Saturday, January 31, 2015

Does Microsoft invested in Cyanogen, the operating system based on … – unocero

Microsoft invested in Cyanogen, the operating system based on Android? Microsoft could invest in Cyanogen to become a minority shareholder in the company. The reasons are unclear, but it certainly is an interesting move that, if true, could lead to something bigger into the future.

Cyanogen is a company that operates independently from Google, however, uses the Android operating system as the basis to include amendments that allow users to install a different version of this platform, it has more “freedom” so that each person makes changes on your device.

According to The Wall Street Journal, “Microsoft will invest in a startup with great activity that is trying to weaken the property of Google on Android” and publishes a sentence issued Kirt McMaster, CEO of Cyanogen Inc. last week who said “Let’s take Android to Google”.

This outlines what might be the intention of Microsoft should invest in the company, as Like other companies, the mission seems that Android is no longer under the domination of Google to subtract market as well as prevent the company set its apps like Gmail, Maps, etc. as options “default” that people use on their devices.

The latter reduces to external developers to promote their applications and do they have any chance to succeed within the Android operating system, as most users know only the applications that are preinstalled on platform owned by Google.

Currently, Cyanogen works with different manufacturers in Asian markets primarily to these factory installed Cyanogen instead of Android, besides that, according McMaster, there are about 50 million people using this platform rather than providing Google.

Microsoft probably will not give a practical use Cyanogen products within their existing devices, but it could be a strategic move to compete with Google in the near future

Reference:. The Wall Street Journal

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Friday, January 30, 2015

When will Android 5.0 to Galaxy S5 Lollipop? – ENTER.CO

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Office for Android tablets finally available – unocero

Office Android tablets For months are showing different mobile versions of Office , but the issue for Android tablets had taken a long time coming . Today is finally available and has new features of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as being free.

Essentially Office applications for Android look just like the PC version of Office 365, which is good for users who already use that version but find a familiar interface that has been optimized for touchscreens. “The touch points facilitate large that even fatter fingers can browse commands,” Microsoft said.

Word supports collaborative work and allows you to insert tables, images, footnotes and graphics, whereas Excel supports formulas, tables and organization, filters or other search tools. PowerPoint allows you to embed videos, add transitions and animations.

Perhaps most important of this version is that a tablet can be the ideal place to catch up on work device while it is in motion, ensuring that the files created or edited in this version of Office will retain the same format and not lose the order of what has been decided inserted into a document even when working in different devices.

Microsoft indicates that compatible tablets this version of Office are those with 7 “or higher (if you display of more than 10.1″ have to have a subscription to Office 365 for use) and have an ARM processor (Qualcomm, Nvidia etc.) as well as 1GB of RAM and Android 4.4 minimum. It will be compatible with Android 5.0 below, as well as tablets having Intel processor

To verify that Office is available for a tablet in particular have to go to these links:. Word ., Excel , PowerPoint

Reference: Office

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The best games for Android January – ENTER.CO

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The first month of 2015 can not end without our collection of the best games for Android who came to the Play Store. During these weeks that inaugurated the year, they got all kinds of new titles: one based on a popular MOBA & nbsp; …

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Outlook with new version for Android and iOS – InfoBAE.com

   
   


 
     

       
       
 
       
 
         
 
       
       
 
 
 
       
 
       
 
       
 
        
 
       
The application, already widespread at enterprise level, allowing users access to Outlook from mobile devices such as iPhone or iPad or tablets and phones using the Android operating system.
“This new application Outlook presents the basic tools we all need, such as email, calendar, contacts and files, “the group said in the website of Outlook.
The app provides a unified view of email, calendar, contacts and attachments. “With the swipe, you can delete, archive or quickly program the messages you want to view later. It also gives you easy access to your calendar, share schedules available and schedule meetings. And with just a few taps, you can attach files to your email, OneDrive, or Dropbox “promised Microsoft.
Under the leadership of its new chief Satya Nadella, Microsoft took several initiatives to integrate the brand into the world of mobile devices, because fewer and fewer people use computers.
In November, Microsoft announced that made freely available a version for smartphones and tablets of its flagship products: the Office suite, which includes Word Processor text, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations generator .

