Google is trying to come to the rescue with a new Gmail feature announced Tuesday called Priority Inbox, which monitors your messages and tries to organize your inbox based on a number of criteria, like how often you correspond with a particular sender.
Google explains that the first thing Priority Inbox does is split your inbox into three sections: "important and unread," "starred" and "everything else."
"Important" messages are judged to be the most significant, and sit at the top of your Gmail window. Next is the "starred" area, the messages you say are important. Finally, "everything else" includes those messages that can probably be dealt with later, or completely ignored -- the ones that aren't quite spam, but don't need to clutter up your screen or your brain right now.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Now Indian Govt will be demanding data from Google and Skype.
Indian Government will now turn its focus to the Skype and the Gmail.
A notice will be sent to them on Tuesday on getting the Government access to their data.
Skype and Gmail may face the heat as the Government will demand access to their data.
BlackBerry services won't be banned just yet - the Home Ministry gave BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) 60 days to provide access to its messenger and email services.
Over the next two months, the Home Ministry will study the feasibility of RIM's new proposals which will be operationalised immediately.
A notice will be sent to them on Tuesday on getting the Government access to their data.
Skype and Gmail may face the heat as the Government will demand access to their data.
BlackBerry services won't be banned just yet - the Home Ministry gave BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) 60 days to provide access to its messenger and email services.
Over the next two months, the Home Ministry will study the feasibility of RIM's new proposals which will be operationalised immediately.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Brief overlook at upcoming Android Tablets (includes new starter).
Viewsonic ViewPad:
Viewsonic makers of simple and economical yet popular LCD Monitor is going to try it's luck in Tablet area with the launch of what some called as Viewsonic Viewpad which look similar to Olivepad (India's first Tablet based on Android OS). It is said to showcase at IFA show. Its a 7 inch android tablet with the features like 3G and WiFi connectivity. More detail will soon emerge.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
India's Olivepad (Android based) PC Tablet Reviewed(English Subbed) [Video]
Olive Telecom OlivePad cost around $500 , a 7", 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreened device. The Tablet is pepped with Android 2.1 device.It runs very well on its 600MHz ARM CPU. 512MB of internal memory is paired with 512MB of ROM, the connectivity options include Wifi, 3G, Micro USB, A2DP Bluetooth. There are two camera one is 3 Mega pixel Auto-focus at the back and a VGA camera in the front.You can make call with this Tablet. The rest you see in the video itself, subbed by androidplaza.blogspot.com.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Engadget receives pic of T-Mobile HTC G2 from Anonymous
The new device, which is the T-Mobile branded version of the HTC Vision, features a slide-out keyboard just like the original T-Mobile G1. The G2 will also be the first phone to run on T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, which theoretically has speeds that can rival 4G.
An Android app named State Farm, texts while you drive.
State Farm Insurance Company is updating its application for Android with a widget that will do your texting for you, sort of. The On the Move widget is essentially an SMS auto-responder that will intercept incoming text messages and automatically reply with a response.
After loading the app, users are able to compose and save their automated responses. Although the widget is primarily designed for use while in a moving vehicle, multiple responses can be saved and used for different situations or moods.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tech Radar UK multiple source confirms that Honeycomb will be the successor of Gingerbread
This news is as sweet as honey lol........
Multiple sources to TechRadar have confirmed that the next version will be called Honeycomb, although details of what they got may not be real afterall.
It's likely that it will be more of an incremental upgrade, in the same manner as Android 2.2 (Froyo) was to Android 2.1 (Éclair) as Google seeks to perfect the new platform on tablets and high-end smartphones.
That means Android Honeycomb will probably be Android 3.1 or Android 3.2, rather than a leap to the unimaginable magic of Android 4.0.
Multiple sources to TechRadar have confirmed that the next version will be called Honeycomb, although details of what they got may not be real afterall.
It's likely that it will be more of an incremental upgrade, in the same manner as Android 2.2 (Froyo) was to Android 2.1 (Éclair) as Google seeks to perfect the new platform on tablets and high-end smartphones.
