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Android Extends Worldwide Smartphone Dominance
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... extend its dominance in the smartphone market. Samsung Electronics Co. and other phone makers shipped nearly 105 million Android smartphones in the April-June quarter, giving Android 68 percent of the worldwide market, up from 47 percent last year.
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Ouya Ends Kickstarter Campaign, Prepares to Launch Android-Based Console
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Ouya Ends Kickstarter Campaign, Prepares to Launch Android-Based Console Ouya, the upcoming Android-based game console from the company of the same name, ended its Kickstarter run Wednesday night, bringing in nearly $8.6 million from more than ...
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Obama releases Android app
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President Obama's campaign has released their organizing app for Android, a campaign official tells POLITICO. The campaign released an organizing and fundraising app for Apple's iPhone last month, and promised to soon release a version for Google's ...
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Digia buys Qt framework from Nokia; plans Android, iOS and Windows 8 ports
Computerworld
As devices based on Android and iOS have become so popular, there is now a growing need to develop applications for multiple platforms at the same time. That has in turn made cross-platform tools more attractive, as they promise to cut development costs.
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Nikon's Android-powered camera isn't as cool as you think
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Various companies have been threatening in recent years to release Android-based devices that are neither tablets nor phones. Every trade show seems to have at least one refrigerator, TV, or in-car entertainment system powered by Android. These ...
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Under The Hood with Android 4.1, Jelly Bean
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Google claims Android 4.1, aka Jelly Bean, is the fastest and smoothest version of Android yet. When we took a look at the first Jelly Bean-equipped tablet a couple of weeks back, the Nexus 7, we felt Jelly Bean had a lot to offer users, both in terms ...
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Google's Voice Search decision is disappointing
Computerworld (blog)
Still, it's disappointing that Google wasn't able to prioritize broader Android availability of Voice Search and make that happen, too -- if not first then at least at the same time. Getting Voice Search on multiple platforms obviously makes sense from ...
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10 Best iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone games this week
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HandyGames' Townsmen is actually one of the longest-established mobile game franchises, stretching back to pre-smartphone days. Its new version for Android is the biggest yet: a city-building strategy game featuring as much farming, mining and resource ...
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Could Android Find Success on the Desktop?
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Is Google preparing to do what it was rumored to do for so long, namely bring the Android mobile OS to the desktop? Today's Android user on a smartphone may scoff at the idea but there are signs that Google might have the desktop in its sights, and it ...
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T-Mobile G1 Tries On Android 4.1 Jelly Bean For Size, Asks If It ...
By Chris Chavez
Our minds were blown back when those wacky ROM devs were somehow able to port Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the now ancient T-Mobile G1. Now, it looks they're at it again, dusting off the G1 one more (final?) go on the latest ...
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Google Translate for Android Can Read Pictures in Foreign - Gizmodo
By Kyle Wagner
Google Translate just got Word Lens, basically. The new feature in the latest update of the Google Translate app lets you take a picture in-app, and highlight text you want translated from one language into another. It's pretty cool.
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Android 4.1 ported to the venerable HTC G1 | The Verge
By Dieter Bohn
Sure, you'd expect that the classic HTC HD2 would receive a version of Android 4.1, but the grandaddy of all Android devices? Age and underpowered specs weren't enough to stop the hacking group SoCal...
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The Coolpix S800, the first Android based camera from Nikon ...
By Macky Evangelista
It looks like the popular camera company Nikon will soon be announcing their first Android based camera. The model will be dubbed as the Coolpix S800 (S800c), and the specs that you can expect on this will be: 25-250 mm lens; 3.5″ OLED ...
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Android climbs to 68.1% market share in Q2 2012 | Android ...
By Eric Abent
The International Data Corporation has released its Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker results for Q2 2012, and things are looking great for the little green robot.
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Stiktu: Unleashing your inner graffiti artist

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Have you ever tried looking at something you stumble upon while roaming the streets and thinking, “This thing looks like a good thing to leave my mark on”? Many of us feel such urge, yet, to actually act out that urge could land us behind bars, charged with vandalism or destruction of property.

If you frequently feel such urge and don’t want to spend time in jail, try the Android app called Stiktu.

Stiktu is nothing near pro-vandalism and it doesn’t promote property damage. But, with this app, you get to spill out all your creative juices by “remixing” photos. The app lets you mix in text captions, colors, and stickers to photos you’ve taken around your block or photos you already have on your device.