     


     

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Sales of Android devices exceed one billion units – CNET in Spanish

This gave the operating system Google 81 percent of the world market in 2014, compared with 15 percent for Apple iOS.

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The Android operating system Google is the most popular. Google

Google’s Android operating system has reached a major milestone.

For the first time, global shipments of smartphones with Android exceeded one billion units in 2014, a significant increase from 780.8 million units sold worldwide in 2013, according to research firm Strategy Analytics on Thursday. Android surpassed its competitor, Apple iOS, which got 192.7 million worldwide in 2014.

Google did not immediately reply to our request for comment.

Strategy Analytics figures show that the world market for smartphones – which is divided by operating system – is essentially a two-horse race between Apple and Google

But iOS, which runs only on devices. Apple and has a respectable market share with 15 percent, has long way to go to close the gap with Android. The operating system of Google, on the other hand, works on most devices, it is in the smartphone market for beginners that are affordable, and is the first choice for dozens of vendors worldwide.

That said, Apple will also go well. Strategy Analytics said on Wednesday that the share of the global smartphone market Apple – when calculated by brand – increased 20 percent during the fourth quarter, tying with Samsung, the leading Android devices manufacturer. While Apple progressed, Samsung fell 30 percent from the same quarter a year ago.

During the fourth quarter, Apple managed to record profits mainly by the phenomenal sales of its new phone iPhone iPhone Phablet 6 and 6 Plus.

In the same quarter, Samsung posted its fifth consecutive quarter of losses in operating profit year on year, given their recent models have struggled to capture the interest of consumers.

For all 2014, shipments of Android boosted the total market for smartphones for a record year, increasing 30 percent to 1,300 million units shipped worldwide. According to Strategy Analytics, “emerging markets such as China and Indonesia, drove the increase in the industry last year and will continue in 2015″.

It is in those markets where Samsung faces the greatest challenges of its Android competitors, including Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi and new ones are succeeding with affordable phones.

Strategy Analytics also noticed that the Microsoft Windows platform itself could capture 3 percent of the world market for smartphones . While that still means 39 million global shipments, Strategy Analytics director Woody Oh said Microsoft strives to have very few “partners that are large manufacturers to build their phones.” The company also has little presence in China, Oh said.

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Microsoft Office officially comes to Android tablets – CNET in Spanish

The apps do not include support Lollipop and need a device 7 inches or higher, ARM processor and 1GB RAM.

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In November, Microsoft announced the arrival of the beta version of its Office applications to Google’s mobile platform, and just over two months later, the applications come completely finished and ready for the users start using their Android tablets.

Microsoft said Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Android are . designed and created from scratch and especially for those devices and utilize their benefits of mobility and exploit productivity options


The company also emphasizes the participation of users in the beta that came out in November – 250,000 downloads of the three applications, which were made from 110 different countries. With downloads, Microsoft could determine the performance of your app in 3,000 different variants of Android and 500 different phone models. In the beta, the apps had an average rating of 4.2 out of 5

If you want Office for Android, you need to first meet certain requirements: Your tablet should be seven inches or greater;. if it exceeds the 10.1 inch, you must pay a subscription to Office 365 if you want to edit or create documents. The tablet must have an ARM processor and 1GB RAM or higher. For now Office for Android supports Android 4.4.x, nothing Lollipop support for now.

Support for Intel-based tablets will come in the next quarter, Microsoft said. The basic functions of editing and creating files are available for free, but applications include the option to unlock more features premium with a payment within the app. If you are a subscriber to Office 365, all functions are obtained.

The Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications are already available for download from the Play Store.

