Android tablets still face major app gap with the iPad

Android tablets have been getting a lot more popular over the past year but they still face a major shortage of top-notch tablet-centric apps. Canalys has found that 30% of the top 50 free and paid iPad apps in the first half of 2013 were not available on Google Play while 18% were available but weren�t optimized for tablets. Taken all together, then, that means nearly half of the top iPad apps either aren�t available or aren�t optimized for Android tablets.

The issue seems to be that app developers simply haven�t seen a need to create tablet-centric Android apps because Android tablets have only really started taking off in the last year. Canalys expects that the app gap will shrink somewhat once Google improves the Google Play experience on tablets and once developers see that Android tablet owners have stronger engagement than they have in the past.

�To take the Play ecosystem to the next level, Google needs more than just a large addressable base of devices,� says Canalys analyst Tim Shepherd. �App developers need to see clear potential to build robust and sustainable business models around apps built for the platform, so increasing monetization potential must be a priority.�

Canalys�s press release follows below.

Half of top iPad apps either unavailable or not optimized on Android

30% of the top 50 free and paid iPad apps in the US are absent from Google Play

Palo Alto, Shanghai, Singapore and Reading � Wednesday, 14 August 2013 � New Canalys� App Interrogator research highlights one of the deficiencies of the Android ecosystem: limited availability of high-quality, tablet-optimized apps in the Google Play store. Of the top 50 paid and free iPad apps in Apple�s US App Store, based on aggregated daily rankings in the first half of 2013, 30% were absent from Google Play. A further 18% were available, but not optimized for tablet users, offering no more than a smart phone app blown up to the size of a tablet screen.

Just 52% of apps had Android versions both available through Google Play and optimized (if only a little) for tablet use. �Quite simply, building high-quality app experiences for Android tablets has not been among many developers� top priorities to date,� said Canalys Senior Analyst Tim Shepherd. �That there are over 375,000 apps in the Apple App Store that are designed with iPad users in mind, versus just a fraction of this � in the low tens of thousands � available through Google Play, underscores this point.�

Canalys expects this to change as the addressable base of devices continues to soar and Google brings improvements to the Play store, but points out that Google needs to do more to encourage greater numbers of developers to invest in delivering high-quality Android tablet apps quickly, else it risks disappointing consumers with weak app experiences in the short term.

The 52% of top apps available through Google Play and optimized for tablets also includes six titles that appear as top paid titles on iOS, but are only available as free, ad-supported versions on Android. �While nominally free, set against a paid version of the app, ad-supported offerings typically deliver a poorer and often more limited user experience, sometimes taking a considerable toll on device battery life and often subjecting users to unskippable videos or other unpopular intrusions,� said Canalys Analyst Daniel Matte.

It is important that Google wins consumers� trust and encourages them to register credit cards and billing details, so that the barrier to them spending money on apps � and other content � is reduced at the point of purchase. �Improved consumer willingness to spend will increase developers� monetization potential and options, and help to reduce their reliance on in-app ads, leading over time to an increase in app quality,� said Matte.

It will also make the Android tablet opportunity more enticing for developers and increase the revenue potential of the Play store and ecosystem for Google. �To take the Play ecosystem to the next level, Google needs more than just a large addressable base of devices. App developers need to see clear potential to build robust and sustainable business models around apps built for the platform, so increasing monetization potential must be a priority,� said Shepherd. �And for tablet apps in particular, Google should go further with changes to the Play store to ensure more rigorously managed, high-quality, optimized experiences are highlighted, to the benefit of consumers, and to reward those developers who invest the time and resources in building them with improved discoverability.�

What is Android

What is ANDROID ?

we often listening day by day that purchase a phone that must have android. But some people don't even know what is this exactly, its not a shame. if you have any quarry than search it on Google instead of obligate to others  ! :) also see - Android History

ANS - Android is an Mobile Operating System(OS)
ANS in Details- Android is a Linux-based operating system designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Initially developed by Android, Inc., which Google backed financially and later bought in 2005, Android was unveiled in 2007 along with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance: a consortium of hardware, software, and telecommunication companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. The first Android-powered phone was sold in October 2008.