That means Android Honeycomb will probably be Android 3.1 or Android 3.2, rather than a leap to the unimaginable magic of Android 4.0.
Affordable Android phone arrives at India
After a much waiting ........ The dream price tag of 10,000 INR Android phone so to be launched in Indian market.
The HTC Desire will come with Android 2.1 installed, and features everything you’ve come to expect on an Android phone – Wifi, Bluetooth, Camera, etc. but may priced around Rs. 15,000 according to my estimation.
Other Mobi Maker Samsung announces the affordable The Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 . With less price tag you can expect high end smart phone feature like the wave and the Galaxy S. Both will ship with Android 2.1. The Galaxy 3 is capable of running 2.2, but we haven’t heard anything about a possible upgrade.
The Galaxy 3 comes with a 3.2-inch WQVGA 16M TFT hi-resolution screen and an auto focus camera at the rear. It also supports and a Wi-Fi connectivity. The phone comes with a 1500 mAH battery and an internal memory of 130MB which is further expandable to 32GB using microSD cards.
The HTC Desire will come with Android 2.1 installed, and features everything you’ve come to expect on an Android phone – Wifi, Bluetooth, Camera, etc. but may priced around Rs. 15,000 according to my estimation.
Other Mobi Maker Samsung announces the affordable The Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 . With less price tag you can expect high end smart phone feature like the wave and the Galaxy S. Both will ship with Android 2.1. The Galaxy 3 is capable of running 2.2, but we haven’t heard anything about a possible upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy 3 ( I5801)
The Galaxy 3 comes with a 3.2-inch WQVGA 16M TFT hi-resolution screen and an auto focus camera at the rear. It also supports and a Wi-Fi connectivity. The phone comes with a 1500 mAH battery and an internal memory of 130MB which is further expandable to 32GB using microSD cards.
Is HTC jumping in the Tablet Bandwagon?
HTC has announced that it had partned with Google to produce an Android-based tablet for release in November.
Tech blog Download Squad cited unnamed sources in reporting that the two companies are readying an Android device which will run on Verizon in the US.
The device will apparently be released on 26 November, a date known to retailers as 'Black Friday' and the unofficial start of the US holiday shopping season.
It is said to have at least 32GB of storage, with Nvidia Tegra 2 graphics hardware and support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G wireless connections.
So stay tuned for more updates
Tech blog Download Squad cited unnamed sources in reporting that the two companies are readying an Android device which will run on Verizon in the US.
The device will apparently be released on 26 November, a date known to retailers as 'Black Friday' and the unofficial start of the US holiday shopping season.
It is said to have at least 32GB of storage, with Nvidia Tegra 2 graphics hardware and support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G wireless connections.
So stay tuned for more updates
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Android overtakes RIM to climbs to no. 2 Platform
Android in July accounted for 19% of impressions, up from 11% in June, while BlackBerry dropped a percentage point to 16%. Apple's iOS also dropped a percentage point from June but remained comfortably ahead of both its rivals with a 55% share of impressions on Millennial's network.
The company says its ads reach about 63 million monthly users, or 81% of the U.S. mobile Web audience. Android ad requests in July grew 47% over the prior month, compared to 24% for iOS, and 18% for BlackBerry. Separately, iPad ad requests continued to grow sharply in tandem with rising sales of the Apple tablet, jumping 327% last month.
Adobe's AIR Coming to Android Market by the end if this Year.
As we know that Android had supported Adobe by making Android OS V 2.2 a.k.a "Froyo" capable of flash abilities , the company announced that it is readying the launch of AIR runtimes and apps for the Android Market.
Adobe announced that such apps will be available "after the end of Q4 2010," according to Endgadget. The mobile release would correlate to the release of AIR 2.5. In order to download the platform for their handset, users will have to grant it access to the phone's accelerometer, microphone, camera, and GPS, among others.
Like Android 2.2 before it, AIR will likely only work with a select number of Android handsets. Among the entry specs are an ARMv7 processor with vector co-processor and OpenGL ES 2.0. If your phone can do Flash 10.1, you're likely in luck.
