Apple iOS blows Google Android in security
Apple’s mobile operating system iOS is generally more secure against online threats and hackers than its main competitor, Google’s Android, a recent research says.
It is resistant to three of the five types of threats such as malware and data loss, security firm Symantec said. In the other two categories, Web-based attacks and social engineering attacks, the two operating systems, also.Security features of software from Apple, which feeds on the iPhone said, the iPhone and the iPod, you are better implemented in Android, Symantec. Including measures for access control, encryption, and if the requirements are higher in the iOS, the investigation revealed. He said that Android is better to isolate security problems when they occur, however. iOS While Apple developers to control and decide the work program before it for sale in the App Store will pay and register what Android developers are not the same obstacles.
“Google does not appear to perform a rigorous security analysis of applications posted to its Android Marketplace,” Symantec said.“This means that malware authors can distribute their apps through this distribution channel with less likelihood of being discovered.”“While [Apple’s] vetting approach is not foolproof, and almost certainly can be circumvented by a determined attacker, it has thus far proved a deterrent against malware attacks data loss attacks, data integrity attacks and denial of service attacks,” Symantec said.The statement does not apply to devices that have been released so that they cannot apply to authorized applications to run. In November 2009 an Australian hacker released a self-replicating virus that replaced the iOS startup screen with an image of pop star Rick Astley in 1980. While Apple's approach was more secure than Google, Symantec, the use of a tablet or smartphone with the operating system, said less risky to use a PC."These platforms have been designed from the ground up to be more secure - they raise the bar," it said.BlackBerry from RIM is widely treated the most secured smartphone platform since it can be firmly well-ordered by corporate IT divisions and also received government accreditation.
It is resistant to three of the five types of threats such as malware and data loss, security firm Symantec said. In the other two categories, Web-based attacks and social engineering attacks, the two operating systems, also.Security features of software from Apple, which feeds on the iPhone said, the iPhone and the iPod, you are better implemented in Android, Symantec. Including measures for access control, encryption, and if the requirements are higher in the iOS, the investigation revealed. He said that Android is better to isolate security problems when they occur, however. iOS While Apple developers to control and decide the work program before it for sale in the App Store will pay and register what Android developers are not the same obstacles.
“Google does not appear to perform a rigorous security analysis of applications posted to its Android Marketplace,” Symantec said.“This means that malware authors can distribute their apps through this distribution channel with less likelihood of being discovered.”“While [Apple’s] vetting approach is not foolproof, and almost certainly can be circumvented by a determined attacker, it has thus far proved a deterrent against malware attacks data loss attacks, data integrity attacks and denial of service attacks,” Symantec said.The statement does not apply to devices that have been released so that they cannot apply to authorized applications to run. In November 2009 an Australian hacker released a self-replicating virus that replaced the iOS startup screen with an image of pop star Rick Astley in 1980. While Apple's approach was more secure than Google, Symantec, the use of a tablet or smartphone with the operating system, said less risky to use a PC."These platforms have been designed from the ground up to be more secure - they raise the bar," it said.BlackBerry from RIM is widely treated the most secured smartphone platform since it can be firmly well-ordered by corporate IT divisions and also received government accreditation.
Sony Tablet S SGPT111US/S 16 GB - Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) 1 GHz
All the great things you know from Sony, now in a tablet. With a comfortable design that fits easily in your hand, and a vibrant TruBlack display, enjoy a truly optimized tablet that's responsive and intuitive. With access to the Android Market, you can browse through thousands of useful, time-saving and entertaining apps. There's also instant access to Google mobile services and applications including 3D maps and easy web search with Google voice search. 
download what you want and make your tablet truly yours. Having difficulty remembering which remote control goes with which device? Whether it's your TV, Blu-ray Disc player, stereo or cable box, you can control all of them right from your Sony Tablet S. Entertainment is at your fingertips with Sony entertainment network. Using video unlimited, you can access tons of hit movies to rent or own. Or tap into millions of songs from every major music label through music unlimited. Plus, take advantage of the crackle app where you can view full-length Hollywood movies and TV series for free and on demand
Motorola XOOM With Wi-Fi 32 GB - Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) 1 GHz
Motorola XOOM with Wi-Fi has a super-powerful dual-core processor and Android 3.0 - the Android platform designed specifically for tablets.
