Devices with older version of Android, at risk for malware … – Merca2.0

An unusual activity on a malicious script on an infected website that has been compromised to Android users has been discovered by computer experts who point out that this script is normally trigger a download Exploit Flash in order to attack Windows users.

However, according to analysts at Kaspersky Lab, this malware has changed and now can know what kind of device they are using their victims and look for those with previous versions to Android 4.

As noted in its report, “for cybercriminals infect Android devices is much more complicated than infecting Windows computers. The Windows operating system, along with a lot of applications, contains vulnerabilities that allow malicious code to run without user interaction. This does not happen in the operating system Android, for any application that is to be installed requires confirmation by the user, “although as has been discovered,” vulnerabilities in the operating system Android prompted this malware execute. “

the script contains a set of instructions to be executed in the browser, embedded in the code of the infected site. The first script was discovered on Android devices with two other suspects scripts ancient and later were discovered operating system.

“The first of them was able to send a text message to any phone number, while the other creating a malicious file on the SD card attacked device. This turned out to be a Trojan malware able to intercept and send text messages. In fact, both scripts were able to take action regardless of the user: just enough that an infected web page visited “

This was possible because cybercriminals used exploits for numerous vulnerabilities in the Android 4.1 version.. previous xy – CVE-2012-6636, CVE-2013-4710 and CVE-2014-1939-. Although Google’s patched between 2012 and 2014, there is still risk. Due to the characteristics of Android, many device manufacturers launched later security updates and other launch came not because some models have become obsolete.

“The techniques used are not new. Many providers of Android devices should take into account the fact that proof of concept inevitably led to the emergence of exploits “armed”. Users of these devices must be protected with security updates, even when the devices are left to market “, said Victor Chebyshev, a security expert at Kaspersky Lab.

To protect against such attacks, we recommend following these tips:.

• Keeping the software on your device up to date and allow automatic updates
• Restrict the installation of applications from alternative sources to Google Play, especially if it is to manage multiple devices connected to the same corporate network.
• Use a security solution quality.

New version of Google Maps for Android is now more useful for … – wwwhat’s new? (Blog)

Google Maps for Android has since few days with a new version available, version 9.26.1. If you look at the list of new features, we see that only points to the possibility of searching for biking and walking, but as noted from Android Police, the reality is that the new version includes other changes that have not been named in that list.

Regarding the indicated novelty, the fact is that the search function and benchmarks comes to routes that are made on foot or by bicycle. In this regard it noted that this function was so far available for the driving mode since it was launched last fall.

And concerning developments not officially listed, from Android Police point to improvements in the floating buttons in the drive, including notifications of new places and popular, also included a shortcut to the settings of “OK Google” on the configuration screen and another new shortcut to change the icon of each place through its drop-down menu in the section where the places themselves are saved.

to specify the improvements made to the floating buttons in the drive, note that the button for voice search is now available permanently in the upper right and not hide behind the search button, which happens now renamed Search along the route. And to say with regard to notifications of new places and popular, noted that the same has a new option available within the settings of notifications and is enabled by default.

The average quoted it has also found evidence of other possible functions to see users in the future, such as the ability to download directions to areas with poor coverage, suggestions based on the places you are or even a possible easter egg, although this aspect are not sure whether it really is or is a public property, as they have been found within the code APK this version, which is now available through Google Play Store.

Unusual: Returns the Motorola V3, but now with Android, Watch the video – Nuevo Diario of Santiago del Estero

         This cell was a hit in the market in 2004, you will have their return ?.

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otorola posted a video that alludes to l possible return to the market of mobile legendary 2000 , the Razr V3 . The teaser of just 45 seconds is a typical American school of any sitcom of the year 2000 .

All protagonists have the iconic Razr V3 . June 9 this year

<:. At the end of the video the TTYL ( ‘Talk to you later’) as spoiler and the release date abbreviation appears center>

the Razr V3, invaded the market in 2004 , was the phone more popular in the world with more than 130 million cell of that model sold .

the new version of Razr V3 will sis t operating ema Android and will touch screen says Recreo Viral.

While we wait for its release, we can imagine that be a hit in the market , since habemos many nostalgic we would love to have , with all its new features.

Meanwhile, Nokia , the renowned Finnish company also announced the re- launch of its iconic Nokia 1100 cell design completely renovated and Android OS . Here the video.

Five Android shortcuts you always wanted to know – CNET in Spanish

If you’ve just started with Android or you are an experienced user, here are five shortcuts that you should use at this time.

Skip unlocking your phone (when safe)

This function in the menu Lock and security will let you know when your device is safe to remain unlocked. Once you add a location, device or reliable voice, you can skip the PIN, pattern, or password whenever you want to look alert.

