A Glimpse of Steve Jobs

Who doesn't know the tech pioneer and one of the leading innovator of his time,Steve Jobs.Here are few facts that you must know about him.It would be better if you guys refer to the following link than me saying it.
Source: http://goo.gl/IBCvO7 

Oneplus finally offering its own software

After a rift with Micromax(Indian phone manufacturer),Oneplus has finally come up with its new ROM.Sources say that the new software is an alpha version and is still under development.The company has announced has been announced by Oneplus in its official website.
Since this is a first step to build its own interface for Android 5.0,there is no apps to build or Google Services.

Although AOSP software is an open source and available for everyone,Oneplus seems to have modified it to meet the hardware requirements.Its a long way ahead for Oneplus to debut its new ROM and it still needs to some another version of android for its selling phones.

Internet Explorer to make way for Spartan

Seems like New Year is going to be filled with a new world for Microsoft.With Windows 10 on its way,reports say that Internet Explorer is going to make an exit to make way for a new browser 'Spartan'. A stiff competition in the digital world has forced Microsoft to end Internet Explorer.
The new browser's(code named as Spartan) lightweight design is said to be similar to Google Chrome and Firefox browsers both of which are significant among the users since their introduction.

Spartan is expected to take us to new height

 With security flaws and Microsoft's refusal for third-party add-ons,switching gears to a new brand that is free from Internet Explorer’s antiquated stigma may prove to be a shrewd– if not long overdue– decision.Sources also say that Microsoft will stick with Chakra Javascript engine(used in Internet Explorer 9) and the Trident rendering kit,used in Chrome and Safari browser.
Its unclear whether Windows 10 will come with Spartan or not.The company is expected to reveal more about Spartan on January 21,on the day where the features of Windows 10 would be revealed.

 

Gmail even more inaccessible in China

Its been a hell for Google in China and this time gmail is targeted.Gmail users in China are now blocked from accessing their emails.This means to say that people in China can access gmail only using a VPN service.

People could download through Apple Mail and Microsoft Outlook.Its also said that even these have been blocked by China's Great Firewell.
Although Google was subject to censorship since its function in 2006(in China),China has imposed more restrictions to Google in the recent time.

Pricing mistakes that companies make

Pricing strategy is one of the most important factor for a company's success.A good pricing strategy will mean more number of customers and more sales for its products.But,there are cases where companies lose out because of their pricing strategies.Here are some of the mistakes that the companies make while pricing their products.

• Optimizing the prices:Companies call for a last minute meeting for a final pricing of the product.This way a proper pricing for the product will not be done and therefore companies face a lot of losses.
  
• Relying too much on the sales persons:A company must stop relying on its sales persons and the staff on pricing and sales of the products.Instead,it must directly involve with the customer.Mind that a customer will rarely tell a "complete truth" unless and until he is comfortable with the sales parson.Thus,if there is a direct interaction between the customer and the company,the customer will obviously feel the comfort.
  
• Improper price management:Many companies assort to reducing the price of the products by compromising on some features of their product.This may lead to an in-satisfaction of the customer.Because of the compromise,the product's sales will be threatened and customer will end up with a product better than it.
   
• Basing price on manufacturing costs but not on customers value:Profit is what a company wants.
  1. If a company prices on its manufacturing cost but not the other way around(pricing more than the customer's perceived value),cost of the sales will definitely go up but the sales will also come down.
  2. If the price is on the customer's choice,there is no doubt that the price will go up.
  This is one of the most important factor that has really affected the company's profit.

• Pricing on market value: Its common that the companies mark their products on the market value.Although market value is safer for a company's existence,it can affect the company's profit as well.
   
  

A sigh of relief of Oneplus for now in India

The drama between Oneplus and Micromax is halted for while as the Indian Court(Delhi High Court) allowed the Oneplus to sell the remaining stock(Oneplus One phones) through Amazon's Indian Portal.
Oneplus can now sell its Oneplus One phone with Cyanogen OS.Note that only the remaining stock can be sold.
Source:Android Police

Cyanogen and Oneplus-what really is happening?

Looks like nothing is going Oneplus way.Here is an article on Android Police