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Samsung GALAXY Note 2 new Features

Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update peeping enabling Galaxy Note 2 Features

o experience the wonders of Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.1 in the mobile world, stay tuned to the latest updates from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Note Jelly Bean is being pushed by the Korean mobile giant Samsung for the latest updates of Android 4.1 platform. Being Samsung�s most popular Phablet among consumers, it has a huge fan following among the Android devices by the company. To let the Galaxy Note lovers have the best of both worlds, Samsung keeps updating the platform of this Smartphone.

Even though updating to Android 4.1 is not an easy job, you need to be well informed about the industry news, so that you get your phone updated without any difficulty. Since the update process is being carried out in a phase wise manner, sooner or later your Smartphone would get the Jelly Bean 4.1 update for sure.
Samsung Galaxy Note Jelly Bean Android has inherited the wonderful features of Samsung Galaxy S III Mini and galaxy S III, such as the Nature UX Interface. Now talking about the features and advantages of this Jelly Bean Smartphone from Samsung, you would observe;
Higher stability and better performance from Project Butter, Android 4.1, Page Buddy application, Enabling and disabling Multi-view and Multitasking with multiple windows like the Note II, customizable notification panel, pop-up play, 2 Home screen modes, Google now, smart rotation and above the rest Samsung Cloud services are the show stoppers of the year.
You have to keep a close watch on the industry updates, as the market entry of this Jelly Bean Android 4.1 phone is dependent on the telephone service provider / carriers� services. Unless the mobile carrier doesn�t have this updates available in your country, you can hardly be able to benefit from the jelly Bean�s advanced features.
USA is most probably the entry point of the product in the market; apart from that the other countries� service providers are gearing up for the show as well.

 

Samsung Galaxy S4 Price | Samsung Galaxy S 4 Will Cost More Than iPhone on AT&T

Samsung�s new Galaxy smartphone is expected to pose a serious challenge to Apple�s iPhone. But shoppers may be turned off by the Galaxy�s higher price tag.
AT&T on Thursday said that customers can order the Galaxy S 4 on April 16 for $250. That is $50 more than the cheapest iPhone 5 on a contract. Generally, the price tag is the most important factor when consumers consider purchasing electronics, so the $50 difference between the starting prices of the two phones may steer AT&T customers toward the iPhone.

It is unclear why the Galaxy S 4 costs more than an iPhone. Samsung�s last flagship phone, the Galaxy S III, matched the iPhone�s price. Jan Dawson, a telecom analyst at Ovum, pointed out that according to estimates by IHS iSuppli, a components research firm, the parts for the Galaxy S 4 cost more than the iPhone 5�s. The S 4�s bigger screen, new processor and new sensors are adding to its cost, according to iSuppli.
AT&T and Samsung did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The iPhone 5 was the best-selling smartphone model over the holiday season, but Samsung, which sells multiple models of smartphones, is the biggest seller of smartphones in the world over all. Analysts have said the Galaxy S 4, which will be available on all four major American carriers, presents a major challenge to the iPhone, especially overseas. But they agree that the iPhone is likely to retain the No. 1 spot in the United States this year.

Google Android now Translate for adds offline language support

Heading out of the country with your Android phone? Consider upgrading to the latest version of Google Translate for Android, which now supports offline language translation.

Using Google Translate just became much easier for travelers having a hard time finding internet access while abroad: Google announced the addition of offline language support for the Android application. Fifty languages gain the offline support, which does need to be first enabled while online. After that, however, no web connection is needed to use the translation program.

Google says the offline translation dictionaries found in the new version �are less comprehensive than their online equivalents� but that�s a small price to pay. And in the future, I could see the offline language data grow in scope as flash storage decreases in cost while expanding in capacity.

While the new feature is handy in areas with limited data coverage, I see the biggest use case for travelers. Often finding, paying for and configuring connectivity on a smartphone can be challenging in another country; particularly for users based in the U.S.

By pre-installing the proper offline language packs, you can be chatting and translating right away upon arriving in a new land. The limited translations should get you communicating until you can find a persistent connection and then you can use the app�s full online capabilities.

