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iOS Still So Favorite, Developer Also Like Windows Phone

Posted by on November 20, 2011 No comments

Mobile Application Developers Now Like Windows Phone too.

Developer Also Like Windows Phone iOS Still So Favorite, Developer Also Like Windows Phone

 

Mobile Application Developers is now more interested in developing applications based on the Windows Phone operating system rather than RIM operating system, the BlackBerry OS. This is the result from Appcelerator and IDC.

“Three major mobile operating system after the iOS and Android is now clear in the hands of Windows (Phone), thanks to an agreement between Microsoft / Nokia, along with the presence of Nokia Lumia 800,” said Vice President, mobile and connected consumer platforms IDC, Scott Ellisson.

2160 survey of developers around the world show, 38 percent of respondents mentioned very interested in developing applications for Windows Phone. Only 21 percent of respondents who expressed interest in the BlackBerry operating system, and only 13 percent who are interested in developing applications for the BlackBerry QNX-based playbook.

Although Windows Phone has attracted the attention of mobile application developers, but Apple’s iOS operating system remains a favorite of mobile application developers in the world. The results of the survey said that 91 percent of respondents said “very interested” in developing applications for the iPhone and 88 percent are interested in making an application for the iPad.

What about Android? This survey shows that interest in the development of Android developers declined slightly. There is a 83 per cent of respondents said “very interested” in the development of applications on Android smartphones, but less than 4 percent of the last survey. Regarding the development of applications for Android tablets, 68 percent of developers said “very interested, down 6 percent compared to the latest survey carried out.

Android Leads World Smartphone Market

Posted by on November 17, 2011 No comments

Android Lead 52 Percent of World Smartphone Market.

Android Beat iOS and Symbian Android Leads World Smartphone Market

 

Android is now leading the market share of the global smartphone operating system overcome other operating systems, Apple iOS, Symbian, BlackBerry OS have actually decreased.

Gartner research institute published Android market share rose to 52 percent in the third quarter of 2011 from 25.3 percent in the third quarter of 2010. If smartphone sales related to the world, this means that almost hit worldwide sales of smartphones have exceeded 60 million units.

The second position is taken that even Symbian dropped from 20 percent last year to only 16.9 percent this year. The operating system is expected to demand plummeted since last year. Apple iOS market sharealso reduced to only 15 percent, equivalent to sales of 17 million units of smartphones. While last year, Apple iOS still reach 16.6 percent of the market.

“Decline of Apple iOS market share due to consumers many expect the arrival of the iPhone 4S,” said Roberta Cozza, research analyst at Gartner.

So it is with Research in Motion (RIM) as the maker of the BlackBerry OS with market share falling only 11 percent, from 15.4 percent previously. BlackBerry market share decrease is the BlackBerry sales actually dropped in the U.S. market, which is 10 percent.

While Microsoft’s mobile operating system only has a market share of 1.5 percent. Cozza suspect that this operating system is that the impact of its market share gains in the next year. It was after a special partnership between Microsoft and Nokia.

Hot News – Android Vendor Pay Back Patents Into Microsoft

Posted by on October 25, 2011 No comments

Android Patents Pay Back to Microsoft Hot News Android Vendor Pay Back Patents Into Microsoft

Android’s success is not only good news for Google, but also a new portfolio of Microsoft. This is because Microsoft successfully claimed a series of patents on devices using the Android platform.

In total there are 10 companies the Android platform hardware had agreed to pay Microsoft’s patent. Finally, Microsoft make patent agreement with Compal Electronics, a provider of hardware from China. Compal Electronics is required to deposit the funds that are not mentioned to Microsoft about the use of Android and Chrome OS compensation contained in household products such as smart phones, tablets and other electronic devices.

This agreement means half Android devices worldwide, the patent is owned by Microsoft. Previously, Microsoft has reached an agreement on the patent in the Android and Chrome OS, with nine companies, namely Samsung, HTC, Acer, ViewSonic, Onkyo, General Dynamics Itronix, Velocity Micro, Wistron and Quanta Computer.

Microsoft believes that its patent contained in any device that uses Android / Chrome. To demand their rights, Microsoft prefers the demanding device manufacturers against Google. This step is very successful, Microsoft managed to get the money from each sale of Android devices are manufactured in the top ten of the company.

Not only for the ten companies, Microsoft reportedly in talks about a patent on Android with Foxconn, Inventec, Barnes & Noble, and Motorola. Today, Microsoft was suing Barnes & Noble on patents in the e-reader Nook and Motorola Android running on the use of Microsoft’s patent on Motorola Android device.

Google is not really silent with Microsoft lunge, one of his business is the acquisition of Motorola Mobility. However, this step has not been very effective in an entry in the steps that Microsoft cites a commission for each sale of Android devices. Today, Google, too, were busy looking for a way to stop Microsoft from contributing to a fee for each sale of Android devices.

Once the Phone and Tablet, Android Venturing Into Television Platform

Posted by on October 22, 2011 No comments

Android Television Box – Superspring

Android Venturing Into Television Platform 300x208 Once the Phone and Tablet, Android Venturing Into Television Platform

 

However, remember that the Apple TV. This is a gadget that invites users to enjoy services from Apple, especially video and music to be enjoyed on TV. To connect to Apple servers, the network connection. The dimensions of the device acting as a CPU or a receiver is only a handful of hand. But unfortunately Apple TV not like iPhone, iPad or iPod, even though it is a breakthrough that provides the end of Steve Jobs.

Through other platforms, like a similar device, but is filled with a larger size. It Superspring that uses the Android operating system. Just the term Android Internet TV. Therefore, you can enjoy all the features and Android application (this version Froyo device) on the TV screen. Certainly, not all TVs, the dimension of 115 mm x28 X110 device is asking television called a HDMI monitor.