Rejects calls with a text

Make your phone to work as a personal secretary to allow callers you know why you can not answer, and (hopefully) avoid a second call immediately. In most phones, this option is available in the app Phone & gt; Settings & gt; Call Barring, Quick answers or something similar. You will see the message call rejection you can edit your own writing style.

quickly open the camera

Open the camera at any time it means you do not you lose great opportunities to make good photos. How you access this camera shortcut varies by manufacturer, but here are some examples of how it works on popular phones:

• Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P: press twice in succession the power button
• Samsung Devices 2015-2016: press twice in succession the Home button
• LG V10: press the volume button twice in a row down
• Moto G 2015: turn your wrist a few times with the hand holding the cell

Add widget contact

Want to call your favorite contacts with one touch? Press and hold the Home screen, choose w idgets , and then look for the widget Contact 1×1 . Selecting this shortcut will show the contact details, allowing you to call, texting, or send a message without having to search your address book.

Enable ‘OK , Google ‘from anywhere

at any time can ask questions to Google to activate “OK, Google”. However, this feature does not work or Android has limitations in Spanish, while English does work in its entirety.

In Spanish get the most functionality to configure your device in the Spanish of Spain. Then open the app (search) of Google and go to Settings & gt; Voice & gt; Detection “OK Google” active Always on. then repeated three times the magic phrase ( “OK, Google”) and ready.

In English, this feature will also allow you to unlock your phone using your voice and activating the Trusted voice .

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Skype finally updated and renews its interface for tablets … – lagranepoca

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A new update has been released by Microsoft software Skype , which opens now his version 7.0 that Android users will find several improvements.

the interface for tablets has been renovated facilitating the use and further enabling more efficient for everyone and with this from now arrive on Material Desing communication to the large screens, which mobile users already enjoyed for some time.

According to Microsoft, the redesign of the application for tablets is because they wanted to leave under similar conditions as the current version for smartphones . From now on, users will enjoy a much more pleasant aesthetics and design is something that underwent several improvements.

Apart from the improvements occurred in the application design, they have also been incorporated in this version 7.0 for Android some updates in native functions Skype

Multitasking . in the new version for tablets now users can use various tasks within the application, such as sending files , messages, and view different conversations while we are making a call

new Floating Button . This new option will allow sending messages or start a video call from the main screen of the application of a . quick and easy to use way

improved search options : version 7.0 of Skype has an improved search people system which will allow us easy access to conversations, contacts bots groups and the application from the main screen of this

Invitation to friends . from now on we can see the personal address book directly from the application. With this, we can invite our friends who are not Skype users through a message.

The new version of Skype is now available through Google Play for free. In the event that already have installed, you will receive soon the corresponding application update.

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Google manages to win over Oracle in demand for Android – El Universal

A US jury ruled Thursday that the law allows use Google made software Oracle Corp to build its Android operating system for smart phones, giving the unit Alphabet great victory a protracted dispute over copyright.

the jury endorsed unanimously Google’s position that its use of Java development platform is protected under the provisions of fair use law copyright, which ended a trial in which Oracle sought compensation 9 billion dollars.

Oracle said in a statement after the verdict that will appeal to the decision.

in the second trial resulting demand in the District Court in San Francisco, Oracle said the Android operating system Google violated the copyright of parts of Java , a development platform.

Google, a unit of Alphabet, said he should be able to use Java without paying a fee under the provisions of fair use.

the first trial, conducted in 2012, ended without the jury could reach a verdict.

the case was closely watched by software developers that they feared that a victory for Oracle could unleash a wave of demands on software copyright. However, investors believed that Alphabet faced little risk.

Shares of Oracle and Alphabet were little changed after the verdict was known.

After the first trial, judge William Alsup ruled that the elements of Java under discussion could not enjoy the protection of copyright.

But federal appeals court disagreed with the decision in 2014, ruling that the computer language that connects programs known as applications-programming interface can have such protection.

the US law allows the use limited material without having to purchase a license holder of rights under the provisions of “fair use” for purposes such as research.

N Android, Google Assistant and 6 could be called Galaxy Note … – CNET in Spanish

Update Android # 15

Google I / O 2016, the developer conference Google he revealed a lot of new features that come to Android and others who did not know the future of this operating system Google and its next version Android N.

However, this is not all that has happened in the last days. Rumors of Samsung Galaxy Note 6 show that could be called Galaxy Note 7. in addition, the specifications of the Galaxy S7 Active and OnePlus 3 filtered, and Sony introduced the new Xperia XA Ultra with very interesting features for fans of the selfies.

These were just some of the new and latest Android in recent days, and here in the episode number 15 of Update Android, collect the most important. in addition, Facebook Live (which airs Wednesdays between 4 and 4:30 pm US Pacific time) as well as in our podcast audio mentioned further developments in the world of Android.

Watch the video Update Android (episode 15) on Facebook Live here

summary of Google I / O and Android N

the developer conference Google held last week, bringing plenty of company news, especially for the world of Android.

