Change your Android inside out without buying one … – TeK.sapo

In the third version, the Action Launcher now takes advantage of the concepts of Design Material to change radically the appearance of Android, with icons that work like folders and widgets that collapse.
 

The first version of Launcher Action was especially popular with the application list on the right side of the screen that was later copied by some costumizadas versions of Android, but after this success for more news now.
 

New colors and patterns, backgrounds and a permanent search box are some of the customization proposals. The changes are not only aesthetic but also functional, and are carried out with little effort after the application download.
 

Chris Lacy, the creator of the app, the video below explains the new features of the third version which can be downloaded free at Google Play store, but in limited model. To access the full potential you have to pay 3.99 euros.
 

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Microsoft wants to control Android and therefore financed the Cyanogen – Pplware

Created by Pedro Simões on January 30th, 2015 | Category: Android, info | 15 comments

They are known plans that Cyanogen has to create a more open version and more independent of Android. For that you need to take the way Google and all its ecosystem. The plans are the most complicated part is running them.

But the Cyanogen may have got a very strong ally and that brings with it something that needs very big way, the money.

According to information revealed now, Microsoft is to invest some money in Cyanogen.

The information now presented gives Microsoft’s interests in the version that Cyanogen is creating, free from all Google applications, thus depriving the giant research the control that currently has this market.

Android, which is in essentially a Open Source project that any manufacturer could use, is being controlled by Google thus requires all these manufacturers and their applications to the search engine.

Microsoft’s interest in this new version of Android may not be very logical, but can be fastened by several reasons. The first is related to the obvious interest and Android developments Exit Control that Google exercises.

Secondly this could be an alternative that Microsoft might have to grow its presence in the world mobile devices, where your Windows Phone just get a scarcity of 3% on all competition.

The values advanced by Microsoft to Cyanogen should be around $ 75 million, but this was only a minority stake in a much larger collection of funds that Cyanogen is doing.

The fintes revealed that this interest and this participation Microsoft adiantaram there are other giants of the industry present, but were not advanced any other names.

Microsoft’s move in this field is of utmost intelligence. At the same time seeks to draw strength or to a competitor, can also be present which may be the future of Android and give get their dividends, not only related to monetary profits.

There are already some time that there was talk of a possible interest of several giants in Cyanogen, but the truth is that eventually appear only as financiers, rather than to have bought

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Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android – publico

                 

                         
                     

                 

 
                         

The new application ( app ) Microsoft’s e-mail service, Outlook, is available for iOS and a version preview for Android from Thursday, can be used in smartphone and tablets with the two operating systems.

                     

                          Microsoft recognizes that activities like browsing in emails with excess entries or share files require “many steps or more Apps that do not work so well together in phone “. In this sense, the new app Outlook (OWA) offers the possibility to combine several tools to ensure a more agile and practical e-mail service to manage email , calendar, contacts and files on a smaller screen than a PC.

The new app allows the user to point out between the e email that receives those that are most important. The system does this by reading how the emails are placed or moved the Focused or Other folders. Just manage a email or file with a gesture to the right or left so that they are archived, deleted, marked read or scheduled. “Unlike other Apps email , Outlook allows you to customize these gestures to fit the habits email ” User .

One of the most interesting features of the app is that it allows the user to use all these features in various accounts of email , including Office 365, Exchange, Outlook.com, iCloud, Gmail and Yahoo.

We warrant that has become simpler share files in the cloud, with the possibility of connection to any document from OneDrive, Dropbox or iCloud services. Recipients is automatically guaranteed permission to view these files without additional measures. The OWA also lets you search for what is stored in the cloud and the attachments email at the same time.

The OWA, whose platform is translated into 30 languages, including Portuguese, offers the same functionality of email , calendar and contact the user gets in OWA in browser , along with additional capabilities made possible through integration with the iPad For example, Microsoft explained.

 
                     
                 

OxygenOS – The new Android ROM from OnePlus – Pplware

Created by Pedro Pinto on January 30th, 2015 | Category: Android | 4 comments

The OnePlus is one of the Chinese companies has grown significantly much for “fault” the success of powerful and inexpensive OnePlus One. As we know the OnePlus One brings as operating system CyanogenMod but the system change is coming soon.

