Articles Tagged “Google”
Android Security vs iOS Security
by Alvin Ybañez on Jan 24, 2012 2 Comments">2
Before buying your own smartphone, what criteria do you use for choosing the right phone? Does it include having a wider screen and higher resolution? Does it include having the fastest processor on the market? Or what about battery power that lasts for more than a day? Most consumers focus their gaze on the phone’s specs but neglect to consider a very crucial and important criterion: security features. In the battle of the best phones on the market, let’s now compare the security features of both Apple and Android devices which most consumers have overlooked. The Similarities Let’s first tackle …
The White House Joins Google+
by Lucian Armasu on Jan 23, 2012 1 Comments">1
You might associate the White House with Obama right now, since he’s the president and all, but it doesn’t matter whether you’re an Obama supporter or not (he actually joined Google+ last November), because this is about the institution itself. It means future presidents and their administrations will keep using it, too. So this is a big deal for Google+ because it makes it “official” that Google+ is a social network that is here to stay. If the Government institutions themselves start using Google+, then that can only be a good thing for Google+ because more people will hear about …
Calculated Cost for 700,000 Daily Android Activations Is $3.65 Billion According to Oracle
by Christine T on Jan 19, 2012 0 Comments">0
An update on the Java-related patent infringement case Oracle filed against Google over its Android OS, Oracle has shown a monetary estimate on the damages they may be about to claim. Considering the fact that there are 700,000 daily Android activations, Oracle may be looking at earning close to a billion dollars. Even though Oracle has not provided a source for its estimate, they have calculated that Google is now generating an annual revenue of $3.65 billion. Adding to that, Florian Mueller, an intellectual property activist, stated on his FOSS Patents blog that this figure was generated from the assumption …
Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak: Android has overtaken iOS
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 17, 2012 8 Comments">8
Steve Wozniak along with Steve Jobs founded Apple in 1976, and today Wozniak said some words I never thought I’d hear him say, Android has now leapfrogged iOS in this tight mobile OS battle between Google and Apple. Wozniak has also been a long time friend of Andy Rubin who is the Android Chief over at Google. Steve told The Daily Beast in Cupertino: My primary phone is the iPhone. I love the beauty of it. But I wish it did all the things my Android does, I really do. [...] If you’re willing to do the work to understand it a …
Oracle VS Google Trial Has No Definite Date
by Christine T on Jan 14, 2012 0 Comments">0
A Thursday ruling filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California states that there is no clear date for a trial over Oracle’s lawsuit against the alleged Java intellectual property violations committed by Google for their Android mobile OS. “Before a trial date will be set, the issue of damages methodology must be finally sorted out,” says Judge William Alsup. “Put differently, the Court will not set a trial date until Oracle adopts a proper damages methodology, even assuming a third try is allowed (or unless Oracle waives damages beyond those already allowed to go to …
More Country-Specific Suggestions from Google Search Android App Update
by Christine T on Jan 12, 2012 0 Comments">0
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for quite some time now, you’ve probably noticed that the Android app for Google Search has received an update recently. The update is for Android 2.2 or 2.3 users. Once you update the app, you will see these results: Enhancement on UI and performance Simplified and a new color scheme for UI Faster, more responsive searches Better localized suggestions and search results for more countries Improved suggestions and query editing Easy way to remove history items (long press) With the update, you can simply tap the little arrow located on the right of …
Google Introduces Android Design Guidelines for Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 12, 2012 0 Comments">0
Not to long ago we told you about the Holo theme that Google was going to make manufacturers use if they wanted to have access to the Android Market on their devices, well now Android has taken that a step further. Today Martias Duarte stopped by The Verge and spoke with them about this new Android Design Guide which will allow developers and manufacturers to build on top of Ice Cream Sandwich’s beauty. According to Vlad from The Verge: The initial version of the guide includes information like typography, color palettes, and other stylistic advice, as well as a breakdown …
Trivia: Why Does Google Name Its OS after Desserts?