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Microsoft launches Outlook running on iOS and Android – Informador.com.mx

  • The brand also launched in November Office Mobile
  • presents the basic tools such as email, calendar, contacts and files

WASHINGTON, USA (29 / JAN / 2015) .- The US software giant Microsoft Outlook launched an application that can run on operating systems from rivals Apple (iOS) and Google (Android), a new phase of development on mobile devices.

The application, already widespread at enterprise level, allowing users access to Outlook from mobile devices such as iPhones or iPads or tablets and phones using the Android operating system.

“This new Outlook application presents the basic tools all need, such as email, calendar, contacts and files, “the group said in the website of Outlook.

Under the leadership of its new chief Satya Nadella, Microsoft has taken several initiatives to integrate brand to the world of mobile devices, because fewer and fewer people use their computers.

In November, Microsoft announced that made freely available a version for smartphones and tablets of their star products:. the Office package, which includes Word Processor text, Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentations generator

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Lollipop Android 5.0 comes to the HTC One M8 in Spain and elsewhere … – CNET in Spanish

Do you have a HTC One M8 and live in Europe? HTC announced the deployment of the upgrade, including new animations and features on your phone badge.

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Finally The HTC One M8 in Europe start getting Android 5.0 update Lollipop. Juan Garzon / CNET

Today is the day of HTC: not only met the course redesign HTC One M9, but the company started to enable the update Android 5.0 Lollipop for HTC One M8 in Spain and elsewhere in Europe

<. p> Through a tweet, Jeff Gordon, Global Communications Manager HTC announced the arrival of Android 5.0 to Europe while Vodafone Spain confirmed the arrival of Android 5.0.1 directly in Spain.

Android update not completely change the interface of cellular HTC One M8 we currently have, but find some new design on the lock screen, notifications and recent apps, like new animations Lollipop Android 5.0.

HTC enabled weeks ago Lollipop update Android 5.0 for the HTC One M8 unlocked version and developers, so it would be very strange if the update is on the way for the version of M8 in different US carriers and Latin America, although it could still take a few months because it also depends on the approval of the operators.

Have other Android phone and want to know when you might get Android 5.0 Lollipop? Visit our note with the details here.



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Android: Evolution of a Greatest OS – Talk Smart | Technology News

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Android: Evolution of a larger of the OS

There is no doubt that Google, the company that owns the metasearch most used in the world, finally position your success with Android.

But achieving this was not easy . Since its launch in 2007 until now, the progress of this OS was really surprising, allowing not only have a better environment in our mobile devices, but also launching a competition between companies wanted a foothold in the local market.

So today, in Smart Talk, let’s take a look at the versions of Android have known each with special features that this OS again one of the most . Famous the world

Android: The evolution of a larger of the OS

THE FIRST STEPS

Like any project, Android also had a beta version, which was filed on November 5, 2007. The idea struck specialists, yet many doubted its effectiveness.

However, Android 1.0, also known as “Apple Pie” came on 23 September 2008 in the HTC Dream, the cell who had the privilege to be first with this OS.

In this way, the operating system inspired the main functions of Google in a mobile that could browse the internet and have the necessary responses in a basic interface, but nice.

Android 1.1, called “Banana Bread”, continued this course, solving the first bugs found and allowing better use of the function of the maps.

 Android Cupcake

The following were Android 1.5″ Cupcake “Android 1.6″ Donut “and Android 2.0″ Eclair “, which began with the support of widgets and the gradual improvement in the speed of mobile search, in addition to better incorporate the services already offered by the metasearch engine.

 Android Gingerbread

This continued with Android 2.2″ Froyo “Android 2.3″ Gingerbread “and Android 3.x” Honeycomb “, which not only fixed the errors found by experts, but also integrated a JavaScript to the browser engine, improved security system equipment, ensured a better text entry and prioritized the use of multitasking and multiple tabs, one trend we’ve seen in the last foothold years.

Google was doing very well.

