Posts Tagged ‘Android’

Comparing new iphone OS with new Android OS

Posted in Smartphones on February 5th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

iPhone vs AndroidThe invention of various gadgets such as iPhones, Ipads, Android smartphones  and others have continued to revolutionized the way people enjoy playing games, watching moves, listening to music, browsing the internet and do other things. One can easily enjoy using such devices while travelling, walking or staying at home. Recently the new iphone OS and Android OS have been introduced in the technology market. In this write-up an attempt is made to compare both for proper understanding of their unique features. First of all, let’s examine them differently.

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TOP 6 Android Books

Posted in Smartphones on February 1st, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

AndriodAndroid is a mobile operating system initially developed by Android Inc. Android was bought by Google in 2005. Android is based upon a modified version of the Linux kernel. Google and other members of the Open Handset Alliance collaborated on Android’s development and release. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android. Unit sales for Android OS smartphones ranked first among all smartphone OS handsets sold in the U.S. in the second and third quarters of 2010, with a third quarter market share of 43.6%. (source: wikipedia)

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Selection of TOP 5 Python Books in 2010

Posted in Programming languages, Tutorials, Websites on January 14th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Python LogoPython is an interpreted, general-purpose high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python aims to combine “remarkable power with very clear syntax”, and its standard library is large and comprehensive. Its use of indentation for block delimiters is unique among popular programming languages. (wikipedia.org)

Here is a selection of TOP 5 Python Books in 2010:

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Samsung i9000 Galaxy S – Now with Android v2.2

Posted in Smartphones on January 10th, 2011 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Samsung Galaxy S i90001The Samsung i9000 Galaxy S is one of those handsets which proffer with a wide range of amenities in front of the consumers.  This newly launched Smartphone can truly be considered as an impeccable blend of elegance and style. The Android v2.2 operating system along with 1GHz processor makes this device stand apart from the rest.

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Book Review: Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development

Posted in Programming languages, Smartphones on December 31st, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform DevelopmentDeveloped and composed by three notable authors who are gadget devotee’s themselves, Sarah Allen, Vidal Graupera, and Lee Lundrigan. Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development brings you all the necessary theories involved in cross platform development. The book comes loaded with in-depth coverage of development techniques and distribution methods needed for BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, and iphone. The book emphatically specifies the precise ways of native approach needed to work on such contemporary platforms.

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Book review: Android Application Development For Dummies

Posted in Tutorials on December 24th, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

Android for DummiesAndroid Application Development For Dummies by Donn Felker is a friendly and enjoyable e-book that guides about various aspects of Android platform, especially how to create applications on this platform.
The popularity of Android Operating System is all time high and Google has already announced its third version, Gingerbread. There is no indication that the popularity will slow down in the near future.

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Motorola Defy to Bring Its Siblings Next Year

Posted in Smartphones on December 20th, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

MotorolaIf you are impressed with the performance of Motorola Defy, which was released last October in the UK market, then it may sound interesting to you that device will have its siblings in 2011. Motorola will release two new mobile phones like Defy and these new versions will be more rugged. Both the handsets will be available with the power of Android OS and full touch screen, but the most interesting part is the price, which is touted to be half of the original Motorola Defy.

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The Best Operating Systems That Keeps the Battle of Smartphones Alive

Posted in Smartphones on August 12th, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

SmartphonesThere is no indication of cooling off smartphone wars in the future as the leading names of operating systems are introducing latest updates. Google is busy in rolling out the Android updates; while Microsoft has announced the upgraded version of Windows Mobile OS, called Windows Phone 7. Apple also announced iOS 4, which is touted to be among the best in the business. Today, a mobile phone is not just a phone; it is a pocketable version of personal computers connected with the Internet. Based on the power and performance, here are the best of mobile operating systems that performs well with third-party programs and own standard applications.
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Android-the Top Mobile OS

Posted in Smartphones on August 9th, 2010 by Ian – Be the first to comment

AndroidThe Making of Android
When the Google acquired Android Inc., in July 2005, little did the world know that it would become one of the fore-runners of the mobile-operating system technology. Gradually, as the news that Google might be setting its eye on the smart-phone market spread, the Android Inc, which was a small company developing software for cellular phones, rapidly grew. Soon, two years later in November 2007, the Open Handset Alliance came into existence, comprising of several companies like Texas Instruments, Motorola, Samsung, LG, HTC.
Finally, the Android was first released, in the form of version 1.1 in February, 2009.

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