The smartphone market is growing very healthily, as expected, 72% year on year. And 2009 is considered as the year of smartphones. When the Palm Pre arrived in June, the iPhone was its natural competitor. While Apple's most precious asset still continue to rule the market, the battle field has since become considerably more crowded. Google's Android operating system, new Windows phones from Microsoft, enhanced BlackBerry devices are also enticing the users. In addition, PC maker Dell has also join the hot competition this year.

Here is a list of some of the year's preeminent phones.

Apple iPhone 3GS: Apple's iPhone remains the smartphone to beat. Apple launched the new iPhone 3GS on 8 June 2009 as a follow up to its popular iPhone 3G. With this Apple remains at the leading edge of smartphone innovation with the iPhone 3GS. Apple's iPhone has transformed how the world thinks of cellphones. Phone companies and hardware-makers follows the iPhone's touchscreen interface, easy access to the Internet, and bustling App Store.

Its newest model, the 3GS, features voice controls, the ability to shoot and edit video, a built-in digital compass, landscape- and portrait-mode digital keyboards, a universal search capability, and faster application launch times. It's available in 16GB or 32GB. The phone's processor runs at 600 megahertz, compared to 412 megahertz in previous models and packs 256MB of RAM, up from 128MB before. Apple claims that everything users do on iPhone 3G S is up to 2x faster and more responsive than ever. Continue Reading...

GPS Tracking is a useful tool for people on the go. It’s a simple App developed by the A-1 Technology Inc, that let’s you notify people in your contact list where you are or ask them where they are by pushing one button. Faster and safer than texting and much more accurate then a phone call, since you get to see a Google map on the screen with a push pin showing you exactly where someone is.

GPS Tracking records the users' location and let them request the same from their friends and relatives. For allowing the application to keep a proper track of the cardinal stats of your position and location, you are required to launch it, put it in your pocket and cherish the amazing experience of hours of recording.

The Personal Location Services on the Move — the pin marks your spot. Continuing to pave the way for innovative geo specific and proximity alerting applications. If you are worried for your spouse, kids, relatives and other friends and want to know their exact location, you can know the same by just pushing the GPS Tracking button. The App has a few cool features, such as sending a “LOCi” request. In any event you can send a LOCi request to a group of people in your contact list or ask a group for their LOCi.

For parents this is a great App. No more endless exchanges with your kids on the “where are you” question. You send them a LOCi request or have them send you one once they get to their destination. Imagine having to meet up with 5 or 6 friends and you are running late, one push of a button and they all get notified exactly where you are.

Social media is a vast field and comes with a plethora of issues to follow. Since 2010 is right around the corner, and you must be planning a new strategy for your social media marketing.

You can plan your resolutions in the social media style. The list to choose among the issues is endless, but here is a list of most important items to work on in social media in 2010. However, there is no immaculate answer in social media; each company is different, but each of these points can be adjusted for any company. It can also work as a guide on how to create a better social media presence in 2010!

1. Spend more on customer service : - So many problems could be diffused easily if companies would simply treat customers as they should. In today’s social life activities, word of mouth travels far and can truly influence users across the globe. By offering your products with excellent support and a pleasant experience, you will create brand advocates that will help you in case of emergency also.

2. Make a better effort to track conversation : - One of the toughest aspects of Social Media Marketing is tracking the conversations that are occurring in the market. Research and look out for a solution that will help you and your company achieve your social media targets. There are a number of good tracking systems on the market, the trick is to test drive them and see what will work for you. In addition to tracking mentions, tracking broad keywords and engaging customer who are looking for help can be a very profitable portion of your social media marketing campaign. When looking for tools, those that allow the archiving and exportation of data is something that can be a big help as you make your internal cause for social media.

3. Act proactive and work to protect your brand names : - Stop name squatters and others from hijacking your brand name and your trademarked term. Services like KnowEm allow you to reserve user names across hundreds of sites and prevent those from stealing your brand.