With its 10.1-inch HD widescreen display, you'll enjoy HD video in a thin, light, and powerful tablet.
With its 10.1-inch HD widescreen display, you'll enjoy HD video in a thin, light, and powerful tablet.
Mobile phone 'bill shock' to be tackled by Ofcom
UK mobile phone companies have been told to let their contract customers restrict how much they spend, to avoid unexpectedly high bills.
The regulator Ofcom says the measures are needed to stop so-called "bill shock".
It says its research shows that 1.4 million customers with mobile phone contracts have been hit by surprisingly large bills in the past six months.
Ofcom says if the firms do not agree, it may force them to protect customers.
"Ofcom believes mobile providers can do more to help customers control the amount they spend on their mobile phones," the regulator said.
"Ofcom has written to the mobile providers calling on them to do more to develop and promote 'opt-in' measures, such as tariffs that allow consumers to set their own financial caps or receive alerts about usage."
The move was welcomed by the consumers' association Which?.
"Ofcom's report confirms what consumers have been telling us for years - that bill shock is a big problem," it said.
"We want clearer information for customers from the phone companies about what they charge for services in the UK and abroad, plus greater protection for consumers from hefty data charges."
The regulator Ofcom says the measures are needed to stop so-called "bill shock".
It says its research shows that 1.4 million customers with mobile phone contracts have been hit by surprisingly large bills in the past six months.
Ofcom says if the firms do not agree, it may force them to protect customers.
"Ofcom believes mobile providers can do more to help customers control the amount they spend on their mobile phones," the regulator said.
"Ofcom has written to the mobile providers calling on them to do more to develop and promote 'opt-in' measures, such as tariffs that allow consumers to set their own financial caps or receive alerts about usage."
The move was welcomed by the consumers' association Which?.
"Ofcom's report confirms what consumers have been telling us for years - that bill shock is a big problem," it said.
"We want clearer information for customers from the phone companies about what they charge for services in the UK and abroad, plus greater protection for consumers from hefty data charges."
Toshiba Thrive AT105-T1016 16 GB - Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) 1 GHz
The Toshiba Thrive AT105-T1016 features 10.1" high-resolution multi-touch LED backlit display. You don't have to squint to see the sheer versatility of Thrive.
Its high-resolution 10.1" diagonal wide-view LED-backlit display is well-sized for surfing the Internet, and engineered with exclusive adaptive display technology, which adjusts brightness and contrast to the surrounding light conditions
Its high-resolution 10.1" diagonal wide-view LED-backlit display is well-sized for surfing the Internet, and engineered with exclusive adaptive display technology, which adjusts brightness and contrast to the surrounding light conditions
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 16 GB - Android 3.x (Honeycomb) 1 GHz - Espresso
The Eee Pad Transformer is the best tablet choice for users looking for media consumption and mobile productivity in an elegant yet versatile design.
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer features the powerful and responsive Android operating system, ASUS' intuitive waveshare user interface that results in an exciting portable tablet for content creation, social communication, high-definition media playback and smooth realistic game play.
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer features the powerful and responsive Android operating system, ASUS' intuitive waveshare user interface that results in an exciting portable tablet for content creation, social communication, high-definition media playback and smooth realistic game play.
Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16 GB - Apple iOS 4 1 GHz - Black
Two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording. The dual-core A5 chip. The same battery life. All in a thinner, lighter design. Now iPad is even more amazing. And even less like anything else! Once you pick up iPad 2, it'll be hard to put down. That's the idea behind the all-new design. It's 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter, so it feels even more comfortable in your hands. And it makes surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books so natural, you might forget there's incredible technology under your fingers. With up to nine times the graphics performance, gameplay on iPad 2 is even smoother and more realistic. And faster graphics help apps perform better - especially those with video. You'll see it when you're scrolling through your photo library, editing video with iMovie, and viewing animations in Keynote.
