility that come with the concept was the sigh of relief for many big and small organisations as well as app creators.

What is Amazon Web Services aka AWS?

Amazon Web Services or AWS is a subsidiary of Amazon which started as an E-Commerce platform. AWS allows you to purchase resources on a subscription basis, it is basically an On-Demand Cloud Computing Platform. AWS rents its resources to small, big, and large organisations as well as individual app creators on a metered basis which means you will be paying for what you use. 

Amazon Web Services is capable of emulating the features of a real-computer which includes physical resources such as CPUs and GPUs for processing, localized RAM, hard-disk, SSD storage etc. One can even select the choice of operating system and also get various pre-loaded applications such as CRM, Web-Servers, Database, and much more.

Benefits of AWS for Mobile Apps

Besides the fact that Amazon Web Services or AWS is an exceptional service there are other reasons why a lot of app creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses prefers it over other services:

• Very Easy to Use: It is so easy to use that even a non-technical person can host its application or website on the service in no time. The service can even be used to host SaaS based application.
• Flexible: It is highly flexible in nature. With AWS, you are getting the option to select the Operating System, Programming Language, Database, Web Applications, and many other services. It basically gets you a virtual environment that can help you load any software as well as physical configuration you want or need. This flexibility makes the migration process very easy and also gets you different options for a different configuration.
• Reliability: This service is the backbone of their own billion-dollar e-commerce website i.e. Amazon.com. AWS provides an infrastructure that is scalable, reliable, and can easily secure global infrastructure. Also, there is a list of tech giants who have been using the service.
• Scalability and Great Performance: With the number of applications running in the backend such as AWS Tools, Auto Scaling, and Elastic Load Balancing, it is more than capable of backing an enormous infrastructure such as Amazon itself.
• Security: Amazon Web Services is one of the most secure services since they take an end-to-end networking model for there infrastructure. The security is employed using physical, operational, and software measures.
• Cost-Effectiveness: The service is pretty cost-effective since you are only paying for computational power. With AWS, you don’t have to bear any sort of longtime commitments or basically any type of commitment.

AWS Console

AWS or Amazon Web Services console is the heart of the whole system. It is the starting point from where you can access all the features that AWS has to offer. Amazon Web Services started with a basic amount of services which weren’t able to even fill a single page but now you have to scroll down a bit to see all the services that you can subscribe to. 

The console brings each and everything just after you SignUp to it. It is the core of where you can navigate to any service you wish to avail. The console can be accessed easily using a smartphone or a desktop. It is very easy to use and secure so no one has to worry. Here you can discover all the new services by AWS as they keep on updating their portfolio. One can even learn more on the console to do more. Now let’s talk about all the features that the AWS Console has for you to Offer.

AWS Console Features/List of Amazon Web Services

Compute:

• EC2: The Amazon EC2 provides you with a virtual environment which can be used for computing. This one will allow you to launch various instances such as different Operating Systems, Custom Environment for Applications, managing permissions for network access, and even running your own images on few or many systems.
• EC2 Container Service: Firstly, this one allows the usage of Docker. Amazon EC2 container service or ECS make your container highly scalable along with great performance using the different integrated services that comes with the package. The Amazon ECS service saves you from installing and operating a container for managing and scaling a cluster of data using a virtual machine.
• Elastic Beanstalk: The Amazon Elastic Beanstalk is basically used for deploying your website code. Once you upload your code using Beanstalk, the service automatically handle the deployment, provisioning of capacity, balancing the load, and auto-scaling the code for health monitors.
• Lambda: With Amazon Lambda, you are basically getting the computing speed. With the service, you see your code running without getting a provisioned server. 

Storage & Content Delivery:

• S3: Amazon S3 also known as Amazon Simple Storage Service lets you store your object providing you industry standard scalability, security, and performance. The service can be used by all sorts of organisations whether it be a small or a big one. The service can be used to store a variety of instances such as websites, mobile apps, backups, archives, enterprise apps, IoT apps, and analytics data. The service has been fine-tuned to organise your data.
• CloudFront: This service by Amazon is a CDN(Content Delivery Network) which lets you deliver content with high speeds. Amazon CloudFront can use a variety of services provided by AWS to fine-tune your experience.
• Elastic File System: This service is capable of creating a simple and elastic file system that can be used with ease. The service is basically for Linux based systems that use AWS cloud services and on-premise resources. This service makes you capable of thousands of EC2 instances while you are running your services.
• Glacier: Amazon Glacier is a low-cost cloud storage service for archiving and making back-ups for a longer time. The Glacier service is basically capable of making strict policies for database access.
• Snowball: The service is basically designed to transport a large chunk of data with a scaling of up to petabyte. Amazon Snowball saves you from high data transfer cost(incurred to setup the system), longer transfer times, and security norms. The service can be used to transfer files such as migration analytics data, libraries of Video, backups, and a lot more.
• Storage Gateway: This one can be used for disaster management. Suppose you have a situation then if you store your data using Amazon Storage Gateway then it allows your locally stored data to be saved without a mess. It is basically a hybrid storage system that lets you save your data remotely.

Database:

• RDS: Amazon RDS gives its customers a platform to employ a relational database. The service frees you from the headache of getting hardware, setting for database, patches, and especially set up. You are also getting a variety of databases to choose from such as Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle Database, and SQL Server.
• DynamoDB: It is very efficient, high-quality database management system. This one is capable of at least handling a trillion request per day and is even capable of handling 20 million requests per second. Amazon DynamoDB is basically a document database.
• ElastiCache:  Amazon ElastiCache is provided to the customer who needs a system for their data-driven system. The system is already fully managed using Redis and Memcached. This system allows you to access data fast and with very high efficiency. The system is often used for online games, financial services, Ad services etc.
• Redshift: Amazon Redshift is a data warehouse. The system is being used by many Fortune 500 companies including Lyft. It is one of the fastest warehouses available. With Redshift, one can use modern analytics for even predictive studies also the hybrid architecture is responsible for the high speeds.
• DMS: Amazon Data Migration Service can help you migrate your databases quickly to AWS. The service is very secure. The great thing about this one is that your current database will still be fully functional even during the time of migration. The service is capable of migrating data from the most widely used commercial databases and open source ones. You can also perform homogeneous migrations.

Networking:

• VPC: If you are in need of a virtual private network then AWS VPC is one thing that you can count upon. The VPC(Virtual Private Cloud) gets you an isolated private network from other AWS account. If you want then you can also get AWS EC2 services in your VPC.
• Direct Connect: The AWS Direct Connect lets you get a dedicated network for all your instances. You can localise it as per your needs by making it a private network connecting your AWS account with the data centre.
• Route 53: This one is basically a DNS(Domain Name Server) Web Service. The service is of high availability and scale. If you have an internet service then this is a highly effective way to route your customers to the service.

Developer Tools:

• CodeCommit: If your wish is to store your assets privately then this AWS CodeCommit is something you should be looking for. Some of these assets can include files like documents, source code, and binary files.
• CodeDeploy: It is a deployment service that makes the automation of the application easy. The Amazon CodeDeploy deploys instances to Amazon EC2, instances on-premises, lambda functions that are serverless, or the Amazon ECS Services.
• CodePipeline: Amazon CodePipeline is another delivery system that automates the process. This service can also be used to visualize and model the services that you need for the development of your software. 

Management Tools:

• CloudWatch: Amazon Cloudwatch is basically an analytics tool, although it is made for developers, system operators, site reliability engineers, and Managers in the industry. It gets you data and analytics about the application that has been deployed using AWS.
• CloudFormation: Amazon Cloudformation lets you model the whole of your infrastructure by simply using a text file to model and cloud environment. You can avail these resources anywhere in the world.
• CloudTrail: Amazon Cloudtrail is basically an assessment tool for your AWS account. With the Cloudtrail, you can get benefits like governance, auditing of operators, and risk analysis. 
• Config: Amazon Config lets you assess the configuration of your AWS Account. This one monitors the configuration and automates the current configuration comparing it with the configuration that is needed for the system. 
• OpsWork: By using the Amazon OpsWork you manage your configuration and provide instances for chef and puppet. Chef and Puppet are both platforms used for automation. These two platforms allow the code for automation configuration of the servers.
• Service Catalog: This one allows the management of catalogue to create or manage any kind of IT Service. The list of IT services that can be fitted into the Amazon Service Catalog is virtual machine images, servers, software, and databases that have a complete multi-tier architecture infrastructure.
• Trusted Advisor: This one is basically a guidance tool that lets you know about the best practices on the AWS tool.

