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From the same developer that brought you the http://www.talkandroid.com/5981-acircuit-board-live-wallpaper/, comes aSmartBomb. This wallpaper is kind of difficult to describe, so just check out this video instead:

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From the same developer that brought you the http://www.talkandroid.com/5981-acircuit-board-live-wallpaper/, comes aSmartBomb. This wallpaper is kind of difficult to describe, so just check out this video instead:

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Pretty cool huh? If you'd like to download aSpiritBomb ( 99 or ~$1.15) just hit up the download link or QR code below.

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android wallpaper live aspiritbomb download android wallpaper live wallpaper aspiritbomb live aspiritbomb live wallpaper ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:40:44 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,1 Droid Incredible costs $165.35 to make http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums/~3/ZxPpxFwqj_w/ Shared item Google Android News Android Forums
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It's always amusing to see how much a phone costs to make, what it costs to buy with no contract, and what it costs with a contract. In the Droid Incredible's case, those numbers are $165.35 / $599 / $149. So if you had the assembly and manufacturing skills of one of Santa's elves, you could buy all the necessary parts for the Droid Incredible and put it together yourself for quite the bargain. Sadly, I'm going to assume that you're like me and lack said elf-skills and thus must just buy the entire phone. Anyway, here's a breakdown of the parts and their associated costs. (click this image for full-size)

Yes these parts are relatively cheap. But you can't forget all the man-hours that went into designing these parts and making the machines that actually produce them.

And here's the Press Release issued by iSuppli:

The Droid Incredible could have been dubbed the Nexus Two' given its similarity to HTC's Nexus One introduced early this year, observed Andrew Rassweiler, director and principal analyst and teardown services manager for iSuppli. Indeed, the phones are very similar in terms of costs and features, with the main difference being the Incredible's support for the CDMA air standard used by carrier Verizon in the United States.

The Nexus One's BOM amounted to $174.15, based on iSuppli's January pricing estimate, very close to the current materials cost for the Incredible. The centerpiece of both phones is an advanced Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) display. Both phones also share a common electronic design based on Qualcomm Inc.'s 1GHz Snapdragon baseband processor. Finally, the Incredible and Nexus One both integrate a class-leading density, at 4Gbit, of Mobile Double Data Rate (DDR) DRAM to support the processor.

Beyond the use of CDMA in the Incredible, only a few other differences distinguish the phone from the Nexus One. The Incredible, for one, uses an optical track pad, as opposed to the trackball on the Nexus One. Furthermore, the Incredible employs HTC's Sense User Interface (UI) overlay, whereas the Nexus uses the generic Android UI.

When the $8.90 manufacturing cost is added in, the combined BOM and production expense for the Incredible amounts to $172.25.

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It's always amusing to see how much a phone costs to make, what it costs to buy with no contract, and what it costs with a contract. In the Droid Incredible's case, those numbers are $165.35 / $599 / $149. So if you had the assembly and manufacturing skills of one of Santa's elves, you could buy all the necessary parts for the Droid Incredible and put it together yourself for quite the bargain. Sadly, I'm going to assume that you're like me and lack said elf-skills and thus must just buy the entire phone. Anyway, here's a breakdown of the parts and their associated costs. (click this image for full-size)

Yes these parts are relatively cheap. But you can't forget all the man-hours that went into designing these parts and making the machines that actually produce them.

And here's the Press Release issued by iSuppli:

The Droid Incredible could have been dubbed the Nexus Two' given its similarity to HTC's Nexus One introduced early this year, observed Andrew Rassweiler, director and principal analyst and teardown services manager for iSuppli. Indeed, the phones are very similar in terms of costs and features, with the main difference being the Incredible's support for the CDMA air standard used by carrier Verizon in the United States.

The Nexus One's BOM amounted to $174.15, based on iSuppli's January pricing estimate, very close to the current materials cost for the Incredible. The centerpiece of both phones is an advanced Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) display. Both phones also share a common electronic design based on Qualcomm Inc.'s 1GHz Snapdragon baseband processor. Finally, the Incredible and Nexus One both integrate a class-leading density, at 4Gbit, of Mobile Double Data Rate (DDR) DRAM to support the processor.

Beyond the use of CDMA in the Incredible, only a few other differences distinguish the phone from the Nexus One. The Incredible, for one, uses an optical track pad, as opposed to the trackball on the Nexus One. Furthermore, the Incredible employs HTC's Sense User Interface (UI) overlay, whereas the Nexus uses the generic Android UI.

When the $8.90 manufacturing cost is added in, the combined BOM and production expense for the Incredible amounts to $172.25.

For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides

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incredible costs nexus droid parts incredible nexus costs droid android parts phones droid incredible costs 165 incredible costs droid incredible costs ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:40:42 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,2 T-Mobile confirms recall of HTC Wildfire, unofficially http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums/~3/v7TroK48mqk/ Shared item Google Android News Android Forums
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According to a source, there was a telephone conversation with T-mobile, wherein the carrier claimed that they are no longer selling the HTC Wildfire due to issues with the handset. There have been multiple complaints from customers that the device is crashing intermittently, seemingly for no reason in particular.

Hopefully, the problem exists only with T-Mobile's version of the device, which would point to a firmware issue, but either way the wireless carrier has stopped selling the Wildfire. T-Mobile's website also shows at out of stock concerning the device.

[via EuroDroid]

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T-Mobile confirms recall of HTC Wildfire, unofficially



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According to a source, there was a telephone conversation with T-mobile, wherein the carrier claimed that they are no longer selling the HTC Wildfire due to issues with the handset. There have been multiple complaints from customers that the device is crashing intermittently, seemingly for no reason in particular.

Hopefully, the problem exists only with T-Mobile's version of the device, which would point to a firmware issue, but either way the wireless carrier has stopped selling the Wildfire. T-Mobile's website also shows at out of stock concerning the device.