As expected, Google released a new preview version of Android N and revealed some details we did not know, and also gave us a glimpse of what we might expect in the future:

new Android

Android VR = Daydream

Google wants to create a new virtual reality platform that integrates apps, games, experiences, glasses, controls and cell phones.

Daydream, as calls this virtual reality platform will have a rigorous process for manufacturers to participate, at least that’s what Google says. In this way, Google attempts to control the quality of the glasses, controls, apps, games, experiences and content and so Daydream become the most advanced virtual reality platform on a mobile device.

The first cell compatible with Daydream arrive later this year and companies like Samsung, LG, Huawei, HTC, ZTE, Asus, Xiaomi and Alcatel will be among the first to participate.

Google Assistant

Google assistant is a step beyond Google Now, allowing a more natural interaction with virtual assistant. Assistant can understand the context of your life to suggest text or different actions at the right times.

However, Google Assistant will not replace, at least for the moment, Google Now, as he confirmed the company CNET in Spanish.

at first, Google Assistant will consist mainly in the new app messaging called Allo, like the intelligent device for home (type Amazon Echo) called Google Home.

at launch, Assistant will not be available in Spanish, but in English only and Hinglish. However, Allo be available in Spanish but will not include smart features offered by Google Assistant.

Duo

The other new app that revealed Google I / O was Duo a video call app one by one. Although much like Google Hangouts, the company says Allo and Duo not replace Hangouts and their focus is primarily intended for video calls between two people and with verification phone number.

Project Ara 2.0

Although 2.0 is not the official name has granted Google, this version of Ara meets this goal.

the concept of developing a modular cell still stands, but Google changed its . strategy and design

for example, Project Ara no longer offers the same flexibility as the previous prototypes because, GPU, processor antennas and other components are integrated into the framework Ara; so if you want to upgrade the processor or one of these components will have to change the entire frame.

And now only supports six modules, its estimated price rose considerably, the framework now has a system expulsion of modules, you can use your voice to remove modules and the first cell to the consumer will be launched in 2017, while for developers will be launched later this year.

We collect the main innovations of Project Ara and modular cell Lego Google type here.

Android Wear 2.0

Android Studio 2.2 and Farebase

the platform for development of Google Android is updated to version 2.2 and brings a new design that offers more flexibility when programming and design, brings performance improvements and new tools that facilitate the development of apps.

in addition, Google released a new version of Firebase, the management tool developer apps. He also introduced Firebase Analytics to bring advanced performance metrics apps each developer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 or Galaxy Note 7?

Rumors next flagship phone Samsung still appear frequently, but the latest rumor suggests that the company does not present the Galaxy Note 6 this year, but this generation will skip to introduce the Galaxy Note 7 this year.

in addition, last week Samsung also introduced a new chip 6GB of RAM for mobile devices, suggesting that this could be the memory that would integrate the next Galaxy Note

Galaxy S7 Active:. launch and specifications

it is the first time the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active filters, but this week revealed the specifications could have this phone.

Although it is expected that the Galaxy S7 Active would still have the same screen size of 5.1 inches Galaxy S7, like the Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM and 12-megapixel camera, the report also revealed that would 4,000mAh battery and could be presented on June 10.

also the name Galaxy S7 Active appeared on the website of aT &. T, which announced that the cell is part of the promotion buy one, get one free

That would be the OnePlus 3, the next flagship phone the Chinese company OnePlus.

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OnePlus 3

OnePlus OnePlus announced that it will present 3 in virtual reality, but did not disclose a date for the event. However, a representative of the customer service said the event would take place on June 14 and could also see the traditional way.

in addition, specifications OnePlus 3 filtered to reveal that the cell would have a Full HD screen of 5.5 inches, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 64GB of storage, a 16 megapixel camera and bring back NFC.

on the other hand, company also reduced the price of X and OnePlus OnePlus 2 US $ 50.

modular ‘friends’ of LG G5 reach US.

the camera 360 LG 360 call Cam, Cam Plus accessory that provides manual controls photography, virtual reality glasses LG 360 VR Platinum Tone and headphones that promise better sound and are available through major operators in the US, many shops and online store of LG.

most economical these accessories for LG G5 is the LG Cam Plus is priced at US $ 69, while others cost US $ 199 in online store . LG

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Android N is the new Google operating system for phones and tablets. He had already announced in March but transcended more news these days, after the last meeting for developers who made the Mountain View company.

does not have an official name and the company invites its users to propose an denomination. To join this initiative simply enter the page that was created for this purpose or use Twitter and write a proposal including the hashtag #NameAndroidN

For now there is a Beta version is only available for Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus 5X 6P Nexus, Nexus Player and Pixel C. to test, simply enter the site and register Android Beta.

The final version, which can access all devices operating on Android, will arrive between September and October 2016.

Here is a breakdown of the main innovations of this operating system

One of the big news is that you can work with the split screen. That is it can use two applications simultaneously. In addition, you can change the screen size to give more or less relevance as desired.