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Body :

Dimentions - 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in
Weight       -  112 g (3.95 oz)

Display :

Type           -    LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size            -    640 x 1136 pixels, 4.0 inches (~326 ppi pixel density) Memory : Card Slot    -    NO (disadvantage) Internal-     -    16/32/64 GB storage, 1 GB RAM Data : Bluetooth     -   Yes, v4.0 with A2DP Camera : Primary        -    8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash Secondary    -    Yes, 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular Features       -    Simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR Video           -   Yes, 1080p@30fps, video stabilization Features : OS              -      iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 6.1.2 CPU           -      Dual-core 1.2 GHz Colors available - Black/Slate, White/Silver Price- 44500 INR (16GB )                                                                                                                      Apple iphone 5 VS blackberry Z10                         Apple iphone 5 VS HTC One                         Apple iphone 5 VS Nokia Lumia                         Apple iphone 4 VS Samsung GALAXY S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5, HTC One, and BlackBerry Z10

there are much more diffrence between these mobiles, all has there unique operating system. HTC One and Galaxy S4 both are  based on android.

Spec	Samsung Galaxy S4	Apple iPhone 5	HTC One	BlackBerry Z10
Operating system*	Android 4.2.2	iOS 6	Android 4.1	BB10
Dimensions	5.38 x 2.71 x 0.31 inch; 4.6 ounces	4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inch; 3.95 ounces	5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 inch; 5.04 ounces	5.12 x 2.58 x 0.35 inch; 4.78 ounces
Display	5-inch full HD Super AMOLED; 1,920x1,080 pixels, 441ppi	4-inch IPS LCD; 1,136x640 pixels, 326ppi	4.7-inch LCD; 1,920x1,080 pixels, 468ppi	4.2-inch LCD; 1,280x768 pixels, 355ppi
4G LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear camera and recording	13-megapixel, 1080p HD video	8-megapixel, 1080p HD video	4-megapixel (Ultrapixel), 1080p HD video	8-megapixel, 1080p HD video
Front-facing camera	2-megapixel	1.2-megapixel	2.1-megapixel	2-megapixel
Processor	1.9GHz, quad-core Snapdragon 600; or proprietary 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 5 Octa	Proprietary A6	1.7GHz, quad-core Snapdragon 600	1.5GHz, dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus
Capacity	16GB, 32GB, 64GB	16GB, 32GB, 64GB	32GB, 64GB	16GB
Expandable memory	Up to 64GB	No	No	Up to 64GB
Battery	2,600mAh	Not disclosed by Apple	2,300mAh	1,800mAh
Price	TBA	$199.99, $299.99, $399.99	U.S. pricing TBA	$199 on Verizon
Carriers	AT&T, Cricket, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon	AT&T, Cricket, Sprint, Verizon	AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile	AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Available colors	Black, white	Black, white	Silver	Black, white (Verizon only)

         


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BlackBerry gets order for a million Z10 smartphones

Score one for BlackBerry. Or 1 million to be exact.
Days ahead of its U.S. launch, the Canadian phone maker said it received an order for 1 million of its new Z10 smartphone -- making it the largest single order in its history.
According to the Associated Press, BlackBerry, formerly known as Research in Motion, did not disclose who placed the order. The company did say, however, that it came from an established partner and that shipments would begin immediately.

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                                     BlackBerry has two new devices, the touchscreen-only Z10 and the Q10, which has a physical keyboard. The company hasn't said when the Q10 will launch in the U.S., but Verizon and AT&T have begun taking orders for the Z10.
The touchscreen Z10 will be available first to AT&T customers, who will receive it or be able to pick it up in stores beginning March 22. Verizon customers will be able to get one as early as March 28. Both companies sell the device for $200 with a two-year contract.
T-Mobile has also said it will sell the BlackBerry Z10 but hasn't announced pricing or availability dates for consumers. Enterprise customers, however, can already place orders for the phone from the carrier.
The Z10 runs on BlackBerry 10, the latest version of the company's operating system. BlackBerry hopes the new device can help it regain a strong footing in the U.S. smartphone market, which is dominated by Apple and Android devices.





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Android (Rooted): Whether you're troubleshooting a problematic PC or you just prefer working in your own OS with your own tools, keeping a Linux boot CD or USB key is a great way to take a customized system with you anywhere you go. With DriveDroid, you don't need to bother with media, and can use the gadget you carry with you all the time anyway: Your Android phone.
DriveDroid will, once connected to your PC, boot your computer to any ISO file or IMG disk image that's stored on your Android phone. Whether you just like working in Linux whenever possible but find yourself using other systems with other OSes installed already, or you like the idea of keeping a rescue disc on your smartphone instead of on optical media, this handy app can help.