[via EuroDroid]

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We've just heard directly from HTC regarding that hotly anticipated upgrade to Android 2.2: it's happening this weekend for lucky Euroland owners of the Desire. Provided your Sense-laden 3.7-incher is not carrier-locked, you should be receiving your serving of Froyo by the end of the week, together with a new 720p video mode and iTunes sync for your music. HTC is also throwing in its App Share widget that it first introduced with the Wildfire, along with its smart Caller ID feature. Very nice, though it's quite a shame that operator-specific versions of the update are still stuck in testing and are expected "in several weeks' time." Ah well, guess that'll teach us to buy our gear unlocked.

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We've just heard directly from HTC regarding that hotly anticipated upgrade to Android 2.2: it's happening this weekend for lucky Euroland owners of the Desire. Provided your Sense-laden 3.7-incher is not carrier-locked, you should be receiving your serving of Froyo by the end of the week, together with a new 720p video mode and iTunes sync for your music. HTC is also throwing in its App Share widget that it first introduced with the Wildfire, along with its smart Caller ID feature. Very nice, though it's quite a shame that operator-specific versions of the update are still stuck in testing and are expected "in several weeks' time." Ah well, guess that'll teach us to buy our gear unlocked.

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I swear to god, every few years TI does something dumb like this which just KILLS the community. Why do they do this? They make money on hardware sales. Having games gets them to sell better.
The needless change in assembly from 83 to 83+ and 89 firmware upgrades KILLED the community. The two sites that survived are relics of what they were back in the 90s.
josath writes "Texas Instruments' flagship calculator, the Nspire, was hacked to allow user-written programs earlier this year. Earlier this month, TI released an update to the OS that runs on the calculator, providing no new features, but only blocking the previous hack. Now, just a few weeks later, Nleash has been released, which defeats this protection. The battle rages on as users fight for the right to run their own software on their own hardware."

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I swear to god, every few years TI does something dumb like this which just KILLS the community. Why do they do this? They make money on hardware sales. Having games gets them to sell better.
The needless change in assembly from 83 to 83+ and 89 firmware upgrades KILLED the community. The two sites that survived are relics of what they were back in the 90s.
josath writes "Texas Instruments' flagship calculator, the Nspire, was hacked to allow user-written programs earlier this year. Earlier this month, TI released an update to the OS that runs on the calculator, providing no new features, but only blocking the previous hack. Now, just a few weeks later, Nleash has been released, which defeats this protection. The battle rages on as users fight for the right to run their own software on their own hardware."

Read more of this story at Slashdot.




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Motorola has posted up its profits for the latest quarter and it should be sending gift baskets over to Google HQ. Motorola posted profits that beat Wall Street estimates thanks in large part to its line of popular Android phones.

Motorola posted profits per share, excluding some costs, of 9 cents. That 9 cents per share of profit beat expectations by a penny.

Despite beating estimates, Motorola still saw revenue fall for the quarter with a 1.5% decline compared to last year. Net income did increase though to $162 million from $26 million from last year during the same quarter.

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Motorola has posted up its profits for the latest quarter and it should be sending gift baskets over to Google HQ. Motorola posted profits that beat Wall Street estimates thanks in large part to its line of popular Android phones.

Motorola posted profits per share, excluding some costs, of 9 cents. That 9 cents per share of profit beat expectations by a penny.

Despite beating estimates, Motorola still saw revenue fall for the quarter with a 1.5% decline compared to last year. Net income did increase though to $162 million from $26 million from last year during the same quarter.

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motorola profits posted estimates quarter motorola profits per share posted profits motorola posted motorola posted profits ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:36:02 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,7 Dave McClure's Investment Thesis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AVc/~3/Mr-7lpOLkHk/dave-mcclures-investment-thesis.html Shared item A VC
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I've been a fan of Dave McClure since I met him some time ago. He has strong opinions, he shares them liberally, spices them up with foul language, and finds himself involved with a lot of interesting entrepreneurs and companies. In a nutshell, he's my kind of investor.

Yesterday he outlined his investment thesis on his blog. I've heard this thesis verbally from him a few times now, but I am so happy to see him write it all down for everyone to see. If you are a web/mobile entrepreneur, go read it.

Dave clearly articulates the new realities of tech investing. Here is the way he puts it:

Fast Forward to Twenty-Ten, and let's take a look at these fundamentals, with a specific lens on the consumer market & internet startups:

PRODUCT now typically means a website or service, run on low-/no-cost open source software, hosted in the cloud on low-cost servers, developed in a few months (or a WEEKEND!) by a small team of 1-5 developers, who continuously test & iterate in real-time with online customers

MARKETing now typically means using a variety of online distribution channels via paid & organic search (SEM/SEO) on Google, viral/social amplification on new media platforms & social networks like Facebook, Twitter, & YouTube, and the quickly-growing mobile platforms of Apple iPhone & Google Android. With the exception of search, most of these distribution channels didn't exist 5 years ago, yet they now easily reach over 100M-500M+ users, with very low cost and measurable marketing campaigns such that even a small team can reach billions of people globally.

REVENUE can now be collected easily via a variety of online payment, transactional e-commerce, digital goods, subscription billing, lead generation, CPM/CPC/CPA advertising. Many people buy things online now, and many companies are even bought for usage & users ahead of revenue.

Longtime readers of this blog will recognize all of these themes but even so, I like the way Dave lays them out. The world has changed a lot for tech entrepreneurs and VCs are adapting to the new realities. Some VCs will adapt. Others will decide not to raise another fund, spend the next five to ten years winding up their older funds, and then retire.

Dave's thesis is different in some ways than our thesis at Union Square Ventures. We are not as interested in smaller revenue focused companies that aim to be sold for $25mm to $50mm. We'd like to see our portfolio companies aim a bit higher than that. Even so, we will certainly end up with more than a few companies that will sell in that range. That is a successful outcome for us too if we can own 15-20% of the business and have less than $5mm invested, which is the case for many of our companies.

We tend to favor big networks of scale, like Etsy, Meetup, StackOverflow, Twitter, Zynga, Foursquare, Indeed, Tumblr, Disqus, among others. We believe that there are going to be a lot more opportunities like these that we can invest in.