According to a Chinese company’s own information, 12 February will be released OxygenOS.

The information is not a lot but it is known as the OnePlus will release next 12 February the OxygenOS , its own Android ROM for the next generation of the company’s smartphones.

The OxygenOS has put an end to partnership with Cyanogen Inc, because the relationship between the companies has been degraded due to contractual issues. As already reported, the Cyanogen has partnered with Micromax and gave them the exclusive right to their Android version in India, arredando this country OnePlus.

In the post published in the Forum OnePlus the company does not give many details about the new OxygenOS, referring only to be very customizable and does not consume many resources.

this will be a good decision by the OnePlus?

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In 2014 were sold billion Android smartphones – Pplware

Created by Pedro Pinto on January 30th, 2015 | Category: Android, Apple, Smartphones / Tablets, Windows | 1 Comment

A total sold 1.3 billion smartphones worldwide

With companies to publicly present their financial results, easily realize that 2014 was a year of record sales. Apple, as already reported, managed to exceed all expectations and even China’s Huawei got a profit and record smartphone sales.

Accounts made the world and encompassing all brands in 2014 were sold billion smartphones worldwide

According to the latest study from Strategy Analytics, global smartphone market grew 30% which corresponds to 1.3 billion smartphones sold around the year 2014. Of this amount, 81% of sales correspond to Android devices (ie about one billion Android smartphones sold). The Android so is the first operating system to overcome the barrier of one billion devices sold.

In the case of Microsoft’s operating system, the 2013 data show that sold more than 35 billion having smartphones the value increased to 38 billion in 2014 (an increase of 3%)

According to Linda Sui, Director at Strategy Analytics, emerging markets such as China and Indonesia help boost the market for smartphones and this will continue in 2015.

What are your predictions for 2015? Android will continue to rise or will be the turn of Windows Phone

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Outlook app for iOS and Android Now Available – TeK.sapo

The application for iOS became available to start on Thursday morning, the app for Android arrived at Google Play also on Wednesday. Embody a Microsoft ancient promise that extends – or at least has plans for it – that the manufacturer mail platform on mobile devices, while using its popularity to incorporate other email services.

The app works with Outlook.com and Exchange own accounts, but also supports Gmail accounts, iCloud, Yahoo and others, and to facilitate the management of files, email or stored on services like OneDrive or Dropbox, and integration with calendar, allowing, for example, direct scheduling appointments.
 

The new application can be used to merge multiple e-mail accounts, but promises not generate noise with forwarding all messages to the same view, as it makes a sorting of messages by importance and separation between the two input boxes: the most important and the others.
 
 
 The application design is sober and matter folders organization system, the web version of the mail service also available. Allows the application of some filters to make searching for messages, such as the organization of unread messages, marked, or files.
 

This week Microsoft still asssinala another debut competing mobile platforms, with the launch of the application for Android Office Tools package. The application for iOS existed, now earns a version for Android developed to the same logic.
 

Lets you create and edit documents in Word, PowerPoint and Excel on your handheld, or open documents created in any of these formats and stored in OneDrive or Dropbox.
 
  

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Run! Microsoft released the preview version of Outlook to Android and iOS – Tudocelular.com

Although it is responsible for the development and support of Windows Phone, Microsoft is also committed to other operating systems governing the segment of smartphones and tablets. Nurturing your application portfolio on Android and iOS, Redmond giant just released a preview version of Outlook for the respective platforms, renewing known option for those who have an account with e-mail service. As the Office suite, the novelty still totally free virtual stores.

From the Windows 10 premise in order to universalize the applications to create an ecosystem between mobile and desktop, Outlook Beta allows the organization and the simplified access to items that reach the inlet guide. By default, you can view the priority box with all synced documents, schedule messages, share schedules and attachments. The interface is minimalist and facilitated by promoting quick commands as slide right and file correspondence.