2. Faster interface

There’s a new design for the system settings. You can display a flyout without having to go back. And you can see how it is set each parameter.

3. A button to delete all

will continue to display all open applications as multiple tabs among which you can browse, but to close them will no longer do so individually but will with a “clear all” button to eliminate them all at once.

the option to include as many languages ​​and establish an order according to user preferences is also available.

5. Setting notifications

You can configure notifications from the top bar. Only sufficient to get the notification to either side until the nut from where you can set the desired for notifications from that app settings appear.

You can answer messages or update tasks directly from the interface of the notification.

7. Task management more efficient

If you are performing a task and you want to go to another tab will be necessary to press twice Touch the square button located at the lower end of the phone. Thus one will achieve navigate to the app that was used more often on that device.

8. It emoji for diversity

There will be more emoji where diversity will say this. Have joined, for example, more women working.

9. A personal touch keyboard

You can customize it using background colors and images.

10. A window to the virtual reality

will have support for virtual reality, a field where Google is betting big. In fact recently announced Daydream, its platform for generating this type of content.

You no longer need to go through the long process of optimizing the app every time you install a new version of the system. In addition, applications are installed faster.

     

     

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Samsung Android Wear abandoned in favor of Tizen – CNET in Spanish

Samsung no longer has plans to launch more wearables with Android Wear operating system google, executives said the South Korean firm to Fast Company.

The executives reported that Tizen, an operating system created between Samsung and other technology manufacturers such as Intel, is much more efficient battery consumption.

Spanish CNET contacted Samsung to corroborate the comments and will update this article to answer.

The Tizen OS is not something new but not totally known. Samsung is one of the companies supporting the development of this platform, likely to reduce its dependence on Google and Android.

Currently, Samsung Tizen used as the operating system for smart watches and bracelets, as well as being the engine of smart TVs from the company. However, the company still uses Android as the operating system for its smartphones more pThopulares, although Samsung and tests for Tizen in smartphones, as the Samsung Z line, which is sold in Asia and leads Tizen operating system.

The fact that Samsung get off the boat Android Wear is bad news for Google platform, which itself struggles to stand up to Apple watchOS. According to Digital Trends, 2015 closed with the Apple Watch controlling 61.3 percent of the market for smart watches; Android Wear with 15.2 percent; Pebble 8.6 percent and 8.2 percent Tizen.

On the other hand, Google continues to add new features to Android Wear. The search giant introduced Android Wear 2.0 last week, the new, larger update for the mobile operating system to date.

Android Apps know when you need them and will open … – CNET in Spanish

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Google is working to add a lot of new features to Android so it can become the most intelligent of the industry. And now also hopes that in future apps can automatically open when deemed necessary.

the company expects that applications use new APIs that allow them to obtain contextual data (time, site, the activity you’re doing, the weather, if you have a headset connected to the device and what devices are near you) so that, for example, Spotify open automatically when you plug in headphones and play a list of specific music when you’re in a park, about to start running.

Although there are some ways to optimize an app to open on certain occasions, called Fence API offer more shares made according to these different conditions and without the app is open in the background.

in addition, the Snapshot API, apps can integrate information on the location and weather conditions, for example, pictures to that google photos can easily find the photos you’ve taken on sunny days, when you were at the beach running or you were on vacation in Hawaii.

Developers can register to access these APIs at this time, but it is not clear when we see the first apps with this intelligence.

Other ways in which Google is working to give more intelligence to your operating system include a new feature that allows Android N offers better search results in the languages ​​understood by the user.

also, Android N is automatically updated in the future and this version will also integrate the basics for manufacturers to develop Android phones using technology Project Tango to map the physical world in 3D and integrate augmented reality and create virtual worlds to understand the physical space in which you are.

Google is also working to allow Android users to share apps free pay with their families and expects Daydream become the mobile platform virtual reality most used in the world.

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Google will allow users to share apps Android … – CNET in Spanish

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From July, users can share my payment Android among family members.

the new feature will come with the launch of family Library and allow users to share my payment until six family members who have their linked accounts.

the function is enabled on July 2 and will allow all these family users share their apps free pay through all your Android devices.

for now, Google will not force developers enable this in their apps, but it is optional. However, if developers choose to participate, you will be asked to also activate this feature for apps that have already bought. developers can choose to participate in this new role in the developer Console.

the company has not disclosed exactly how would the process so that users can enjoy this feature, or how to create family groups, but revealed in the distribution agreement Google Play that would an administrator of the family and the members thereof would combine to create a family group.

This new feature not apply to purchases within apps ( in-app ) nor in underwriting products.

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Android no longer require passwords to access some apps – CNET in Spanish

Project Abacus became Trust API to bring the new security system to all Android.