But regardless of whether you are Dave McClure or Union Square Ventures, you need an investment thesis and you need to stick to it. And I believe that you need to make it public, articulate it well, and make sure everyone, particularly your target entrepreneurs, know what it is and why.

Dave did that yesterday and he did it well. Kudos to him. I think it will serve him very well.Related articles by Zemanta



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I've been a fan of Dave McClure since I met him some time ago. He has strong opinions, he shares them liberally, spices them up with foul language, and finds himself involved with a lot of interesting entrepreneurs and companies. In a nutshell, he's my kind of investor.

Yesterday he outlined his investment thesis on his blog. I've heard this thesis verbally from him a few times now, but I am so happy to see him write it all down for everyone to see. If you are a web/mobile entrepreneur, go read it.

Dave clearly articulates the new realities of tech investing. Here is the way he puts it:

Fast Forward to Twenty-Ten, and let's take a look at these fundamentals, with a specific lens on the consumer market & internet startups:

PRODUCT now typically means a website or service, run on low-/no-cost open source software, hosted in the cloud on low-cost servers, developed in a few months (or a WEEKEND!) by a small team of 1-5 developers, who continuously test & iterate in real-time with online customers

MARKETing now typically means using a variety of online distribution channels via paid & organic search (SEM/SEO) on Google, viral/social amplification on new media platforms & social networks like Facebook, Twitter, & YouTube, and the quickly-growing mobile platforms of Apple iPhone & Google Android. With the exception of search, most of these distribution channels didn't exist 5 years ago, yet they now easily reach over 100M-500M+ users, with very low cost and measurable marketing campaigns such that even a small team can reach billions of people globally.

REVENUE can now be collected easily via a variety of online payment, transactional e-commerce, digital goods, subscription billing, lead generation, CPM/CPC/CPA advertising. Many people buy things online now, and many companies are even bought for usage & users ahead of revenue.

Longtime readers of this blog will recognize all of these themes but even so, I like the way Dave lays them out. The world has changed a lot for tech entrepreneurs and VCs are adapting to the new realities. Some VCs will adapt. Others will decide not to raise another fund, spend the next five to ten years winding up their older funds, and then retire.

Dave's thesis is different in some ways than our thesis at Union Square Ventures. We are not as interested in smaller revenue focused companies that aim to be sold for $25mm to $50mm. We'd like to see our portfolio companies aim a bit higher than that. Even so, we will certainly end up with more than a few companies that will sell in that range. That is a successful outcome for us too if we can own 15-20% of the business and have less than $5mm invested, which is the case for many of our companies.

We tend to favor big networks of scale, like Etsy, Meetup, StackOverflow, Twitter, Zynga, Foursquare, Indeed, Tumblr, Disqus, among others. We believe that there are going to be a lot more opportunities like these that we can invest in.

But regardless of whether you are Dave McClure or Union Square Ventures, you need an investment thesis and you need to stick to it. And I believe that you need to make it public, articulate it well, and make sure everyone, particularly your target entrepreneurs, know what it is and why.

Dave did that yesterday and he did it well. Kudos to him. I think it will serve him very well.Related articles by Zemanta



dave thesis companies vcs online dave companies thesis need online investment thesis dave mcclure union square square ventures small team typically means distribution channels union square ventures ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:35:43 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,8 Apple: Puerto Ricans Aren't Americans And Can't Have Free iPhone 4 Cases http://consumerist.com/2010/07/apple-puerto-ricans-arent-americans-and-cant-have-free-iphone-4-cases.html Shared item The Consumerist
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Sorry Puerto Ricans, even though you bought your iPhone 4s with U.S. dollars, endure AT&T's shoddy "national" coverage, and are United States citizens, Apple doesn't think you're entitled to a free case like real Americans. Apple originally told Puerto Ricans that they would qualify for free apology cases, but decided to cancel all orders being shipped to Puerto Rico after claiming that they were "unable to ship to an international address."

One understandably pissed customer writes:

I bought my new Apple iPhone 4 from ATT two weeks ago. I live in Puerto Rico and for ATT, Puerto Rico is part of their National coverage. I have a National Data Plan with free roaming everywhere in the States and never had a problem before.

I registered my iPhone 4 with no issues with apple.com. A few days ago Apple sent me an email letting me know I qualify for the free case program and asked me to install the app in my iPhone 4 in order to be able to order my free case. I followed all the instructions and ordered the case. I received an Order Confirmation email with an October ETA for delivery.

Last night I received the following email from Apple saying that they do not ship to "International locations", therefore my free case order has been canceled. I am confused. Is Apple good enough to sell their iPhone 4 to me through their ATT partner but now they won't send me the free case? They can sell me the phone but can't send me the solution to the antenna problem they caused?

I recall hearing Steve Jobs saying that this free case solution would be for everybody who bought an iPhone 4. What kind of service is this?Is Apple discriminating us?Apple sent out the following notice:

Thank you for your recent order with the Apple Online Store. We appreciate your business.

We are unable to complete your order. We do not ship to international, freight forwarder, APO, FPO, or P.O. Box addresses.

We offer the following information:

International Shipping: We are unable to ship to an international address. Therefore your order has been cancelled. Please visit the Apple Store Worldwide for the Apple Store Store in your country of residence.

Freight Forwarders: We do not ship to Freight Forwarders. Therefore your order has been cancelled.

APO, FPO or Post Office Boxes: Our carriers are unable to deliver orders to these addresses. Please visit http://www.apple.com/orderstatus to change your address to a physical address, so that we may continue processing your order. If we do not receive a response from you within one week, your order will be cancelled. You will need to login to your account with your Apple ID to locate this order.