Security & Identity:

• IAM: The AWS Identity and Access Management let you manage many services by AWS and the resources securely. By using the service, you can make groups and control the permissions to allow or deny any user.
• Directory Service: This one will let you use your own directory for use. The Amazon Directory Service lets you directory related workload and the resources that you can use to manage any directory. Since this one is actually made on the Microsoft Active Directory, therefore, no need to sync your directory to your active directory situated in the cloud.
• Inspector: The Amazon inspector is basically used to assess the security of your AWS account. This will check if you have followed the best practices and also the vulnerabilities that you may have to face.
• WAF: The Amazon Web Application Firewall is a program that protects your applications from getting exploited on the internet. This firewall makes sure that nobody is capable of exploiting the availability of the application, compromise the security, and consume excessive resources.
• Certificate Manager: The Amazon Certificate Manager basically provides you with certificates such as SSL/TLS that are responsible for services and security. These certificates secure the identity of your website on the internet as well as in a private network.

Analytics:

• EMR: The Amazon EMR service gets you a well-managed Hadoop framework which is capable of making your work easy, fast, and quite cost-effective. You can also run other frameworks such as Apache Spark, HBase, Presto, and Flink in EMR.  
• Data Pipeline: This is a service which allows you to process and move the data that is computed by the AWS to different storage devices. With the service it becomes really easy to access your data, store, transform, or process it.
• ElasticSearch Service: The Amazon ElasticSearch Service ingest the data that is generated and lets you visualise almost instantaneously. The service makes it easy for you to deploy, secure, and operate the elasticSearch service with zero downtime.
• Kinesis: The work of the Amazon Kinesis is to process real-time streaming data. This one lets you respond to new insights almost instantaneously. This one allows you to scale your data however it may be and choose the tools as per your flexibility and as per your requirement.
• Machine Learning: If you have been thinking of using Machine Learning for your application then this one lets you do it. By using the Amazon Machine Learning service, you are getting a pre-trained AI that serves as a computer vision, language, recommendations, and forecasting. It is needless to say that the service is given to you with analytics and security.

Internet Of Things:

• AWS IOT: If you have an IoT device to deploy then this one gets you the infrastructure that is needed. With the increase in the number of devices, this one is capable of scaling up and yes, it gets you the support of AI. 

Game Development:

• GameLift: Well, a multiplayer game can absolutely break a system. Also, if the infrastructure isn’t strong then the game experience is surely gonna lag. Well, with Amazon GameLift, one can have a dedicated server which is low on latency and capable of handling the sudden surge of the load.

Mobile Services:

• Mobile Hub: This mobile service offers comprehensive support throughout your app development journey, aiding developers at every stage, whether it’s configuration, building, testing, or monitoring.
• Cognito: Amazon Cognito as a service lets you add all the Sign-Up, Sign-In, and access controls that you integrate into your web app and mobile app very easily. You can also integrate various other social-media including platforms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon.
• Device Farm: This one gets you a testing environment that helps you test your application on multiple devices and make out real-time issues. This will let you interact with your Android, iOS, and Web Apps and lets you share a video, screenshot, logs, and performance data to target the issues before you make your shipping.
• Mobile Analytics/ Pinpoint: Also, known by the name Amazon Pinpoint gets you powerful analytics tools, a global reach, and most importantly reliability. This collects all the data from your application and integrates your AWS Mobile SDK in your application. 
• SNS: Amazon Simple Notification Service gets you the freedom of sending notifications to each and every subscriber that you have to your service. 

Application Services:

• API Gateway:  This is an API management system that lets the developer to create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure their APIs at the scale you want. With the Amazon API Gateway, you can use the Amazon Management Console, you are capable of creating a REST as well as WebSockets APIs that will let the applications to access data, logic from your business, and functionality from your backend services.
• AppStream: Amazon Appstream is an app streaming service. With AppStream, one can actually stream virtually any number of people around the globe. Appstream can let you manage your application and securely transfer it to any computer. With AppStream, you can also take advantage of the incredible AWS functionalities and network architecture. 
• CloudSearch: This one makes the search on your application simplified. With Amazon CloudSearch, one can make things really simple, manageable, and scalable. The service supports up to 34 languages in total.
• ElasticTranscoder: This service is basically to convert the original media into a format that is easily playable on the application. The Amazon ElastiTranscoder lets you convert the data suitable for playing in different media such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
• SES: The Amazon SES or Simple Email Service has been made for digital marketers to deal with their clients. With the service, one can send notifications as well as transactional Emails.
• SQS: The service can be used to send messages between different services of a similar application. The Amazon SQS is a message queuing service that lets you decouple and scale microservices, and other systems such as distributed system, Serverless applications.
• SWF: The Amazon SWF is a task coordinator as well as a full-fledged state tracker. With the service, the developers can easily build, run, and scale all the background jobs that have similar sequential steps. 

Enterprise Applications:

• WorkSpaces: A lot of people struggle with providing an environment for their employees to work in when it comes to infrastructure. With Amazon Workspace you can provide a cloud desktop to each of them. With the WorkSpace, you are getting a very fast, responsive desktop for your choice which one can access anytime, anywhere from any device that can support it.
• WorkDocs: This is a cloud-based docs creator. The content made on it can be shared easily on your AWS. The Docs that are made can be accessed from anywhere. The service makes it really easy to share, edit, and create content.
• WorkMail: With the Amazon WorkMail, the subscriber can easily access all their emails in the service itself. This one works as an option to securely manage your business emails and calendar service. 

What are the charges for Amazon Web Services?

As far as the pricing of Amazon Web Services is concerned then there are a variety of 160 cloud services that are offered by the company. The good thing about all those services is that you only pay for the services that you have availed and for the time you have used. There are basically no contracts or licenses that you might need for getting the Amazon Web Services in your hands. Below are the three models based on which Amazon charges you for its web services.

Pay-as-you-Go

This model lets you pay the desired amount of money you need to invest and not something based on prediction. In this case, whenever you require the services, you just pay for the designated amount without overcompensation. The system is based on the agile model and is responsive enough to scale your needs. This one saves you from spending extra while your requirements are relatively low.

Save When You Reserve

You will be benefited a little more if your payment is upfront. In this one, the larger is the payment, the more discount you will get. In this, you can invest your money in a reserved capacity while your savings can be as high as up to 75%. This model is generally used for instances such as Amazon EC2 and Amazon RDS. The reserve of money you deposit is only used when there is a demand thus saving your money at the end.

Pay Less By Using More

There is basically a band of payment that can be availed by you where you pay for the amount of GBs you have used. The price of this data is almost equivalent to 2 cents per GB. Also, the more you use, the less bill you have to pay. 

They also have a monthly bill calculator as well as TCO calculator that will help you with the expenditures. In case, if you wish to see the individual pricing of all the services that are available for Amazon Web Services then click on the link here.

Success Stories related to Amazon Web Services

There have been a plethora of companies that are successful in their field and have availed the Amazon Web Services. Also, I am not talking about any company but giants who are at the top of their game. The list of companies goes on and on with names like 21st Century Fox, 91App, Abof, ABP News, Adobe System etc. In fact, there are so many small companies that gained the benefit of Amazon Web Services. The service helped them to kick start their businesses without even relying on physical infrastructure. 

There are absolutely tonnes of Amazon Web Services that can actually be used by any app creator. This even helps a basement developer to just plug his created app to the AWS system and get seamless hosting. The responsive scalability of the AWS lets many small scale organisation deploy their applications and only pay for the resources it took. We ourselves advice our clients and customers to take the benefit of Amazon Web Services. Yes, we make apps for mobile and desktop and have been doing it for almost 9 years. In case, if you have any queries regarding app development then you can contact us at Sales@agicent.com. We hope this article may have been of some help to you. Also, thank you for reading the article until the end.

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What is VUI?

VUI or Voice User Interface is a way by which humans can communicate with machines. We all know about GUI which are used to feed input and get the work done likewise VUI is similar to it except it uses voice commands. VUI uses speech recognition systems to answer questions and complete tasks for the user. 

There have been multiple applications of these systems. Some of the industries that have seen it are automobiles, home automation systems, home appliances, and much more. Although, if you to seek the most common example of it then Android Assistant and SIRI would be it. Considering that a large chunk of the world’s population either uses Android or iOS, you may have access to those systems even if you are unaware of it.

Over a couple of years, there have been multiple improvements in VUI. VCD or a Voice controlled device takes command using a VUI and does a designated task inferred by the command itself. There has been much improvement in this tech. Now it can understand multiple languages with different dialects.

