Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Android 5.1 Droid Lollipop comes to Turbo, Moto Maxx should be … – Tudocelular.com

Motorola managed to conquer the market by launching devices with the recipe of good technical characteristics and equally attractive price. That earned the Moto G the title of best-selling smartphone in Brazil in 2014. But the manufacturer also works at the high end line and its top of the line is currently the Moto Maxx a variant model of the North American version Droid Turbo ends receiving the Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Earlier this month the manager of Motorola products, David Schuster, published on the social network Google+ that tests with Android 5.1 on Droid Turbo were going well and the launch for all users would not be long. Now, a few weeks after we have confirmation of own Motorola via Twitter with the message “Thank you for your patience. We hope you are as excited as we are with the #Lollipop coming for a #DROIDTurbo near you “.

A news that fills hope the owners of Moto Maxx with the possibility of being the next in line in a few days. Recalling that Motorola has delayed the update for your smartphone top of the line claiming to possess different characteristics, it takes more time working on implementing and testing the new features that Android offers Lollipop.

Users of Droid Turbo had to wait a few months to jump from the Android KitKat directly to the most current Lollipop (without regard to version 5.1.1). But the dissatisfaction is greater because even having invested a much larger value that users with lower models have to wait much to receive an update. And you also invested in Moto Maxx and waits anxious for news about the latest Lollipop? Recalling that the Android 5.0.2 has come for the device in March.

(updated on June 30, 2015, 13:55)

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Monday, June 29, 2015

Google uses a robot to test latency on Android and ChromeOS – Pplware

To improve its products, Google, like other brands, submit them to several tests in order to be able to get the best results. Today we get to know one of these tests:. Chrome TouchBot

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Google uses this wonderful little robot to touch the screens of devices with Android and Chrome OS in order to test your latency.

The TouchBot was produced by the Finnish company OptoFidelity and performs tests equivalent to the frequency of real touch the screen of an Android or ChromeOS device. Thus, these tests have to be done manually.

François Beaufort, “Happiness Evangelist” at Google, said the robot source code open source and we all We can use, despite being more appropriate robots.

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Android 5.1.1 Lollipop comes to Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition – Tudocelular.com

Samsung is known for a software update policy that abandons old and techniques median or low characteristics devices. A recent proof is the response of Samsung’s UK Twitter stating that the Galaxy Ace 4 will run Android Lollipop. But fortunately there are intermediate devices of the Korean brand that receive special attention, such as the Grand Galaxy Prime.

A few days ago we saw that Samsung would be working on a new variant of Galaxy Grand Prime. Named Value Edition, it has come to some markets with Android 5.0.2 factory Lollipop and not only that, is already getting a major update, the newest Android 5.1.1.

The original Galaxy Grand Prime was released with Android 4.4 Kitkat and remains in waiting for a more current software version. The launch of a new variant with lollipop factory and an upgrade in short time to live, may indicate that the first variant was also about to receive Android 5.

It is worth remembering that the device was launched with hardware modest, bringing a qHD screen (540×960 pixels) 5-inch, 410 Snapdragon processor (Marvell PXA1908 to the Value Edition), 1GB of RAM, 2600mAh battery and the big difference that may have made the Galaxy Grand Prime gain public , rear 8MP camera with 5MP accompanied by a on the front for selfies. A good bet Samsung to face famous models such as Moto Moto G and E, but will still need to wait to see if the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is even available for the Galaxy Grand Prime making it even more attractive.

(updated on June 29, 2015, at 07:15)

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Google is expected to launch new Nexus 5 in 2015 on the same date the Android M – Tudocelular.com

Google has scheduled the release of Android M final release in the last quarter of the year. The system presented at the company’s developer event a month ago, is already being tested in several Nexus devices and even Sony Xperia. Now begins to circulate in large network that Android Lollipop successor will come not alone, but accompanied by a LG Nexus 5 in 2015 with renewed technical characteristics.

Sources close to the site geeksnack have revealed that the new Nexus 5 2015 (unconfirmed name) will be released in conjunction with the Android M. About the specifications of the smartphone, rumors indicate that the exterior design is not impressive, but the interior will offer processing power and other resources Tip for demanding users

Detailing the circulating on the large network so far we have.; a 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of FHD (1080×2560 pixels) or QHD (1440×2560 pixels), Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM, 64GB and 128GB for internal storage, 16MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and front selfies to 5MP with a wide angle lens. Rounded out a wireless charging system and fast loading (removable battery?), USB Type C, and a biometric sensor to read fingerprints on the back of the device.