For Apple's Online Store Sales Policy please visit: http://www.apple.com/legal/sales_policies/

To locate an Apple Authorized Reseller in your area: www.apple.com/buy/

If you wish to reorder, please visit http://www.apple.com/store or call 1-800-MY-APPLE.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Apple Online StoreWe get it, Puerto Rico sounds exotic. But the U.S. Postal Service swears it's part of America. Mailing a letter? That costs one U.S. stamp. Mailing a free replacement case to apologize for releasing a phone that drops calls when held? You get the idea. The post office even has a helpful guide to abbreviating state names. Apple can find Puerto Rico smushed right between the equally exotic destinations of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

Obviously Apple should find a way to ship the free replacement cases to their Puerto Rican customers. If they can't, Puerto Ricans might want to consider calling their politiciansyou know, the ones who sit in the U.S. House of Representatives.

iPhone 4 Case Program - Puerto Rico - Canceled order [Apple Discussions]
iPhone 4 Unfair Case Program for Puerto Rico [Apple Discussions]



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Class act.

Sorry Puerto Ricans, even though you bought your iPhone 4s with U.S. dollars, endure AT&T's shoddy "national" coverage, and are United States citizens, Apple doesn't think you're entitled to a free case like real Americans. Apple originally told Puerto Ricans that they would qualify for free apology cases, but decided to cancel all orders being shipped to Puerto Rico after claiming that they were "unable to ship to an international address."

One understandably pissed customer writes:

I bought my new Apple iPhone 4 from ATT two weeks ago. I live in Puerto Rico and for ATT, Puerto Rico is part of their National coverage. I have a National Data Plan with free roaming everywhere in the States and never had a problem before.

I registered my iPhone 4 with no issues with apple.com. A few days ago Apple sent me an email letting me know I qualify for the free case program and asked me to install the app in my iPhone 4 in order to be able to order my free case. I followed all the instructions and ordered the case. I received an Order Confirmation email with an October ETA for delivery.

Last night I received the following email from Apple saying that they do not ship to "International locations", therefore my free case order has been canceled. I am confused. Is Apple good enough to sell their iPhone 4 to me through their ATT partner but now they won't send me the free case? They can sell me the phone but can't send me the solution to the antenna problem they caused?

I recall hearing Steve Jobs saying that this free case solution would be for everybody who bought an iPhone 4. What kind of service is this?Is Apple discriminating us?Apple sent out the following notice:

Thank you for your recent order with the Apple Online Store. We appreciate your business.

We are unable to complete your order. We do not ship to international, freight forwarder, APO, FPO, or P.O. Box addresses.

We offer the following information:

International Shipping: We are unable to ship to an international address. Therefore your order has been cancelled. Please visit the Apple Store Worldwide for the Apple Store Store in your country of residence.

Freight Forwarders: We do not ship to Freight Forwarders. Therefore your order has been cancelled.

APO, FPO or Post Office Boxes: Our carriers are unable to deliver orders to these addresses. Please visit http://www.apple.com/orderstatus to change your address to a physical address, so that we may continue processing your order. If we do not receive a response from you within one week, your order will be cancelled. You will need to login to your account with your Apple ID to locate this order.

For Apple's Online Store Sales Policy please visit: http://www.apple.com/legal/sales_policies/

To locate an Apple Authorized Reseller in your area: www.apple.com/buy/

If you wish to reorder, please visit http://www.apple.com/store or call 1-800-MY-APPLE.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Apple Online StoreWe get it, Puerto Rico sounds exotic. But the U.S. Postal Service swears it's part of America. Mailing a letter? That costs one U.S. stamp. Mailing a free replacement case to apologize for releasing a phone that drops calls when held? You get the idea. The post office even has a helpful guide to abbreviating state names. Apple can find Puerto Rico smushed right between the equally exotic destinations of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

Obviously Apple should find a way to ship the free replacement cases to their Puerto Rican customers. If they can't, Puerto Ricans might want to consider calling their politiciansyou know, the ones who sit in the U.S. House of Representatives.

iPhone 4 Case Program - Puerto Rico - Canceled order [Apple Discussions]
iPhone 4 Unfair Case Program for Puerto Rico [Apple Discussions]



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Developers anxious for the full open source coding of the Samsung Captivate were joyous today as they received the following message in their inboxes:

Dear _____________,

You can download the source code of SGH-I897 on this site in Mobile Category, SGH-I897 model.

Thank you.

Short, sweet, and to the point. This is excellent news for those intrepid ROM developers already hard at work at opening the system and trying to add and/or fix functionality in the device. One little quirk in particular seems to be on many developers' minds in the mimocan external SD card lag issue. Solving this problem (where the internal Samsung memory does not properly handle application data) would boost the already fairly impressive Quadrant scores of the device to an awesome 1750. With Android 2.2 installed with a mimocan fix, you could probably expect somewhere between 2000 to 3000, an impressive feat.

If you're a developer, hop to it! We're all anxious to see what beautiful creations you guys can cook up for these powerful devices.

[via briefmobile.com]

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Samsung Captivate Code Goes Open Source



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Developers anxious for the full open source coding of the Samsung Captivate were joyous today as they received the following message in their inboxes:

Dear _____________,

You can download the source code of SGH-I897 on this site in Mobile Category, SGH-I897 model.

Thank you.

Short, sweet, and to the point. This is excellent news for those intrepid ROM developers already hard at work at opening the system and trying to add and/or fix functionality in the device. One little quirk in particular seems to be on many developers' minds in the mimocan external SD card lag issue. Solving this problem (where the internal Samsung memory does not properly handle application data) would boost the already fairly impressive Quadrant scores of the device to an awesome 1750. With Android 2.2 installed with a mimocan fix, you could probably expect somewhere between 2000 to 3000, an impressive feat.

If you're a developer, hop to it! We're all anxious to see what beautiful creations you guys can cook up for these powerful devices.

[via briefmobile.com]

For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides

Samsung Captivate Code Goes Open Source



android source samsung open captivate android source samsung open source samsung captivate sgh i897 captivate code samsung captivate code ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:10:42 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,10 Stealth Computer debuts paperback-sized LPC-100 mini PC http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/stealth-computer-debuts-paperback-sized-lpc-100-mini-pc/ Shared item Engadget
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Stealth Computer is certainly no stranger to tiny PCs, but it's now produced its smallest one to date in the form of the LPC-100. Measuring roughly the same size as a thick paperback novel, this one weighs in at just 1.2 pounds, and packs your choice of Core 2 Duo or Dual Core Celeron processors, an Intel GM45 mobile chipset with integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, a max 500GB hard drive, and a rugged aluminum chassis that should hold up to life beyond the desktop. Unfortunately, all that doesn't exactly come cheap -- look for configurations to start at $995. Full press release after the break.