The operating principle of this device as a computer. Connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable. The connection to the Internet can be through two options: Wi-Fi or Ethernet RJ45 as used in the home. As for text input still need a normal keyboard with a USB connection. When you select a menu or an application or execution, you can use the remote control works as a television that has facilitated the purchase of the package. Read more »

This is The Latest Feature of Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted by on October 21, 2011 No comments

Latest Feature of Android Ice Cream Sandwich 238x300 This is The Latest Feature of Android Ice Cream SandwichGoogle officially unveiled the next generation of Android, code-named ice cream sandwich, and there are at least 10 new features that distinguish this operating system with an older version.

Here are some new features in Android Ice Cream Sandwich:

1. Android Ice Cream Sandwich uses a new typeface called Roboto. This work is expected to sharper and clearer.

2. All widgets in the Android Ice Cream is adjustable in size. This is certainly very important for users who often shows a lot of widgets in a single home screen.

3. In this operating system, all applications can be classified into one folder. Like the iOS.

4. Bac selected, users can store all your frequently used applications, files and links in a special tank.

5. Screenshots, users can access these functions by simply pressing and holding the power button simultaneously with the volume keys to capture images.

6. A satuh a fairly sophisticated feature is the release face. This feature can be used to open the safety of the “blockade” by looking at your phone.

7. The function of the browser on the Android version has also been improved. Now users can not only be open 16 pages at a time, but they also tend to while online access.

8. There are many functions of the camera has been improved, ie, image stabilization, auto focus, pan, and some photo editing functions.

9. Using data from the Internet now also seen in the ice cream sandwich Android. Now users can find out which applications are voracious consumption data.

10. The integration of the contact list is said to have improved. Now, users can not only synchronize with a list of Google, Facebook, Twitter and others, but also specify the list of favorite contacts and place them in a folder for easy access.

Jelly Bean – The Next Version of Android OS

Posted by on September 12, 2011 No comments

Jelly Bean The Next Version of Android 300x252 Jelly Bean The Next Version of Android OSInteresting habit that gives unique names to Google’s Android operating system upgrade is likely to continue. Ice Cream Sandwich has not been officially released, but the blows of the latest news on the Android name later, the Jelly Bean.

Jelly Bean meaning of colored candies shaped like jelly beans, will become a new member of the Android operating system. The name is in accordance with custom Google for the name of your operating system with the name of a snack, or cover and in alphabetical order.

As quoted from mobile phones, news, information was obtained from internal sources who asked not to be Google.

Android running became popular through the Android 1.5 Cupcake. Then proceed with the Android 1.6 (Donut), Android 2.0/2.1 (Eclair), Android 2.2 (Froyo or Frozen Yogurt), Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), and Ice Cream Sandwich are still to be determined by the version number of Android.

The report also mentions some interesting features that originally planned in the presence of ice Cream Sandwich is likely to be postponed and will be displayed on the jelly bean.

Reportedly, this is because these features are not ready until it came time to release the ice cream sandwiches is expected next month. However, Google itself has not confirmed anything regarding this information.

Use Norton Mobile Security to Solve Malware on Android Platform

Posted by on September 8, 2011 No comments

Norton Mobile Security Available for Android 300x267 Use Norton Mobile Security to Solve Malware on Android PlatformIncreasingly popular of Android operating system makes it a prime target for virus makers. Well, was ogled by the release of Symantec Norton Mobile Security.

Android Market is experiencing explosive growth, with millions of applications on the same. But according to the results of the latest Security Threat Report Symantec Internet, researchers identified that the number of malicious programs for Android quadrupled from a year earlier. No wonder when Symantec released specifically for security applications in the Android platform, either a smartphone or tablet.

“Norton Mobile Security protects sensitive information and offers protection from the most trusted names in security, which means that the device is awake and is free of concerns,” said Effendy Ibrahim, Director of Consumer Business in Asia, Symantec.

In a written statement received, this application has several safety features include:

  1. Anti-Phishing Technology, anti-phishing protection feature on the website of the product is capable of blocking the false and protect the user when navigating through their smartphones.
  2. Finding a Lost device, Norton Mobile Security 2.0 for Android phones are capable of blocking lost distance, thus avoiding a stranger or thief to access important information. In addition, the application is also able to deliver the exact GPS coordinates to give the location of your phone.
  3. Detect and remove malware, Norton Mobile Security for Android 2.0 detects and removes threats, viruses and spyware files, SD memory card (Secure Digital), and updates are downloadable applications.

Norton Mobile Security Lite version you can try for free through the Android Market. The premium version of this product has a price range of $ 20 USD for a license.

Toshiba AT200 – Super Slim Tablet

Posted by on September 3, 2011 No comments

Toshiba AT200 Slim Tablet 300x210 Toshiba AT200 Super Slim TabletToshiba surprises in the market returns to introduce the world of Tablet PC. This time they are with the launch of a thin tablet with a formidable performance.

Toshiba AT200 touted as the world’s thinnest. Its thickness is only 7.7 mm thinner than 10.1 or iPad Galaxy 2. In comparison, Galaxy Tab 10.1 and iPad  2  thickness each of 8.6 mm and 8.8 mm. It was considered a very lightweight, only 558 grams.

Toshiba AT200 rely on Honeycomb Android operating system. While in the track kitchen, which was equipped with 1.2 GHz made ??by Texas Instruments.

In fact, in addition about the slim, AT200 specifications are not very different from the various Android Honeycomb tablets that have been circulating. Call it a 2MP camera and posterior frontal 5MP Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD slot for up port microHDMI.

Excerpted from the Inquirer, said Toshiba AT200 would available in a number of markets from 4 Quartal, 2011. The price has not been announced.