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Google will begin testing with major financial institutions in June to no longer require login passwords to users. the company hopes this will be enabled for all Android developers at the end of 2016.

project Abacus was revealed by Google in 2015 as an ambitious project that seeks to eliminate the use passwords in Android to create a system employing different patterns (such as location, voice, how to write, etc.) to verify the user’s identity

Now, thanks to the team of Research &. machine Intelligence Google, Project Abacus has been transformed into a Trust API that allows you to become an important component of Android development, said Dan Kaufman, director of Google ATAP, for I / O 2016.

The year past, Google has tested technology universities Abacus Project. With new evidence held with banks and other financial institutions, this project takes a big step to become a valuable component for Android. If this is successful, Google expects to release the new system for Android developers so they can integrate their apps later this year.

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Android N will not launch with new shortcuts ‘launcher’ – CNET in Spanish

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Google says goodbye to new shortcuts on the Home screen that would integrate Android N (maybe Android 7.0), despite being one of the most exciting new features of the next version of Android to be launched in the third quarter.

the new role would open the app by simply selecting the icon as is done in a traditional way, but when you make the icon a gesture (such as swiping up or down) the user could activate a specific action.

Google revealed to the third preview version of Android N that these shortcuts launcher will be removed in the next before and will not arrive in the final version. “We decided to postpone this feature to a future version of Android,” confirmed Google in its release notes of the third version prior Android N.

Google would not reveal exactly what is the reason behind this decision, but it is likely that the company felt that the function was not totally ready for this release. However, we believe that it could come in Android O, the next version of Android to be presented and launched in 2017.

Although these shortcuts excited us more than one, this type of function is now available in some launchers. for example, in version premium Nova Launcher, you can set different icons to perform a specific action when you slide your finger on the icon Start.

However, bringing this function natively allow more users will enjoy it, could be a more advanced feature that could be established by developers and could bring better performance.

Moreover, Google revealed that Android N is automatically updated after its release in the third quarter, as this new version of Android will also be integrating the technology base of Project Tango for manufacturers to create more cell Similar to the Google and Lenovo presented on June 9.

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‘Apps’ Android served at CompUSA Chromebook – La Nacion Costa Rica

 Updated May 23, 2016 at 12:00 am
 

Download applications provides greater productivity and entertainment

Mountain View. California Google confirmed an open secret this week at its developer conference I / O in California: applications for Android phones may be used on their computers Chromebook <. / p>

So far, the market for computers Chromebooks (that work with Google’s Chrome OS operating system) has gained ground in the education sector.

a users, mostly not seem to care much have limited application library.

shipments of computers based on Chrome OS, according to IDC, exceeded shipments of Mac OS from Apple in the US in the first quarter of this year.

So, computers equipped with Chrome OS made this the second most popular operating system after Windows microsoft.

Facilities. the announcement means that now you can download and use Android apps on Chromebooks, which offers increased productivity and entertainment possibilities.

for example, you can make a Skype call and work with Office files without being at that time connected to the Internet or take a break playing with applications like Minecraft or Clash of Clans.

the same applications that run on phones and tablets Android now can use a Chromebook without compromising speed, simplicity and security, said Google.

the only problem may be facing Google with this is the fact that many Android applications are not displayed as well on screens with higher than those of mobile and tablet resolutions.

from mid-June, according to Google, the store Play Store for Chromebooks will be open for models Acer Chromebook R11, Chromebook Flip Asus and Chromebook Pixel Google itself (model 2015)

also, applications run on platforms both Intel and ARM.

During the rest of the year, we’ll be adding more.

            

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Editor in Society and Services section. Journalist graduated from the University of Costa Rica. He won the Editor of the Year Award of the Nation (2012). Write about public services, tariffs and telecommunications

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Android vs iOS: Who wins the battle? – La Nacion (Argentina)

The two operating systems have millions of fans worldwide. In this note, its peculiarities, which should use and what to consider to develop apps in each

Just as Boca vs. River, The Beatles vs. Rolling Stones or traditional book vs. e-book, in the world of mobile devices there is intense competition between two operating systems. Android, developed by Google, and iOS, owned by Apple

“They have been created for smartphones and tablets, so share many aspects related to usability, navigation and menus. in addition, they formalized its design minimalism with design Material, which is a standard design focused on the display, and the Flat design, which is to remove or reduce all kinds of decoration design interface or web to simplify the message and provide the functionality. However, when they are discussed in detail, they are very different in form to function until the development in languages ​​” explains Ignacio Barrea, coordinator of developing mobile applications in Digital House. This center, whose campus is located in the neighborhood of Belgrano, face programs has to learn different disciplines. The course which teaches Barrea works in four months everything needed to develop attractive and modern apps. As it is based on a teaching methodology focused on practice, students acquire the skills to create their own applications from the first classes, with the guidance of experts in the field.

While the iOS user is accustomed to a simple, agile and more graphic care experience, the other operating system searches have more access control and customization on your device.

Which to choose?