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Stealth Computer is certainly no stranger to tiny PCs, but it's now produced its smallest one to date in the form of the LPC-100. Measuring roughly the same size as a thick paperback novel, this one weighs in at just 1.2 pounds, and packs your choice of Core 2 Duo or Dual Core Celeron processors, an Intel GM45 mobile chipset with integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, a max 500GB hard drive, and a rugged aluminum chassis that should hold up to life beyond the desktop. Unfortunately, all that doesn't exactly come cheap -- look for configurations to start at $995. Full press release after the break.

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uTorrent, one of the most popular BitTorrent clients around, just got an update so big that they renumbered the version from 2.1 to 3.0. What new features were that important? Streaming torrents, for one, and a web interface that works on iPad and Android, for another. uTorrent 3.0 is now in alpha and available for download.

To use the new web interface, download uTorrent 3.0 -- for Windows only, so far, sorry! -- and set a username and password in your preferences. Then you can log in at web.utorrent.com on your iPhone, iPad or Android device, and control your torrents on the go. Convenient!

As for streaming, there's a new protocol called Project Pheon that has been in the works for some time. It's not for streaming movies and TV shows from torrent files, though (that feature was added back in 2009). It's about live video broadcasts, a la Justin.TV or Ustream. Apparently, the latency is impressively low. Let me know if you have any luck testing out this new protocol.
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uTorrent, one of the most popular BitTorrent clients around, just got an update so big that they renumbered the version from 2.1 to 3.0. What new features were that important? Streaming torrents, for one, and a web interface that works on iPad and Android, for another. uTorrent 3.0 is now in alpha and available for download.

To use the new web interface, download uTorrent 3.0 -- for Windows only, so far, sorry! -- and set a username and password in your preferences. Then you can log in at web.utorrent.com on your iPhone, iPad or Android device, and control your torrents on the go. Convenient!

As for streaming, there's a new protocol called Project Pheon that has been in the works for some time. It's not for streaming movies and TV shows from torrent files, though (that feature was added back in 2009). It's about live video broadcasts, a la Justin.TV or Ustream. Apparently, the latency is impressively low. Let me know if you have any luck testing out this new protocol.
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utorrent web streaming ipad new utorrent streaming android works ipad web works web interface utorrent web streaming video live streaming features live live streaming video features live streaming ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:05:53 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,12 Samsung Android Tablet Coming in Third Quarter 2010 http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-android-tablet-coming-in-third-quarter-2010-20100730/ Shared item Android Community
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When we originally saw this report, we thought, just for a moment, that it was going to say the third quarter of 2011. Imagine our surprise, and relief, that it actually means this year. Which means that it's in the coming months, folks not a year. But, hearing about a Samsung-manufactured tablet isn't exactly new news. In fact, it's pretty old, especially if you look at the initial sightings of the Galaxy Tab.

And, sure enough, that's exactly what Samsung is saying is coming out, without actually announcing any official details about it. Samsung revealed that their tablet would have a 7-inch display, and it would be running the Android mobile Operating System. Guess what? That's exactly what the Galaxy Tab features. So, let's just say that it's a safe bet that we're getting our hands on the Tab before October. That's exciting, people!

[via Reuters]

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When we originally saw this report, we thought, just for a moment, that it was going to say the third quarter of 2011. Imagine our surprise, and relief, that it actually means this year. Which means that it's in the coming months, folks not a year. But, hearing about a Samsung-manufactured tablet isn't exactly new news. In fact, it's pretty old, especially if you look at the initial sightings of the Galaxy Tab.

And, sure enough, that's exactly what Samsung is saying is coming out, without actually announcing any official details about it. Samsung revealed that their tablet would have a 7-inch display, and it would be running the Android mobile Operating System. Guess what? That's exactly what the Galaxy Tab features. So, let's just say that it's a safe bet that we're getting our hands on the Tab before October. That's exciting, people!

[via Reuters]

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samsung tablet coming tab actually samsung galaxy tab third quarter ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:05:47 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,13 Droid X source code released http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums/~3/QuROgySgLS8/ Shared item Google Android News Android Forums
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Is today source code release day? Well not really but it sure seems like it considering Samsung released their Captivate source code today as well.

Truth be told, Motorola actually released the source code two days ago, just nobody noticed, lol. Anyway, if you'd like to crawl through what makes the Droid X tick, then hit up the link below.

[via motorola]

https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/projects/droidx

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Is today source code release day? Well not really but it sure seems like it considering Samsung released their Captivate source code today as well.

Truth be told, Motorola actually released the source code two days ago, just nobody noticed, lol. Anyway, if you'd like to crawl through what makes the Droid X tick, then hit up the link below.

[via motorola]

https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/projects/droidx

For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides

Droid X source code released



code source released droid motorola source code released source code code released source code released ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:05:46 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,14 Last.Fm for Android updated to v1.6 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ZomgItsCj/~3/WyNBZ0FEkHo/ Shared item ZOMGitsCj
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The Last.fm Client for Android just got an update today, to version 1.6.0.

The update brings along the following changes:

Global Search integration (enable through Settings > Search > Searchable Items)
New search tab with voice support for searching artists, tags, and users
Look up bios for any artist
View recommended artists
Double-click the headset button to skip tracks
Search for artists from the Android media player context menu
Previous track button on the widget when displaying local media info
Various bug fixes

As usual, to get the update, open up the Android Market on your device and go to the downloads section, where you should see the update available for Last.fm.

Last.Fm for Android updated to v1.6 is a post from: ZOMGitsCj.com

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The Last.fm Client for Android just got an update today, to version 1.6.0.