It is worth recalling that even is expected not only a Nexus device by the end of the year, but two. The second device to be released by Google would have the signature of Huawei , as confirmation of an executive and staff of the Chinese manufacturer. Google Device line to the beginning of 2016 include the already launched Nexus 9:06, the Nexus 5 2015 and a smartphone or tablet from Huawei. And of course, everyone would start the new year running Android M, which still follows without an official name (be sure to check our special report with the secret features of the new system).

(updated on June 28, 2015, at 20:50)

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

New bug affects almost all Android smartphones – Pplware

The security problems in operating systems are unfortunately very common. Too often there are new ways to exploit the flaws and thus have full access to the systems.

A new bug was discovered in Android, which besides being a major fault has another peculiarity. Affects over 94% of smartphones in use.

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It is not uncommon there are flaws in Android, many of which are serious for users. Usually arise from security assessments that companies who are dedicated to ensure your safety.

The latest flaw discovered, which was announced by Trend Micro, is located on an Android debug component. To be explored only requires an ELF file to be created (Executable and Linkable Format) with specific information. This file does debuger have problems after giving access to the contents of memory.

Dai forward attackers can exploit the Android and run arbitrary code and thus take account of the system and make it what they please.

The flaw has existed for several versions of Android, having begun on the 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and been present to the 5.x (Lollipop). Google already has a security update to include in the M version, which should eliminate the problem for good.

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larger issue that this brings new problem is not only in whether security breach, but the range of devices it can be found.

At the moment the following versions 4.0 and represent 94.1% of the devices that are in hands of users. The vast majority of Android devices are exposed to the problem.

According to Google’s numbers the most widely used version of Android, with 39.2%, is also known as 4.4 KitKat. Then we have the JellyBean, with 37.4%. The Lollipop, the latest being launched, has 12.4% of the devices.

This is where once again relies on Android of the problem, its fragmentation. Google hardly able to reach all these users a security update that will resolve the problem and keep them safe.

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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Google will end up with the Android development on Eclipse – Pplware

The Google announced on its blog that will stop the development and support of the Android Developer Tools (ADT) for Eclipse. With this decision, the giant of the research wants to focus on developing its own IDE, Android Studio, leaving aside the Eclipse.

Is it the end of Android in development in Eclipse?

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For several years the Eclipse was the preferred IDE programmers to develop for Android . In 2013 Google launched Android Studio and nothing stated that this was a true competitor Eclipse.

Not likely achieving the desired notoriety, Google moved to a backup plan and decided to end development and support ADT for Eclipse referring that will focus specifically on the Android Studio.

We are focused on Android Studio que so our team can deliver a great experience on a unified development environment. Android tools inside Eclipse will to continue to live on in the open source community via the Eclipse Foundation. Check out the latest Eclipse andmore project if you are interested in contributing or learning more

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Google will continue to give support to the Later this year, a period that can be used by programmers to adapt to Android Studio. Anyone who wants to start, it may be here.

Via Android Developers Blog

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LG G4 will not get Android 5.1.1 update Lollipop – Tech & Net

 
 
 
 

LG has already confirmed that it has no plans to bring Android 5.1.1 update for Lollipop their latest top of the range, the LG G4. All users who purchased the terminal will be “stuck” to the software that came pre-installed on the device until it is released the new Android M.

In the last week the LG had confirmed that it would not bring Android 5.1 Lollipop for your high-end of last year – LG G3 – and now has the same strategic position for its new flagship. This choice by the manufacturer will surely leave some pretty frustrated users, as they will not be able to have access to any new functionality introduced by the new updates of the Android Lollipop.

This might not be so frustrating for LG G4 users if the manufacturer provides to the Android M this autumn, when Google make Android M available to the public, but it is virtually certain that this will not happen. LG will first need to optimize the entire software for the G4, add your own changes and functionality ultimately will still need the approval of mobile operators to complete the process.

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Given the time that this type of process has led in previous updates, it is likely that the LG G4 will receive the upgrade to Android M only at the beginning of next year, which means long time without receiving any software updates

. Source: LG
Via: Phone Arena
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There are 17 new dials of watches in the Android Wear – Pplware

The launch of several smartwatches has opened doors to the imagination of programmers and as a result have appeared simply fantastic applications. One of the interesting features in this type of gadgets is the ability to easily change the display, something that is unusual and practical in traditional watches.

After 2014 were created over 1500 displays (watch faces) Wear for Android, Google now released 17 new themes. We have already tested the LG Urbane we were kindly provided by PCDiga .