                                   Before you install, make sure you have plenty of room on your Android phone�you'll need the space for the Linux distro that you plan to download, and for any USB drive images you want to create for storage or for portable tools you'll need while your computer is booted in Linux. Once you have some space cleared, here's how the app works:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB
2. Open DriveDroid and Select the Linux distro that you'd like to run. You can choose from the 35MB SliTaz (which the developer recommends because its so small), or more popular distros like Arch Linux, Gentoo, Crunchbang, FreeBSD, and more.
3. Once downloaded, select the distro you'd like DriveDroid to host, and enable it.
4. Reboot your PC. If you haven't already, make sure your BIOS is set to boot to USB devices before booting from the hard drive.

That's all there is to it. If you have your own ISO or IMG file that you'd like to boot, whether it's Linux or Windows, you can use that image instead as long as it fits on your phone. Just copy the image over to your phone and drop it into the DriveDroid folder so the app can see it. Then select it when you open the app, and reboot your PC.

Similarly, if you boot your system to an image, then customize that image with a blank USB image on your phone, you can turn that into a bootable image file and use that to have a completely customized linux distro that you carry around on your phone, complete with all of the apps and tools you need to get work done. Hit the link below to grab DriveDroid, and then visit the developer's website for more information and tips on getting Windows running using DriveDroid.

| All About Samsung GALAXY S4 | Samsung�s Galaxy S4 is unveiled on March 14 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The slim, feature-rich Galaxy S4 was introduced as Samsung�s new champion in the fiercely competitive smartphone arena, scheduled to roll out in 155 countries in late April.

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NEW YORK � Samsung Electronics is ratcheting up its rivalry with Apple with its new Galaxy S4 smartphone, which has a larger, sharper screen than its predecessor, the bestselling S III.
Samsung trumpeted the much-anticipated phone�s arrival Thursday at an event accompanied by a live orchestra while an audience of thousands watched the theatrics unfold on a four-level stage at Radio City Music Hall. Summoning up a touch of Broadway, Samsung employed 17 actors to demonstrate the new phone�s features in a series of scripted vignettes.











The Galaxy S4, which crams a 5-inch screen into body slightly smaller than the S III�s, will go sale in the U.S. sometime between the end of April and the end of June.
In the U.S., it will be sold by all four national carriers � Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile USA � as well as by smaller ones US Cellular and Cricket. All told, Samsung plans to offer the Galaxy 4 S through 327 carriers in 155 countries, giving it a wider reach than Apple�s iPhone 5.
Samsung didn�t say what the phone will cost, but it can be expected to start at $200 with a two-year contract in the U.S. That�s comparable to the iPhone 5.




                                                                    JK Shin, the executive in charge of Samsung�s mobile communications division, promised the money would be well spent for a �life companion� that will �improve the way most people live every day.�
That bold promise set the tone for the kind of flashy presentation associated with the showmanship of Apple, the company that Samsung has been trying to upstage. Apple contends Samsung has been trying to do it by stealing its ideas � an allegation has triggered bitter courtroom battles around the world.
In the last two years, Samsung has emerged as Apple�s main competitor in the high-end smartphone market. At the same time, it has sold enough inexpensive low-end phones to edge out Nokia Corp. as the world�s largest maker of phones.
The Galaxy line has been Samsung�s chief weapon in the smartphone fight, and it has succeeded in making it a recognizable brand while competitors like Taiwan�s HTC Corp. and Korean rival LG have stumbled. Samsung has sold 100 million Galaxy S phones since they first came out in 2010. That�s still well below the 268 million iPhones Apple has sold in the same period, but Samsung�s sales rate is catching up.
Research firm Strategy Analytics said the Galaxy S III overtook Apple�s iPhone 4S as the world�s bestselling smartphone for the first time in the third quarter of last year, as Apple fans were holding off for the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 took back the crown in the fourth quarter.
One way Samsung and other makers of Android phone have been one-upping Apple is by increasing the screen size. Every successive generation of the Galaxy line has been bigger than the one before. The S III sported a screen that measureS4.8 inches on the diagonal, already substantially larger than the iPhone 5�S4-inch screen. The S4�s screen is 56 per cent larger than the iPhone�s.
In a Wednesday interview, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller declined to discuss whether Apple is considering enlarging the screen on the next model of the iPhone, which is expected to be released later this year. He said Apple remains confident that the iPhone 5 is the most useful and elegant smartphone available, hailing it as �the most beautiful consumer electronics device ever created.�

