Symantec: Android.Counterclank has infected 1-5 million Android users Posted: 27 Jan 2012 12:10 PM PST Take a look at your recently installed games and apps on your Android device.  If you're among the potentially millions of Android users who downloaded one of the following apps then you will want to promptly uninstall them.  Symantec has discovered 13 applications in the Android Market spread across three developers (iApps7 Inc, Ogre Games, redmicapps) which can be used to steal user information. Symantec has identified multiple publisher IDs on the Android Market that are being used to push outAndroid.Counterclank. This is a minor modification of Android.Tonclank, a bot-like threat that can receive commands to carry out certain actions, as well as steal information from the device...The combined download figures of all the malicious apps indicate that Android.Counterclank has the highest distribution of any malware identified so far this year. Here's the list of apps/games that Symantec has identified as being malicious.  You'll want to stay away from them!  We noticed that some of these are not showing up in the Android Market as of right now however most of them are still listed. Counter Elite Force Counter Strike Ground Force CounterStrike Hit Enemy Heart Live Wallpaper Hit Counter Terrorist Stripper Touch girl Balloon Game Deal & Be Millionaire Wild Man Pretty women lingerie puzzle Sexy Girls Photo Game Sexy Girls Puzzle Sexy Women Puzzle Use your noodle, kids.  Whereas you might know what's a quality app and/or developer, many new Android users are not as wise.  Spread the word to all your new Android converts to watch out for these apps. Symantec: Android.Counterclank has infected 1-5 million Android users originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners

Toyota introduces fuel efficiency app for forklift fleet managers Posted: 27 Jan 2012 12:10 PM PST As technology is evolving, smart companies are taking advantage of the new tools available to make themselves more and more efficient. Toyota's Material Handling division has demonstrated a good example of this with their new app system (available on Android tablets and other devices), aimed at allowing forklift fleet managers to estimate fuel use and efficiency on a wide scale in their fleets. Armed with this data, they're then able to calculate fuel needed and make necessary changes to their fleet. While it's not flashy software or even software that would be widely used, it is a good example of how various industries are changing in these technology infused times. Check out the full presser after the break, and for the comments: What industries do you think could really benefit from implementing new mobile technologies? TOYOTA launches new interactive tools and 'app' to measure fuel efficiency savings Smartphone, iPhone And Tablet-Enabled App Helps Users Analyze Fuel Savings and Productivity On The Go  IRVINE, Calif., (Jan.  26, 2012) ¾ Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the supplier for the No. 1 selling lift truck in North America, launched its Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator application (app) to help users estimate fuel efficiency savings and performance for their forklift fleet. The interactive Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator is available on iPhones, smartphones, iPads and Android tablets. "Mobile phones and tablets are an extension of the workplace. This app makes perfect sense to provide businesses instant access to their potential forklift fleet fuel savings, productivity and efficiency gains," said Melinda Beckett-Maines, national marketing manager for TMHU. "In addition, Toyota's new 'mobile-friendly' website (www.toyotaforklift.com) simplifies content and navigation for customers to view information on our products and services from their mobile device." The free downloadable app provides users with the ability to enter their detailed material handling specifications.The calculator measures a number of user-specific variables including fuel efficiency, run times per cycle and speed advantage per cycle. The app then breaks out the detailed fuel efficiency user specs into the following data options: ·         Fuel gallons per hour per unit - Fuel costs per hour, day, week and year per unit - Fuel efficiency improvement - Fuel cost savings per unit per year - Fleet fuel cost savings per year ·         Run Time Improvement Per LPG Tank - Run time per tank - Run time per tank improvement (minutes) - Run time per tank improvement ·         Speed Advantage Per Cycle ·         Average Time Per Cycle - Performance advantage – each cycle - Average Cycles per work day (cycles) - Performance advantage (additional cycles per day) - Performance advantage per work day For those seeking a traditional interactive tool, an online Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator option is available atwww.toyotaforklift.com. About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. Celebrating 45 years of established operations, Irvine, Calif.-based TMHU is the supplier for the No. 1 selling lift truck in North America since 2002. In addition to the full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand, the company's extended industrial equipment solutions include Automated Guided Vehicles and tow tractors. Quality is the hallmark of the Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM), a zero-landfill facility in Columbus, Ind. TIEM, named a 2011 North American Best Plant by IndustryWeek magazine, is a member of the National Safety Council, complies with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for Standardization and has produced more than 400,000 Toyota lift trucks since its opening in 1990. Toyota's commitment to excellence in customer service extends throughout the U.S. and Canada. With more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and more than 220 dealership locations throughout North America, Toyota dealers offer comprehensive customer service and support, including one-stop shopping for both new and used lift trucks, rentals, parts and service, fleet servicing and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com, www.facebook.com/ToyotaForklift or twitter.com/ToyotaForklift or call 1-800-226-0009. Toyota introduces fuel efficiency app for forklift fleet managers originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners

Motorola shipped a whopping 1 million tablets in 2011 Posted: 27 Jan 2012 11:32 AM PST Ouch.  Remember back to just before the Super Bowl last February when Motorola was teasing their Android 3.0 Honeycomb powered tablet?  Remember how it was going to change the whole idea of tablets and make the iPad look rough in comparison?  Well, here we are one year removed and ready to report some MOTOFACTS.  You already know from the headline but Motorola only sold one million tablets in 2011.  That includes Wi-Fi only models, Verizon's 3G/4G LTE edition, and the stuff from around the world. The numbers come from Motorola Mobility's latest earnings report where the company announced a lost of $80 million on revenue of $3.4 billion.  Device shipments were 10.5 million whereas last year saw 11.3 million.  Getting back to tablets, Motorola moved just 200,000 units in the fourth quarter.  That busy quarter that included Black Friday and holiday shopping.  Ouch.  How did Apple do last year?  Oh... only 15 million iPads over the same quarter. Looking ahead it will be interesting to see exactly what becomes of the Google acquisition.  Will they gently steer Motorola into a specific direction, offer guidance on particular models, help with tablets?  We'll find out before long whether or not Google is happy with that $12.5 billion. Motorola shipped a whopping 1 million tablets in 2011 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners

Gameloft announces pair of Sprint ID Packs Posted: 27 Jan 2012 10:49 AM PST Gameloft just dropped us a note to advise that they've got a pair of new ID Packs for Sprint consumers.  Featuring  a number of popular games, wallpapers, widgets, and other content, both are free to Sprint subscribers and can be downloaded immediately.  Depending on what type of gamer you are, you can choose from the HD Games ID Pack or the Top Games ID Pack.  Can't decide?  Grab them both.  Many Sprint handsets offer ID Pack support and allow for multiple bundles.  Careful though, you might find that your Sanyo Zio is not really designed for stuff like Assassin's Creed HD+. HD Games ID Pack Dungeon Hunter2 HD+ Assassin's Creed HD+ Let's Golf 3 Order and Chaos Paymium HD+ Top Games ID Pack Iron Man 2 Gangstar 2 N.O.V.A. NFL 2011 Gameloft Launches New Mobile Experience with Sprint ID As marketplace grows, Gameloft gives gamers an easy way to personalize their mobile device with content that suits their digital lifestyle  PARIS, January 27, 2012 – In an effort to deliver fans the most up-to-date content, special offers and titles, Gameloft, a leading provider of digital and social games, today announced the launch of two new Gameloft-themed Sprint ID packs, including the HD Games ID Pack and Top Games ID Pack, on select Android™-powered smartphones. Available only to Sprint customers, Gameloft's ID packs will provide gamers with an entirely new mobile experience through a customized bundle of widgets, applications, wallpapers and more. "Given the expansion of the Android customer base, we're happy to collaborate with Sprint to bring an innovative way to connect to gaming," said Baudouin Corman, Vice President of Publishing for the Americas at Gameloft. "As Gameloft continues to provide its audiences with the richest and most advanced mobile gaming experience, with Sprint ID we're now bringing straightforward access to our content as well." In addition to providing direct access to the most recent news and updates, the two Gameloft ID packs will also include an assortment of content and popular games to personalize your device. The two ID packs are detailed as follows: HD Games ID Pack -  features access to high-definition games including Dungeon Hunter2 HD+, Assassin's Creed HD+, Let's Golf 3 and Order and Chaos Paymium HD+ for devices such as Samsung Epic™  4G, Samsung Epic™  4G Touch, Samsung Galaxy Tab™ and Mototola Photon™ 4G. Top Games ID Pack – features access to a collection of games including Iron Man 2, Gangstar 2, N.O.V.A. and NFL 2011 for devices such as Sanyo Zio™, Samsung Transform™and LG Optimus S™. Both Gameloft ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan from Sprint.  Sprint customers can download up to five ID packs at a time and easily swap them out for new ones or switch between them.  Future planned updates for the Gameloft ID packs include an RSS feed, push notifications, direct links to freemium titles and a Gameloft Live application. For more information about Gameloft visit www.gameloft.com. About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 53 million customers at the end of 3Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index showed Sprint is the #1 most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the last three years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint. About Gameloft A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron's Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers. Gameloft announces pair of Sprint ID Packs originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners

Will they, won't they? Samsung still weighing Galaxy S III announcement for MWC Posted: 27 Jan 2012 09:27 AM PST While we debate the veracity of the rumored Galaxy S III specifications, Samsung is in the midst of their own internal situation.  More specifically, they are weighing whether or not to even announce the new handset series at Mobile World Congress in February.  With about one month to go before the annual event, Samsung is said to be "reviewing several options when to launch."  In other words, they have not ruled it out just yet. Speaking on an earnings call from earlier this week a Samsung executive acknowledged that such a device actually exists. When asked a question regarding a launch date, Mrs. Younghee Lee replied, "We are still reviewing several options when to launch. We will let you know when it's decided." Rumors surfaced just days ago that Samsung was going to hold off announcing the new flagship line at Mobile World Congress. One reason that has been tossed around is that the company doesn't like the long gap between international and U.S. versions. We're no fans of that agonizing wait either and would love to see our respective carriers pick up the models as soon as possible. Another reason for a possible delay might be in the testing of multiple versions of the Galaxy S III. We've heard from a number of places that Samsung has been prepping both a dual-core and a quad-core iteration of the handset. With only a few weeks to go between now and Mobile World Congress we're beginning to suspect the Galaxy S III won't be part of the agenda.  Samsung will typically send out save the date emails or teasers for an "Unpacked" event well ahead of the show, something they've yet to do this time around. Will they, won't they? Samsung still weighing Galaxy S III announcement for MWC originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners

Wi-Fi versions of Droid XYBOARD tablets begin shipping Posted: 27 Jan 2012 08:50 AM PST Motorola earlier this week announced that the Wi-Fi versions of their Xyboard 8.2″ and 10.1″ tablets have begun shipping.  Featuring free two-day shipping for a limited time, the tablets start at $399.99 for the 8.2-inch and $499.99 for the 10.1-inch models. Interested consumers can head to Motorola's website and place orders for their preferred model, choosing from either 16GB or 32GB storage capacities. Features for both versions include the following: Android 3.2 Honeycomb (Ice Cream Sandwich expected) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 1.2 GHz dual-core processor 5-megapixel rear camera 1.3-megapixel front facing camera 1GB RAM 16GB/32GB internal storage Wi-Fi versions of Droid XYBOARD tablets begin shipping originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners

Amazon offering Droid Razr Maxx for $199 Posted: 27 Jan 2012 08:30 AM PST Amazon is at it again, offering one of the hottest new Android handsets at a dramatically discounted price. This time we're talking about Verizon's newest smartphone, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. Although it's on backorder at the moment, you can get your spot in line for the handset at $100 less than going through the carrier. Same great stuff as what's offered directly from Verizon, only $199 instead! Amazon offering Droid Razr Maxx for $199 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners