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Jul 10

Millions of Android users hit by malicious data theft app



An app distributed by Google’s Android Market has collected private data from millions of users and forwarded it to servers China, validating Apple’s uniquely strong stance on mobile security in the iPhone App Store.

…Apps must also be signed by a certificate created by Apple, which makes it much harder for malicious developers to anonymously distribute software designed to cause problems or steal data. Apple’s security measures also make such efforts less attractive financially, despite the iOS platform’s installed base being much larger than Android’s….

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Jul 10

Google Plans To Make $10 Billion A Year From Mobile

In the second quarter of 2010, Google posted revenues $5.1 billion with advertising accounting for 96% of its revenues, 66% of its total revenue. Not intending to rely on traditional search advertising, Google is said to be readying a huge push into mobile with the aim of securing revenues of $10 billion a year with the help of its Android OS

…Think about it, that’s just $10 per Android user. With Google setting its sights on recommendation engines, building Admob (its mobile advertising platform) and incorporating location-based advertising, it certainly could achieve that.
I can’t see Google amassing a billion Android users just yet though.
Google will undoubtedly find new ways to monetize its mobile offerings, whilst keeping its operating system free for all. Although one billion Android users is a tough expectation, the smartphone market continues to experience huge growth and an increasing number of manufacturers looking to the…

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Jul 10

Google Pushes Further into Yelp’s Territory with Maps

In an update coupled with Google Maps 4.4 for Android 1.6 and above, Google has improved the mobile offering of Places. Android owners can now add the Places icon to their home screens and use it to quickly locate nearby venues and their accompanying information-rich business listings.

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Jul 10

Asus dumps Windows and wants Android for the EeePad tablet

Asus had decided to drop the idea of using Windows EC7 as OS for its upcoming tablet, in favor of the Android platform for the EeePad. The reason was simple: Asus considered that Google’s platform is better than Microsoft’s Windows.We don’t know yet what version of Andr

…2 Duo processor, video conferences and offers two convenient modes of character input-an embedded virtual keyboard or innovative hybrids keyboard/docking station design.
But if that is not enough to please you, the tablet has a 12 display, 0.3 megapixel webcam, stereo speakers, SIM slot, Polymer Battery and we can go on all day. It is a beautiful piece of technology. If Asus made a good choice by dumping Windows for the Android OS, we will have to wait and see. One fact is sure: the Apple iPad, finally has an real opponent,the Android powered Asus EeePad….

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22
Jul 10

What Google thinks of apple: Frenemy

Apple and Google ever since the introduction of android have been at each others throats, it’s no secret the two companies don’t like each other very much these days. Heres an interesting bit of information according to the search giant search engine, Google loves apple and hates apple at the same time.

…Apple and Google ever since the introduction of android have been at each others throats, it’s no secret the two companies don’t like each other very much these days. Heres an interesting bit of information according to the search giant search engine, Google loves apple and hates apple at the same time.
Google thinks Apple:
Is bigger then Microsoft (That’s up for debate)
Is killing the tech sector (LOL)
Is a cult (very true)
Is big brother (coming from Google that’s a complement)
Is the new Microsoft (ROFL)
Is Overrated (heh)
Is the devil (do they mean Steve Jobs?)
Is awesome (Google do use mostly macs in their offices)
Is the best (it’s a love hate relationship)
Is down (????)
As you can see google seems to love and hate apple, these two corporate giants are officially frenemies.

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Jul 10

Asus knock off Windows for Android in Eee Pad | BoundsCheck:

Asus announced launch of Eee Pad few months back. The operating system for Eee Pad will be Google’s Android. What makes the difference is that the 12 inches version will have Android OS and Intel core 2 Duo CPU, that makes it much more powerful than any previous version of tablet.

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Asus announced launch of Eee Pad few months back. The operating system for Eee Pad will be Google’s Android. What makes the difference is that the 12 inches version will have Android OS and Intel core 2 Duo CPU, that makes it much more powerful than any previous version of tablet.They are intended to provide users with real time cloud computing experience.
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Asus Eeepad’s 12inch version was originally specified to use Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system, which is now dropped for Android Operating system. They are planning to unveil the device at CES 2011 and availability,price or release date still not known….

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19
Jul 10

The Nexus One Android Phone Discontinued

Google has some really bad news for those of you who still want to get your hands on a Nexus One phone. The last shipment is being sold off now, and once the stocks are out, there will be no more new Nexus One phones available for customers in the US.

…s conservative approach to marketing the phone, which meant that only a fraction of the $100 million ad campaign for the Droid, was spent for making people aware of the Nexus.

Google followed a direct-to-consumer sales policy, which despite being novel, simply did not have the mass reach or appeal needed to take phone sales through the roof.

So, not surprisingly there was not much hoopla surrounding the official blog post where Google announced the demise of the Nexus One in the US. It would be fair to say that the phone was popular among the geeks, but majority of the not so technically inclined people, did not really get to grips with the concept of an unlocked smartphone.
While the curtains have been drawn without much fanfare, one thing is for sure that this was a fine device and certainly worth a buy while it was available. The Android 2.2 OS update made it even better. So, in hindsight it would be interesting to see what would have been the fate of the Nexus One, had Google flexed its marketing…

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Jul 10

Google Discontinues the Nexus One Android Phone

Google has pulled the plug on the Nexus One, its once highly anticipated smartphone. The last shipment has arrived at Google HQ, and once those are gone there will be no more Nexus Ones for U.S. consumers.

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Jul 10

Google releases App Inventor for Android

Google has unleashed a new tool for Android application creation cleverly named “App Inventor.” The new, web-based tool uses an MIT-created Open Block programming interface to provide easy visual queues to buttons, actions, and more. The new tool is designed to open Android programming to more people and be “simple to use,

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Jul 10

Google App Inventor: Now Anyone Can Create an Android App

Google is launching a new tool on Monday that lets anyone create an app for Android phones. Google App Inventor claims to enable non-coders to develop complete, working Android apps by connecting a series of “blocks”. Google has been testing App Inventor in schools for a year, reports the NYTimes.

…of apps in the android marketplace? NA | Create Your First WebsiteSo can awesome apps be made with this tool, or only basic ones, like the one shown in the video? Manish PrabhuneThere is something like that for iPhone too. Check http://appliya-studio.com/en/And there is a lot of clutter on the app store too!. many which I downloaded just to find out that it is nothing in real value. james_roeI seem to recall that SQL was originally invented for non-developers as well, look at how well that’s turned out. Matt WolfgangThis is really cool. It seems pretty simple now, but I suspect that as the platform develops there will be more blocks created by Google as well as user-created blocks that will perform more advanced tasks, allow web access, feeds, etc. jsinkeywestSounded HOT until the we will get back to you Thanks for signing up :( BUZZKILL :) ditch these DISQUS comments also Thanks :) SquareWheelI like Disqus, myself. It’s incredibly easy to set up on a blog, the admin has plenty of control, and users are…

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