The update brings along the following changes:

Global Search integration (enable through Settings > Search > Searchable Items)
New search tab with voice support for searching artists, tags, and users
Look up bios for any artist
View recommended artists
Double-click the headset button to skip tracks
Search for artists from the Android media player context menu
Previous track button on the widget when displaying local media info
Various bug fixes

As usual, to get the update, open up the Android Market on your device and go to the downloads section, where you should see the update available for Last.fm.

Last.Fm for Android updated to v1.6 is a post from: ZOMGitsCj.com

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android update galaxy fm search android galaxy update search galaxy tab android updated ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:55:56 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,15 HTC EVO 4G Android 2.2 Update Now Available, Adds Plenty http://feeds.slashgear.com/~r/slashgear/~3/nHZKzLnxUc0/ Shared item SlashGear
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Yesterday, we told you that HTC and Sprint had managed to get everything squared away with the Android 2.2 update, and sure enough, it looks like everything is still going well. Why do we say that? Because you can actually go download the official update right now, courtesy of Sprint's support site. That's right you don't have to wait for the OTA update that's set to kick off on August 3rd. Find out after the break if the list of features is good enough for you to jump the gun and start your download early, or if you'll be able to hold off and wait.

Below, you'll find the official list from Sprint, giving you a quick run down of all the cool new features that the Froyo update is bringing your 4G device. So, without some more rambling, here you go:

This update offers:
- Ability to share applications
- Display events and birthdays from Facebook on Calendar
- Use camera LED as flashlight
- New user interface for the FM radio
- Add unknown users in Facebook as friends in Friend Stream
- Photo Gallery supports Facebook comments function
- Send contact as vCard using SMS
- Addition of MMS slideshow editor
- New pre-loaded widgets including Calculator, FM radio, Message list view, Profile settings and Ringtone settings
- Camcorder can use camera flash so video can be shot at night or in low light
- Flash 10.1 support
- Numeric PIN and alpha-numeric passwords to unlock screen
- Search widget and search bar able to switch to search in different types (web, specific application, or all)
- Adjustable alarm volume
- Android Market widget allows installation of applications on SD card

As you can see, it looks like HTC managed to throw just about everything, plus the trunk, into this update. Which makes sense, considering that everyone who's bought the EVO since it came out has been aching to get their fingers on this version of Android. Some stand out features are that Market widget that will let you install applications from the SD card, and the new pre-loaded widgets like the calculator. Using your calculator without having to go into the menu, or into the application itself is pretty cool, if you ask us. Plus, don't forget that new user interface for the FM radio. How cool is that?

Let us know in the comments if you've downloaded it from Sprint's site, or if you are waiting for the OTA update. And, if you're deciding to wait, let us know why you've got to have a good reason to be holding yourself back from all these goodies, right?

UPDATE: HTC yanked the download not too long after, but if you look around we're pretty sure there's a copy floating around.

[via Sprint]

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Yesterday, we told you that HTC and Sprint had managed to get everything squared away with the Android 2.2 update, and sure enough, it looks like everything is still going well. Why do we say that? Because you can actually go download the official update right now, courtesy of Sprint's support site. That's right you don't have to wait for the OTA update that's set to kick off on August 3rd. Find out after the break if the list of features is good enough for you to jump the gun and start your download early, or if you'll be able to hold off and wait.

Below, you'll find the official list from Sprint, giving you a quick run down of all the cool new features that the Froyo update is bringing your 4G device. So, without some more rambling, here you go:

This update offers:
- Ability to share applications
- Display events and birthdays from Facebook on Calendar
- Use camera LED as flashlight
- New user interface for the FM radio
- Add unknown users in Facebook as friends in Friend Stream
- Photo Gallery supports Facebook comments function
- Send contact as vCard using SMS
- Addition of MMS slideshow editor
- New pre-loaded widgets including Calculator, FM radio, Message list view, Profile settings and Ringtone settings
- Camcorder can use camera flash so video can be shot at night or in low light
- Flash 10.1 support
- Numeric PIN and alpha-numeric passwords to unlock screen
- Search widget and search bar able to switch to search in different types (web, specific application, or all)
- Adjustable alarm volume
- Android Market widget allows installation of applications on SD card

As you can see, it looks like HTC managed to throw just about everything, plus the trunk, into this update. Which makes sense, considering that everyone who's bought the EVO since it came out has been aching to get their fingers on this version of Android. Some stand out features are that Market widget that will let you install applications from the SD card, and the new pre-loaded widgets like the calculator. Using your calculator without having to go into the menu, or into the application itself is pretty cool, if you ask us. Plus, don't forget that new user interface for the FM radio. How cool is that?

Let us know in the comments if you've downloaded it from Sprint's site, or if you are waiting for the OTA update. And, if you're deciding to wait, let us know why you've got to have a good reason to be holding yourself back from all these goodies, right?

UPDATE: HTC yanked the download not too long after, but if you look around we're pretty sure there's a copy floating around.

[via Sprint]

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update android sprint new htc update android sprint loaded widgets market widget pre loaded user interface froyo update ota update pre loaded widgets ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:55:54 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,16 Samsung Galaxy S receiving Android 2.2 (Froyo) in September http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ZomgItsCj/~3/IafAyAu72zg/ Shared item ZOMGitsCj
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After the recent leak of a Android 2.2 (Froyo) test firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S, people have been wondering when the official firmware release would be out. But thanks to SamsungUKMobile's Twitter account, we can now expect it in September.

Remember though, this is for the international Galaxy S, and not for any of the US variants. The TouchWiz UI on the Galaxy S isnt as deeply integrated compared to other customized Android user interfaces,which makes updates like Android 2.2 Froyo easier for Manufacturers to roll out.

The Galaxy S is a great device, and I cant wait to see what else Samsung plans to package in the upcoming Froyo update. It cannot get here fast enough.

[Via: AndroidGuys]

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After the recent leak of a Android 2.2 (Froyo) test firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S, people have been wondering when the official firmware release would be out. But thanks to SamsungUKMobile's Twitter account, we can now expect it in September.