Samsung believes the S4 will set the new standard.
Apart from the larger screen and upgraded processor, the S4 has a battery that�s 20 per cent larger than that of the S III. Samsung didn�t say if that translates into a longer battery life � the added capacity might be gobbled up by the bigger screen or other internal changes.
The S4 comes with a built-in infra-red diode, so it can control an entertainment centre as a universal remote. This is a feature that has showed up in Android tablets before.
The S4 comes with several new technologies intended to help users interact with the phone. For instance, the screen now senses fingers hovering just above the screen, and some applications react. The Mail application shows the first few lines of an email when a finger hovers above it in the list, and the Gallery application shows an expanded thumbnail.
Users can control some other applications by making gestures in the air above the phone. In the browser, you can command the screen to scroll up by swiping from top to bottom a few inches from the phone.
The Camera application can now use both the front and rear cameras simultaneously, inserting a small picture of the user even as he�s capturing the scene in front of him.
When several S4s are in close proximity, they can link up to play the same music, simultaneously � perfect for headphone dance parties.


                                                         The Galaxy S4 also will include a tool that enables users to create a dividing line so part of the phone is devoted exclusively to work while the other part is filled with personal information and photos. The feature is similar to a function on the latest BlackBerry � an indication that Samsung is going after other smartphone makers besides Apple with its latest model.

The new features illustrate Samsung�s drive to make its phones stand out from the crowd of Android smartphones. Jan Dawson, an analyst with Ovum, said they could be seen as �gimmicks rather than game changers.�
�At this point, Samsung appears to be trying to kill the competition with sheer volume of new features � there should be something here for everyone, even if most of these new features won�t be used by most users,� he said.
While the event in New York was going on, Samsung Electronics Co. kicked off its annual meeting in Seoul. CEO, Kwon Oh-Hyun, told the audience that he expects slow growth in the global consumer electronics market, except in smartphones, where sales are still zooming.

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Blackberry z10 specifications

                                     blackberry z10

Display :

Resolution

• 1280 x 768 resolution, at 356 PPI
• 24-bit color depth

Screen size

• 4.2" diagonal
• 15:9 aspect ratio

 

 

OS & desktop software :

Operating system

• BlackBerry 10 OS

Desktop software

• BlackBerry Link software for your computer to enable synchronization of data and media

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Performance :

Processor

• Dual Core 1.5 GHz

Memory

• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Flash

Expandable memory

• Removable microSD memory card � slot under battery door (Up to 32 GB)

USB Ports

• USB 2.0 high speed port � allows charging and data synchronization of the device with a USB cable

HDMI Port

• Micro HDMI for connection to your HDTV or projector

Power :

Battery

• 1800mAH removable battery

Battery Life

• Up to 11 hours talk time (3G)
• Up to 17 days standby time
• Audio Playback: up to 51 hours
• Video Playback: up to 10 hours
• *Note: Battery life claims are for Model STL100-1

Camera & video :

Rear camera

• 8 megapixel auto-focus camera
• Back Side Illumination for better low-light performance
• 5-element F2.2 lens
• Flash, continuous and touch to focus, image stabilization
• 5 x digital zoom
• 1080p HD video recording
• Time Shift mode for pinpointing and adjusting individual elements of your picture

Front camera

• 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera
• Image and video stabilization
• 3x digital zoom
• 720p HD video recording

Multimedia :

Image formats

• BMP, WBMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, SGI, TGA

Audio & video formats

• 3GP, 3GP2, M4A, M4V, MOV, MP4, MKV, MPEG-4, AVI, ASF, WMV, WMA, MP3, MKA, AAC, AMR, F4V, WAV, MP2PS, MP2TS, AWB, OGG, FLAC

Audio & video encoding/decoding

• H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC, MP3, PCM, Xvid, AMR-NB, WMA 9/10, WMA10 professional, WMA-LL, VC-1, VP6, SPARK, PCM, MPEG-2, MJPEG (mov), AC-3, AMR-WB, QCELP, FLAC, VORBIS