The more, the functions of the new Outlook are the same as the previous version. Despite tool be working perfectly on iOS devices, Android got the following error: “This is not available for application provider accounts.” Even the translation is still incomplete, something common for apps in beta. We performed the experiment with both the Microsoft provider for the Google, resulting in the same problem on both occasions. Update the field if the service is stable.

Those who are familiar with the many alternatives of email managers on Play and App Store, is able to notice the similarity between the modern and the Outlook accompli, acquired by the owner of the Windows Phone for a while. You can also observe similar issues with the Inbox, developed by Google to replace Gmail and the like. If, even with the oscillations presented by the utility, is interested in downloading it, run on your Android or iOS and meet for free.

New Outlook for iOS / Android with support for Gmail … – Pplware

Created by Pedro Pinto on January 29th, 2015 | Category: Apple | 12 comments

… iCloud and Yahoo Mail

Microsoft today announced the Microsoft Outlook update for iPhone / iPad and Android now with support for iCloud, Gmail and Yahoo Mail.

The investment that Microsoft has made to extend their applications and services to other platforms has given its results . In recent times there were several applications released for iOS and Android also, so that the users of this operating system can access, like the others, their services.

The Outlook is probably one of the best customers e-mail and, with the new update for mobile devices, won support for Gmail, iCloud and Yahoo Mail.

The Outlook is a free e-mail client that offers a unified view of your email, calendar, contacts and attachments. Outlook shows the most important messages – their e-mail accounts. You can slide to quickly delete an e-mail, file or mark messages to be further processed. In the email, the user has easy access to the calendar, you can share scheduled actions, schedule meetings, etc.

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How to protect your order to use Android in low light – Pplware

Created by Pedro Simões on January 28th, 2015 | Category: Android, The World is Mobile | 7 comments

The use of mobile devices is creating new habits that until recently did not exist. Besides we use them all day we started to have them also accessible at any time, even in bed or at times when we should be resting.

By having these stimuli available in situations that are often low light just get tired unnecessarily our eyes.

Everything is now easier and protected with the use of Twilight, an application that manages the brightness of Android.

The Twilight can be used in any situation, with the only mission provide maximum protection to the users view and also reduce the amount of stimuli that are present.

This application works similar to others that exist in Windows that control the amount of light that emit screens and also putting color filters in those screens.

The use of Twilight is automatic and is adjusted to the amount of light present and also taking into account some other factors such as sunrise and sunset, that condition amount of available light.

Of course, any time the user can activate the Twilight and thus ensure that the protection it offers is present and active.

Also in the same way the user can at any time off the Twilight and thus have access to the entire screen brightness, achieving a better reading and full visibility.

The Twilight allows you to create profiles that let be called at any time and who have the ability to allow adjustments to the distinct and custom settings.

The application of these filters can remove red screen brightness of Android devices and thus provide users with the best light either to read or to use the equipment, to while ensuring that the stimuli are minimized and that the light emitted does not cause tiredness in the eyes of users.

Your application is done gradually over time, increasingly strong, until the day begins to have more light and so it will be removed. In these periods the Twilight simply plays no part and the total light of the screen is displayed.

The Twilight creators not only apply these filters and these changes and brightness and were based on well known studies and that demonstrate the advantage of using these filters and techniques.

Now you know how you can protect your eyes in low-light situation or wherever you want your children or even the reader has access to fewer stimuli and consequently a faster and more restful sleep.

The Twilight is free and very simple to set up. Whenever you want to change these parameters can do it in real time and thus adjust it to your needs.

Install Twilight and test its advantages and benefits. I’m sure that will notice almost immediately, not only in fatigue of your eyes but also at bedtime

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Google will not solve the security problem … versions – PCGuia

by Peter Troy

If you use a device with a version of the previous operating system to Android 4.4, will not receive any update to address a security issue with the WebView system, a component that allows programmers Apps display web content in their applications.

The Webview is also an essential part of the structure of all versions of the Android browser to version 4.4 KitKat.

According to Google, no longer is practical solve this problem.