iPad is one big, beautiful display - 9.7 inches of high-resolution photos, movies, web pages, books, and more. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably crisp, vivid, and bright. Even in places with low light, like an airplane. And there's no wrong way to hold iPad. It's designed to show off everything in portrait and landscape, so with every turn (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. Because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view. Technology is at its best when it feels completely natural, almost like there's no technology at all. That's Multi-Touch on iPad. You use your fingers to do everything, so everything you do - surfing the web, typing email, reading books, and swiping through photos - is easier and a lot more fun. How does it work? When your fingers touch the display, it senses them using electrical fields. Then it instantly transforms your taps, swipes, pinches, and flicks into lifelike actions. Just like that. With the built-in accelerometer, you can rotate iPad to portrait or landscape, or even upside down, and whatever you're watching, reading, or seeing adjusts to fit the display. And now the accelerometer, three-axis gyroscope, and compass all work together. They sense which direction iPad is heading and how it's moving. So games, maps, and other apps know your every twist, turn, tilt, and 360. It's an epic win for gaming. And it's just the beginning of better-than-ever iPad apps. iPad is built with advanced 802.11n wireless technology. It automatically finds Wi-Fi networks, which you can join with a few taps. iPad with Wi-Fi is ideal if you have a wireless high- speed Internet router in your home, or if you'll be using your iPad near a wireless hotspot - in a café or a school library, for example
iPad is one big, beautiful display - 9.7 inches of high-resolution photos, movies, web pages, books, and more. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably crisp, vivid, and bright. Even in places with low light, like an airplane. And there's no wrong way to hold iPad. It's designed to show off everything in portrait and landscape, so with every turn (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. Because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view. Technology is at its best when it feels completely natural, almost like there's no technology at all. That's Multi-Touch on iPad. You use your fingers to do everything, so everything you do - surfing the web, typing email, reading books, and swiping through photos - is easier and a lot more fun. How does it work? When your fingers touch the display, it senses them using electrical fields. Then it instantly transforms your taps, swipes, pinches, and flicks into lifelike actions. Just like that. With the built-in accelerometer, you can rotate iPad to portrait or landscape, or even upside down, and whatever you're watching, reading, or seeing adjusts to fit the display. And now the accelerometer, three-axis gyroscope, and compass all work together. They sense which direction iPad is heading and how it's moving. So games, maps, and other apps know your every twist, turn, tilt, and 360. It's an epic win for gaming. And it's just the beginning of better-than-ever iPad apps. iPad is built with advanced 802.11n wireless technology. It automatically finds Wi-Fi networks, which you can join with a few taps. iPad with Wi-Fi is ideal if you have a wireless high- speed Internet router in your home, or if you'll be using your iPad near a wireless hotspot - in a café or a school library, for example
RIM welcomes Office 365 users into the fold with BlackBerry Business Cloud Services
For wary Office 365 enterprises who've been reluctant to dip their toes into the beta pond, today will certainly be memorable in the IT room: Research in Motion has gone ahead and blessed BlackBerry Business Cloud Services as ready for prime time. The software, which has been in beta stage since October, allows BlackBerry users to easily integrate with their firm's Office 365 deployment.
Users can expect synchronization with their Exchange email, contacts and calendars, along with the ability to remotely wipe or lock their data should the device go missing. Likewise, IT gurus may take advantage of remote administration and wireless activation of the handsets. The software is free and will work for all medium-sized and enterprise subscribers of Office 365. So go ahead and uncork that dusty bottle of champagne, or absent that, feel free to flavor up the Folgers a bit. The press release just after the break, and you'll definitely want to prepare yourself.
Users can expect synchronization with their Exchange email, contacts and calendars, along with the ability to remotely wipe or lock their data should the device go missing. Likewise, IT gurus may take advantage of remote administration and wireless activation of the handsets. The software is free and will work for all medium-sized and enterprise subscribers of Office 365. So go ahead and uncork that dusty bottle of champagne, or absent that, feel free to flavor up the Folgers a bit. The press release just after the break, and you'll definitely want to prepare yourself.
Skype plugin for Apple TV released
Remember that Skype plugin being written to run natively on the Apple TV? It's out today, and get it while the gettin's good because we aren't expecting any of these
hacks to continue working after the take 2 update gets pushed out in the near future. Let us know how it is, would you?
hacks to continue working after the take 2 update gets pushed out in the near future. Let us know how it is, would you?
Nikon adds Coolpix S9300, S6300, S4300 and S3300 to point-and-shoot lineup
It's not been all that long since Nikon last augmented its Coolpix S-series, and now the camera maker's at it again, adding another four to the point-and-shoot range. Starting at the bottom end is the S3300, which definitely keeps things simple: 16 megapixels, 6x zoom, 19 picture modes and 720p is what you'll get for the $140 asking price. An extra $30 lands you the S4300, which adds touchscreen control.
