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Saturday, January 7, 2012
''s Ip PBX Week in Review
TMC's Rajani Baburajan reported that Damaka, a provider of Mobile Unified Communications and Collaboration , announced the launch of a new software client that extends the video and audio capabilities of Asterisk PBX to mobile devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Dubbed as "Xriz," the new mobile client can be installed with no additional software or ... (more)
Samsung, HTC Results Polarized With Android
Samsung and HTC had markedly different holiday quarters, with Samsung boasting 73 percent operating profit and HTC seeing its profit fall 26 percent amid tough competition.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/samsung-htc-results-polarized-with-android?fromrss=1
Friday, January 6, 2012
Nokia's Mango-powered Lumia 710 deserves to suceed
The launch of the Lumia 710 which costs $50 with a T-Mobile USA contract also marks Nokia's re-entry into the Interestingly, Nokia and T-Mobile USA are positioning the Lumia 710 as a low cost 'entry level' smartphone targeting the nearly 150m Americans who have yet to purchase their first smartphone.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/nokias-mango-powered-lumia-710-deserves-to-suceed?fromrss=1
CES: ViewSonic Launching Android Smartphone, Its First For U.S. Market
Add ViewSonic to the list of Asian consumer electronics manufacturers trying to muscle in on the U.S. smartphone market.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/ces-viewsonic-launching-android-smartphone-its-first-for-u-s-market?fromrss=1
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Review: Nokia's Low End Hail-Mary Pass, The Lumia 710
Biggs is the editor of TechCrunch Gadgets. Biggs has written for the New York Times, InSync, USA Weekend, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Money and a number of other outlets on technology and wristwatches.
The Smartphone Wars: Dinosaurs mating?
Just when you thought the smartphone industry couldn't get any more soap-operatic, everybody's favorite pair of aging drama queens - Microsoft and Nokia - may be at it again.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/the-smartphone-wars-dinosaurs-mating?fromrss=1
CES: LG, Samsung, Sony And Vizio On Board With Google TV 2.0
Google said it has lined up LG Electronics in addition to existing partners Samsung Electronics, Sony and Vizio, which have committed to developing Google TV-based products, as the search giant tries to reignite interest in its Web-centric TV strategy leading into next week's Consumer Electronics Show.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/ces-lg-samsung-sony-and-vizio-on-board-with-google-tv-2-0?fromrss=1
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
2012 predictions: It's doom & gloom for Ama...
The predictions I made for 2011 turned out pretty well, since I framed things like any good fortune teller or horoscope would have done.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/2012-predictions-its-doom-gloom-for-ama?fromrss=1
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Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012
Unlike some early Fire providers who either tried to replicate the iPad experience on the smaller screen or opted for the mobile Web version of their sites, USA Today actually has worked on a form factor-specific version.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/wednesday-jan-4-2012?fromrss=1
JumpTap: Android Keeps Lead in Mobile Apps/Web
Analysis of traffic on the JumpTap targeted mobile ad network found that the Android operating system continued to grow its market share in November, maintaining its lead over Apple's iOS.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/jumptap-android-keeps-lead-in-mobile-apps-web?fromrss=1
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Retailers stuff their stores with QR codes
Topics: American Eagle Outfitters Inc. , Android , Barcodes , express inc. , iPhone , m-commerce , Mobile , mobile commerce , Nellymoser , QR code , social media sharing , Williams-Sonoma Inc.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/retailers-stuff-their-stores-with-qr-codes?fromrss=1
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Microsoft and partners to heavily promote Windows Phone in 2012
Windows Phone is one of the best smartphone platforms, but not many know about it and the market share is negligible.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/microsoft-and-partners-to-heavily-promote-windows-phone-in-2012?fromrss=1
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Myriad and Broadcom Deliver Popular Android Apps to the TV
International CES 2012 - January 4, 2012 - Myriad Group AG , the company powering billions of rich mobile social and web experiences on any connected device, and Broadcom Corporation , a global leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications today announced a joint effort to drive the Android ecosystem to televisions.
Latest Android figures paint dismal tablet picture
Android continues its assault on the mobile space based on statistics from Google, but those figures paint a dismal picture for tablet sales.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/latest-android-figures-paint-dismal-tablet-picture?fromrss=1
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Android app downloads on track to surpass iPhone by 2016
Apple's iPad has seen more than 3 billion downloads, while Android tablets only have had approximately 440 million by comparison.