by Christine T on Jan 09, 2012 2 Comments">2
Did you ever wonder why Google decided to christen their series of operating systems after desserts and sweet treats? First there was the Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, and now, the Ice Cream Sandwich. They actually name it alphabetically as a way to take note of the chronological order of their updates. But did you ever wonder why Google does it? Really, it started out as an inside joke for the brand. Lots of other companies are into the joke too—Microsoft uses city names and places, Apple after big cats (Cheetah, Jaguar, Panther, Lion, etc.). In fact, when Steve …
Google Earth Updated, Fixes Issues with Tegra 2 Android Devices
by Alexander Maxham on Jan 04, 2012 2 Comments">2
Google has just updated their Google Earth App, fixing a very pesky bug that was causing the app to crash during startup on Tegra 2 Devices. NVIDIA uses special instructions for the Tegra chip, and while they work amazingly well when used properly, sometimes different specialized hardware makes it difficult for generic apps like most of the Google Apps, including Gmail, YouTube and Google Earth to work right. Google Earth certainly pushes the limit of what a mobile GPU can handle, and needed a bit of tweaking to run it all on the devices using a Tegra chip. Another form of the …
Google Music Sale Still Going Strong at 49 Cents Per Song
by Matthew Sabatini on Dec 28, 2011 0 Comments">0
Google Music has only been around for a short while. And to make sure that their music store could stand up to iTunes, Mountain View is putting millions of their songs on sale. More specifically, over ten million songs are just 49¢ in the Google Music store. In addition, over half a million albums are just $4.99 during the sale. However, “Google Music artist hub and Sony albums and tracks are not included”. But don’t worry, who needs Sony anyway right? Besides, Google promises that if you search around in the web store for a while,”you’ll find something you like …
Nexus S Android 4.0 Upgrade Put on Hold
by Christine T on Dec 21, 2011 3 Comments">3
If you’re looking forward to upgrading your Samsung Nexus S to the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, you’ll have to put this on hold for some time. This is because Google has just announced that they will be stopping a few of their upgrades. Although the Nexus S is suspected to be the first device upgradable to the new OS, it will most likely happen sooner than we think. Even with some users’ receipt of an upgrade notification, they were still unable to get the upgrade. According to Google Community Manager Paul Wilcox: ‘If you received an update …
Schmidt Teases Users; New Google Tablet Arriving in Six Months
by Christine T on Dec 20, 2011 2 Comments">2
Despite ongoing lawsuits, Google has confirmed plans to release a new tablet in just six months. The statement came as an affirmation of future plans of the company and it was heard straight from the mouth of Google’s Chairman, Eric Schmidt, giving the information to an Italian newspaper. The report is that they will be releasing a new Nexus tablet. As of the moment, the Motorola Xoom still holds title of the first ‘Nexus’ tablet; running on a moderated stock version of Google’s Honeycomb OS. The Motorola tablet is also the first to contain the ICS OS. According to Schmidt: …
Google Removes RuFraud Scam on Android Apps
by Christine T on Dec 15, 2011 2 Comments">2
If you’ve been experiencing problems with third-party software from your downloaded apps from the Android Market, it may be because of a fraudulent software that keeps tricking its users to send premium text messages. You’ll be pleased to know that Google has already been notified of this alert and has since removed 22 apps, including Sim City and Angry Birds. Based on an earlier report by BBC, Lookout (a San Francisco based company for mobile security) has properly informed Google about the existing apps that were causing the unnecessary action. Upon discovery of the RuFraud scam, app users were tricked …
Google: Not Supporting or Working with Carrier IQ
by Christine T on Dec 14, 2011 1 Comments">1
According to Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt: Google does not work with nor does it support Carrier IQ. The statement was released last Thursday, after a hacking expert produced a YouTube video encasing his Android-powered HTC device running the Carrier IQ software program. This led many to associate the OS of Google’s Android smartphone along with the software. Yes, it’s the same software maker that has been accused of violating the privacy rights of millions of mobile phone users. Many mobile phone operators, such as Sprint Nextel and AT&T, have installed the software in their devices. This is because Carrier …
“Android Will Be Bigger Than iOS”, Says Eric Schmidt
by Matthew Sabatini on Dec 11, 2011 3 Comments">3
In a recent interview at Le Web Paris 2011, Eric Schmidt was asked why applications often release on iOS and then make their way into the Android Market. His answer? Complete smack talk. “My prediction is that six months from now, you’ll say the opposite,” Schimdt was quoted as saying. And, like any good debater, Schmidt did not just speak his mind and not give any background reasons. He believes that Android will take over because it is open. Therefore, more developers will be attracted to the platform for creating their applications. With tons of developers flocking to Android, and …
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