Android Honeycomb

THE REVOLUTION

Google did not end with what has already been shown, and the fourth generation of its operating system needed to confirm this.

The arrival of Android 4.0.0 “Ice Cream sandiwch” not only confirmed the improvements that many expected, but also allowed the OS compatible with devices that already had Android 2.3.

 Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Also, drew a lot of incorporating a Face Unlock, which allow the equipment is used after recognizing the face of the user.

A better spell checker, drag and management optimization touchscreen, work flow and improved speed, and tools to correctly use data plans. For all that, this was a favorite of many.

Android Jellybean

But Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean” was not far behind, and after being presented on June 27, 2012 ensured better functionality and performance of the user interface. Much faster and with support for the main functions of the most popular cellular market, 4.2 and 4.3 updates kept pace with this OS smart.

In addition, voice search also saw an interesting improvement, bringing the popular “OK ​​Google”.

THE LATEST

 Android KitKat

Many young people began to use Android with Kitkat, version 4.4 operating system, yet many companies still bringing to market devices with the same.

Indeed, this is one of the best works of Google, with many improvements to platforms such as smart phones and tablets.

Beyond the graphical improvements and better monitoring system were corrected many errors widgets to make way for a broad portfolio of benefits for those who want to use their smartphone quickly as shortcuts to the camera, rapid income adjustments and arrangements in the timing of the company accounts. At the same time, this OS is perfectly adapted to the needs of the main applications of the market, maybe that will cost us stop seeing each other.

 Android Lollipop

But Google can not stop creating, we presented last November to Lollipop, version 5.0 of Android, as sweet as her name and with an interface full of color.

Lollipop brings back the minimalist concept to our screens. Its strong point is the graph that surrounds it, with better lighting, shadows and a typeface that seeks to focus the user’s attention.

With regard to notifications, offers the user the ability to choose how and when To receive them, in addition to having direct access to them even with the lock screen. Super useful for those who want to save time.

Another point that attracts attention and is the optimization of the battery, which could be extended to an hour and a half longer than usual, for peace of mind those who use their mobile all day

Android: Evolution of a larger of the OS

While still not many smartphones with this OS, no doubt that the mass is in the middle of this year, considering that reach many in update mode.

Time will tell if Android 5.0 will be the favorite Smart youth who never stops asking technological improvements for life.

So you ask, what has been your version favorite Android?

Please share your opinion with us and keep browsing Talk Smart

We’ll see.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

These are the Most Downloaded Android Apps for 2014 – TECHcetera

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If one thing is clear is that Android users love to chat (in all its possible forms) and every time their cell are used less for calls telephone and other activities.

At least that seems to show figures released today by App Annie in which the most downloaded applications for iOS and Google Play in 2014.

In the case of Android are analyzed, users prefer to download games and communication tools.

Top 10 categories Applications x 2014 Download – Google Play
one. Games
2. Communications
3. Tools
4. Entertainment
5. Social
6.
Photo 7. Customizing
August. Music & amp;
Audio 9. Productivity
10. Media & amp; Video

Within the game, the king was Candy Crush 2014 …

Top 5 Downloads Game x 2014
1. Candy Crush
2. Subway Surfers
3. My Talking Tom
4. Farm Heroes Saga
5. Clash of Clans

And within applications, Facebook took over the segment with the 4 most downloaded mobile applications throughout the year.

Top 10 Applications x Downloads 2014
one. Facebook Messenger
2. Facebook
3. WhatsApp
4. Instagram
5. Skype
6. Clean Master
7. Viber
August. Line
September. Twitter
10. Snapchat

The analysis by the firm also shows that Google Play continues to expand its advantage over iOS when measured by number of downloads. However, Apple’s platform produces about 70% more money to developers producing Android, although both grew extensively during the year.