Apps :

Pre-loaded apps

• BlackBerry Hub, Contacts, BlackBerry Browser, BlackBerry Calendar, BBM, Text Messages, BlackBerry World, BlackBerry Remember, Docs To Go�, Pictures, Story Maker, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn ^, Foursquare, Games, YouTube, Voice Control, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Compass, File Manager, Box, BlackBerry Connect for Dropbox, Print To Go, Smart Tags, Settings, Adobe Reader, Phone, Camera/Video Camera/Time Shift, Setup, Help, SIM Toolkit, Search

 

Security :

• Password protection, screen lock, and sleep mode
• BlackBerry Balance offering dedicated profiles to keep work and personal data separate and secure

Alerts & notifications :

• Tone
• Vibrate
• On-screen or LED indicator

Voice input/output :

 

• Integrated hands-free speakerphone
• Hands-free headset capable
• Bluetooth headset capable

Network & connectivity :

Network bands

• 21Mbps HSPA+
• Quad band HSPA+ 1, 2, 5/6, 8 (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
• Quad band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

Wi-Fi

• 802.11 a/b/g/n
• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
• Mobile Hotspot

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (LE)

NFC

• BlackBerry Tag with NFC technology enables communication between BlackBerry smartphones and other NFC-enabled devices with a tap

GPS

• Assisted, Autonomous and Simultaneous GPS
• GLONASS Support

Sensors :

Advanced Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Magnetometer
• Proximity sensor
• Gyroscope
• Ambient light sensor

Accessibility :

• BlackBerry Magnify, for customers with partial vision -
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• Adjustable screen brightness, scalable fonts

 

 

 

 

Blackberry z10 color - one of them in an all-black setup, the other with a black bezel and a white body. This handset will be one of several (if it turns out to be legitimate) that�s revealed at the BlackBerry 10 event on the 30th of January, 2013. 

 

 

 

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BlackBerry plans for security feature in Android, iPhone

(Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday.
The new feature could help BlackBerry sell high-margin services to enterprise clients even if many, or all, of their workers are using smartphones made by BlackBerry's competitors. That may be crucial for the company as it has lost a vast amount of market share to the iPhone and to Android devices, such as Samsung Electronics Co's Galaxy line.
Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said he expects BlackBerry's device management software to gain traction this year, and boost revenue next year.
"Supporting devices with the best, most secure, and easiest-to-use mobile solution should enable RIM to transform into what we believe is an attractive model," he said in a note to clients.

The offering could help BlackBerry shore up its profitable services business. BlackBerry's shares plunged in December after it said it would change the way it charges for services, cutting fees for customers that do not need advanced security and other enhanced features.
The new Secure Work Space feature will be available before the end of June, and will be managed through BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, the platform that allows BlackBerry's corporate and government clients to handle devices using different operating systems on their networks.
BlackBerry said the feature fences off corporate email, calendar, contacts, tasks, memos, web browsing and document editing from personal apps and content, which could be less secure.
BALANCING ACT
In a bid to regain market share and return to profit, BlackBerry introduced a new line of smartphones powered by its BlackBerry 10 operating system earlier this year.
The touch screen version, dubbed the Z10, is on sale in more than 20 countries, while a device called the Q10, with a physical keyboard, will be available in April.

 

 