You may think that it’s just one of those photo editing apps that provide the same options and features, but you’ll be surprised at how fun this app is. Plus, Stiktu is really easy to use. It won’t need an entire day for you to figure out how to navigate its menus.

Stiktu is also a semi-social networking site that allows your friends to comment on your posts. You can also discover other users using the Discover tab. Under the Discover tab. When you tap on the users tab, you’ll be able to see other users of the same app and if you’d like, you can follow their accounts if you think their posts are awesome or if you just really want to follow them for no particular reason. The Popular tab shows you the most popular posts from different users, based on the number of likes the photo garnered.

You can also view the most recent uploads on the Recent tab, so if you’ve just uploaded one of your works, you’d certainly see it up there.

Editing photos using Stiktu is rather easy. The app has simple menus you can use to draw something on a photo you’ve just taken or a photo you already have in your gallery.

Using the app’s scan feature, you can scan anything and place stickers, text captions, and colors on it. The text and sticker you placed can be resized by pinching the item to make it as small or as big as you like.

The app has a lot of stickers to choose from, ranging from cute smileys to rage faces we normally see on 9GAG. Mix and match colors in your photo to make it more appealing than how it looked originally. You can sketch different things on the photos, as well — rainbows, your signature, or anything random that you can think of. If you want to undo a move you’ve just done, tap both your fingers on the screen to launch the undo wheel.

After you’re done exhausting all your creativity, you can publish your creation for other Stiktu users to see and probably like. You also have the option to share your creation to your friends via Facebook and Twitter.

Boasting your inner Picasso or inner Rembrandt is done best when you have a wider audience to share your creations with. Your audience may also want to download the same app, inspired by your creativity and versatility.

Once you download Stiktu, you’ll surely spend lots and lots of hours coming up with remixed photos to share. If you manage to make a really good one, your post may become number one on the Popular tab with hundreds or maybe thousands of likes from people you don’t even know.

This app is absolutely for free, nothing to spend just to enjoy this app’s features. Download Stiktu today from the Google Play Store and start unleashing your hidden artist.

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This article, Stiktu: Unleashing your inner graffiti artist , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


HTC G1 gets unofficial Jelly Bean port

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 02:45 AM PDT

Worried that your one-year-old dual-core smartphone might not get an official Jelly Bean upgrade, due to the software not "being supported" by the "outdated" hardware? Well, that's bull and you know it! And if you doubted that, we now have the most conclusive piece of evidence possible to prove otherwise.

The HTC Dream (aka T-Mobile G1) is the device that started it all, being the first ever Android running phone in history. Back in September 2008 (man, we're old!), the Dream was introduced powered by Android 1.0, which quickly turned into 1.1 and then into 1.5 Cupcake.

The last official software update to ever hit the G1 was 1.6 Donut, but the Dream was kept alive due to some fantastic work of independent devs. We even spotted the G1 running Ice Cream Sandwich back in November 2011, which was pretty unbelievable, considering that this old raggedy device was powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU.

Believe it or not, the G1 seems to have stuck to the devs' hearts, and has now been treated to an unofficial semi-functional Jelly Bean port. SoCal Devs is the name of the nostalgic team behind the making of this ROM, proving once and for all, that there are no real barriers to block the preserving of Android's early history.

As one would expect, the JB-running Dream is buggy, glitchy, unstable and laggy as heck, but who cares? The port works, and that's more than anyone could have ever asked. Besides, this is only a pre-alpha build, so some of the kinks will most likely be ironed out soon.

To download the CM10-based build, you should visit this XDA-developers forum thread, where you'll get an install guide with all the instructions needed for flashing the port and, of course, access to the 90 MB zip file of the pre-alpha ROM.

The list of working features is actually quite impressive, although almost nothing works as it does on the Nexus, for example. That said, I know that if you still own a G1, you won't be able to resist the temptation of seeing Google Now on such an "outdated" piece of hardware. Cellular data is the most important feature currently not working in SoCal Devs' port, but a soon-to-be-released update should fix that too.

Before flashing the port, please keep in mind that you'll most likely void your phone's warranty. Also, think long and hard if it's a wise choice for you to give up on Donut's delicious treats for Jelly Bean's partially working ones, therefore risking not being able to properly use your beloved gadget anymore. I'm kidding of course, as there's no way you could have a G1 with a valid warranty these days. Still, you wouldn’t want to brick it or anything, so do handle with care!