Benefits of using a VUI

Ever Evolving: The greatest aspect of this technology since its inception has been the fact that it has been ever-evolving. In the beginning, there was only English that was supported by the systems. Although over time it began to expand with a plethora of languages at hand. And, now it also understands multiple dialects which are a huge and bound for tech. This happened since the library of speech recognition system increased over with more and more people using those virtual assistants. 

Speed: It is relatively faster to use these systems. Yes, a lot of people still haven’t got a hang of it. I hardly see any people using virtual assistants on smartphones. Although it is just a matter of habit otherwise to set an alarm, I just have to say “set an Alarm for 9:30 AM” and voila I am done.

Hands-Free: One of the major comforts that comes with this tech is that it makes everything hands-free. How hands-free your system is something that depends on how well the system is calibrated and how responsive the mic of your device is.

Control Multiple Devices at once: IoT is something that makes the connection of multiple devices possible. Internet of Things is nothing but a network of devices that are connected using a common network. Using a VUI, one can control multiple devices at once.

Intuitiveness: Well, the reason it became so popular is that these devices are quite intuitive. It is very easy to interact with a VUI and almost anyone with zero tech experience might be able to learn it effectively. In fact, this is a boon to many people who are blind.

Empathy: There is something that makes the experience of a VUI quite immersive. It is because an AI voice can be as human as you want. This gives an emotional side to the whole experience making it truly authentic.

Why VUI and IoT go Hand in Hand?

Over the years, there have been so many IoT devices that have taken the benefit of a VUI. There is no doubt that both these technologies are made for each other. The reason is simple, both of them were created to make devices & interaction automated yet intuitive. The type of fluidity that has been achieved happened over time but multiple devices prove the upper statement. Some of these devices are mentioned below:

• Google Home Voice Controller: This is one really popular device that has been introduced in the market by Google. The cost of the device in the market is $130 and what it does is control your home control alarms, light thermostats, volume control etc. This is one among the top-selling device in the category of IoT devices.
• Amazon Echo: It is another range of devices that work quite similar to that of Google Home. And, it is equally popular may be more in parts of the world. It is a range of smart speakers that can work as your virtual assistant. The primary input by taken by Amazon Echo devices are voice commands. Also, they are well known for the precision and intuitiveness they offer.
• Kuri Mobile Robot: This one is a smart robot that is based for entertainment purposes. The robot costs you around 700$ and well that money can get you a cute little bot to interact with. It comes with a decent processor and therefore it doesn’t anywhere once it gets a hang of your house. It can play music and dance. Also, can be a great assistant and can do a lot of different things. And, it uses voice commands to do everything.
• Philips Hue Bulb: If you are willing to make your room a little hip then trust me it can be an important accessory for your house. Philips offers a variety of great electrical appliances and Philips Hue is one of its famous entry in the IoT world. The bulb allows you to sync with the music, gets you access to a whole colour palette, and can be controlled wirelessly. The bulb can also be controlled using voice and is capable of creating the right ambience.
• August Smart Lock: Imagine a scenario when you are not at your home but you need the lock open for your coming guest. Well, August Smart Lock can get you that. This one allows you to manage your door from anywhere. Also, the device offers universal voice compatibility. The installation of the device is pretty simple and it works seamlessly with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Although, some of the devices that are mentioned till now are some few examples. There are a lot more devices that utilise both IoT and VUI. The reason is simple, the combination of these two are inseparable. It creates a more immersive experience for a user and provides technology that even old people(who are generally novice with tech) can operate. In fact, there are tonnes of articles on how to create an app and the task is utterly difficult but setting up your amazon skills is not. 

One can easily create their own Amazon skill and set it up for their stores or businesses exclusively. These skills work great with Amazon Echo devices. In fact, one can do things like ordering groceries, booking a table in a restaurant, booking a movie etc with ease. It won’t be an understatement that both these technologies are conjoined twins. Both can be seen separably but once made together gets you a superior experience. 

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A major announcement by the company Apple and soon to be released on the 19th of September, 2013. The iOS 13 is the next installment to the upgrade Apple is about to bring on the table. The first beta release for the version was already provided to registered users on June 24, 2019. Although, the long-awaited OS upgrade can finally be installed soon.

Notable Features of iOS 13

It’s evident that the OS market is getting competitive and the features are becoming cutting-edge. To meet the current market needs, there have been some hefty upgrades done in the department. The list of some of the notable features have been mentioned below:

Performance: The Face Id features is now around 30% faster. Also, the apps have been made significantly small even after the update thus reprising the speed of running positively. Know how to create app from scratch.

Dark Mode: With this feature change the entire look and feel of your smartphone.

Find My: Find your friends and all your connected devices with ease.

Photos: The UI has been changed to a more engaging. Also, the pictures can now be organised as per day, month, and year.

Video and Photo Editing: Get great control by adjusting aspects like exposure, contrast, saturation, brightness, and a lot more.

Camera: Digitally enhance your picture by using effects like Smooth Skin, Sharpen Eyes, and Brighten Facial Features.

New Emoji: New options for emoji like Cow, Octopus, mouse, and more that can be used during Facetime Apps and Messaging.

There are a variety of other really great features integrated into the new iOS 13. In order to know more about them, click on the link here.

About Android 10

Android 10 as the name says is going to be the 10th major release in the lineup. Although, this one is the 17th version that has been rolled out by Google. Initially, the version was introduced by the name “Android Q”. Although, the upgrade was only launched for Pixel and Pixel XL devices although now it has been officially launched on September 3rd, 2019.

Notable Features of Android 10

Live Caption: Caption all media be it Photos, Videos, Podcast, and even Voice Recording with a single tap.

Smart Reply: Now get recommendations for the reply just to make things faster and efficient.

Sound Amplifier: Boost the sound of your phone and filter the background noise. 

Gesture Navigation: New gesture controls for better navigation. 

Dark Theme: This one uses a dark-coloured theme that’ll give you that elegant and will also give you more battery in a flick of seconds.

Better Gaming: The OS has been upgraded to support devices with a foldable screen and 5G Networks.

More Privacy Options: Control over data like share time, location, and much more. Options like Opt out of ad personalisation readily available to you with one tap.

Digital Wellbeing: Helps you stop spending unnecessary time on your Smartphone.

Feature Comparison

In terms of feature both of the Operating System stand out to give you something new on the table. There are plenty of features that both the platform offers. Beginning with the Dark Mode, Well both of these Operating System offers you that. Although, if we are to talk about which one is better the iOS would be the answer. With iOS, the user got more options and it looks better. One thing that is common among both devices is Gestures. Although, Google has seriously nailed the gesture control this time. Talking about the split-screen aspect, well iOS 13 still doesn’t have it.

Although, the IOS comes up with something really cool i.e Memoji’s. These can easily be called an extended version of Emoji’s. Although, one would find them way better. With a Memoji, you can actually customize your character as per your likeness and record videos with your avatar. There is a multitude of options using which one could make their avatar quite identical to themselves. 

Last but not least but it is important to compare the speed of these two OS. By far the Android 10 has an upper hand on this, especially with the daily utility apps. iOS 13 is also good but we felt based on our research that Android 10 is slightly faster. From a security perspective, iOS users should also consider privacy measures like downloading a VPN for iOS to protect sensitive data when using public Wi-Fi networks or untrusted connections. 

Which One is Better and Why?

Considering the fact that both of them are completely different ecosystems, it is hard to say which one is better. Although, if we talk about features both of them are quite extensive in offerings. On the above sheet, it might feel like Android is leading but it is more a matter of the user’s choice. For instance, Split Screen is a great feature that lets you handle two apps at the same time. Although, on the other hand, you have Memoji by Apple which can transform the way we communicate with emojis. Therefore, if you will personally ask me then I would say Android(because I am user) despite the fact that I loved Memoji. Although, if you’ll ask an Apple User, the story could be a little different.

Expected Features in the Next OS Versions of iOS and Android

Well, not much can be said about the next iteration of both the versions of iOS and Android. The reason is simple: both of those upgrades launched recently so at least for now there are no official announcements. Although, if we are to figure what can happen next then there can be quite many features that can be added.

For instance, if we talk about iOS then there are pretty cool features in Android that the OS doesn’t have. For example, Always-On Display, Create Multiple Users, Night Mode in Camera, Clear All Apps, and many others. For the next upgrade, Apple might consider these things and possibly upgrade itself.

On the other hand, if we are to talk about Android then you’ll find a pretty stubborn user’s on the other side of the shore. This calls for features that Android just lags about. For instance, an Android OS doesn’t have a native screen recorder, spam filter, messaging to sync devices, sending money in message, call listen to music on the separate speaker, and many more. These are things that Google might start to work upon. 

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The trend of application localization continued to grow and evolve. Application localization is the process of adapting a software application to meet the linguistic, cultural, and functional requirements of a specific target audience or market. This involves translating the user interface, content, and any other relevant components to make the application more accessible and user-friendly for users in different regions. Localization goes beyond language translation, encompassing considerations such as date formats, currency symbols, and cultural nuances, ensuring a seamless and culturally sensitive user experience. This practice is crucial for reaching a global audience and enhancing user engagement by tailoring the application to the diverse needs of users worldwide.

Note: Some of these technology trends might seem loosely related to app development. Although all of them are directly or indirectly related to it.

1.Internet of Things

About: The technology is surely on a high-rise. An IoT system is a group of interrelated smart devices. The type of devices that are connected with it could both electrical as well as electronic in nature. It is among the top technology trend right now and the application is so vast that it often becomes difficult to classify it. It is basically a combination of multiple techs such as real-time analytics, Machine Learning, commodity sensors, and embedded systems.

The traditional industries in which IOT has been applied are embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, control systems, and automation. Most of these devices are being generally used in creating smart homes. Most of the devices that use these technologies to control other tech are either Smartphones or Smart Speakers. The major application of the tech is in Consumer, Commercial, Industrial, and Infrastructural applications. 

Example:

Nest Smart Home: This device helps to make your home smart. It will provide you with all the insights that you need from all the smart devices at your home. The company itself has been sinking its teeth with the tech. Their initial product was a thermostat and they have been rolling out great devices for their consumers.

Cisco Connected Factory: Cisco has collaborated to give this concept upon which they are working. A Whole factory that can be controlled through a single station. A variety of IoT devices will be controlling the factory. Although, by the entire factory, I also mean the production line. This tech by Cisco will not only increase the efficiency but also the vulnerabilities.

Kohler Verdera Smart Mirror: This is a smart mirror if connected via Alexa can give you updates like weather and show you important notifications. It is a new technology and for now, it may be a luxury but this is surely going to the mainstream in the future. With the popularity of voice-based search, it is a great step by Kohler.

Future

IoT is an emerging tech and it is here to stay. It has been expected by 2020, there will be 21 billion connected devices on the internet. Also, since most of the devices use Machine Learning, the more data they get the smarter they become. This is helping in the increase of overall efficiency and has been helpful in making everything remotely manageable. There are multiple companies and startups that are taking steps in that direction and there are surely going to be many joining the list.

2.Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

About: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality may be different things but they are highly interrelated. It is surely one of the top technology trends out there. Virtual Reality is what the name means. It shows you an artificial environment using the VR Kit. This is more like a simulation for you. There has been a wide range of apps that have been made. Also, there are plenty of cheap kits which are available and can be used using a smartphone. This has made the technology more accessible to many people.

On the other hand, Augmented reality is a whole different ball game. It is like a simulation but it integrates the real world. One could easily argue the distinction between virtual reality and Augmented Reality. There are multiple applications that can be used to how great the tech is. It shows you pictures, images, 3D model in real spaces. If you wish to check out our article on Top Augmented Reality App then click on the link provided.

Example:

Oculus Rift: It is one of the VR kits available in the market. This is a complete experience as far as the VR capabilities are concerned. There are various applications in the app store that you can checkout. Oculus Rift is the best personal experience that anyone can get to their home. It has got endless games and great experiences for people. Except for this, one can even have a look at PSVR.

BBC Civilization: I came to know about this application when I was writing the above article mentioned in the link. It really is a great Augmented Reality experience. Just download the application and it allows you to see ancient artefacts and relics based on the Geography or era you select. It will scan an area and some post-processing, you can actually interact with that relic. It is a must-try experience.

Future

There is a long-distance that the tech has to travel. It is not just the Kits but there are various aspects that the smart people behind their desks have to work upon. For instance, the latency. It is important that there is no lag between the actual image and the stimuli that we provide to the system. Another one could be haptic feedback. There is still a disconnect between the VR and the actual world. It is not completely immersive since you can see the object but not touch it. Also, sound mechanics is a much bigger issue.

Talking about Augmented reality, a lot of companies have actually realised the potential of it. The top technology trends are being applied to various industries such as Teaching, Training, Healthcare, Automobile, Entertainment etc. It will be serving as a part of the extended reality. Also, a lot of considerable work is being done by companies like Microsoft, Apple, Niantic, Zapper etc. Combining both the tech with AI, they are going to deliver some substantially great leap in a positive direction.

3.Autonomous Devices

About: This one is truly hyped to the core and there are a plethora of things where the autonomy is applied. Although, the most common example of it that you’ll hear would be self-driven cars. It is really among the top technology trends that you can look out for. The technology is often called AuT. There is another term that is associated with the top technology trends i.e Internet of Autonomous Things.

There are a huge number of things for which the tech is being used for instance self-navigating drones. Along with a huge number of organisations and military even Amazon was thinking of creating drones for delivery. Self-Driven cars are already quite famous while the systems have actually become so smart that they put humans to shame. There are driverless cars that are way better in terms of human error then they can ever be. In Fact, we have robots for a home which auto clean the floor just by themselves.

Aerial robotic platforms extend asset lifetime. Drones enable non-destructive testing to identify and address potential problems. Comprehensive inspections minimize downtime and provide a much safer solution. Oil, gas, chemicals, mining, and other infrastructure no longer requires elevated platforms or scaffolding thanks to drones.

Example:

Game Bots: We all may fail to realise this until now but Game Bots are actually autonomous. They either could work as your support or someone from whom you may have to save the castle. A Game Bot is an autonomous entity inside a game that serves its own purpose.

Robotics: It is not even an example but an entire field. Although, have you ever thought that they can classified example. Well, there can’t be a better example than them. Robotics is a field that is being taken very seriously. It is the field that will humankind to places where we can not physically reach. As we know the sole reason of building a robot is to get work autonomously, therefore, it is the best example that can be given.

Supervised Learning: This may again be a concept but it is a part of autonomous devices. Most of the AI that is being developed for Autonomous devices is being made using supervised learning. There are a variety of autonomous bots that are preprogrammed to do a certain thing.

Future

There has been a lot of ongoing work that is being done in the field. Autonomous Devices have strong grounds for the coming future. It is being predicted that more and more devices will join the circle. Most of these devices will either be working alongside humans or with total autonominity. It has been predicted that up to 40% of the data will be processed via the machines. There are tonnes of things that are about to get introduced in the field.

4.Immersive Experience

About: Well, it can be considered the top technology trends or more specifically a trait that is being followed by inventors throughout the world. For beginners, we can talk about 3D movies. It is the most common example of an immersive experience. You can see images that have dimension. On the other hand, we have Virtual Reality and Augmented. The basic foundation of these two techs is laid over immersive experience.

From websites to applications, each and every field is trying their hand on the effect of it. Although, majorly the entertainment industry is the one that is trying to utilize the full potential of it. From great dynamic sound to even the seating position, everything is being taken care of. For instance, if you have ever seen a movie in IMAX. Each and every that is done by those IMAX guys is to increase the involvement of the audience.

Future

Well, the future of the concept can be divided into many different ongoing trends. For instance, people are working really hard to make the Virtual Reality experience more and more authentic. Same is the story with Augmented Reality since there is still a disconnect. Another aspect would be the increase in the amount of resolution. 8K resolution has actually become a true thing while 4K is not properly mainstream for now. Although, there are huge steps that are being taken towards the direction.

5.Smart Spaces

About: Ever heard about smart homes. Well, it is among the top technology trends that have a lot of hype. Smart spaces are an environment where you are basically loaded with a lot of techs. There are multiple sensors that will take stimulus from the environment and switch things on/off in your presence.

These smart homes provide you with more safety, convenience, and productivity. Although, the concept is being applied in different spaces such as Offices, Apartment Communities, Hostels, Grocery Malls, Shopping Centers, etc. All this technology does is to evolve your home to a better one. This creates the ease which accords for better living and comfort alongside saving electricity.

Example: 

Hospitals: Multiple hospitals use trackers to find resources in time. There can be different conference rooms that take the help of tech. Also, most of the staff is being connected to support better care during the time of emergencies which is common inside a hotel.

Airports: A lot of airports use facial recognition for safer and quicker check-ins. There is artificial intelligence being used to clean off crowded areas, you get self-service baggage drop and much more.

Grocery Stores: There are various shelves that have already been labelled. Also, there are many apps using which people can actually scan the product. These systems also notify shoppers about the great offers from time to time.