Stepping up the ladder, we have the S6300 at $200, which includes a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, 10x zoom and an Easy Panorama mode for those 180- and 360-degree vistas. Video also jumps up a notch to a full 1080p. Assuming a $350 price tag doesn't seem too lofty, you might like the S9300 -- it has the same 16 megapixel CMOS sensor as the S6300, but also throws in GPS for geotagging, and a generous 18x zoom, giving it a 25-450mm range. There's a limited range of colors for each model, and availability is pegged for February, but hit the PR after the break if you want the full rundown.
Stepping up the ladder, we have the S6300 at $200, which includes a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, 10x zoom and an Easy Panorama mode for those 180- and 360-degree vistas. Video also jumps up a notch to a full 1080p. Assuming a $350 price tag doesn't seem too lofty, you might like the S9300 -- it has the same 16 megapixel CMOS sensor as the S6300, but also throws in GPS for geotagging, and a generous 18x zoom, giving it a 25-450mm range. There's a limited range of colors for each model, and availability is pegged for February, but hit the PR after the break if you want the full rundown.
Google clarifies 18 month Android upgrade program, details far from solidified
We're camped out here at Google's executive Q&A session, and Andy Rubin and co. are spitting out answers to questions from curious minds. While mentioned briefly in the outfit's keynote earlier, the structured upgrade program is obviously becoming a huge focal point here at the show. One of the major pain points for Android owners in the past (and even now, truthfully) is the inability to know if and when your particular handset will ever get an Android update. Epic 4G owners had a particularly hard go at it, but most everyone outside of Nexus One users have experienced something similar. Unfortunately, it seems as if our excitement may be a bit premature. While LG, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, AT&T, Vodafone, Sprint, Samsung, HTC and Verizon Wireless are technically onboard, all of this feels like it was decided upon at the 11th hour here in San Francisco. When pressed about how long it'd take updates to flow to phones after given the thumbs-up by Google itself, there's no hard news to report. In fact, the details there are still being hashed out.To quote Google, "It's a logistics problem." We can only imagine. Trying to get every Android partner to follow a timeline for releases has to be a complete and utter nightmare, but the company seems certain that these stipulations won't cripple anyone's ability to innovate on their skins (or have too little time to make the needed changes).
We would've loved to hear a specific figure that we could start holding phone manufacturers to, but alas, it isn't to be. The only hard number thrown out today is 18 months. That's how long future hardware will be in the support cycle (at least, anyway), so you'll "soon" be able to count on your next Android device receiving all applicable updates for 1.5 years after purchase. As for phones that use custom skins, like Blur and Sense? Hard to say if that'll slow things down, and it's even harder to say if outfits like Dell will be joining this party at any time in the future. Though, to be fair, Andy Rubin clarified that there's an "open invitation" for anyone not listed to waltz on in. Naturally, we'll keep you abreast of any further developments from the show floor.
We would've loved to hear a specific figure that we could start holding phone manufacturers to, but alas, it isn't to be. The only hard number thrown out today is 18 months. That's how long future hardware will be in the support cycle (at least, anyway), so you'll "soon" be able to count on your next Android device receiving all applicable updates for 1.5 years after purchase. As for phones that use custom skins, like Blur and Sense? Hard to say if that'll slow things down, and it's even harder to say if outfits like Dell will be joining this party at any time in the future. Though, to be fair, Andy Rubin clarified that there's an "open invitation" for anyone not listed to waltz on in. Naturally, we'll keep you abreast of any further developments from the show floor.
Google for Android
The best Google Mobile applications are available for
phones that run the Android operating system.
phones that run the Android operating system.
Samsung Galaxy Tab
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is an Android-based tablet computer produced by Samsung[2] introduced[3] on 2 September 2010 at the IFA in Berlin.The Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch (180 mm) TFT-LCD touchscreen, Wi-Fi capability, a 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Samsung Exynos 3110 (code-named "Hummingbird") processor, the Swype input system,[4] a 3.2 MP rear-facing camera and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video calls. It runs the Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system,[5]
and supports telephone functionality as speaker phone, via provided wired ear piece or Bluetooth earpieces (except models sold in the US). It can download videoconferencing apps such as Tango as alternative to telephone functionality
and supports telephone functionality as speaker phone, via provided wired ear piece or Bluetooth earpieces (except models sold in the US). It can download videoconferencing apps such as Tango as alternative to telephone functionality
Samsung to Unveil Special Olympic Phones
Tech giant Samsung recently announced their new handset regarding the occasion of London Olympic 2012. It has been known that, this special handset will featured with Near Field Communications “NFC” technology.This new handsets will comprise VISA card technology which will enable the users to transfer money in an easy way.