Atom chip on Android smartphones expected at CES
LG Electronics and Samsung are expected to unveil Android smartphones next week that use Intel's latest Atom chip, dubbed Medfield, analysts said.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/atom-chip-on-android-smartphones-expected-at-ces?fromrss=1
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Just Show Me: Getting started with the Kindle App for your Android phone or tablet
Welcome to Just Show Me on Tecca TV , where we show you tips and tricks for getting the most out of the gadgets in your life.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/just-show-me-getting-started-with-the-kindle-app-for-your-android-phone-or-tablet?fromrss=1
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Cortex-A9 hardware/softare dev platform supports Android 4.0
Intrinsyc announced a hardware/software development platform for Freescale's Cortex-A9-based, dual-core i.MX 6 processor, offering support for Android 4.0 and Windows Mobile 6.5. The Open-6 Design and Production Platform combines a development kit, a wireless telephony stack, and a reference platform with a capacitive multitouch display, cameras, ... (more)
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/cortex-a9-hardware-softare-dev-platform-supports-android-4-0?fromrss=1
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Apple Dominates in Mobile Web Browsing, Android Comes in Third
While it wasn't the record-breaking 61.64% share of mobile web browsing that Apple's iOS achieved in October 2011, Net Applications, the company that counts hits on its 40,000 client sites, said that Apple's popular iOS browser dominated the mobile web again in December with 52.1%, well ahead of its closest competitor, Java ME , designed for ... (more)
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/apple-dominates-in-mobile-web-browsing-android-comes-in-third?fromrss=1
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CES: MCV Inks First Wireless Carrier Deal
The Mobile Content Venture has cut a deal with wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications to carry the group's consumer mobile digital TV service Dyle, which will offer live TV broadcasts from MCV member stations.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/ces-mcv-inks-first-wireless-carrier-deal?fromrss=1
Smartphone face-off: iOS 5 vs. Android 4 vs. Windows Phone 7.5 vs. BlackBerry OS 7
But only one can be the best. InfoWorld has tested each of the major mobile OSes on the flagship devices for each OS to see what the best smartphone is for business and professional users.
New Genital Herpes App for the Android Mobile Platform
The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease has recently learned that there is a new application simply called Genital Herpes ++ that has been released for the Android , cell phone operating system.
Smartphone face-off: iOS 5 vs. Android 4 vs. Windows Phone 7.5 vs. BlackBerry OS 7
But only one can be the best. InfoWorld has tested each of the major mobile OSes on the flagship devices for each OS to see what the best smartphone is for business and professional users.
Vopium make VoIP calling for Android even easier
For those determined to save as much as possible on their voice calling and text services, Vopium has decided to introduce an enhanced version of its flagship Android app.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/vopium-make-voip-calling-for-android-even-easier?fromrss=1
I'll Drink To That: Tequila Mobile Picks Up $1.7 Million, 6 Million Gamers
More money for European tech startups: Wroclaw, Poland based mobile games publisher Tequila Mobile has announced a $1.7 round of funding, as well as six million users on its freemium gaming platform.
CES 2012: 5 trends to watch
The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas next Tuesday, and gadget makers are getting ready to show off their latest tech products for the coming year.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/ces-2012-5-trends-to-watch?fromrss=1
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Samsung unveils entry-level Galaxy Ace Plus with familiar design
Samsung on Tuesday announced the Galaxy Ace Plus, an Android 2.3 device that will make its initial debut in Russia.
Today At Cult Of Android: Samsung's Android Controlled Camera, T-Mobile Sale, And Morea
What's this? Android news on Cult of Mac?! Who the hell cares?! Maybe you don't, maybe you do.
Quarri Web Security on Android Underscores Rise of Virtual, Mobile Desktop
Privately held Quarri has released its web security and data leak prevention software for Android, underscoring the rising use of mobile platforms for access to enterprise systems - and the importance of risk mitigation on them.
Red Hen Systems announces MediaMapper Mobile Google compatible Android device app
Red Hen Systems is pleased to announce the arrival of MediaMapper Mobile , the new Android-based app for handheld GPS integrated photo and video.
Android, iOS App Downloads Top 1 Billion Over Christmas Week
Mobile app downloads skyrocketed during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, totaling 1.2 billion cumulative downloads from the iOS App Store and Android Market, a mobile analytics firm estimates.
Siri Android Clones Are Laughable At Best
Biggs is the editor of TechCrunch Gadgets. Biggs has written for the New York Times, InSync, USA Weekend, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Money and a number of other outlets on technology and wristwatches.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/siri-android-clones-are-laughable-at-best?fromrss=1
Mobile app developers form professional organisation
Mobile application developers are set to gain an industry association that would promote their interests, enabling collaboration and product testing while offering education, cloud hosting, and governmental lobbying on their behalf.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/mobile-app-developers-form-professional-organisation?fromrss=1
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LG Connect 4G spotted in images
LG has a new phone lined up for MetroPCS, Verizon and Sprint named the Connect 4G according to the folks over at PocketNow who managed to snag some pictures of the handset and information about the handset.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/lg-connect-4g-spotted-in-images?fromrss=1
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'Dumbphones' oust Android into #3 spot
If I asked you for the top three mobile operating systems as measured by usage share chances are you'd say iOS, Android and Symbian - and you'd be wrong! In fact, according to NetMarketShare , the #2 spot doesn't belong to Android but to a lesser-known and far less sexy platform - Oracle'sA Java ME .
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/dumbphones-oust-android-into-3-spot?fromrss=1
Chattya Apps Accelerates Android and iPhone App Development without Programming
Complete and powerful 4GL online development platform brings mobile app development to power users.
