Google Launches Chrome For Android
Finally after 3 years, Google has released the beta version of Chrome for Android devices. Chrome for Android comes with the desktop version’s V8 JavaScript engine, the gesture-based controls for moving among multiple tabs, synchronizes with the desktop version of Chrome, and more.
From Google blog:
Chrome is now available in Beta from Android Market, in select countries and languages for phones and tablets with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. We’re eager to hear your feedback. Finally, we look forward to working closely with the developer community to create a better web on a platform that defines mobile.
Apple Patent Win Over Android Functionality
A federal agency ruled that a set of important features commonly found on iPhone are protected by Apple patent. The Apple patent in question relates to data detection and the ability to tap on a phone number or address contained in an email to immediately call the number or find the address on a map. T
The implication is an import ban on HTC and this decision could force changes in how Google’s Android phones function.
From Steve Jobs Bio: In his belief that Google had improperly copied many of the iPhone’s innovations with Android and he was going to “destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product.”
India’s $35 Android Tablet
Only a few days ago Amazon announced a cheaper Kindle Fire tablet to the Apple iPad. Now India has unveiled a $35 tablet running on Android OS. It is called the Aakash tablet and will feature a 7-inch touch screen, Android 2.2 OS, a pair of USB ports, and 256 megabytes of RAM. The Aakash will be ideal for the rural poor.
Netflix Now Runs On Android Devices
Netflix streaming movie service app will now be running on Android 2.2 & Android 2.3 devices. Version 1.4 of the app was up on Android Market yesterday.
Google Removes Malicious Android Apps With Remote Kill Switch
Google is activating a “kill switch” feature that will allow them the ability to remotely kill malicious apps without any input from the user.
From Google:
We are pushing an Android Market security update to all affected devices that undoes the exploits to prevent the attacker(s) from accessing any more information from affected devices. If your device has been affected, you will receive an email from android-market-support@google.com over the next 72 hours. You will also receive a notification on your device that “Android Market Security Tool March 2011” has been installed. You may also receive notification(s) on your device that an application has been removed. You are not required to take any action from there; the update will automatically undo the exploit. Within 24 hours of the exploit being undone, you will receive a second email.
Acer’s Android, Windows 7 Tablets
Acer will be pushing out three tablet options with two supporting Google’s Android OS and one running on Microsoft’s Windows 7. The Android tablets will be out in April 2011 and supports Flash, HDMI support, Wi-Fi and more. The Windows 7 version will be out earlier in February 2011.
Google Instant available on iPhone, Android
Google Instant is now available for iOS 4 iPhone and Android 2.2 devices. Google Instant displays results as users type, rather than waiting for the user to hit the search button.
Visit Google.com using your mobile browser and turn on Instant.
Firefox 4 Beta Available On Android
Mozilla released its first Firefox 4 beta for Android on Google smartphone. The browser includes Firefox Sync, Add-ons and the Awesome Bar. It will support the latest web technologieslike HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
Download and try it out here.
Playstation Phone With Android 3.0 Out October
Engadget has reported that Sony Ericsson is going to release a smartphone using Google’s Android 3.0 releasing sometime this October. The Playstation phone is described as cross between the Samsung Captivate and the PSP Go. Possible launch games are God of War, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and LittleBigPlanet.
iPhone Users Have More Sex Than Android/Blackberry Users
In a recent study by OK Cupid, iPhone users have more sex especially the females. While iPhone users are having their fair share of sex, Android and Blackberry users are suffering from impotence.
Here is a summary:
By age 30, male iPhone users have had 10 sexual partners; female iPhone users, the most promiscuous of the lot, have had 12.3 sexual partners. Male BlackBerry users, have 8.1 partners, and female BlackBerry users 8.8. Android phone users the most geeky of the lot, with 6.0 partners for men and 6.1 partners for women.
Statistical proof that iPhone users aren’t just getting fucked by Apple.
Source: Don’t Be Ugly By Accident!