Future

The technology is mainstream but has not been applied to the effect. There is soon going to be the time where each and everyone is going to embrace it. It has been estimated that the industry will clock $53.45 billion by the year 2022 by Zion Market Research. There have already been so many smart home devices being launched such as Google Home, Alexa, and Amazon Echo. It is also being predicted that Artificial Intelligence will be used for Home Automation.

6.DevOps

About: A lot of people don’t know about the designation but it is something that is huge in the top technology trends. DevOps, in general, are practices that will be taken care of by an expert to automate the process between software and the team. The operation is effective for teams that are working solo on a particular aspect. DevOps ensure that you get increased trust, faster software releases, the capability of solving some critical issues, and better management of work. 

DevOps is basically a collaboration between development and operations. It emphasized on aspects like mindset, collaboration, and better integration. It combines multiple factors such as agile, constant delivery, automation, and a lot more. With this, one can have a team which is more efficient and innovative in comparison. DevOps gives you the opportunity of crossing the great barrier of misalignment between the teams.

Example:

Dockers: Docker is a software that provides Platform-as-a-service(PAAS). It is operating-system-level virtualization that provides you with packages that are known as containers. These containers are separate entities with their own bundled software and libraries. It basically provides an environment to live test your application which wasn’t possible before.

Jenkins: This is another automation server that has been written in Java. Jenkins takes away all the non-human work and facilitates for speedy development. The servlet uses Apache Tomcat to run the Software. Jenkins comes with a whole lot of plugins that can help you with your massive projects. Plugins such as Mailes, Credentials, SSH Agent, JavaDOC.

Future

DevOps has been a relatively newer addition in the field of development. Although, it has become mainstream in most of the top IT firms. There has been a rise in the use of AI, this fact alone will take data analysis seriously and hence DevOps will come into play. There has been a high rise in IaaS and DBaaS. With the increasing demand for cloud computing for the industry, it is evident that it is going to play a much bigger role than now.

7.Artificial Intelligence

About: We have had covered a couple of topics with top technology trends previously in this article. Although, the one thing that was common in general was artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence in its soul is basically giving a machine to work or think like humans. For now, it is unlike the robots that Skynet sends but more like Skynet but a much inferior version. 

Artificial Intelligence in its crux is achieved by a couple of techniques such as Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, and Reinforcement Learning. There are a couple of more interesting concepts that are related to it. For instance, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and a couple more. It is evident that the world is surely going to be a better place we have all these machines working alongside us. Also, this profound idea can actually give roots to concepts like global income. 

Example:

SIRI: This is the most common example one can give to anyone of AI alongside Google Assistant. SIRI is a virtual assistant that comes with all Apple Smartphone. There is a variety of things that the utility can do for you. For instance getting information, getting directions, sending messages, making voice calls, open applications, and adding events. 

TESLA: The AI chops of this company was mentioned in the Autonomous Devices section. The AI shifted gears higher with vehicles that are self-driven. The company has been shelling some really great cars in the sports and utility segment that are run using electricity. Tesla’s are one of the safest and among the fastest in many segments. Also, the AI system in the car gives it capabilities like self-driving and prediction to a decent scale. In fact, the company is also one of the backing partners of Alpha.Go.

Amazon Echo: Amazon Echo is a smart speaker that can take voice commands from the user and do the deed. The voice behind the speaker or the smart system itself is known as Alexa. It is basically a great device for home automation and gives you all the capabilities of a complete home organiser.

Future

Well, the most general prognosis of the future as predicted by many Sci-Fi fans is Skynet. Although, with regards to the possible threat there were two people who stood to acknowledge it. Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking both were and are highly in favour of regulating the AI aspect. Although, as far as the development is concerned, the AI is being implemented in every industry. The tech has been applied to industries such as Transportation, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, Media, Customer Service etc. Although, they are still not on a verge of complete autonomy but the future definitely predicts that it is going to happen soon. 

8.Cloud Computing and Big Data

About: Cloud Computing has been the biggest boon to the IT industry at large. It mitigated the infrastructural as well as the time management issue for the firms. In total, Cloud computing is offered to a customer divided into three services IaaS(Infrastructure as a service), PaaS(Platform as a service), and SaaS(Software as a Service). All three of these services takes almost every aspect of infrastructural management. Companies can rent infrastructure from services like AWS and Azure and scale there needs as per the situation. 

On the other hand, Big Data has been solving problems in the department of data analysis. We are generating a huge chunk of data on a daily basis. It is so big that it will be quite difficult for a normal computer to process it. Although, this data can be turned into meaningful information. Therefore, Big Data is the non-traditional approach using which a huge pile of data can be processed in a short span of time. 

Although, both of these top technology trends are highly correlated. At one place we have cloud computing that will be handling a huge chunk of data. Although, as mentioned before by traditional method it is not possible to meet the need. Therefore, these services use the concept of Big Data. The distributed computing provided by Big Data has been highly effective until now.

Example:

Google Search: Google Search is one of the best examples of Big Data and cloud computing together. The internet is basically a huge pile of data and reaching there within seconds would be a daunting task. Although, with the tech available, the dream of making a search possible has been made possible.

Amazon Redshift: It is a data warehousing utility service in AWS(Amazon Web Services). It is a cost-effective way of getting your data stored along with great business tools to help you. Some of the great features that the service inculcates are fast queries, built-in encryption, SQL Support, and majorly support from the Amazon Redshift.

HDInsight: It is an EMR(Electronic Medical Record) system. There are a variety of operations that the tool can perform. Operations like Hadoop, Hive, Storm, HBase, R etc. There are many companies that are using it such as Toyota, Accuweather, GE etc. It has many great features along with plug-ins for IntelliJ and Eclipse.

Future

The future is certainly bright for the top technology trends. The cloud computing infrastructure and the concepts of Big Data have made the industries way more efficient. By acquiring the space of the traditional methods, it has actually been a boon to the industries. There can be more advancements and products in the future but for now, that would be all.

9.BlockChain

About: Have you ever heard about a database that has a centralised ledger for every transaction? If yes, then you might have probably heard about Blockchain. A blockchain is basically a record of multiple nodes known as blocks. All of these blocks are linked and secured using Cryptography. The top technology trends tend to take out the middlemen from any transaction maintaining a centralized ledger for everyone. 

The technology was developed by Satoshi Nakamoto. The tech was designed to create a universal ledger for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. In a blockchain, both the parties will confirm a transaction using digital signatures. The technology is seeing its initial phases in different industries like Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, Financial Services, Video Games, Supply chain etc.

Example:

Government: There are multiple governments that are thinking or have already implemented the blockchain to effect. The BJP party of India used the tech for analysis during the time of elections. Essentia is another company that has been using the tech to develop a project for Finland’s Central Union of Agricultural Products and Forest Owners. It will help the rural as well as urban citizens to access records.

Healthcare: There are various medical projects like MedRec. These projects will be based on Blockchain and will provide data sharing along with authentication and maintaining confidentiality. This would be a boon to the industry since a lot of people have to work with the wrong data because of erroneous data.

Supply Chain: Blockchain has been most effectively used in this particular department. There are multiple industries where you have to cope up with many mediators to make your product available. Although, the two giants IBM and Walmart have collaborated to make a supply chain alliance. There are also many other places and companies who are taking steps in the same direction. 

Future

Currently, the top technology is something that has tremendous potential. Also, one can not still figure out the limitations of the same. It may take some time but it is surely going to become mainstream. The great thing about the tech is that there are more and more new ways by which the people are thinking of utilising the tech. Therefore, it is surely gonna transform the business and investment. 

10.Empowered Edge

About: Empowered Edge is the concept of centralizing and empowering computers towards the edge of the network connected. The distribution is generally done towards the end-user and the end-user device. This is among the principal concept in device management in the department of cloud computing and big data age.

The top technology trends basically try to decrease traffic. It also helps to localize and reduces the time of the data reaching. It has been said that with 5G networks, there is going to be lower latency, faster transfer rates, and a larger number of nodes per square kilometer. 

Example: The technology is still in its primitive stage so there are no examples as such. 

Future

There are going to be a number of applications of this technology. Although, for now, Google has basically announced that it will be bringing machine learning to the edge. Also, a huge chunk of IoT devices will be connected to the edge. This new advancement by Google will make the data processing happening at the edge.

11.Digital Twin

About: I hope that most of you must be aware about Iron Man. Remember how he used to make up suits. Jarvis basically had all the data and the dynamics. All that data would be provided to Tony to take out the vulnerabilities and makeup a better suit for the future. Just like Tony would make a virtual representation of his previous suit, Digital Twin is the digital version of any physical thing that has attributes and functions.