Remember though, this is for the international Galaxy S, and not for any of the US variants. The TouchWiz UI on the Galaxy S isnt as deeply integrated compared to other customized Android user interfaces,which makes updates like Android 2.2 Froyo easier for Manufacturers to roll out.

The Galaxy S is a great device, and I cant wait to see what else Samsung plans to package in the upcoming Froyo update. It cannot get here fast enough.

[Via: AndroidGuys]

Samsung Galaxy S receiving Android 2.2 (Froyo) in September is a post from: ZOMGitsCj.com

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galaxy android samsung froyo review galaxy android samsung froyo review samsung galaxy receiving android ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:55:52 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,17 Samsung asks Developers to prepare Android apps for Galaxy Tab http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ZomgItsCj/~3/7T3kGjFOuDg/ Shared item ZOMGitsCj
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Samsung is getting really serious about their Galaxy S line, with the international Galaxy S version already doing great, the four US variants, and a confirmed Android tablet called the Galaxy Tab coming soon.

Apparently Samsung recent went to developers and asked them to prepare their apps to run perfectly on their new Android tablet. Samsung contacted the Plex6 team about their Magic 8 Ball app, since it wasn't rendering properly on the 7 inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab:

Dear Plex6 Team,
We would like to preface this email with Samsung's enthusiasm to give Mobile
device users enhanced Application experiences. Samsung Electronics is
committed to making Mobile and Tablet PC spaces comfortable and enjoyable
ones and your support for this would be highly appreciated by Samsung
Electronics.
It has come to our attention that your application [Magic 8-Ball] submitted
in the Android Market returns following error(s) when operated on our soon
to be released Samsung Android Tablet PC.
Please find the error(s) occurred on Samsung Android Tablet PC below.
Application does not properly display on Samsung Android Tablet 7inch
screen (600X1024/WSVGA) and draws a black background around the application
due to Compatibility-Mode display.

Please modify and adjust your application so that it would support the best
possible display on the Samsung Android Tablet device screen
(600X1024/WSVGA).
This will ensure your application to provide a consistent environment across
all devices and that you can deploy to any new devices that offer different
screens in the future.
**
Samsung Electronics is focused on strengthening its Android device line-up,
therefore, our mutual efforts on each application will be beneficial for
both parties.

W00t! Seems like Samsung is trying to make sure that their Galaxy Tab is just as awesome as their Galaxy S lineup. Now if we could only get some confirmed specs on this thing.

[Via: Phandroid]

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Samsung is getting really serious about their Galaxy S line, with the international Galaxy S version already doing great, the four US variants, and a confirmed Android tablet called the Galaxy Tab coming soon.

Apparently Samsung recent went to developers and asked them to prepare their apps to run perfectly on their new Android tablet. Samsung contacted the Plex6 team about their Magic 8 Ball app, since it wasn't rendering properly on the 7 inch display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab:

Dear Plex6 Team,
We would like to preface this email with Samsung's enthusiasm to give Mobile
device users enhanced Application experiences. Samsung Electronics is
committed to making Mobile and Tablet PC spaces comfortable and enjoyable
ones and your support for this would be highly appreciated by Samsung
Electronics.
It has come to our attention that your application [Magic 8-Ball] submitted
in the Android Market returns following error(s) when operated on our soon
to be released Samsung Android Tablet PC.
Please find the error(s) occurred on Samsung Android Tablet PC below.
Application does not properly display on Samsung Android Tablet 7inch
screen (600X1024/WSVGA) and draws a black background around the application
due to Compatibility-Mode display.

Please modify and adjust your application so that it would support the best
possible display on the Samsung Android Tablet device screen
(600X1024/WSVGA).
This will ensure your application to provide a consistent environment across
all devices and that you can deploy to any new devices that offer different
screens in the future.
**
Samsung Electronics is focused on strengthening its Android device line-up,
therefore, our mutual efforts on each application will be beneficial for
both parties.

W00t! Seems like Samsung is trying to make sure that their Galaxy Tab is just as awesome as their Galaxy S lineup. Now if we could only get some confirmed specs on this thing.

[Via: Phandroid]

Samsung asks Developers to prepare Android apps for Galaxy Tab is a post from: ZOMGitsCj.com

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Who isn't getting Froyo? Well, it looks like unlocked HTC Desire's in Europe are no longer in the ignore list, as there is now an official press release that states that they will be getting the long awaited 2.2 update.

The upgrade is set to include:

  • 720P Video Recording
  • HTC Sense Updates
  • App Share
  • Improved Keyboard
  • HTC's new phone features
  • Sync features to allow iTunes syncing
  • More

Apparently, Mark Moons was mistaken in his time period for the Froyo release. Full press release below.

The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC's App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, though the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.
HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won't delete any of the phone's content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.
This update will initially roll-out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks' time.

For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides

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Who isn't getting Froyo? Well, it looks like unlocked HTC Desire's in Europe are no longer in the ignore list, as there is now an official press release that states that they will be getting the long awaited 2.2 update.

The upgrade is set to include:

  • 720P Video Recording
  • HTC Sense Updates
  • App Share
  • Improved Keyboard
  • HTC's new phone features
  • Sync features to allow iTunes syncing
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Apparently, Mark Moons was mistaken in his time period for the Froyo release. Full press release below.

The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC's App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, though the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.
HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won't delete any of the phone's content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.
This update will initially roll-out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks' time.

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Awhile back, we did a review and giveaway of WaveSecure, an app that allows you to remotelyloss and theft of your Android device. Now, tenCube, maker of WaveSecure, is set to be acquired by McAfee.