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The Android Wear is the version of the Android platform directed to smartwatches and other wearables. Recently, Google has made available 17 new themes, created by quite popular brands like Angry Birds, Cynthia Rowley, Moomin, etc.

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Most watch faces are free and are available via Google Play. In addition to these new themes, Android Wear offers many more that were designed for many different activities. For example if it is running can use the fitness version of the clock that besides the hours, shall provide information on the sport. But if it is a formal event, so you can choose a display that suits the occasion.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Final versions of Microsoft Office apps coming to smartphones … – PCGuia

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After a trial period, the final versions of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are now available as free download in Google Play store not only for tablets as well as Android smartphones.

However, according to the news site SlashGear, to use all the features included in the application an Office 365 account is necessary The Office for Android also facilitates the connection with storage services in the cloud as onedrive, Google Drive and Box.

According to the same news, Microsoft has announced that next year some smartphones from Samsung, Sony, and LG will hit stores with the preinstalled Office applications.

Via SlashGear.



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Motorola Moto G LTE (4G 2013) is already receiving the Android 5.1 … – Tudocelular.com

After a long wait for an update to the Android Lollipop, users of the Motorola Moto G LTE (4G) first generation are finally getting the 5.1 version of the green little robot system, following the 3G model is now also relying on your dose of Lollipop 5.1.

Unlike the Android KitKat updates, the delay in the arrival of a new update to the device, which has full two years on the market occurred because the Motorola faced problems with wireless network settings, low battery life and high consumption of RAM memory, leading her to skip the 5.0.2 version to a larger and more robust.

Android 5.1 comes to the Moto G LTE (4G), 2013 giving an Android KitKat leap directly to the Lollipop. And users should start getting warning update via OTA (Over-The-Air) in the coming days, since the release is done gradually. Below you can see the confirmation of a French user although the update started by US users (not affiliated with operators).

Recalling that, Apart from corrections to reported problems in the second paragraph, the new version of Android brings to the Moto G improvements Material Design, notifications on the lock screen, notifications for use with your computer, smart lock system (Smart Lock), support for multi-user (which ensures privacy), and so on.

The most impatient users can verify that the update is available by accessing the “Settings” menu, “About Phone”, “Update”.

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(updated on June 26, 2015, at 18:20)

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Lenovo is copying Android interface seen in smartphones … – Tudocelular.com

Lenovo, the Chinese brand that dominates the world market for computers, whether a prominent place also between mobile devices. Despite already offer their own solutions for some time, seeking to accelerate their plans bought the North American Motorola, which managed to turn around when he was under the tutelage of Google. After confirming the business many have inquired what changes would be applied by Lenovo in Motorola smartphones, but apparently it is east of the giant that wants to incorporate the ideas applied in successful devices like the Moto G and many other Moto line.

embittering negative reviews on devices like the Yoga Tablet 2, the Lenovo wishes to focus only on technical features to work also in the software . And the lessons of Motorola with a very clean system (almost pure as Android which hits Nexus devices) should help Lenovo. And the first results can already be conferred through the images captured by Computerworld, starting with the Lenovo Yoga Tablet’s home screen 2.

As you can see in the images above, the initial screen of the system did not bring the traditional application drawer. Lenovo bet on a format more like iOS, incorporating all the widgets and applications on the Home screen, with several pages when needed. Alongside the system buttons see the icon to access the settings menu (on Android Gingerbread). The notification panel was divided into two parts, one on top of the screen with date and notifications, and a bottom panel which is revealed by sliding the bottom finger up, displaying shortcuts to quick sets. But the image below we see the evolution.

The second picture gallery displays the new Lenovo interface for the Android system, visibly dramatic changes and closer to Android that most users know. We now have a drawer for applications running on the base core Android Lollipop, despite the inspiration from iOS icons clearly remain.

We are facing an important first step. And the new interface is available for Lenovo Tab 2 A8 and 10-inch models should arrive soon also for the Yoga Tablet 2 and other older devices will gain a new face.

(updated on June 25, 2015 at 15:50)

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Eight new Android M commented little or secret – Tudocelular.com

Android, the mobile system of Google, currently dominates more than 80% of the market. A large clearance distance from the second (IOS 15%) and third (3% Windows Phone) placed. But we need to keep evolving to offer new and improved features that fidelizarão users. Thinking about it, the Android M was presented at the Google I / O 2015 on 28 May, with news absent in version 5 Lollipop.