For instance, you own a Toyota Camry. Although, after riding it for longer hours, you might feel like there are some aspects that are good while others may not be. Although, what if the manufacturers have a digital equivalent of your Camry. I am not talking about just the schematics but the whole representation. Representation like how the tyres react to the tarmac, its performance on slippery roads, how the engine reacts to speed change. If we have a virtual representation of all these aspects then it would become a breeze for manufacturers to actually make the necessary change. If you have fully understood what I am talking about this top technology trends then that is what a digital twin is.

Example:

3D Modelling: 3D modelling of various physical objects is on the rise. It lets you check the status of the physical object. For instance, if you have a bunch of sensors that can easily connect data to your actual system then this data can be used to model all the feedback digitally.

Other Applications: Some of the other application of this technology can be seen in various other industries. Industries like Aircraft Engine, Wind Turbines, HVAC Control Systems, Locomotives etc.

Future

This could actually be the next big for the manufacturing industries. This top technology trends can actually help you predict the future of your device. The tech is basically setting up a new standard while taking inputs from IoT Devices. Although, the digital Twin is not limited to just manufacturing. One can actually create the digital equivalent of the whole marketplace and make strategies according to predicting things that can be in favour.

12.Cyber Security: Digital Ethics and Privacy

About: We are all connected in this digital world. Although, with the increase in speed and more connectivity, we have also become vulnerable to many threats and intrusions. Although, most of the vulnerability that comes is from the users itself. Therefore, it created a need to establish some ground rules for Digital Ethics and privacy. Digital Ethics are nothing but a set of rules and regulations that everyone has to follow while on a certain medium. This basically deals conduct aspect of one’s presence online. In case, if there has been a breach in the digital ethics aspects by any user then necessary action can be taken against him. It was truly important for the wellbeing of many individuals who have received cyberbullying. Therefore, it is among the top technology trends that is being followed by IT Companies in general.

Example:

Information Privacy: As per this privacy, individuals have the right to decide how their online data can be used. The laws are still underdeveloped but they are still in effect in many countries.

Individual Privacy: This allows any person to Stream, Surf, Download or Upload any sort of data that he/she wishes upon. Basically, by this privacy, the user has the full right to expose him/herself to any type of content available on the Internet.

Communication Privacy: It states the notion that every individual has a right to communicate with anyone. Although, this can only be carried until and unless you have a secured line. There is a myriad of cases where such type of information has been leaked.

Future

As far it can be estimated there are surely going to be more laws regarding this top technology trends. This is going to happen since most there are many technologies that are on the verge of going mainstream. AI will be implemented in almost every aspect of your internet experience. Therefore, in order to safeguard the security of the user, it will become collateral to make amendments for the same.

So this was our list of the top technology trends that you can follow. It is essential to know what is running and upcoming in the market. It lets you stay ahead in the market and makes for better revenue. In case, if you are looking for an app development company that can help you make an app then we can help. In order to give us an enquiry mail us at sales@agicent.com. You can also check out our app cost calculator by using the link at the top. To check out our article on Cyber Security Threat to App Company, click on the link that is provided. We hope this article may have been of some help to you. Also, thank you for reading the article until the end.

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There are many Slack communities with thousands of founder, VCs, designers, developers, and other professionals which you can join to discuss your startup idea and even raise funds at the same time. However, finding some of the top Slack communities to connect with other fellow entrepreneurs can be quite tough. So to ease up your task, we did some research and curated a list of top 20 Slack communities for entrepreneurs which are worth joining.

Let’s begin –

1. #Launch – Join this 11 years old Slack community to connect with like-minded people (4000+) from different backgrounds – entrepreneurs, designers, developers, etc. It is the best place to collaborate and discuss your products, find leads and opportunities, and even cofounder for your startup.

2. amateurpreneur  – A Slack community for entrepreneurs where they can discuss ideas, share products to get honest feedback and help to grow their business. The Slack entrepreneur community has more than 1000 members.

3. #smallbiz – Join this Slack community for small business chats and connect with other small-scale business owners.

4. #FemaleFounders – The first women-only Slack community of hundreds of female founders around the globe.

5. #TechLondon – A Slack group (more than 5000) of startup enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, freelancers, and internet marketers in London tech city. It charges £1 as an entry fee to prevent spam.

6. Sideproject – Sideproject is a Slack community of people seeking collaborators for their side projects. Share your side projects in this Slack group to find the right people to work with and make your project come alive.

7. #startup – One of the biggest global startup community with over 6900 members on Slack. Join it to make connections with cofounders and entrepreneurs near your region or around the globe which can help you in expanding your business.

8. Founded X – This Slack community (more than 1000 members) can help you to expand your business to other countries as it includes founders from different countries with whom you can connect and ask for assistance.

9. VC Club – Do you want to raise funds for your new startup? If yes, then join VC Club Slack community of VCs, fundraisers, angels, and founders.

10. #TechMasters – In this Slack community of around 4746 members, you can find technologists and founders. If you are a tech startup guy then you can also seek out help to solve your coding problems. Apart from that, you can discuss your startup idea and get feedback.

11. #CreativeTribes – Find and connect with professionals of different niches. Interact with other entrepreneurs, designers, developers, marketing guys, writers, etc. and gain knowledge on various aspects of your business. The Slack community has over 1000 members.

12. hwstartup – Do you have any hardware based startup idea? Join this Slack group of over 800 members to conversate about your idea and get it validated. You can also learn about different processes involved in designing to launching a hardware product.

13. Focus Asia – Connect with tech startup founders from Asian countries in this Slack community of over 500 members.

14. Tech404 – Tech404 is a Slack community (3300+ members) of Atlanta-based techies, developers, designers, founders, entrepreneurs, marketers, hobbyists, and other professionals.

15. Nomadlist – This is one of the largest Slack community (33,000+ members) of remote workers, travelers, and digital nomads across the globe.

16. Startup Study Group – Growing Slack community (6000+ members) of helpful investors, advisors, and other startup guys.

17. Product Manager HQ – It is the largest product community of more than 2000 product managers. You don’t have to be a product manager to join this Slack group. Just join, chat, and learn from other product developers how to evolve your startup idea to a real-world usable product.

18. #freelance – In this Slack community you can connect with freelancers all around the globe. The group has more than 1300+ independent business owners sharing their experiences and helping others to be more successful.

19. 10XFactory – Connect with 700+ founders in this Slack community to get game-changing pieces of advice to generate more revenues for your startup.

20. Equity Directory – An invite-only Slack community of startup enthusiasts and entrepreneurs exchanging work for equity.

That’s all for today’s readers, we hope that this list of top 20 Slack communities for entrepreneurs will end up your quest of finding the right Slack groups to connect with other startup owners and learn from their experiences. Meanwhile, do not forget to share this list with your friends and peers, so that, they can also join these top 20 Slack communities for entrepreneurs and make the most out of them.

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In NLP, AI deals with how the program understands and process the user’s input (audio or text). On the other hand, Machine Learning helps the code to evolve and learn from user’s interactions over the period of time. Now, talking about Chatbots which are intelligent non-fiction creatures designed for businesses to interact with their customers in a more personalized manner than ever. The Difference between AI and chatbots are so subtle but significant that we decided to research on the subject and write this article.

Before we list down the Difference between AI and chatbots, let us first understand how many types of Chatbots we have, here we go:-

– Rule-based chatbots: These types of chatbots are one-dimensional and are intended to perform only the core function of the business. In technical terms, the code is rather simple as they are developed to perform based on defined parameters. The main motive of simple rule-based chatbots is to understand the requirements of the customers in a better way. However, they do lack the ability to learn and scale over the period of time.

– AI-based chatbots: AI chatbots are heavy programmed bots which use the concepts of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) to handle business tasks efficiently. Unlike rule-based chatbots, they learn and scale from their past experiences and give almost a human touch to the customers. These chatbots are usually backed complex and state of the art designed machine learning and NLP algorithms. Best of all, they can take real-time decisions based on the past data and understand customer’s context to an extent while interacting.

So which one best suits your business? The answer lies in your objective itself. If you just want a simple functionality, then simple chatbots will do fine as their development cost is way cheaper than AI based bots. But, if you want advanced real-time analytics and efficient decision making (based on past data), then you should invest in AI chatbots instead and in both case, you should be aware of the Difference between AI and chatbots.

Now, let’s understand AI. AI is basically a program which is very good at solving problems on its own as compared to chatbots. Intelligently written code doesn’t count into AI unless the developer is using heavy machine learning algorithms. So, AI is a process of enhancing a program to take real-time decisions more efficiently, accurately, and with a minimal requirement of human touch. On the other side, chatbots are the real-world products which may or may not include AI traits.