Check the (pretty hilarious) video below demoing Jelly Bean on the HTC G1! If you’re suddenly hit by a nostalgia bug, try the port for yourselves and see how Jelly Bean acts on a four-year-old phone. Also, don’t be shy and let us know how it all went down and the most important bugs and glitches you would like fixed.

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This article, HTC G1 gets unofficial Jelly Bean port , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Fog Creek’s Trello now available on Android

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 02:15 AM PDT

What kind of apps have they been baking (or toasting) at Fog Creek?

Apple’s iPhone and iPad may currently be in the lead among enterprise users, but this doesn’t mean Android is not a good platform for productivity. For GTD geeks, developers, mobile workers and project managers out there, you can try out Trello on your Android smartphone or tablet. It’s now available on Google Play.

Trello is a pretty straightforward project management app that lets you create “whiteboards” that contain checklists, and detailed tasks. Different projects can be managed through new whiteboards. Trello also lets different users collaborate on boards.

Tasks and information are organized using “cards.” These can be sent to different users in your team, which signifies you’ve assigned a task to them. Trello also supports task deadlines, reminders and other notifications.

Trello is “a super simple, web-based team coordination system,” says Fog Creek Software founder Joel Spoksly. “Trello is for anything where you want to maintain a list of lists with a group of people.”

Here are a few uses of Trello that I can think of:

  • Collaborating on assignments in multi-author sites (like Android Authority)
  • Bug tracking and resolution
  • Managing school projects
  • Managing company projects

I’m a big fan of  Spolsky. His online writings seem to always hit the mark when it comes to productivity and development. Fog Creek comes across as a team of folks who know how to get things done, and how to be productive in development work. This philosophy extends to software and web apps like project management tool Trello.

The app automatically syncs data to the cloud, and users can access their boards and cards across different platforms, including iOS, Android and the web. Added features over the web version are offline viewing and push notifications. Trello supports authentication via Google accounts for easy login. For those who have been reading this article and comparing to the morn well-known app, Evernote, test out out both and see which one fits your needs. We think you’ll prefer Trello for its simplicity.

Trello is currently available on Google Play and is free to use.

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This article, Fog Creek’s Trello now available on Android , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Amazon is serious about the patents arms race, looking for an IP guru

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 01:58 AM PDT

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These days, success in the mobile industry can be a mix of innovation and litigation.

We have seen how Microsoft is earning almost a billion per quarter in Android licenses alone. The ongoing Apple vs. Samsung patent litigation also stems from Android, with Sammy being seen as a proxy for Apple in its “thermonuclear war” against Android.

Given these trends, companies that are developing mobile devices are turning not only to innovation, but also patents. Amazon, for one, wants to beef up its intellectual property portfolio in the mobile industry, and is currently looking for executives and experts in this field.

Amazon launched its Kindle Fire in 2011 to much fanfare, and the tablet gained ground in the market even as Amazon sold it at a loss. The e-commerce company is rumored to be developing a smartphone likewise powered by Android. But it’s not enough to just develop, build and market a device. You have to have intellectual property rights over the design and technologies, a fact that companies have learned the hard — and expensive — way.

An Amazon listing for an executive search says the company is looking for an “acquisition and investment leader” who will help the company evaluate strategic IP opportunities. “To support and protect our expansion we are seeking an executive to work with our business teams to identify and procure intellectual property,” says the listing.

Amazon getting serious with mobile

The job will involve growing Amazon’s intellectual property portfolio, which could include outright purchase of patent portfolios, acquisition of companies with existing portfolios, or licensing deals. Analysts consider this to be a sign that Amazon is serious in being a long-term player in the mobile business.

Amazon has not commented on the matter, although analysts believe that Amazon is likely doing this move to be proactive in IP, so that they have legal ammunition when subject to potential lawsuits. The company does own a host of patents, although these are mostly in e-commerce. The company was part of the consortium that acquired the patents of Nortel Networks, which includes Microsoft and Apple.

The race to find patent experts may also stem from the current sale of Eastman Kodak’s patent portfolio, which other big companies, like Microsoft and Google are also gunning for. To date, Amazon has already hired three experts in the field, but that doesn’t seem to be enough.

Amazon’s drive for an enhanced patent portfolio stems from its tablet business, says Paul Ryan, CEO of  Acacia Research Corp, a company that has licensed patents to Amazon. “Initially they were a pretty straightforward online retailer, but they are now getting into more sophisticated areas and need more IP for that,” he told Reuters.

