The use of revolutionary software to support pioneering technological advancements is nothing new. Driven by the globalization hype, technology organizations make every effort to launch competitive software that can offer them competitive advantage and position them on the top ranking of global competition.
Although it is not easy to single out the best software of 2009 from a plethora of exceptional software programs, there are several softwares that really stood out.
Spb Mobile Shell 3.0
Having already gained international recognition and positive comments, Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 features the next generation user interface and is considered a must for Windows Mobile users. The software introduces users to the unique usability of Windows Mobile touch screen and provides a variety of key features and improvements.
The upgraded version of Mobile Shell 3.0 features a captivating interface with the kinetic scrolling that allows users to slide their fingers up and down the menu. Users can enjoy customizable widgets, integrate their Facebook contacts and photos, and have professional and lifestyle home screens. All are beautifully laid out and user-friendly, without too much transition time. The new version features also 3D screen switcher, Windows Mobile 6.5 support and multiple e-mail accounts.
Compared to Mobile Shell 2.0, Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 has a sleeker calendar and introduces weather information and new notification icons in the professional home screen. The user can change to the lifestyle home screen with a flick down or up, and customize it with a variety of widgets and applications. A small cube button is responsible for zooming out a 12-sided carrousel, which is a 3D style interface that navigates the user with the swiping of a finger from one Spb screen to another. The carrousel can be changed into a panel-type interface where all the Spb pages are displayed together.
Other innovative features of Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 is ringtone management, photo speed dial, call log, animated transitions, “now screen” – gathering the key information at one screen – and built-in launcher that allows users to get to settings, frequent used applications and the task manager.
For all its groundbreaking features, Mobile Shell 3.0 has received numerous Awards such as #1 best-selling mobile application among all platforms, #1 recommended Windows Mobile program and #1 best selling Windows Mobile application. Fast performing, with customized options and bonus features, Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 adds value to its $29.95 upgrade cost for any Windows Mobile Professional device.
Mozilla Firefox 3.5
Mozilla Firefox is top-notch software and users who have tried never returned to Internet Explorer. Being twice as fast as the 3.0 version, the 3.5 version takes web browsing experience to a space level. Featuring quick navigation, compatibility across the Web and over 6,000 add-ons for free, Firefox 3.5 is a free download that offers everything to the user. Users can customize the add-ons and enhance their web browsing experience. Featured categories include entertainment, news, language support, web development, appearance, privacy and security and many more.
One of the most advanced features of Firefox 3.5 is the Smart Location Bar, a groundbreaking tool that allows users to return to websites they have visited even if they don’t remember the URL. The Smart Location Bar helps users locate sites based on content and titles. The bar features also pop-up blocking, password manager, and parental controls. F
Firefox 3.5 launches also the open audio and video feature. With the use of HTML 5 audio and video support and Ogg Theora open video format, Firefox 3.5 users enjoy a far richer audiovisual experience with fewer format problems, while less plug-ins are required.
Overall, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 launches a top-notch security system in an intuitive program. And with tools like the smart keyword search toolbar and password manager, users can add productivity to their web experience. Firefox has all the key features to make a great browser, but even more than that it outperforms in its execution.
Google Chrome 2009
Google Chrome 2009 adds a brand new level of minimalism to web applications. Users run a web application and feel it more like distinct software. They can create desktop shortcuts using Google Gears, and reveal their web applications without tabs or buttons. In one word, Google Chrome 2009 bridges the gap between desktop and online applications.
Google Chrome 2009 can automatically detect the web browser used and prompts the user through the installation process as to how to access downloaded files, for instance. The first time the application runs, all bookmarks, passwords and settings are imported from Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. What is even more impressive is that Google Chrome can detect username and password data and populate them the first time the user uses Chrome when visiting a particular site.
Featuring a totally minimalist interface with no title bar and no full-scale menu, Google Chrome 2009 hides all controls beneath two little icons to the right side of the Omnibar. These two icons allow users to manage their tabs, create their shortcuts and search for their history and downloads, among other options. Besides, Google has launched some smart features to make searching easier. The history results show the title of the page and a thumbnail picture of the page, without showing the web page address. However, users can understand if this is the page they are looking for.
Overall, Google Chrome 2009 offers well-built integrated search and an interesting alternative to Internet Explorer, if not Firefox as well.
Christina Pomoni has acquired her MBA Finance from the American College of Greece. Her advanced familiarity with financial statement analysis, capital budgeting and market research has been acquired through her professional career at high-esteemed organizations. As part of her long journey, Christina has served as an Equity Research Associate at Telesis Securities (EFG Eurobank) and a Financial & Investment Advisor at ING Group. Besides, having lived at Chicago, IL, Boca Raton, FL and Paris, France has helped her, not only to be a successful professional, but mostly to see life under a more creative and innovative perspective. Since 2005, Christina provides high quality writing services to numerous websites and research companies contributing her knowledge and expertise. Her areas of specialization are Business, Finance & Investment, Society, Politics & Culture. She also has a very good knowledge of Entertainment, Health & Fitness and Computers & Technology. Christina currently designs the website of her own writing company. Believing that knowledge is the road to opportunity and development, her mission is to promote her already established knowledge to a growing number of visitors and to provide high quality writing services to meet the most demanding customer requirements. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/software-articles/best-software-of-2009-1569272.html