According to the official announcement on McAfee's website, they say that the acquirement is set to:

  • Further establish itself as the leader in mobile security with the most complete set of mobile technologiesMcAfee now has the technology needed for users and their families to locate, lock, encrypt, protect against malware, wipe, filter, manage, back-up, restore and access their data online
  • Leverage its expertise at the endpoint and in the cloud to broaden its existing mobile security portfolio beyond anti-malware, data protection, Web security and family protection
  • Expand the addressable device market with best-in-market mobile device platform support, including a wide range of mobile operating systems including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows Mobile, iPhone and Java powered feature phones
  • Combine the skills and resources of both companies to develop and deliver scalable solutions through global partnerships with mobile service providers and mobile device manufacturers
  • Expand the breadth of its device management solutions available for enterprise IT administrators to implement policies, assist users and enforce compliance for mobile applications across the enterprise

Darius Cheung, chief executive officer of tenCube, has commented on the acquisition, saying Mobile devices have become an extension of our lives. Through this acquisition, McAfee can broaden its security capabilities and offer users protection and remote control of the phone whether it is in their possession or not. This means no more worries about the whereabouts of your phone or losing personal contacts, photos or messages.

The procedure is on track to be complete by the end of August. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

[via McAfee]

For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides

McAfee acquires tenCube, makers of WaveSecure



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Awhile back, we did a review and giveaway of WaveSecure, an app that allows you to remotelyloss and theft of your Android device. Now, tenCube, maker of WaveSecure, is set to be acquired by McAfee.

According to the official announcement on McAfee's website, they say that the acquirement is set to:

  • Further establish itself as the leader in mobile security with the most complete set of mobile technologiesMcAfee now has the technology needed for users and their families to locate, lock, encrypt, protect against malware, wipe, filter, manage, back-up, restore and access their data online
  • Leverage its expertise at the endpoint and in the cloud to broaden its existing mobile security portfolio beyond anti-malware, data protection, Web security and family protection
  • Expand the addressable device market with best-in-market mobile device platform support, including a wide range of mobile operating systems including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows Mobile, iPhone and Java powered feature phones
  • Combine the skills and resources of both companies to develop and deliver scalable solutions through global partnerships with mobile service providers and mobile device manufacturers
  • Expand the breadth of its device management solutions available for enterprise IT administrators to implement policies, assist users and enforce compliance for mobile applications across the enterprise

Darius Cheung, chief executive officer of tenCube, has commented on the acquisition, saying Mobile devices have become an extension of our lives. Through this acquisition, McAfee can broaden its security capabilities and offer users protection and remote control of the phone whether it is in their possession or not. This means no more worries about the whereabouts of your phone or losing personal contacts, photos or messages.

The procedure is on track to be complete by the end of August. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

[via McAfee]

For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides

McAfee acquires tenCube, makers of WaveSecure



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android htc company handsets china company android handsets ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:15:39 -0400 30:00 tag:filome.com,22 How to Help Your Kids Build $25,000 Stock Portfolios http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/07/31/how-to-help-your-kids-build-25000-stock-portfolios/ Shared item Get Rich Slowly
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Mary and her husband set out to build a stock portfolio worth $25,000 as a college graduation present for each of their children. That's a lofty goal. How did they do it? In her entry to the GRS video contest, Mary explained:

Here's how Mary describes her method in a post at her site, Frugal to Rich:

When our children were born and people wanted to get a gift for the baby, we asked family and friends to give us the gift of money that we would invest for them. We felt this was a much wiser choice than some new toy that would soon be worn out or in which they would lose interest.

We set up a very low cost stock index mutual fund (such as VFINX), along with a general stock mutual fund for each child and started investing.

When the children were old enough to start working, we wanted to really encourage their frugal living and investing, so we made them an offer they could not refuse: For every dollar they contributed to their savings, we would match it so they would double the amount of money they had to invest!

When Mary's kids graduated from college (debt-free!), she and her husband transferred portfolio ownership.

I think this is a fantastic idea. It's a great way to teach children about frugality, investing, priorities, and more. Do you know anyone who's done this with their children? What other effective ways have you seen to teach kids about saving and investing?

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Mary and her husband set out to build a stock portfolio worth $25,000 as a college graduation present for each of their children. That's a lofty goal. How did they do it? In her entry to the GRS video contest, Mary explained:

Here's how Mary describes her method in a post at her site, Frugal to Rich:

When our children were born and people wanted to get a gift for the baby, we asked family and friends to give us the gift of money that we would invest for them. We felt this was a much wiser choice than some new toy that would soon be worn out or in which they would lose interest.

We set up a very low cost stock index mutual fund (such as VFINX), along with a general stock mutual fund for each child and started investing.

When the children were old enough to start working, we wanted to really encourage their frugal living and investing, so we made them an offer they could not refuse: For every dollar they contributed to their savings, we would match it so they would double the amount of money they had to invest!

When Mary's kids graduated from college (debt-free!), she and her husband transferred portfolio ownership.

I think this is a fantastic idea. It's a great way to teach children about frugality, investing, priorities, and more. Do you know anyone who's done this with their children? What other effective ways have you seen to teach kids about saving and investing?

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I was looking through the book of Android phone apps yesterday

and came across an app called Useless Facts, a free app with over 9,000 fun facts supposedly designed for frivolous entertainment, which offers this as their one example fact:

Oh. That's not very fun. It's actually the opposite of fun.

That's their example to make me want to download the app? Is the app actually full of amusing facts, and they just chose a poor representative example, or even worse, is this example actually the least depressing fact from the app? Are the other 8,999 all various calculations of the 9/11 death toll? USELESS N' FUN!!!!

I guess my real question is, is there a way I can download this app but have it count as just downloading it to objectively see how perverse it is, without actually counting it as me downloading the app? Crap. Guess the example worked.



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I was looking through the book of Android phone apps yesterday

and came across an app called Useless Facts, a free app with over 9,000 fun facts supposedly designed for frivolous entertainment, which offers this as their one example fact:

Oh. That's not very fun. It's actually the opposite of fun.

That's their example to make me want to download the app? Is the app actually full of amusing facts, and they just chose a poor representative example, or even worse, is this example actually the least depressing fact from the app? Are the other 8,999 all various calculations of the 9/11 death toll? USELESS N' FUN!!!!

I guess my real question is, is there a way I can download this app but have it count as just downloading it to objectively see how perverse it is, without actually counting it as me downloading the app? Crap. Guess the example worked.



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