The new devices have a feature called Balance, which keeps corporate and personal data separate. It allows information technology departments to manage the corporate content on a device, while ensuring privacy for users, who can store and use personal apps and content on the same phone without corporate oversight.
With Secure Work Space, "we're extending as many of these (Balance) features as possible to other platforms," David Smith, BlackBerry's head of mobile enterprise computing, said in a statement.
BlackBerry's move comes as Samsung, whose Galaxy devices have gained great popularity, attempts to make itself a more viable option for business customers with security features such as Samsung Knox and SAFE, or Samsung for Enterprise.
BlackBerry said Secure Work Space means clients would not need to configure and manage expensive virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure in order to give workers' devices access to data and applications that reside behind corporate firewalls.
"Secure Work Space also offers the same end-to-end encryption for data in transit as we have offered on BlackBerry for many years, so there is no need for a VPN," Peter Devenyi, head of enterprise software, said in an interview.
SELLING SERVICES
The new feature could also help stem declines in BlackBerry's service revenue. That business has long been a cash cow for BlackBerry because of the large clients that pay to use its extensive network and security offerings.
However, the company has been under pressure to reduce its infrastructure access fees, and opted to do so during the transition to BlackBerry 10. Due to the changes, BlackBerry's service revenue is expected to decline over the course of this year.
Giving its large array of corporate clients the ability to manage BlackBerry devices, along with Android smartphones and iPhones on their networks might encourage both corporate and government clients to continue to pay for and use BlackBerry's device management services.
BlackBerry plans to report quarterly results on March 28.
Last week, Chief Executive Thorsten Heins said sales of the Z10 had surpassed BlackBerry's expectations in emerging markets such as India, where cheaper entry-level phones are typically popular.
On Wednesday, the company said it had received an order for 1 million BlackBerry 10 smartphones - the largest order it has ever had from a single customer - and its shares jumped.
BlackBerry's volatile stock closed up 8.2 percent at $15.65 on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, while its Toronto-listed shares rose by a similar margin to C$16.04.
The shares pared gains on Thursday, falling 2.3 percent to $15.29 in late morning trading on the Nasdaq. In Toronto, its shares were 2 percent lower at C$15.72.
(Reporting by Euan Rocha and Allison Martell; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe, Lisa Von Ahn and Peter Galloway)

Chinese mobile same as iPhone 5S Runs on Android 4.1

The ethically questionable Chinese smartphone maker GooPhone is at it again with another iPhone knockoff, an �iPhone 5S� that runs � Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The �i5S� looks almost exactly like an iPhone 5 and, presumably, the next iPhone, given that Apple tends to iterate iPhone industrial design every other year. That�s where the similarities end, though.
Inside, you�ll find a 1.GHz Mediatek MT6577 and 512MB of RAM. Its 4-inch display is a mere 854 by 480 pixels, compared to the iPhone 5's glorious 1136 by 640 specs. Don�t look for an 8 MP shooter, either. This knockoff�s got a 5 MP rear-facing camera paired with a 1.3 MP video-chatting camera. It doesn�t support 4G LTE, either.
It runs Android Jelly Bean, heavily skinned to look iOS-like.
If you recall, GooPhone previously copied and reportedly patented the general design of the iPhone 5 prior to its launch.

AndroidSale posted a video hands-on with the device, which it sells at a discounted rate of $99. Want one? You�re already too late. It�s out of stock at the moment.

 

 

 

 

 

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How Samsung Mobiles broke away from the Android pack

The fourth version of the hit Galaxy S smartphone will debut this week at Radio City Music Hall with fanfare usually reserved for the iPhone. What a difference three years makes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As successful as Samsung's Galaxy S franchise is now, it's easy to forget the Korean consumer electronics giant's first attempt at the American smartphone market was met with an apathetic shrug.

The U.S. launch of the first Galaxy S smartphone took place at a gallery on the west side of Manhattan more than two years ago. When it came time for J.K. Shin, head of Samsung's mobile business, to formally announce the Galaxy S flagship smartphone, a black cloth cover was pulled back to unveil not one, but four different devices with the forgettable names Captivate, Vibrant, Fascinate, and Epic 4G. Samsung had been forced to split its new phone into four distinct lines in order to placate the top four American wireless carriers.
Nonetheless, Shin stayed on message and said, "In the race to redefine the smartphone, the starting gun has just been fired, and the Samsung Galaxy S is already standing at the finishing line."
Given Samsung's weak position at the time, his claim sounded more like marketing hot air than a smart prediction. The company had big plans for its smartphones in the U.S., but it was saddled with mediocre products, a muddled message, and four brand names seemingly plucked from the perfume counter.

Fast-forward nearly three years, and Samsung is on top of the cell phone industry. Nearly one out of every three smartphones shipped is made by Samsung, and its Galaxy S3 smartphone has become a true rival to Apple's iPhone. It was the Galaxy S3, and not the iPhone 5, that was named the product of the year in 2012 by CNET. Long seen as an imitator, some believe it has wrestled the innovator mantle away from Apple.