In terms of personalized user experience, AI-based bots clearly win over simple chatbots as they can decipher user’s query and understand its intent and context which obviously helps them to provide more optimized results. So, you can see the Difference between AI and chatbots is enough wide to take a choice.

We at Agicent can develop both simple chatbots and AI-based bots to cater your business requirements. Our developers are also growing in the field of Artificial Intelligence, and with the release of iOS 11, they have now new Augmented Reality and machine learning APIs to play with. We started developing AI based apps quietly last year, and now working on some real cool projects that are going to be live. We’re creating AI apps primarily for B2C requirements, mostly related to offer consumers choice of purchases and then facilitating whole purchase lifecyle from them, like selecting the pizza and pasta out of the menu and then purchasing and then getting delivery and all via chats and empowered by AI.

The AI engine learns over time, and we also keep on updating the code side to make them more efficient. There are projects where AI is empowering whole business and not only consumer, like on one hand it is selling stuff to the consumer, and on another hand handling the ordering system, managing inventory, and then out of the money earned running campaigns. Despite Difference between AI and chatbots, both mostly go hand in hand and we should efficiently utilize power of both to achieve right results.

If you want to get an AI-based or simple rule-based chatbot developed for your business, send us your inquiry at sales@agicent.com to get a price quote.

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Let’s begin:

Top Android games December 2017:

1. Carcassonne:

Carcassonne is a multi-player tile placement game which is based on a southern French city. Each player act as the founder of the city and tries to claim territories by placing their set of tiles on the board. So the key to winning this game is to tactfully place the tiles on the board.

2. Bid Wars:

Bid Wars is a free auction-based game in which you have to collect antique items and sell them at profiles. In the game, you can create your own Pawn shop on which worldwide gamers can come and buy items from your collections which will make you richer in the game. With your every smart deal, new buildings in the town gets unlocked which will help you to expand your business.

3. Neverending Nightmares:

Neverending Nightmares is a horror game based on the developer’s real-life story. In this psychological game, you play as Thomas, who awakes from a terrible nightmare but finds out that he is still dreaming. As he goes deeper in his dream, he has to outrun his inner demons and discover more horrors because of his psychological state.

4. Real Kung Fu Ninja Fighter:

Real Kung Fu Ninja Fighter is a modern fighting game in which you play as a Samurai Ninja and fight with other players. The game has 2 different modes in which you can enjoy the seamless fighting experience where you can unleash various skills and battle attacks of the Ninja to outsmart other players. In Story mode, you have to guide your Ninja player to save your peaceful country, and if you just want to fight, then Battle Mode has been specially designed for this purpose.

5. Metal Wings: Elite Force:

Metal Wings: Elite Force is a 2D shooting game similar to classic Contra game but with more enriching GUI and thrilling gameplay. While playing this game, you have to guide a soldier to reach a fixed spot in a level stage while shooting enemies and robots on the way.

Top iOS Games December 2017:

6. Batman: The enemy within:

Batman: The enemy within is a story-based game in which you typically play either as Bruce Wayne or Batman to discover the truth behind the plot to kill Batman. The return of Riddler and Joker will put Batman into uneasy alliances and your choices will affect the game. There are 5 episodes in the game in which the only first one is free and you have to buy the other 4 to play the full game. If you a Batman fan, you should definitely check out this game which is available for iOS 10 and above.

7. June’s Journey:

Join June – a modern-day adventurer in this mystery game and help her to find hidden objects, solve jigsaw puzzles, and explore the world around from 1920s point of view. There are multiple episodes in the game where you meet with different characters and discover new stories.

8. No Brakes IO:

No Brakes IO is a multiplayer racing game but with a unique vehicle which you can upgrade to attain higher speeds and takedown other players. The gameplay is quite smooth and while racing you have to find the fastest route to the finish line.

9. Soulles- Ray of hope:

Follow the ray of hope in the darkening world to help Elin to protect his friend and conquer his fears. Solve each puzzle, witness every sin and dilemma to know more about the shadowy space of the game. Other features of the game include – traveling through hand-crafted environments,  play against cryptic bosses, solve difficult puzzles, confront the seven deadly sins, and much more.

10. Dashy Dashers:

Dashy Dashers is a game like Flappy Bird in which you have to dash the game characters through tight spaces to collect gems and pick powerups. Complete all game quests and collect gems to unlock all cast of Dashy Dashers.

Top  iOS apps December 2017:

11. Sticky AI:

Everyone loves to click selfies but do you want to take your obsession to the next level? If yes, Stick AI app can help you. Use it to convert your selfies into selfie stickers which you can share with your friends on various messaging apps to share a laugh and convey your emotion in a more personalized manner. The app uses AI to turn your selfies into stickers.

12. Messy – Draw on your photos:

Messy is a free iMessage app which lets you easily draw on your pics and share them with your family members and friends. Choose from plenty of colors in the app and easily draw on your photos using your fingers.

13. Teletype- Send Instant Telegram:

Teletype is an iMessage extension which allows you to send awesome telegrams to your friends. Use beautifully crafted Telegram templates to deliver messages in unique ways which look visually attractive.

14. Fam: Group video for iMessage:

Fam is a free group video chat app build within iMessage. With its help, you can very easily turn any group iMessage chat to a group video party. Not just video chat! you can also play games (trivia and basketball) with your friends while video chatting to make things more interesting. In case, of your friends miss the video chat, you can always record FamMails (video messages) and send to them.

15. Brain Journey:

If you are looking for an app to twist your mind and test its cognitive capacity, then Brain Journey is your answer. Play this game to test your brain’s perception, calculation ability, strategy thinking, and reflexes. There are different 20+ different brain challenges to play. Also, the app shows your statistics which includes your activity and performance history.

Top Android apps December 2017:

16. Amazon Key:

Using Amazon Key app, you can control your home access using the camera and smart lock. Also, you can set up and receive Amazon Prime deliveries in an easier manner. In order to use this app, you should have Amazon Key Kit (Camera and Lock) installed at your home. After that, you can use the kit and app to remotely lock and unlock your door and monitor door lock status via notifications. Best of all, you can create multiple guest profiles to give access to your friends and family members. However, the app is only available to Amazon Prime subscribers and in selected cities.

17. Clarity Money:

Clarity Money is your personal finance advisor which keep track of your expenses, Internet services subscriptions, transfer money from bank accounts, and various other tasks. The app uses machine learning to help you lower your bills and opt out of any active Internet service subscription like Netflix, LinkedIn, Pandora, etc. You can also create a savings account and generate credit cards score for free.

18. Files Go Beta:

Files Go is a storage manager app from Google which will help you to restore your phone and SD card storage by cleaning junk files, duplicate photos, applications cache files, large files, and unused apps.

19. Focus Go:

Focus Go is a free to use simple gallery app which displays all your photos and videos in a chronological order. The app size is just about 1.4 MB. So, if you want a lite and compact gallery app, Focus Go can end your search.

20: Library:

Library Android app will help you to digitize your library. You can scan QR code of your books to quickly add them to the app and the app will then automatically fetch its information. Also, you can create a wishlist and share it with friends.

That’s all for our second edition readers. We hope you will enjoy this list of top apps and games December 2017 and share with your friends as well. Also, we will be updating this article during this month if we stumble upon some more interesting apps. If you have a cool app worth our reader’s time, then do share it with us at sales@agicent.com. Lastly, stay tuned for our new year edition of ‘Top apps and games’.

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Bitcoins – a digital cryptocurrency, first used Blockchain technology to keep track of transactions. Blockchain allowed Bitcoins to easily keep track of money flow among its network users. Not just money flow, blockchain can be used in a wide range of applications. Interestingly, it is already being used in supply chain tracking and peer to peer pay. However, blockchain right now is far from perfect to be used in applications like online credit payments where usually thousands of transactions take place in a second, unlike in case of Bitcoins where just 4-8 transactions occur per second.

You can think of blockchain as a digital transaction ledger where it stores all your transactional data in an encrypted form and interlinked with other transactions to maintain data integrity.

Structure of blockchain database:

Blockchain database basically contains two type of records – Transactional data and Blocks. A single block contains all transactional-related data which is encoded using a hashing function to generate a hash code which is a unique set of characters. Likewise, there are multiple blocks in a chain and each block is related to the next block as each block includes the hash of the previous block. This ensures data integrity.

How does blockchain work?

Let’s understand the concept of blockchain by a very simple transaction and how a blockchain network will handle it:

1. Person A sells a product to B.

2. The transaction information such as product details, seller details, price, etc. is recorded and share with other computers in the blockchain network.

3. On the blockchain network, the transaction information is bundled with other transaction into a block. Every transaction in a block is time-stamped which makes them unique as well.