It seems developers and designers are not the only people with lucrative careers in technology with the boom in mobile devices. Any patent lawyers out there? Amazon may be looking for you.

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This article, Amazon is serious about the patents arms race, looking for an IP guru , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Smartphone Santa, here’s our Samsung Galaxy Note 2 wishlist

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 05:11 PM PDT

samsung Galaxy Note 2

I can't speak for others, but the way I see things, one dark side to daily covering Android news is that you often feel somewhat disappointed when new devices are officially announced, especially if the device in question has generated a decent amount of hype before it is actually revealed – and that happens quite a lot. Personally, I always feel like manufacturers could take it one step further but they don't, mainly because they still want to be able to bring a minor improvement to a line in about six months or so. But just in case you take me for too much of a romantic, let me explain!

I have a few friends that find the average retail price for top end smartphones, which is roughly $600, to be as obscene as they come, seeing as these handsets definitely do not cost more than $300 to manufacture.

Teardown reports have shown that the 8GB version of recently released Google Nexus 7 has a bill of materials of around $150, and costs around $160 to manufacture, while the Lumia 900 costs Nokia roughly $200 a piece. The new iPad costs around $320 to manufacture, and a big part of that money goes to the 9.7-inch Retina display, so a device with a sub 6-inch display cannot possibly cost more than $300 to manufacture.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Wishlist

Now, the next big smartphone to be unveiled is going to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, right? We all know the rumors, as well as the reasons why you should pass on the Galaxy S3 and get the Galaxy Note 2 once it is released. So let me ask you one question: what would be the specs of a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that costs $400-$450 to make? Surely that would give Samsung a profit of roughly $200 for each Note 2 it sells, so Samsung wouldn’t go bankrupt, not by far. On the other hand, though, I must admit that this is more like a wishlist for the Smartphone Santa!

Display

super-amoled plus

Starting with the display, there have been plenty of rumors predicting that Samsung will use a 5.5-inch UBP (unbreakable panel) Super AMOLED Plus display on the next iteration of the Samsung Galaxy Note phablet. Recent reports also claim that Samsung is now able to manufacture Super AMOLED displays that use an RGB matrix, and feature a PPI ratio of 360.

Some believe that these new panels will skip the Note 2 and come with Samsung's next flagship device, but here goes hoping that these rumors are wrong and that we're bound to see a 5.5-inch UBP Super AMOLED display with a 1680 x 1050 WSXGA resolution on the Note 2! Samsung might want to be prepared in case the rumors depicting a 5-inch Verizon-bound HTC phablet expected to hit shelves at some point in early Q4 eventually turn out to come true as well.

Corning Gorilla Glass 2 on top of the display is a must, and I would be very surprised is Samsung doesn’t comply!

Design and Battery

Note (pun intended): The picture below is obviously Photoshopped!

Now, since the Note 2 shouldn't be harder to pocket than the original Note, Samsung is rumored to make the bezel even smaller that it is on the Galaxy S3, which is obviously something everyone would want, especially on a phablet. Thinness is also very important so the Note 2 shouldn't be thicker than 9mm with a 3500mAh battery, but I'm willing to let 10mm pass by in case the Note 2 turns out to feature a battery capacity of at least 4500 mAh. Anything under 3000 mAh would really be a bit of a disappointment. In terms of design, the Note 2 was often referred to as a “derivative model of the Galaxy S3″.

Internal Hardware

On to the internal hardware, Samsung said on its official website that its new Exynos 5250 chip (also known as the Exynos 5 Dual) will become available for mass production starting Q2 2012, so technically, the Galaxy Note 2 could be based on this new chipset, one that puts together a dual-core Cortex A15 processor clocked at 1.7GHz and an ARM Mali-T604 GPU – this new GPU supports resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA).

samsung exynos 5250 galaxy note 2

Another thing to take into consideration is the fact that one official Samsung press release even goes as far as to claim that the bill of materials will actually be smaller for devices built on the Exynos 5 Dual, thanks to the integration of USB Host/Dev3.0, HSIC with PHY transceivers, and eight channels of I2C supporting a variety of sensors directly on the SoC.

2GB of RAM is another must, and I’m willing to bet the Note 2 will have exactly 2GB of RAM.

Since diversity is always a good thing, I hope that the Galaxy Note 2 will come in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions. And why not throw in the new 400Mbps NAND chips that Samsung has just started mass producing? MicroSD card support up to 64GB is a must, no doubt about it!