In two days, Samsung will unveil the fourth iteration of its Galaxy S franchise at glitzy Radio City Music Hall in an event that's received the mainstream attention usually reserved for a new iPhone.
Through savvy advertising, the continuous improvement of its smartphones, and a steady march to expand distribution and strengthen the Galaxy S name, Samsung has broken from the pack of me-too Android manufacturers. The company has flourished even as others have struggled, now controlling more than a third of the smartphone industry's profits. (Apple accounts for most of the rest.)
Samsung shipped 63.7 million smartphones in 2012's fourth quarter, a 76 percent increase over the year-earlier period, according to IDC. Second-place Apple saw a 29 percent increase after shipping 47.8 million smartphones in the same period.

The near-term trajectory looks all Samsung," said Rajeev Chand, an analyst at Rutberg.
That Samsung has pulled this off in so little time and with such an unimpressive start is remarkable. Let's put it this way: Does anyone remember the Samsung Behold 2?
A modest start
Two and a half years ago, Samsung lacked the clout to insist upon a single smartphone sold broadly across all the U.S. carriers. But it also didn't want to follow a route similar to one taken by Motorola and tie its fortunes to a single carrier in exchange for marketing and sales support.
As a compromise, Samsung created four variations of its Galaxy S phone. Each would have the same internal guts and similar software, but would have superficial changes and different names. The Galaxy S brand was found on the back of each device

ANDROID HISTORY

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The Android logo, featuring a stylized green robot.

The version history of the Android operating system began with the release of the Android beta in November 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance, and has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since its original release. These updates typically fix bugs and add new features. Since April 2009, each Android version has been developed under a codename based on a dessert or sweet treat. These versions have been released in alphabetical order: Cupcake, Donut, �clair, Froyo (frozen yogurt), Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Jelly Bean. The most recent update to the Android OS was Jelly Bean v4.1, which was announced in June 2012, and was released into the Android Open Source Project on July 9, 2012.

Contents  1 Android beta 2 Android 1.0 3 Android 1.1 4 Android 1.5 Cupcake 5 Android 1.6 Donut 6 Android 2.0/2.1 Eclair 7 Android 2.2.x Froyo 8 Android 2.3.x Gingerbread 9 Android 3.x Honeycomb 10 Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich 11 Android 4.1.x Jelly Bean 12 See also 13 References 14 Further reading 15 External links

Android beta

The Android beta was released on November 5, 2007,while the software developer's kit (SDK) was released on November 12, 2007.

Android 1.0

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On February 9, 2009, the Android 1.1 update was released, initially for the HTC Dream only. Android 1.1 was known as "Petit Four" internally, though this name was not used officially. The update resolved bugs, changed the API and added a number of features:

Version	Release date	Features
1.1	February 9, 2009	Details and reviews available when a user searches for businesses on Maps Longer in-call screen timeout default when using the speakerphone, plus ability to show/hide dialpad Ability to save attachments in messages Support added for marquee in system layouts

Android 1.5 Cupcake

      

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the Asus Nexus 7.

On June 27, 2012, at the Google I/O conference, Google announced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Based on Linux kernel 3.1.10, Jelly Bean was an incremental update with the primary aim of improving the functionality and performance of the user interface. The performance improvement involved "Project Butter", which uses touch anticipation, triple buffering, extended vsync timing and a fixed frame rate of 60 fps to create a fluid and "buttery"-smooth UI. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released to AOSP on July 9, 2012, and an OTA update for the Nexus 7 to Android 4.1.1 was released on July 11, 2012, making it the first device to run Jelly Bean.

Version	Release date	Features
4.1.1	July 9, 2012	Smoother user interface: Vsync timing across all drawing and animation done by the Android framework, including application rendering, touch events, screen composition and display refresh Triple buffering in the graphics pipeline Enhanced accessibility Bi-directional text and other language support User-installable keyboard maps Expandable notifications Ability to turn off notifications on an app specific basis Shortcuts and widgets can automatically be re-arranged or re-sized to allow new items to fit on home screens Bluetooth data transfer for Android Beam Offline voice dictation New interface layout for tablets with smaller screens (closer resembling that of a phone) Improved voice search Improved camera app Google Wallet (for the Nexus 7) High-resolution Google+ contact photos Google Now search application Multichannel audio USB audio (for external sound DACs) Audio chaining (also known as gapless playback) Stock Android browser is replaced with the Android mobile version of Google Chrome in devices with Android 4.1 preinstalled

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