Lone Wolfe Mobile Announces Release of Alarm Listener Android App a Free Security Alarm
Lone Wolfe Mobile today announced the release of Alarm Listener, an Android smart phone app that provides a security alarm.
Google Leaves App Inventor In Limbo
But try to run the App Inventor Java test today and you'll be told that 'as of December 31, 2011, Google ended support of App Inventor' , even though the Google-funded Center for Mobile Learning at the MIT Media Lab won't be able to provide a large scale App Inventor service for general public access until 'sometime in the first quarter of 2012.' ... (more)
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/google-leaves-app-inventor-in-limbo?fromrss=1
Monday, January 2, 2012
New price cuts for mobile tablets
Many of the major technology companies are lowering prices for their mobile tablets in what appears to be a new trend that could be good news for consumers, according to reports.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/new-price-cuts-for-mobile-tablets?fromrss=1
Google's New Year resolution must be Android's virtualization
The piece was a reaction to a rant from our new Mobile News columnist, James Kendrick that Android updates were taking way too long and that the process was inherently flawed because too many cooks were actually involved in the process: Google itself, the handset manufacturers and also the carriers.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/googles-new-year-resolution-must-be-androids-virtualization?fromrss=1
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2011: The Year Mobile Figured Out IT, And Vice Versa
The technology industry will look back at 2011 and realize it was the year that Mobile IT was born.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/2011-the-year-mobile-figured-out-it-and-vice-versa?fromrss=1
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New Year's Resolutions We'd Like To See Big Tech Companies Make For 2012
Ah, the fresh start of a new year. That time when we promise ourselves we're really going to hit the gym three times a week.
Tablets: an Android 2011 Retrospective
When the year 2011 is looked back upon by the Google historians, they'll mark it as the first time they officially made an effort to bring the Android platform to devices with displays larger than handheld smartphones - what we saw, as a result, was everything from the XOOM to the ASUS Transformer Prime.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/tablets-an-android-2011-retrospective?fromrss=1
The many faces of mobile
No matter who you ask, a common theme is how hot the mobile space has gotten over the last few years.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/the-many-faces-of-mobile?fromrss=1
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A New iPhone, iPod touch & iPad JFK Long Term Airport Parking App Is Launched
The app works on all iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch. Travelers now have convenient access to the SmartPark JFK parking reservations system without the need for a computer.
HTC Amaze 4G vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus: The 4G Battle Tightens
The HTC Amaze 4G, which was released in October for T-Mobile, is expected to face immense competition from the first Ice Cream Sandwich phone, the The HTC smartphone, which has a 4.3-inch screen, comes with speeds of 42 Mbps over T-Mobile's network.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/htc-amaze-4g-vs-samsung-galaxy-nexus-the-4g-battle-tightens?fromrss=1
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The Android Freight Train Kept A-Rollin'
A little over a year ago Andy Rubin tweeted that 300,000 Android devices were being activated each day.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/the-android-freight-train-kept-a-rollin?fromrss=1
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Switched On: The 2011 Switchies
It's that special time of year between the post-holiday sales and the pre-CES hype that presents an opportunity to consider some of the most innovative devices of the year.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/switched-on-the-2011-switchies?fromrss=1
The worst tablet computers released in 2011
Pandigital SuperNova Cnet rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 The good: The Pandigital SuperNova tablet is light, smooth, and comfortable to hold.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/the-worst-tablet-computers-released-in-2011?fromrss=1
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Hackers, IT units focusing on smartphone security
Mobile phones, long seen as safe amid rising threats to computer security, have become a key target for hackers and an increasing worry for corporate Information Technology departments, Reuters reported on Friday.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/hackers-it-units-focusing-on-smartphone-security?fromrss=1
Happy 2012! Java ME growth accelerates past Android
Happy New Year everyone! As a trend into 2012 we see from the latest Net Appliations Mobile/Tablet Top Operating System Share Trend for December, 2011 that Java ME technology not only overtook Android to claim 2nd place in November, 2011, but is also now accelerating past it into 2012!
10 resolutions Apple should make for 2012
This is the first year Apple will operate without its co-founder and leader Steve Jobs.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/10-resolutions-apple-should-make-for-2012?fromrss=1
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Kudos to C Spire's Motorola Milestone X2
The Motorola Milestone X2 from C Spire Wireless offers the latest Android features with a 4.3-inch display.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/kudos-to-c-spires-motorola-milestone-x2?fromrss=1
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Get Patch for Your Mobile Device
Lucky enough to get a mobile device this holiday season? Let's put it to work learning about your community.A Patch hasA apps for iPhones and Android phones , and also makes it easy for you to upload photos, news and comments from anywhere.
URL: http://www.topix.com/com/android/2012/01/get-patch-for-your-mobile-device?fromrss=1
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Facebook's Mobile App Has A Big Holiday Week On iPhones, Bigger On Android
Eric Eldon is a writer at TechCrunch. He was previously the cofounder and editor of Inside Network, where he managed publications including Inside Facebook, Inside Social Games and Inside Mobile Apps.
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