The problem for Google is that there are more than 930 million devices around the world still using versions prior to Android KitKat and has just been discovered yet another security flaw the Webview. Google was alerted to the problem, but refused to fix it

According to a publication of Andrian Ludwig, responsible for the security of Android, Google +:.

Until recently made adjustments to the Webkit system that is used in version 4.3 and earlier of Android to ensure backwards compatibility, but the Webkit system has more than 5 million lines of code and hundreds of developers are constantly making additions, by that develop updates to address parts of the code for security problems with more than two years is no longer practical.

According Ludwig, from the KitKat version of Android, the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), in other words the manufacturers of the devices, can distribute themselves updates to Webkit system made by Google and Android 5.0 Lollipop these updates can even be distributed directly through the Google Play store.

The last advice Ludwig is left for users with devices that use previous versions to Android KitKat use alternative browsers that can be updated through the Google Play store, such as Chrome and Firefox.

The Google through its Project Zero has to disclose security issues affecting Windows operating systems and Mac OS X 90 days after being reported to Microsoft as both the Apple

Update:. have been fixed errors in the description of version 4.4 and 4.3

Via Google, Maximum PC

CyanogenMod or eliminate dependence on Google Android – Pplware

Created by Pedro Simões on January 27th, 2015 | Category: Android, Google / YouTube, Information | 8 comments

The Android association with Google is something innate in mind of all users of this operating system. Being developed by Google and its community, this system has grown and been one of the pillars in the market of mobile devices.

But the existence of other companies and communities have been creating alternative versions of Android, each more interesting and used.

The Cyanogenmod has been growing in this market and now wants to remove the dependence on Google these developments and make Android free of control of the company.

The Google deals with all Android developments comprehensively and tries to focus on the news that you want to emerge and they perceive as necessary.

At the same time managing these developments at Google can also embed their applications and their services, making the Android and your dependent users again from Google.

This Google dependency situation is uncomfortable for most companies developing their versions of Android, who want the maximum freedom from Google and all their applications.

This is the idea that the CEO of Cyanogenmod, you want to delete so total dependence that Android has Google, making it more open and free of any control this company exercises in the developments of this platform.

We’re making a version of Android que is more open so we can integrate with more partners Their so servicers can be tier one services, so startups working on [artificial intelligence] or other problems do not get stuck having you have to launch the stupid little application que Inevitably gets acquired by Google or Apple. These companies can thrive on non-Google Android.

For this the Cyanogen is already developing its own version of Android, based on AOSP, opening further possible developments and partnerships with other companies and other partners, both in the development of services or specific applications and can be included directly on the Android.

This is a idea that many have had and they wanted to accomplish. The own versions that are Cyanogenmod uses a small approach to this concept, but which still retain many elements that Google controls.

The biggest problem, and for which the Cyanogen will have to find a solution, is in the patents that Android uses and are owned other companies and is currently Google to support the running costs.

Companies like Microsoft annually earn very high values ​​only based on licensing and use of patent that own and that Google, in particular Android, use.

The creation of these versions would have to get around these issues or at least get who bear these high costs.

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CSipSimple – Free calls VoIP Meo Android – Pplware

Created by Pedro Pinto on January 26th, 2015 | Category: Android, Smartphones / Tablets | 5 comments

In addition to the GSM network, anyone with a smartphone can also make calls via VoIP. To do this just to have a softphone installed on the device and also an account with a VoIP service. As already mentioned, the Meo offers a free VoIP number (if the service client) and this can be used on a smartphone or even a traditional telephone.

After teach configure the service of MEO in Linphone and Zoiper, today we will learn how to configure the CSipSimple.

The Pplware presented here, in 2011, the CSipSimple. This softphone client is a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol – signaling protocol to initiate, manage and terminate multimedia sessions in data networks) for the Android platform. Permits easy / receive calls from any telephone network (landline and mobile) simply by having a configured VoIP account (depending on the service).

After 4 years, this application has won new features and is more robust.

Main features

• Good performance
• Integration with features offered by Android operating system
• Integration with phone contacts
• Call log
• Call Recording
• Interface based on the theme 4.x Holo
• Simple to set up, and ability to configure multiple profiles
• Support for multiple codecs (possibility to set the priority of codecs)
• Guided setup
• Support for themes

How to configure CSipSimple for VoIP MEO?