If you are interested in the subject can download the free report, simply subscribe by following this link

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Android presents new security flaw – Newspaper The Republic (Costa Rica)

Wednesday January 28, 2015

Core Security discovered a security flaw affecting most devices with Android operating system and restart causes.
 Smartphones, digital cameras, game consoles, computers and printers with version 4.4 of Android, ie, KitKat, would be among those affected.
 The problem arises when you turn the Wi-Fi Direct option is used to connect two devices simultaneously, without requiring a wireless network.
 If you receive a package then “WPA_suplicant” flawed, which is the protocol that allows the connection between the inalmámbrico driver and operating system, a situation of denial of service be experienced.
 This would cause the resumption of Android terminals at the time that the search for another device starts to synchronize and this receives a request for invalid connection.
 Experts warned signature failure to Google from previous September, but this was rated as low level, so they decided to make it public.
 Apparen tly Google’s position is that this is a very small period of time and that the only result is a device reset, without risking the information contained in the apparatus.
 However, it is still a security breach that affects a large majority of people with version 4.4 of Android.
 Although it is unknown whether there will be a patch to solve this problem, so if it is a fact is that the problem no longer appears on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Johnny Castro
 jcastro@larepublica.net
 

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LibreOffice suite coming soon to Android – wwwhat’s new? (Blog)

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If anyone still doubts the importance of mobile devices focused on activities related to productivity, we now have another example of everything will allow us to make such devices when we meet in mobility since The Document Foundation announced Tuesday that it will work to bring its productivity suite for Android devices, with Collabora and Igalia as companies responsible for carrying out development mobile applications, hoping that they end up offering an attractive, elegant experience, and with all the functions of LibreOffice on Android, in the words of Ital Vignoli, one of the founders of The Document Foundation.

Currently there the date when they will be released mobile applications for the Android platform, keeping in mind that it is also about to get the new version of the productivity suite open source desktops know. It will not be the only product of The Document Foundation that is available for the Android platform, because in this month the beta viewer LibreOffice was launched, as I discussed a few days ago, having these tens heights of thousands of downloads after launch last January 22, indicating statistics Google Play that it has already been installed up to 50,000 times.

As noted from ZDNet, the arrival of LibreOffice for the Android platform, not to be confused with the LibreOffice beta viewer also available for the same mobile platform, will add to the existing supply of productivity suites for Android devices, among which are the solutions of Microsoft and Google, among others. The experience of new mobile applications have LibreOffice also allow OneDrive as file hosting platform, which is quite interesting considering the limited capacity that could have many mobile terminals, also enabling collaboration with other users.

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How to install Facebook Lite on your Android device – CNET in Spanish

The app is only available in some countries in Asia and Africa, but like everything is possible, here’s how to install it.

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Facebook Monday launched Facebook Lite, a lighter from his regular application version and is aimed at emerging markets in Asia and Africa, where phones are low-end and connections are 2G.

Facebook decided to launch this new application for users of these markets have access to an application’s main functions without sacrificing performance. The Facebook Messenger app is included, support stickers, and a design reminiscent of a version of Facebook for nearly five years.

Facebook Lite is not for everyone. If you want a basic, version with elementary functions almost as light as the wind (weighs only 252KB), here’s how to download and start using it.

  • Make sure you allow downloading and installation of third party applications
    As Facebook Lite is only available for some countries, not all users of Play Store application appears. However, Android allows you to install applications outside the Play Store, and that’s what we’ll do next. To give permission to do this, go to Settings & gt; Safety & gt; Activates the “Unknown Sources”.
  • Download the .apk Facebook Lite
    Now that your device is able to download .apk (or installation files on Android ), check this site from your phone and download the file.
  • Install Facebook Lite
    Once the file has downloaded, simply open it from the download folder or from the notification that the download completed. When the installation finishes, the app is ready to use.

Now, you just need to login with your username and password and you can use the light version of Facebook.

I’ve been using the app for a couple of hours ago, and it works pretty well; even better than I had thought-most notably for being an app so so lightly.

Do you what they think of the app? Give us feedback below. Very soon we will have the full analysis of Facebook Lite.

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