Worldwide Android is the undisputed leader by number of users, and the same is true in Argentina as it is in 85 .% of the equipment against 6% that iOS is carried through the line of iPhones devices, according to market data

Anyway, for different reasons each arouses passions and fanaticisms: “Use the option of Apple because you can upgrade much easier than Google. in addition, its usability is much more intuitive and accessible. Other benefits is that new mobile applications are released first on iOS, “explains Nicolas Marquez, 26 years. In the other sidewalk Victoria Fernandez Bermejo, 27, who prefer Android because “it fits more to the environment, since it is an open operating system” is located.

Barrea says it is essential to have an ecosystem friendly equipment, to maximize the benefits of each proposal. “In this regard, Android provides a more comprehensive thanks to all the new generation of wearables such as watches and smart bracelets and the universe of the Internet of Things (IoT) experience,” explains the entrepreneur of 30 who is also co founder of Tictapps.com, boutique technology company in Argentina, which since 2011 develops mobile applications to optimize productivity, brand loyalty and user experience.

Ignacio Barrea, coordinator of developing mobile applications in Digital House.

A fight that benefits the user

The good thing about the rivalry between the two operating systems, this situation requires its developers work constantly to launch versions top. Currently, the latter are iOS 9 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which offer higher speeds responses and better experiences of use, among other details.

To which of the two should develop a mobile application it is one of the frequently asked questions students posed to teachers Digital House. They are training with the aim of working as independent professionals within a company or as creators of successful apps such as Argentine Asked game. “Given the popularity of Android in Argentina, this system is presented as the logical choice to reach the most customers. On the other hand, the iOS user spends more money on these tools and make more purchases in-app average other users “answers Barrea.

as for the future, experts indicate that both coexist and aimed at different audiences. While the iOS user is accustomed to a simple, agile and more graphic care experience, Android seeks to have more access control and personalization on your device.

In short, there are no winners or but defeated two different proposals for each user to decide which you like best to meet your mobile needs. Undoubtedly, the history and future of Android will not be the same without iOS, and vice versa.

Google reinvents itself with new Android, virtual reality, competitor … – iprofesional.com

Google held this week at the Silicon Valley its biggest annual meeting, conferences for developers I / O , which announced its based strategy in changes in its operating systems Android and Chrome OS , virtual reality and the launch of a home virtual butler and an instant messenger to compete with WhatsApp .

About Chrome OS reported that devices with this operating system, such as laptop computers, have access to the app store Google Play and can run natively many applications designed for Android phones.

support for these programs come between September and December but developers who want to try this option can already do in some models Chromebooks selected by the company .

Some of the applications will have to adapt to take advantage of this support, because not all Chromebook equipment, for example, have touch screen and the screen resolution and format are different which is used on phones.

Developers can choose between three types of window size different to implement the programs and the operating system will offer the same notification system that now have Android phones.

the market for Chromebooks grows in the education sector, thanks to its low price and ease of maintenance .

for example, in the United States sale exceeded for the first time the teams Mac in the first quarter of 2016.

the main manufacturers of these devices, Asus, HP and Lenovo , managed to sell more than two million units during the first three months of the year.

instant Competition
messaging instant Internet giant has several applications which will add soon have two new names. Allo and Duo

Presented during the worldwide developers conference, these applications are available for both Android phones and for the operating system competition, iOS, and could become a rival for WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger .

Allo is a messaging application that allows you to speak both with other people and groups.

in addition to text messages that can be sent in different font sizes to indicate the excitement level, supports the use of “stickers” or stickers , small drawings that can accompany the messages.

it is distinguished from the competition for the opportunity to speak not only with others but also with Google assistant , the new virtual assistant company (more about it later in this note).

This is a software capable of responding to natural language and will allow, for example, find information on the network without leaving the conversation.

The artificial intelligence Google also suggest rapid response to messages.

For example, if the caller sends a photo of a puppy, Allo suggest phrases like “ oh, how nice ” or “what is your name?” that can be sent with one touch.

Messages are sent encrypted from the server to the participants.

There will be an incognito to encrypt messages point to point and will not save the conversation history .

Messages in this mode can be set to be visible only for a limited time.

The second program, Duo , will focus on the video call even when the connection quality is low, or when the user switch between Wi-Fi coverage and telephone network.

Virtual Reality
Android N is an operating system based on performance, productivity and security, with encryption of files all phone , constant updates that stop relying on operators and manufacturers, and division of the “framework” into subsystems.

The aim of these changes is that phones faster, save more battery and are much safer .

The vice president in charge of virtual reality of Google, Clay Bavor , presented DayDream , the virtual reality platform for the new version of Android.

Bavor showed a sketch of VR helmet , which will also have a command with “touchpad” and direction sensor.

DayDream aims to become the cheapest way to powerful systems like Oculus or HTC Vive alternative, although still not known price or release date.

The platform will be pre-installed on all phones compatible with virtual reality and also come with applications and virtual reality games.