- PC Mag
Adobe announced that such apps will be available "after the end of Q4 2010," according to Endgadget. The mobile release would correlate to the release of AIR 2.5. In order to download the platform for their handset, users will have to grant it access to the phone's accelerometer, microphone, camera, and GPS, among others.
Like Android 2.2 before it, AIR will likely only work with a select number of Android handsets. Among the entry specs are an ARMv7 processor with vector co-processor and OpenGL ES 2.0. If your phone can do Flash 10.1, you're likely in luck.
- PC Mag
Eric Schmidt Google owner warns young people on social use of media
Google boss Eric Schmidt warns that one day young people may change their names in order to overcome what they had done in social networking world.
Mr Schmidt told the Wall Street Journal he feared they did not understand the consequences of having so much personal information about them online.
On his prediction that people may change their names, Mr Schmidt said: "I don't believe society understands what happens when everything is available, knowable and recorded by everyone all the time... I mean we really have to think about these things as a society."
However, Mr Schmidt said that Google would likely store more personal information about its users in the future.
Mr Schmidt told the Wall Street Journal he feared they did not understand the consequences of having so much personal information about them online.
On his prediction that people may change their names, Mr Schmidt said: "I don't believe society understands what happens when everything is available, knowable and recorded by everyone all the time... I mean we really have to think about these things as a society."
However, Mr Schmidt said that Google would likely store more personal information about its users in the future.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Mobile devices rapidly overtaking PCs
This is not astonishing to know that mobile devices will out number PC's in terms of share since high processing (now 1 GHz is on roll soon there will be 2 GHz...(motorola has announced)).
There are billion-plus phones sold per year. The number of active subscriptions, which is greater than half of the human population.The hundreds of thousands of apps for apple and android which is keeping the user hook to them.
Based on their respective numbers, the companies below represent the biggest OS vendors in both the smartphone and desktop space on earth. What's interesting is that, with the explosion of iOS devices and Android over the past year and the relative stagnation of the desktop market, mobile OS shipments are approaching that of desktop OSes. In fact, smartphones may be surpassing desktop OS shipments right now. I'm going to attempt to prove that below.
There are billion-plus phones sold per year. The number of active subscriptions, which is greater than half of the human population.The hundreds of thousands of apps for apple and android which is keeping the user hook to them.
Based on their respective numbers, the companies below represent the biggest OS vendors in both the smartphone and desktop space on earth. What's interesting is that, with the explosion of iOS devices and Android over the past year and the relative stagnation of the desktop market, mobile OS shipments are approaching that of desktop OSes. In fact, smartphones may be surpassing desktop OS shipments right now. I'm going to attempt to prove that below.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Android's New Feature is "voice action"
(BBC) After creating much curiosity by calling Media Outlets for press release and without giving any hint, Google has finally announced its new "voice actions" feature for Android phones will it thinks it will continue to boost sales.
Voice actions enables users to carry out tasks via spoken commands rather than pressing buttons or keys.
Android was the best selling smartphone operating system in the US in the second quarter of 2010, according to research firm Gartner.
At a recent news conference Google claimed to be activating more than 200,000 Android devices a day.
"Before it was easy to search the web using voice but people do a lot more than just search the web,'' said product manager Hugo Barra.
Voice actions enables users to carry out tasks via spoken commands rather than pressing buttons or keys.
Android was the best selling smartphone operating system in the US in the second quarter of 2010, according to research firm Gartner.
At a recent news conference Google claimed to be activating more than 200,000 Android devices a day.
"Before it was easy to search the web using voice but people do a lot more than just search the web,'' said product manager Hugo Barra.
Open Source Android to be sued by Oracle
( Reuters )Oracle Corp sued Google Inc, alleging patent and copyright infringement in the development of the popular Android smartphone software.
The suit, filed on Thursday in California federal court, claims that Google "knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle's Java-related intellectual property" in developing Android, Oracle spokeswoman Karen Tillman said in a statement. "This lawsuit seeks appropriate remedies."