The brand of this special handset will be as “Samsung Olympic and Para Olympic Games” mobile handset. If you use this device in London, you can transfer money from more than 60000 places.According Samsung Authority, these handsets will be given to VISA and Samsung Sponsored athletes.
The brand of this special handset will be as “Samsung Olympic and Para Olympic Games” mobile handset. If you use this device in London, you can transfer money from more than 60000 places.According Samsung Authority, these handsets will be given to VISA and Samsung Sponsored athletes.
DOEL Laptop Bangladesh
Government supported initiative, developed and managed by TSS-2M-TFT Technology Limited, a Joint Venture company, to manufacture and distribute free, and to retail, affordable Netbooks and Laptops, for the uplift, education and preparation of citizens, towards the PC Age
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10.0" LCD Panel (1024*600)
VIA 8650 800MHz
512 MB RAM
Integrated 0.3 MP Webcam
WiFi 802.11b/g
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
2 USB 2.0
SD Slot for Max 32 GB
Google Android Integrated
DOEL Basic
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10.1" (1024*600) WXGA LED Backlit
Intel® ATOM Processor N455 1.66GHz
Intel NM 10 Express Chipset.
Intel ® GMA 3150 (Integrated) Graphics.
1GB DDR3
HITACHI/TOSHIBA SATA 250 GB HDD
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802.11 bg/n
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
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Intel® ATOM Processor N470 1.83GHz
Intel NM 10 Express Chipset.
Intel ® GMA 3150 (Integrated) Graphic
2GB DDR3
SATA 320GB HDD
Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam
802.11 bg/n
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
3 USB 2.0
Linux Based OS
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Intel® Pentium P6200 2.13 GHZ Processor
Intel HM55 Chipset
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SATA 320GB HDD
DVD Writer ( Samsung )
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10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
3 USB 2.0
Linux Based OS
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VIA 8650 800MHz
512 MB RAM
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WiFi 802.11b/g
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
2 USB 2.0
SD Slot for Max 32 GB
Google Android Integrated
DOEL Basic
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10.1" (1024*600) WXGA LED Backlit
Intel® ATOM Processor N455 1.66GHz
Intel NM 10 Express Chipset.
Intel ® GMA 3150 (Integrated) Graphics.
1GB DDR3
HITACHI/TOSHIBA SATA 250 GB HDD
Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam
802.11 bg/n
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
3 USB 2.0
Linux Based OS
Price: Approximately TK12,000-14,000
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12.1" (1360*768) WXGA LED Backlight
Intel® ATOM Processor N470 1.83GHz
Intel NM 10 Express Chipset.
Intel ® GMA 3150 (Integrated) Graphic
2GB DDR3
SATA 320GB HDD
Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam
802.11 bg/n
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
3 USB 2.0
Linux Based OS
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14" (1366*768) WXGA LED Backlight
Intel® Pentium P6200 2.13 GHZ Processor
Intel HM55 Chipset
2GB DDR3
SATA 320GB HDD
DVD Writer ( Samsung )
Integrated 1.3 MP Webcam
802.11 bg/n
10/100M Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
3 USB 2.0
Linux Based OS
Price: Approximately TK25,000-28,000
Server crash: Email services has been restored to Blackberry users
After the server crash of Blackberry, Email services have been repaired to Blackberry smartphones. This crash left millions of consumers deprived of every service. RIM, the company's owner has said this in a statement.
RIM said: "Our technical teams are working to return services to normal operation as quickly as possible.”We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience and we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available." In a tweet sent around 14:42 BST, Blackberry UK said: "Some users in EMEA are experiencing issues."
RIM said: "Our technical teams are working to return services to normal operation as quickly as possible.”We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience and we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available." In a tweet sent around 14:42 BST, Blackberry UK said: "Some users in EMEA are experiencing issues."