Among the applications that Bavor highlighted are Play Movies, Photos, YouTube and Street View , and media and video platforms, like The New York Times, HBO , Netflix, Hulu or IMAX , among others.

Virtual Butler
The company also introduced a new product, an intelligent speaker, Google Home , bound a new virtual assistant that responds to the generic name Google assistant .

The company offered some years Google Now , with search results more personal or relevant depending on the context in which the user is.

with Assistant, the company opens the door to full conversations with a program of artificial intelligence can generate responses much more complete and complex.

An example used in the scenario is the possibility of asking what movies are projected in cinemas nearby, modify responses by asking only those that are suitable for children and even buy entries simply by asking the wizard .

“It is our vision of the near future,” he said Sundar Pichai , president of Google, during the conference.

However, Assistant begin providing these answers conversational this year on multiple devices, from phones and tablets equipped with Android to products CC or Android TV .

at home the best way to interact will be Google Home , very similar to Echo device Amazon but, according to the company, will have access to a platform interpretation most advanced natural language intelligent speaker.

the small speaker has pear-shaped and an interchangeable base, will be integrated with other Google services, including calendars and maps.

With it will be possible, for example, change the reservation in a restaurant or request a route for car using natural language.

In the case of navigation directions, Assistant can send results directly to your phone or vehicle .

Home may notify the user when it detects, for example, a delay in a flight scheduled the calendar or the cancellation of a meeting.

In addition to Google be heard at home, home also works as intelligent speaker connected , allowing play music in certain rooms of the house sync.

It also will act as the control center of the various smart devices in the home, as systems connected lighting or cameras.

The company did not specify the price of the new product but confirmed that hit stores at least US from September.

And photos from Instagram account is down on the Android – Analítica.com

By having an account Instagram is likely to have a good amount of stored on your profile that, at a given moment, you want to download them to keep them in an external storage images. So, you have a backup and can do with them what you best they want. We tell you how to download them from your Android terminal easily.

To achieve this, you have to resort to an application store Play Store call InstaPP. This is free and, therefore, experiment with it is not exactly a problem.

By the way, you may have to enter in the development of which we speak credentials Instagram, this is no problem because its security offered is really great and there is no fear that this information be intercepted by third parties. Regarding use, as will be seen, this is simple as the user interface offered by the development is clean and intuitive.

What it offers InstaPP

the use of the application does not have any complications because once you run, you simply enter the user name you want to view images (can be yours or another’s) in the table there for that purpose on top of work. Now, simply click Go.

You must wait for they appear each of the stored images and, at the bottom, you’ll see a button labeled Download this picture. When pressed, will begin to download the highest resolution possible on your Android device. Each collected is stored in a folder named InstaPP, so this is where you should look to find them -either with the gallery or a file explorer –

One recommendation: careful with the amount of images you get from each Instagram profile as some take up much space and this limits the storage of your terminal.

Android and Chrome OS will be compatible, seeking to compete with … – Analítica.com

First, Chrome OS and Android will not be a single operating system, at least not yet, at least officially. No, that’s not what has officially confirmed, so for now we can not speak of a final convergence between Chrome OS and Android in a single operating system, but we can talk about what is here, and yes is a breakthrough in this way.

Specifically, Google announced what had been rumored in recent weeks, and the availability of the Google Play store in Chrome OS. However, the announcement has been even more important than this. Google could have announced the availability of the store, but not the availability of apps for Android, which is something completely different. That is a Google Play store with unique apps for Chrome OS. But it has not been that way. All apps for Android will now support Chrome OS, so the Google operating system for computers happen to have a lot of applications, which we are well accustomed, and which will allow us to have a very similar usability between computer and mobile.

convergence Android / Chrome OS

the curious, the case is that this is neither more nor less than a step in the convergence between the two Google operating systems that are available. We’ve talked many times whether Google should unify Android and Chrome OS and the truth is that Google has stated on several occasions that it was not going to happen soon, which would remain two different operating systems.

But now we have reason to believe that, in fact, could soon be a single operating system. There are three keys so we do think.

Android is now more similar to desktop

The new multi-window feature we see in Android N and will be especially useful in tablets, we will remind a lot to the interface windows Windows and other operating systems for computers. That is, we will find a mobile operating system that will be more like computer operating system. That means that soon Android could start to serve to be installed on different computers on the market. And it is very likely to see it in not too long, with tablets with plenty of power and keyboard that can replace laptops. We have already seen so far, and we will see even more.

Chrome OS is now more like mobile

The same applies to Chrome OS, but in reverse. Now we have an operating system that is more like mobile thanks to the arrival of the store Google Play Store. The mobile apps will run on computers. What it is and what is lacking in reality to unify the two operating systems? Actually, almost nothing.

Required to rival Windows

Finally, is key to Google have a unified operating system to compete with Windows if they are to have any chance of reaching the market computers with your operating system. Both Apple and Microsoft have their own unified interface, but Android still does not have anything like that. Android / Chrome OS convergence would be exactly what Google needs to dominate the computer market, and after dominating the smartphone market.

Android N: 7 functions you expect to see – CNET in Spanish

In March, Google gave a preview of its next operating system, Android N. While the final version of the OS is not available until the summer, the company announced more features Android N, as well as some initiatives in its developer conference in May.

currently, Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. In addition to security updates and new Emoji , N Assistant integrate interactive service and better battery life. For now, we have been able to give a taste of this new flavor of Android as they arrive more functions. Let’s look at the features that Google has revealed.

Google Assistant

The new Assistant software allows you to have a more natural dialogue with your Android device to perform tasks like looking for a restaurant and make reservations through OpenTable.

Instant Apps

Instant Apps will launch with Android N but also be available for phones running operating systems earlier versions such as Android Jelly Bean. Instant Apps allows you to access and use certain apps without having to download and install these applications. This is especially useful for transactions through mobile payment systems in which you can pay with Android Pay instead of the system that the app wants you to use.

Multi Window

View two apps at the same time will become a standard practice in Android phones and tablets. With the multi-window feature, you can see my split screen. This feature has been available on the Samsung and LG phones for a few years, and will now be available in many more Android devices. It is also quite similar to what they can do the Apple iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4 and iPad Pro, thanks to the latest version of the mobile operating system from Apple, iOS 9.

With the multi-window feature, you can see two apps at the same time.

Google

Google is also adding the multiventana option to apps that play video, as we have seen in the iPad Air. that means you can watch a YouTube video while reading the tweets of Twitter, or you can check your email while you see a movie on Google Play.

answer within notification

Google now lets you respond to text messages from the notification window, a function that adopted watches with Android Wear. when you receive a new message, a small alert appears at the top of the window. you can write your answer from there and return to what you were doing previously. iOS has had a similar function for a while now, so it’s good to see on Android now.

Mounds notifications

If your notification menu is very saturated and full of alerts, this feature can help. Developers can join your app notifications. You will see groups of notifications from each app on your menu, and you can play that folder to expand it and see each individual alert.

iOS also has something like this in your notification menu you have to manually open, so is a welcome addition to Android.

More Doze

Android 6.0 Marshmallow was the first to receive Doze, a configuration for saving battery that disables the operating deeply. The function is activated when your phone is not in use or at rest. Now, Doze on the Go does the same, except that your phone can be moving (eg in your pocket, doing nothing). Google is also working on a project called Svelte, which seeks to reduce the amount of memory needed to run Android. The goal is to bring the most recent to more and more devices, especially low-end versions.

Night Mode

Much like the Night Shift Apple function Night Mode seeks to reduce eyestrain seeing very bright displays at night. The configuration gives a yellowish tint to the screen, which supposedly will accelerate less at night than blue dye. You can also adjust the brightness and use a sepia tint.

There is a contest to name the new version of Android.

Screenshot by Lynn La / CNET

Android … Nutella?

Although we have seen many previous, still do not know everything that will come in the final version of the operating system. We do not know what number will be (although there are strong signals that it will be 7.0) nor the final name is known. Google has launched a call for all their fans to participate in the christening next flavor of Android.

What’s New in the next version of Android – La Nacion (Argentina)

Virtual reality will be the big star of the new edition of Google’s mobile operating system, known under the code name N; users can choose what the tidbit that will identify the successor Marshmallow

A new Android is coming, and some of the most prominent features were already known in the trial version available weeks

ago, as multitasking function to use two simultaneous dual display and new emoji. at its developer conference Google I / O also highlighted several improvements in graphics performance and the battery life, plus Daydream, virtual reality platform for smartphones from Google, natively integrated in the new version of Android. Will have a display and control special control, and apparently this system will depend on the screen of a smartphone.

In this way, the next phones Samsung, LG and Huawei, among others, may have a mode of virtual reality more sophisticated and immersive than current viewers cardboard cardboard.

for now, the next version of the mobile operating system is known with the codename of Android N. the tradition in the company says that each version must begin with a letter of the alphabet and names of goodies. The most recent were Android 5 Lollipop and Android 6 Marshmallow.

To decide the name of the Google tidbit called on users to submit their suggestions for Android N, which hit the market in September.

First of all, Snapchat is an instant messaging service for mobile phones. Used by more than 60 percent of US users 13 to 34 years, an attractive segment for technology companies. Your photos and videos are available for a few seconds in the personal exchange.

At the time Facebook’s wanted to buy 3000 million, but its co-founder Evan Spiegel rejected the offer.

Then he entered the function of stories, with content that can be viewed for 24 hours, a feature that allowed it to compete directly with the major social networks. In Argentina it managed then position the use that gave the president Mauricio Macri to cover the visit of Barack Obama to Argentina.

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