Mobile
Google Offers Now Application Search Option
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With Google being such a beast, that hides behind one of the most minimal facades on the planet, it sometimes takes a while for people to realise significant changes have been implemented at the search giant.
New search option arrives without any Fanfair:
For instance the news that “Applications” is now a filter choice next to “Blogs” “News” “Images” “Videos” on the left hand side of your google search results comes as a surprise to me. I can however confirm that this feature is not currently working for google.co.uk search options but does work when I switch to .com and there is indeed an “Application” filter in the google result options on the left.
Google offers “Application” search choice
This feature does make a lot of sense as finding “apps” is often a nightmare, though this move does potentially hit GetJar and such like where it hurts.
I say potentially, as it could be a possibility that the sheer rank weight of a site like GetJar may end up giving favourable results for them, its all gravy in the end for Google really.
I have not fully tested how the algorithm might work,
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Nokia Delivers Two Lumia 800 Updates to Enhance Battery Life Charging
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From Vlad Savov: The Lumia 800, much like the Galaxy Nexus, has had a bit of a bumpy ride in its first few days on sale. A seven-page thread on the Nokia Support forum details battery life issues that many have had with the new Windows Phone handset, which has prompted Nokia into action. The company has today announced it’ll deliver two software updates, one in early December and one in early January, both of which will aim to improve power efficiency and battery life. Nokia’s statement in full:
“A software update in early December will include improvements to power efficiency, while a second update in early January introduces further enhancements to battery life and battery charging. Both are planned updates and will be made available via Zune.”
We haven’t had any such problems on our Lumia 800 review devices…
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Android OS Are The Main Target of Mobile Maleware Attacks
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At the end of 2010, McAfee predicted that malware would reach the 70 million unique samples by the end of 2011 but has increased this prediction to 75 million unique malware samples reached by year’s end, which is the busiest in malware history, says McAfee. More at Techcrunch:http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/20/mcafee-nearly-all-new-mobile-malware-in-q3-targeted-at-android-phones-up-37-percent/
Tracking Alzheimer Patients or Rebel Teens with GPS Shoe
Unlike watches or bracelets, it’s less likely that an individual will forget and leave the house without his or her shoes. In addition, shoe manufacturer Aetrex’s specialty lies in comfort, meaning the GPS Shoe will offer a comfortable design that is sure to please the elderly. With a specially designed miniature GPS chip and cellular device embedded in the sole, caretakers will be able to pinpoint the wearer’s location using a secure internet website or smartphone app.
With polycarbonate material protecting the…..read more at: http://goo.gl/VIFRX
The Greatest Atari Hits Lands on Android
By TechnologyBlogged: If you have been in need of an official Atari app which will let you play Star Raiders, Pong and Fatal Run on your Android powered device, then you’ve been out of luck for quite a while but today, Atari has announced their greatest hits app, featuring multiple game packs which will surely keep you enthralled for hours. Now, Android smartphone and tablet owners will get the Missile Command game pack for free when they download the app, and a catalog with 30 years of retro gaming history to sift through.
Adobe Dropping Development on Flash Player Mobile
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“This makes HTML5 the best solution for creating and deploying content in the browser across mobile platforms,” Winokur said. “We are excited about this, and will continue our work with key players in the HTML community, including Google, Apple, Microsoft and RIM, to drive HTML5 innovation they can use to advance their mobile browsers.”
Following the upcoming release of Flash Player 11.1 for Android and BlackBerry PlayBook, Adobe will officially discontinue development on Flash Player for the mobile browser. Instead, all work with Flash for mobile devices will be focused on enabling Flash developers to package native apps with Adobe AIR for all the major app stores. However Adobe will still continue to provide bug fixes and security updates for existing device configurations.
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YouMail Hits 3 Million Downloads, Gets Backed By Investors
It’s kind of hard to believe: even 4 years after the launch of the iPhone, visual voicemail still isn’t ubiquitous.
That’s where YouMail comes in. Filling in the gaps where most platforms fall short, YouMail brings visual voicemail (and myriad other features, like visual caller ID and smart greetings) to BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7, and Android. More:http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/07/youmail-hits-3-million-downloads-gets-backed-by-crunchfund-and-tech-coast-angels
Run Android Apps on Larger PC Monitor With a Player
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BlueStacks, Inc. has launched an free app player which runs Android Apps on Windows PCs and tablets. With BlueStacks, apps can be run full screen providing a unique and new user experience.
Additionally, BlueStacks Cloud Connect is a new Android app that enables any application on an Android device to be accessed and enjoyed on a user’s PC with a simple click and sync.
More info here
Nokia Giveaway 26 New Free WiFi Hotposts in London to Help Promoting Windows Phone
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Symantec Launches Tablet Security Program
Symantec have announced Norton Tablet Security alongside updates for Norton Mobile Security which further supports their Norton Everywhere initiative.
Norton Everywhere is designed to ensure that consumers are protected across the full range of devices that they own.
As handheld devices are set to become the most popular way to access the web by 2013, the security firm say that it’s more important than ever to ensure protection is extended to cover the full range of devices available.
More: http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/11/norton-tablet-security-announced/