The CSipSimple offers a configuration wizard however, this does not have all the necessary options to configure the VoIP service of Meo. For this, they must choose Expert and Add Account.

Inside the profile create must contain the following data

• Account Name: SAPO-Pplware
• Account ID: NAME & lt; sip: +35130xxxxxx@voip.sapo.pt: 5060 & gt; (Where + 35130xxxxxx is the nomadic phone number of the VoIP-Meo)
• Log URI: sip: proxy.voip.sapo.pt: 5070
• Domain: voip.sapo.pt
• Username (login): + 35130xxxxxx
• Date (password): your password
• Post activated: ENABLE
• Proxy URI : sip: proxy.voip.sapo .com: 5070

And you are done. To finalize returning to the initial CSipSimple menu and verify that the application is able to correctly register the VoIP service of Meo.

Homepage: CSipSimple

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Google back to explain why not “save” the 930 million … – TeK.sapo

Although the history of the 930 million mobile devices that Google will not “save” of an existing security hole. An executive of US technology made a publication which explains again why the company did not provide the fix, but try to minimize the effects advising to use Firefox as mobile browser.
 

But first the “story”. All versions of Android 4.4 KitKat below are vulnerable to malicious exploits through a problem that exists in WebKit, the tool that allows you to view web pages for apps without having to open a separate browser.
 

several million devices are therefore affected – an estimated 930 million – and Google had said that he could do nothing about the situation. More detailed explanations of the case can be found here.
 

Now a company executive, Adrian Ludwig, used on Google+ to explain why the company does not help fix. As a first step indirectly said that the responsibility is on the side of manufacturers and partners that Google tries to keep everything as current as possible in AOSP version of Android – but that is above all used by advanced users of the operating system.
 

“But WebKit alone has more than five million lines of code and hundreds of thousands of developers to add improvements every month, so in some cases correct versions WebKit vulnerabilities with more than two years requires changes in large parts of the code and is no longer practical to do so, “explains the element of Android security team.
 

This policy is similar to what happens with other software – after some time are discontinued and no longer receive security updates. But in this case in particular is concerned the large number of affected users and the fact that Android does not have detailed any pages periods of official support.
 

Google has been heavily criticized in recent weeks due to the posture that has taken on some security holes. In this issue of Android, the technology also revealed security weaknesses of Windows and Mac OS before Microsoft and Apple make available the respective corrections.
 

If you have an Android between versions 2.3 and 4.3, this is for you
 
 If your Android is among the Gingerbread version and the last of JellyBean, know that is exposed to said security breach. And according to Adrian Ludwig, this is what you should do to minimize the problem.
 

Keep all updated applications is one of the steps, as well as using a browser that is constantly renewed. Chrome and Firefox are the examples given, and the Mozilla browser supports devices from version 2.3 of Android.
 

It is also unwise to access pages of content that do not use the HTTPS protocol, but this is a warning especially for developers who must keep their applications running pages without this safety system.
 

Of course, stay away from suspicious content and external applications stores are also among the minimum practices to ensure security scenario as far as possible.
 

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10 exciting new features of Android for 2015 – Tech & Net

 
 
 
 

The world of technology has continued to evolve exponentially from year to year, always bringing amazing news. Among several other markets, smartphones and especially the Android operating system is what has most evolved in recent years.

Every year there are new technologies, improvements in operating systems, smartphones and tablets each increasingly powerful and recently the market for smartwatchs grew so incredible, emerging in the market numerous watches where each has almost always a feature that makes it unique.

Here then is a list of 10 exciting news from world of Android (and technology in general too) that should reach the market during the year 2015

1. Samsung Galaxy S6

The new flagship of Samsung for 2015 has its launch scheduled for May and as always, will include an extremely powerful processor, a super detailed screen high defenição and a camera ” eye-watering “20 megapixels.

2. Flexible batteries

The LG already is developing flexible components for some time and with flexible screens already in its production lines, is expected to flexible batteries make its debut before the end of 2015 .