4. Once a block is complete, it is also time-stamped by the network so that all information stays sequential in nature which obviously avoids duplicate entries in the database.

5. The completed block is then sent to all computers in the blockchain, where it is appended to the chain. The timestamps of blocks play a vital role in placing them at the right order and ensure that every user has the latest version of the data.

Blockchain data security:

6. The Blockchain Technology uses a Hash function to create hashes of a block using all its transactional data – a unique string of characters – these unique hashes makes unbreakable links between blocks.

7. Hash from the previous block is added to the data of the next block. So when the next block goes through the hashing method, the generated hash still contains the imprints of the previous block which continues to the very end of the chain.

So if there is any attempt to change data of the previous block then the hash that cipher in the next block won’t match. This mismatch will continue through the complete blockchain denoting data discrepancy.

Application of blockchain technology:

Blockchain Technology is still at its early-stage, but its potential is enormous. It establishes trust, paperless ownership of assets like money, property, stocks, products, etc. However, its success will depend on how companies adapt to this new technology.  Successfully implementing blockchain solutions often requires careful consideration of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, where the expertise of a blockchain lawyer can play a vital role in navigating these complexities. Blockchain is secure, but as it mainly focuses on the handling of digital assets and transactions, hackers might not be very far behind to find a loophole in the system and exploit it to earn some quick money. As you might have heard, some Bitcoin users lost their bitcoins and they were not able to retrieve them in any case. Also, blockchain cuts the role of various intermediaries in most transactions which means those people will oppose the technology in their respective industries.

Likewise, blockchain technology provides a new horizon for digital transactions, securing data in an unprecedented manner. As you delve deeper into blockchain’s innovations and potentials, consider resources like Blockfresh to stay updated on the latest in crypto, blockchain, and NFTs news. By constantly engaging with such platforms, you ensure that you remain informed about this rapidly evolving space.

That’s all readers about what is blockchain and how it really works. If you like our informative post, then don’t forget to share it with your friends on social media. Also, if you have any query related to the blockchain, you can write us at sales@agicent.com. Just like you we also new to this technology but we will do our best to help.

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Choosing the right or wrong backend technology for your next web project can either make or break your chances of success. You can choose any backend framework but they all come with their own set of pros and cons but if you want to develop a highly responsive website or a robust mobile app or chatbot, then NodeJS is the way to go. Node.js is a server-side technology which enables developers to write the server code using JavaScript itself, and Javascript is something that is known to most developers and even a front-end developer can scale up to do the backend part also using node.js, at our Node.js development company Agicent, we have engineers who can do both full stack development using node.js for backend and angular for front and also the ones solely expert upon node.js and other backend technologies.

Node.js is a server technology used to build and run web applications, similar to what ASP.NET, Ruby on Rails or Spring Framework does, but it is more popular because of being lightweight, having inbuilt support for object DB, easy to host and reuse, and on the top of that it is comparatively easier for an existing web developer to transition towards node.js. Customers are hiring node.js development company or remote node.js developers for these reasons primarily, and gradually switching from now older web technologies.

We at Agicent Node.js development company make use of NodeJS in numerous verticals ranging from creating high performing web applications and websites to native or cross-platform mobile application development and also for AI Chatbot Apps. We primarily use Node.js for API development that can empower both mobile and web apps, and our NodeJS services range to AJAX, Plugins, and CMS (Content Management System) development. As per our experience, we can say that NodeJS is the perfect option as of now for developing real-time applications which rely heavily on I/O operations like chat servers, collaborative editing services, live video and audio streaming, etc. We use the combination of Angular.js, MongoDB, express.JS along with Node.js for creating web apps, and Swift, Xcode with node.js for iOS apps, and Android Studio and Java for Android apps, and also with ionic or Xamarin tools.

Now, following are the reasons for using Node.js and for Hiring Node.js Development company:-

1. Uses JavaScript for both front-end and back-end development

As most front-end web developers are familiar with JavaScript, it is pretty easier for them to learn NodeJS and write the backend code in their favorite scripting language. It also reduces the overall development costs and developers won’t have to learn a new programming language. JavaScript can also be used at the database level if you choose JSON storage Object DB like CouchDB, MongoDB, and lots of others. Agicent has a well-versed team of both full stack and dedicated Node.js developers to execute any task in the technology.

2. Node Package Manager

Node Package Manager is a code repository of NodeJS module which developers can easily integrate within their projects to add out of the box functionalities. Both client and server side Node modules are available and best of all most of them are actively maintained. However, before picking any Node module you should check out its popularity as there are some outdated packages available as well.

3. Build fast real-time applications

NodeJS uses an event-driven, non-blocking model which allows it to handle large server requests using minimal resources at once. Therefore, if your web application will make a lot of server requests, then NodeJS is your key to success. You can develop efficiently running real-time chat-based, document editing, multimedia streaming, and other similar types of websites. In a nutshell, pick NodeJS is you want to develop a system which put emphasis on speed and concurrency like most single page applications out there.

4. Active community

NodeJS is actively maintained by open source community which means regular updates, bug fixes, and improved performance after every update. You can also seek help if you face any technical issue. We at Agicent Node.js Development company are a proud contributor of such open source communities focused towards node.js.

5. Supports agile development

Agile development is one of the most popular and widely adopted SDLC models. It facilitates fast development process by developing an MVP product with core functionality first and then iteratively introducing additional features later. As NodeJS allows web developers to use JavaScript as both front-end and back-end scripting language, developers can quickly build a prototype. Also in case of mobile apps, it is comparatively faster to create APIs using node.js over using php and therefore for quick MVP requirements, we recommend using node.js only. Our customers who are looking to Hiring Node.js Development company, consider these facts benefiting rapid MVP development and openly support the choice.

6. Agicent’s Experience with MEAN stack, native programming, and web technologies

Agicent app company has been pretty early adopters of node.js and angular.js and we’ve used the combination in 3 big web projects and several mobile app projects as of today and using it more and more for next developments in the pipeline. We’re loving this technology choice and so as our startup customers. Our overall experience with native mobile apps blended with node.js and php stacks expertise allows us to offer great flexibility to customers to choose either of the technology combination for their product benefit. Some of our customers are hiring node.js development company to create rapid MVP at first and later on developing mobile apps in native mobile technologies, while some are hiring for total MEAN stack based development only, and whatever be their choice we try to fill that as a good node.js development company partner for them.

Despite all the benefits of hiring node.js development company for node.js development, we respect the fact that there can be some projects where technology choice can be different and therefore we keep teams with different skill sets to work on your projects, and unlike hiring form upwork, you’re assigned with already tested and verified node.js developers and app developers at agicent.

That’s all about the benefits of choosing node.js, and hiring node.js development company. We shall be writing about benefits of Angular.js development company in our next post so please keep watching out our blog. We welcome your comments, suggestions, inquiries to our inbox at sales@agicent.com.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, and don’t forget checking out our exciting thanksgiving Offers and Giveaway deals at https://www.agicent.com/blog/tag/thanksgiving-offers-2017.

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Detailed Features of Outlook PST Viewer:

1. Open and View All Components: Freeware MS Outlook PST file viewer version allows you view all the MS Outlook items like emails, calendars, contacts, journals, tasks, notes, etc. The software will show you a normal view, property view and the preview of associated attachment of emails. In addition, it will keep the original formatting of items intact.
2. Preview Items with All Details: Once the software loads all PST file items, it will also display number of items present in each folder and generate an item preview with all properties. You can view all items with their associated attributes like for emails: from, subject, to, sent, received, size (KB); for contacts its: full name, address, phone numbers and so on.
3. No MS Outlook Installation Required: You don’t need MS Outlook installation to open up the PST file. Most of the Outlook based applications require MS Outlook set up but unlike them, the standalone Outlook PST Viewer is smart enough to read PST file data without Outlook being installed.
4. MS Outlook Style Interface: Once you launch the software it will appear in a style similar to Microsoft Outlook view. This GUI makes it user-friendly and makes it easier to use.

Additional Features of Outlook PST Viewer:

– Completely portable- no need to install.

– View multiple PST files without outlook.

– Read password protected PST files.

– Even view corrupted PST files.

– Read data from large PST files. The tool is tested within a range of 2 GB to 30 GB PST files.

– Available for Windows and Mac OS X.

The Verdict:
BitRecover PST Viewer is indeed a very useful tool for users who want to recover data from a corrupted PST file. Best of all, you can view PST files without Outlook, that means, even if you don’t have Outlook installed on your PC, you can use it to read PST files. Overall, the tool looks good and you should definitely check it out.

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