OS and Software Tweaks

galaxy note 2 android jelly bean

As far as the OS goes, I really hope that the Android PDK project will soon start showing its first results, and that we are going to see the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean right out of the box. Smartphone Santa, please make it so that rumors of a Galaxy Note 2 launch with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on board to turn out to be false.

Since this is a Note (duh!), it will obviously come with an S Pen. But what I would really like to see is Samsung continue to bring improvements to its S Memo and S Note apps, and not settle with the minor improvements brought by the Galaxy Note 10.1. All the ‘Smart’ functions that have been introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S3 should be present as well.

Conclusion

As you can see, I’ve only talked about technology that Samsung already owns and has already begun mass producing. Almost all of the specs in my Galaxy Note 2 wishlist are possible! It is my sincere opinion that Samsung should really try to bring most of them into the Note 2 if the South Korean company really wants to manufacture a device that would not only break sale records, but also be a device that the Android community would praise.

Unfortunately, there is but a small chance that my Galaxy Note 2 wishlist will be completely fulfilled, as corporations don’t usually think much of a geek’s wishes.

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This article, Smartphone Santa, here’s our Samsung Galaxy Note 2 wishlist , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Ringbow – a wearable D-Pad solution for Android devices

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:49 PM PDT

When it comes to mobile gaming, many feel that touchscreen controls are the one thing holding the experience back. With quad-core ARM processors and higher-end graphics, mobile games are starting to look every bit as capable as many console games, but controlling your character with touch alone just doesn’t seem to get the job done right.

This is were the unique Ringbow comes in, a new Kickstarter project that aims to give you the power of a D-Pad on your finger through a ring-shaped design. Using Bluetooth, the ring can communicate wirelessly with your favorite Android device and no longer will it be necessary to carry around a full-sized controller if you wish to free yourself from touch-only gaming.

If the Ringbow sounds like something that you would be interested in, a pledge of $45 will help secure you a black Ringbow, and additional support will even open up the door to more colors and options. Pushing a D-Pad around by your finger tip in such an odd limited space doesn’t sound particularly comfortable for long gaming sessions, but the idea is unique and if they call pull it off, it would be a very portable solution.

Check out the concept video below to get an idea of how the Ringbow potentially would work to help enhance your gaming experience.

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This article, Ringbow – a wearable D-Pad solution for Android devices , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Knowledge Graph rolls out to all English-speaking countries and Google Voice Search arrives on iOS

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:44 PM PDT

Over the past few years, we’ve seen many arguments that Google needs to become more “social” if it doesn’t want to be somehow made irrelevant by Facebook. But while the social signal can be an interesting and perhaps sometimes useful tip for Google’s search algorithm, I think it should never represent more than a small single digit percentage it its algorithm.

People don’t always want to see what their friends thought the best answer is, because in most cases those “friends” may not even be that close to you and are just some people you added to your online social circle. Therefore, their shares and likes (or +1′s) might not even be that relevant to your question.

What Google Search needs is a very smart AI that can understand exactly what you’re asking it, and then does its best to find the best results for your question, and rank them in order of importance. That’s what Google is, and has always been about. The Knowledge Graph is proof that Google hasn’t forgotten that, because I think the Knowledge Graph is an important step in Google’s evolution as a search engine.

The Knowledge Graph connects people, things, places and the attributes assigned to them, and then understands what you’re talking about when you say a word that could have multiple meanings. In other words, it’s a contextual or semantic algorithm. Once it understands exactly what you meant with your Google query, it can provide you further information on that topic on the Google search page.

Google has announced today that the Knowledge Graph is now available for all English-speaking countries:

Google has also announced that their overhauled Google Voice Search that we’ve already seen in Jelly Bean, will be coming to iOS devices as well. This has the benefit of not just simply evolving its Voice Search on all platforms, but also of making Siri look not-as-good as every iOS user thought it was.

Once people get to compare them, they will see that Google’s version gives them a lot better answers, which are delivered a lot faster. Siri takes its answers from Google, Yahoo and Bing, but also from Wolfram Alpha, Wikipedia and other 3rd party sources, so one can argue it knows a lot less than Google, which uses its own search engine to provide the results.

 

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This article, Knowledge Graph rolls out to all English-speaking countries and Google Voice Search arrives on iOS , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Kaspersky Labs warns new wave of ZitMo Android attacks might be imminent

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:31 PM PDT

While Android may be a great platform when it comes to its open nature and flexibility, it does have one area where it doesn’t shine so brightly, malware. No mobile platform is truly safe from malware and spyware, but it’s Android and Blackberry devices that have been mostly targeted by several security problems over the years.