Oracle acquired Java through its $ 5.6 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems earlier this year. Analysts said the suit against Google could signal that Oracle intends to be more aggressive in seeking licensees for Java, a technology that is used in many types of Internet-based products.
The suit, filed on Thursday in California federal court, claims that Google "knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle's Java-related intellectual property" in developing Android, Oracle spokeswoman Karen Tillman said in a statement. "This lawsuit seeks appropriate remedies."
Oracle acquired Java through its $ 5.6 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems earlier this year. Analysts said the suit against Google could signal that Oracle intends to be more aggressive in seeking licensees for Java, a technology that is used in many types of Internet-based products.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
According to Research Firm Gartner, Android sold 118,000 phone a day.
Research firm Gartner has published its report for mobile device sales to end users in Q2 2010. Year-over-year, Android jumped from 1.8% market share in Q2 2009 to 17.2% market share in Q2 2010. In sold units, we're talking about a jump from 755,900 sold units in Q2 2009 to 10,606,100 sold units in Q2 2010.
In other words, according to Gartner, approximately 118,000 Android smartphones were sold per day during the second quarter of this year. In comparison, Apple sold 97,000 iPhones per day, while Symbian and BlackBerry phones achieved 282,000 and 125,000 per day, respectively.
However, Gartner notes that component shortages, such as AMOLED displays impaired sales volume of some of the more popular new smartphones. Still, for instance HTC climbed to the 8th most popular brand in the world, based on sales to end users in Q2 2010.
In other words, according to Gartner, approximately 118,000 Android smartphones were sold per day during the second quarter of this year. In comparison, Apple sold 97,000 iPhones per day, while Symbian and BlackBerry phones achieved 282,000 and 125,000 per day, respectively.
However, Gartner notes that component shortages, such as AMOLED displays impaired sales volume of some of the more popular new smartphones. Still, for instance HTC climbed to the 8th most popular brand in the world, based on sales to end users in Q2 2010.
Vodafone gets rapped uped from Android Users.
(BBC) Last week, many customers who own HTC Desire smartphones were prompted to download a software update which they believed was an upgrade to Android.
Instead it installed irremovable Vodafone-branded apps and bookmarks, including links to dating sites.
Following a raft of complaints, the firm has backed down and will now offer an update without the applications.
The software will upgrade users to the latest version of Android, as many had expected the original upgrade to do.
Instead it installed irremovable Vodafone-branded apps and bookmarks, including links to dating sites.
Following a raft of complaints, the firm has backed down and will now offer an update without the applications.
The software will upgrade users to the latest version of Android, as many had expected the original upgrade to do.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Combo of PSP and Android Smartphone may come soon.
This would make Gamers and Geeks go crazy. If rumors are to be believed, the Sony Ericsson is developing an hybrid device for gaming and phoning, powered by Android 3.0.
According to Engadget, Sony Ericsson is working on a hybrid mobile phone and gaming device that is a “cross between the Samsung Captivate and the PSP Go.” It supposedly includes a landscape slider complete with PSP-like controls, a touchpad in place of the joystick, a 3.7″-4.1″ screen, a 5 megapixel camera and a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. The phone will carry both the Xperia and PlayStation brands.
Engadget’s sources say that the device will run the 3.0 operating system, codename Gingerbread. It will run standard Android apps and will also include a marketplace just for Android-based games, especially ones that use the phone’s PSP-like controls. We could see classic PSP and PSX games being ported to the device via Android apps. The device could be announced later this year.
According to Engadget, Sony Ericsson is working on a hybrid mobile phone and gaming device that is a “cross between the Samsung Captivate and the PSP Go.” It supposedly includes a landscape slider complete with PSP-like controls, a touchpad in place of the joystick, a 3.7″-4.1″ screen, a 5 megapixel camera and a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. The phone will carry both the Xperia and PlayStation brands.
Engadget’s sources say that the device will run the 3.0 operating system, codename Gingerbread. It will run standard Android apps and will also include a marketplace just for Android-based games, especially ones that use the phone’s PSP-like controls. We could see classic PSP and PSX games being ported to the device via Android apps. The device could be announced later this year.