3. Android Milkshake

Yes, it is true that the new Android Lollipop was only released to a few months but it is quite likely that the next major Android system update still arrive before the end of 2015, in September. Until then, it is expected that there is a now traditional game “guess the name of the next Android” that has so far Android Milkshake as big favorite.

4. Google Glass 2

It has become common knowledge for some time that Google will launch on the market a second variant of the Google Glass in 2015. It is expected that this time is launched a more affordable variant monetarily and also will offer greater integration with the new Android Wear that has gained enough popularity.

5. Mobile World Congress

For the fanatics of smartphones, the Mobile World Congress is even more important than Christmas. It is during this event that the major smartphone manufacturers present their new top of the range appliances and all new innovations that hit the market this year. Certainly will not want to miss all the news announced between 2 and 5 March in Barcelona.

6. Connectivity 5G

Although many users have not yet stable access (or have not yet all access) 4G, work on the development of a new 5G network are already well advanced. May still take some time before this type of connection is available outside the United States but it is possible that the 5G network can reach several European countries before the end of 2015.

7. OnePlus Two

The OnePlus no secret that continues to have great difficulties in covering the entire market demand for your first device but that did not stop the company from advance disclose various details about your next device, OnePlus Two. You can expect a smartphone much faster and decent design of a “top model” that does not need to offer to be acquired.

8. HTC One Wear

The HTC is one of the few major mobile manufacturers that are not yet debuted in the smartwatchs market, however it seems that the manufacturer is preparing to enter full force during 2015. Without any room for doubt , metallic design that gave so much fame to its line of smartphones “One” will be transported to your wrist and possibly will be also implemented a variant of the launcher from HTC Sense adapted to smartwatch.

9. Virtual Reality

The Samsung Gear VR had not so much market success like Samsung might expect, but the truth is that virtual reality presents itself still as much a part of the future of the Android system. With Google behind this major project, a new version of a headset of virtual reality could be launched on the market this year, demonstrating the great potential of this technology.

10 . New generation Android Wear

Since its launch the Android Wear has received dozens of small updates and therefore, not be surprising that during 2015 is finally released a new version of Android Wear. This will allow the presentation of this new version is made during the next Google I / O during the summer.

Google explains why not fix Android security bug – Pplware

Created by Pedro Simões on January 26th, 2015 | Category: Android, Information, Security | 1 Comment

The news that Google would not solve a problem that affects several versions of Android prior to 4.4, let users a clear idea that these versions had been completely abandoned.

He had not emerged until now one Google’s position on this issue, but a Adrian publication Ludwig on Google Plus has clearly show the reasons for this position.

The problem at issue affects older versions of Android and allows any attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the web view, leaving thousands of Android users at risk.

In concrete WebView component of Android, which allows programmers to provide access to web content without having to be to open a browser, no longer has support for older versions or equal to Android 4.3 for the Google decision.

Google’s idea on this issue is very clear and the decision is irrevocable. According to Adrian Ludwig fix this problem is possible, but the addition of new code would create complex situations for the development of Android, by several other developers are to also add your code.

The chaos that would result adding new code to these versions, and that would solve the security problems that exist, would eventually create other problems and other potentially unsafe situations, which would be even more complex and harmful to all.

But Google, while not addressing the situation directly with the introduction of the solution directly on the Android code has some solutions to limit the problem

Google’s recommendation involves the use by the users of alternative browsers to accompanying versions of Android that have the problem with the WebView.

In its proposal the Google asks users use browser where the problem does not manifest itself, like Chrome or Firefox for Android. These browsers are supported by version 4.0 in the case of Chrome or by version 2.3 in the case of Firefox.

There is also the recommendation for developers to use their own versions of WebView, trouble-free or limit access to known and are trusted sites.

These recommendations are important and sufficient facts to solve the problem. The problem is even in users with less technical information that probably did not even know of the existence of the problem or who are exposed to it.

While not offering a solution to the problem, it is now known the official position of Google and why not implemented the solution to this serious security problem

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