Adding to the list, security researchers at Kaspersky Labs have discovered five new samples of ZeuS-in-the-Mobile (ZitMo) malware, adding to their discovery in June of a fake Android security software that was truly ZitMo in disguise. For those that don’t know, ZitMo is a pesky Trojan virus designed to get access to your SMS messages. From there it sends them back to its command and control numbers in Sweden, where they hope to get precious codes and security information that they can exploit.

The new Trojan samples aren’t much different from what security specialists have dealt with in the past, but Kaspersky Labs fears that they may herald a new wave of ZitMo attacks in the coming days. The self-issued certificate found in the Android version’s APK file reads "Valid from: Thu July 19", so the new trojan isn’t very old either. According to Kaspersky, it seems that the latest ZitMo samples were all aimed at German-speaking users, and works by having the Android package pose as a security certificate. For more information about ZitMo, Kaspersky Labs provides an in-depth ZitMo guide.

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This article, Kaspersky Labs warns new wave of ZitMo Android attacks might be imminent , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Motorola Photon Q might be released on August 19

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:13 PM PDT

Folks, we may have hit a breakthrough on the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE's release date. Thanks to Phone Dog's trusted source, you can now circle August 19 on your non-digital calendar as the launch date of the Photon Q on Sprint. While it's not official yet and Sprint has yet to confirm, it's better than the "coming very soon" information that we've been hearing about for the past weeks.

As far as the specs go, the Photon Q should sport a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, 4.3-inch ColorBoost HD display, 8MP rear camera, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Photon Q is also a quad-band phone, which means you can take the phone on your globe-trotting journey if you do so wish.

Keyboard purists are looking forward to the Motorola Photon Q mainly for its 5-row slide-out keyboard. As for modders, they are waiting for Moto to make good on its words to deliver the phone with an unlockable bootloader. The company hasn't provided enough details on how future owners of the Photon Q would be able to unlock the phone easily, so there are still some blanks here that we hope Motorola can soon fill in.

Guess we'll find out soon enough if the tip is accurate in the coming days. In the meantime, we'll keep you posted.

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This article, Motorola Photon Q might be released on August 19 , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Namco Bandai may be joining the party, Ouya partnership in active discussion

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 04:10 PM PDT

In a world full of major gaming players like Sony and Microsoft, it’s hard to think that a little Rubik’s-Cube-shaped $99 Android gaming system could have even the slightest chance. Against the odds, Ouya has made a pretty big splash on the web, generating millions through Kickstarter and quickly joining hands with many major partners including Square Enix and the XBMC team. Everyday we hear about yet another new partner or endorsement for the Ouya, and even though no one has actually used the console themselves, it is hard to deny the strong hype that has generated.

While Square Enix’s involvement so far has been limited to just the announcement of Final Fantasy 3, it seems that Namco Bandai is now in active discussions with the makers of the Ouya to hopefully bring a wide range of new and classic games to the console. Beyond announcing its potential partnership with Namco Bandai, Ouya has also updated us today with news that the console will feature support for four controllers – not surprising since that is the industry standard, after all.

Tonight, at 1AM EST, Ouya’s major Kickstarter campaign will finally end, meaning there is only a limited time to secure your copy of the console for its slated March 2013 release.

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This article, Namco Bandai may be joining the party, Ouya partnership in active discussion , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


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Best unlocked Android phones for any budget

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 06:01 PM PDT

Earlier this year I started writing buyers’ guides for every carrier, and I intended to update them each month. Then I got fed up with the locked phones and service contracts that carriers...

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Samsung Galaxy Note, new myTouch lineup available now on T-Mobile

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 01:32 PM PDT

T-Mobile has officially released its three latest smartphones for purchase today. The Samsung Galaxy Note, new myTouch, and new myTouch Q are available online now for $249 and $49 respectively. With...

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AT&T Sony Xperia ion review

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 12:22 PM PDT

For decades, the Sony brand has stood above the competition in consumer electronics. Sony was considered the gold standard by which everyone else was judged. While the company has fallen from its...

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Android Q2 sales capture 68% of global smartphone market

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 10:15 AM PDT

If anyone still doubts that Android is the dominant force in the smartphone sector, the latest IDC figures should be enough to convince them. The research claims that Android accounted for 68.1% of...

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