Google to announce New Feature for Android Tommorow?
Google has invited media and press outlets to attend a press conference at its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters on August 12. Google has confirmed that it will be announcing a new feature for its Android mobile operating system, but didn't give a clue what it will be.
This Press Meet has nothing to do with Android 3.0 Gingerbread right from the get-go. The company said the press conference was worth attending for local reporters, but not worth a last-minute, cross-country flight for New York-based reporters. That means the new feature isn't going to be terribly important or vital.
Some believe the event will herald the launch of Google's oft-rumored mobile / streaming music service. Others think Google will use the event to announce a new Web-accessible version of the Android Market.
This Press Meet has nothing to do with Android 3.0 Gingerbread right from the get-go. The company said the press conference was worth attending for local reporters, but not worth a last-minute, cross-country flight for New York-based reporters. That means the new feature isn't going to be terribly important or vital.
Some believe the event will herald the launch of Google's oft-rumored mobile / streaming music service. Others think Google will use the event to announce a new Web-accessible version of the Android Market.
"Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a" is the first Trojan to attack Android according to Kaspersky.
Recently conference by Black Hats showed us the Android OS is also vulnerable to attacks and now its happening. The malware detected by security firm Kaspersky, who confirmed the file is named “Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a” and is downloaded as a typical .APK Android app.
The company stated this is the first known Android-specific trojan.
It was a local outbreak of a mobile trojan in Russia
The malware works by posing as a media player app. Once the app is installed on the mobile device, the trojan begins to send SMS messages to premium rate numbers without the device owner’s knowledge. Since the trojan’s creators are usually the ones on the other end of those premium numbers, they end up profiting from the scam.
The company stated this is the first known Android-specific trojan.
It was a local outbreak of a mobile trojan in Russia
The malware works by posing as a media player app. Once the app is installed on the mobile device, the trojan begins to send SMS messages to premium rate numbers without the device owner’s knowledge. Since the trojan’s creators are usually the ones on the other end of those premium numbers, they end up profiting from the scam.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Facebook comes with Android 1.3.0
The Android 1.3.0 Version is now available with Facebook. Whats new is that, Facebook Android comes with additional features such as video playback, to recognize and support their implementation added some changes to the Update page.
The previous version of Android app was a bit poor at actualization and did not bout up with the Apple iPhone standards, but this App does the job and makes you feel alive on the Apple platform.
Facebook gets adapted with the new Android app adaptation 1.3.0, which comes with a agglomeration of changes in the user interface. You acquisition it a bit new but as time passes it would easier to get acclimated to.
Src : Technotrick
The previous version of Android app was a bit poor at actualization and did not bout up with the Apple iPhone standards, but this App does the job and makes you feel alive on the Apple platform.
Facebook gets adapted with the new Android app adaptation 1.3.0, which comes with a agglomeration of changes in the user interface. You acquisition it a bit new but as time passes it would easier to get acclimated to.
Src : Technotrick
Netflix hires android developers for creating Netflix App for Android Phones
One of the popular movie rental site Netflix is said to hired some android developers for developing app for the exponential growing android phone.
A Netflix employee has confirmed that the company is hiring Android developers through Reddit. Netflix plans on releasing an app that will let users stream Watch Instantly content. The mention is an indication that it's still searching for those with the knowledge to make the app, so a release date for the app remains unknown.
He added that Android's rapid rise in market share made it important to support the platform. "With the way Android is blowing up it would be stupid of us to ignore that," the staffer said.
A Netflix employee has confirmed that the company is hiring Android developers through Reddit. Netflix plans on releasing an app that will let users stream Watch Instantly content. The mention is an indication that it's still searching for those with the knowledge to make the app, so a release date for the app remains unknown.
He added that Android's rapid rise in market share made it important to support the platform. "With the way Android is blowing up it would be stupid of us to ignore that," the staffer said.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Vonage app lets you to call your Facebook Friends for Free.
One of the VoIP provider Vonage has just introduced a new iPhone, iPod touch and Android app that allows users to call their Facebook friends for free. Vonage Mobile for Facebook is similar to VOiP apps like Skype or Fring, but with a twist: It’s all about Facebook.
The free app does not require a Vonage subscription, but does require both parties to have the Vonage Mobile for Facebook app installed. Once installed, calls can be made over 3G or Wi-Fi.
The app is pretty simple to set up and only requires that you enter in your Facebook credentials once. Friends are displayed in different groups; those that can be called with the app have a “V” logo next to their names. If a friend is online but doesn’t have the app installed, you can chat with him or her and also send an invite to download the app.
This video shows how the app works:
The free app does not require a Vonage subscription, but does require both parties to have the Vonage Mobile for Facebook app installed. Once installed, calls can be made over 3G or Wi-Fi.
The app is pretty simple to set up and only requires that you enter in your Facebook credentials once. Friends are displayed in different groups; those that can be called with the app have a “V” logo next to their names. If a friend is online but doesn’t have the app installed, you can chat with him or her and also send an invite to download the app.
This video shows how the app works:
Android becomes Top-Selling Smartphone OS
Here is another media report showing the power of open source, according to NPD Group, not only are Android-powered devices now outselling iPhone , but they’re also now besting BlackBerry, making Android the top selling mobile OS during the second quarter in the U.S.
NPD has the race at Android – 33%, RIM – 28%, and Apple – 22% for the period, noting that it’s the first time since Q4 2007 that the BlackBerry maker hasn’t been number one. RIM is pinning much of its hopes on getting back on top with its new BlackBerry 6 operating system and the BlackBerry Torch smartphone, the latter of which was revealed yesterday.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Jounral, CEO Eric Schmidt said he thinks it can be a “10-plus billion dollar business,” as Android’s growing reach gives the company increasing power in mobile search.
NPD has the race at Android – 33%, RIM – 28%, and Apple – 22% for the period, noting that it’s the first time since Q4 2007 that the BlackBerry maker hasn’t been number one. RIM is pinning much of its hopes on getting back on top with its new BlackBerry 6 operating system and the BlackBerry Torch smartphone, the latter of which was revealed yesterday.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Jounral, CEO Eric Schmidt said he thinks it can be a “10-plus billion dollar business,” as Android’s growing reach gives the company increasing power in mobile search.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Android based Smartphones Outsells iPhone in First Half of 2010
Finally we come to hear it !!!! According to new data from Nielsen, smartphones running Google’s Android operating system outsold those running Apple’s iOS in the first half of 2010 by a margin of 27% to 23% of the US market.
Android have advantage because its open source, free for and Mobile make to put on.As more and more Android devices launch across manufacturers and carriers, it continues to gain marketshare in the US and around the world
where as Apple, who is the only manufacturer of iOS devices and in the US, offers its device only on AT&T. So this survey might be disturbing apple too much.
Android have advantage because its open source, free for and Mobile make to put on.As more and more Android devices launch across manufacturers and carriers, it continues to gain marketshare in the US and around the world
where as Apple, who is the only manufacturer of iOS devices and in the US, offers its device only on AT&T. So this survey might be disturbing apple too much.
Spider Labs, released software for attacking Android phones.
After few days of starting the Defcon hacker's conference in Las Vegas, people around the world came to know that Android Phones can also be hacked. Adding fuel to the fire and try to prove that no software is perfectly build, two security experts from Spider labs had said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smartphones that use Google Inc's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's email and text messages.
"It wasn't difficult to build," said Nicholas Percoco, head of Spider Labs, who along with a colleague, released the tool at the Defcon hacker's conference in Las Vegas on Friday.
Percoco said it took about two weeks to build the malicious software that could allow criminals to steal precious information from Android smartphones.
"It wasn't difficult to build," said Nicholas Percoco, head of Spider Labs, who along with a colleague, released the tool at the Defcon hacker's conference in Las Vegas on Friday.
Percoco said it took about two weeks to build the malicious software that could allow criminals to steal precious information from Android smartphones.
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