In order for the new system green little robot comes to users as a final version, with minimal mistakes and resources running smoothly, they are released the Developer Preview files (available for the Nexus line and some Sony devices) for developers that will make testing your applications. And it is through these versions we discover new and interesting news , which listed eight following

. 1 – Automatic backup applications to Google Drive

We started by a resource already commented on another matter Everything Mobile, a robust backup system. The new Android will allow users to automatically save to Google Drive, not only the applications installed on the device, as well as the data, preferences and settings. You can also select only the data you want to save to your account in the cloud. Unfortunately, there is a limitation only 25MB of data each application can be saved.

The Google Play saves the application interface used by the user, but with the new backup feature to reduce the inconvenience to migrate one device to another, since it would be possible to recover the smartphone or tablet at about the state of the last use. In the video below you can see the very Sundar Pichai explaining the resource during the Google I / O.

2 – numerical indicator of battery percentage

Another innovation we’ve seen here is the update icon that indicates the battery charge. A feature currently only possible with independent developers tools or interfaces of some manufacturers may finally turn standard in all devices are updated to the new Android M. The battery icon will display numerically the amount of charge that remains to device

. 3 – Native support for external storage

As you can see the line of Nexus devices, Google is not a fan of entries for microSD cards or other forms of external storage. There’s even a strict system of control even in devices such entries (preventing the installation of applications on the external card to save internal memory). But the Mountain View giant is reviewing its policy (which has improved in Android Lollipop) to make it even more beneficial to users in the Android M.

The new system will be supported to recognize a storage unit external and internal storage, thus, increase the main memory and optimize this extra space for installing applications and archiving of diverse data more securely. But here too there is a price to pay, depending on the device and external memory used, performance can not be the same as the use only with the internal memory.

4 – System Tuner UI (UI System Tuner)

Thanks to Material Design and unlocked APIs that came to Android 5, significant changes have been made available to users, but as everything can be improved, the new Android M wants to give even more power to freedom of choice. The status bar displays the current Lollipop fixedly some of the most used options, but the idea is that the new system upgrade allows each user to select the “feature” that would like to drive fast through a shortcut on the status bar and may even exclude others who are not so frequently accessed. See this new facility demonstrated in the following video

. 5 – Dark Theme (Dark Theme)

Android Lollipop brought a white background for the application pages, but this feature can make a difference in the autonomy of some devices due to the number of pixels being illuminated on the screen. A dark subject consumes less battery, that is why the Android M will allow users to choose between three options of topics, an automatic mode, a clear theme and the other dark. The video below shows the options and effects

. 6 – application drawer with renewed search option

The app drawer also received special attention, and now has a slash to conduct research, to make it easier to find an installed application. Also for changing the scroll position, instead of horizontally, will now need to slide the finger vertically. And we still have the alphabetical display option on the left side of the drawer, with the possibility to go to the letter you want by dragging your finger on the right of the screen. Resources before possible via any app Launcher, but now will become the default in Android M. Check out a demo in the video below.

7 – Support for Biometric Reader

Another novelty commented during the Google I / O 2015 was the inclusion of APIs in Android M for developers to work with the support biometric reading. In practice this would allow, for example, users to use digital to unlock applications, trigger functions or confirm payments through smartphone with the appropriate hardware. Currently manufacturers like Samsung (from the Galaxy S5) and Apple (from the iPhone 5s) already make extensive use of biometric reading, which may ultimately become a standard in Nexus devices and other manufacturers. In the video below you will see the demonstration of technology with what appears to be a LG Nexus 5 with integrated biometric reader (from 2:20).

8 – Android Pay integrated

Google wants to help the market to replace the traditional credit cards, offering” Simplicity, security and choice to choose “Pay with Android system which will come integrated with Android M. The novelty will be compatible with American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover, and will help users of Android smartphones to perform products online payments, offline and perhaps even purchases within applications. We are facing a solution that can cause headache to Samsung and Apple Pay Pay.

As we can see by this short list , Android M wants to fill gaps that were in Lollipop, but will still need to wait a bit until the final version is released for the Nexus line and subsequently by other manufacturers. And you, are eager for some of the resources listed above?

(updated on June 25, 2015, at 15:40)

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Microsoft Office is now available on Android – News Minute to

Android users can now download the Microsoft Office, a mobile version almost identical to the iOS version and will enable them to access the vast majority of Redmond technological work tools.

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As The Verge points out, there was already a version of Microsoft Office for tablets with system operating Google, with this release relates only to smartphones. However, the convenience of being able to make quick edits to Word documents, Excel or Powerpoint is clear.

This suite of tools becomes even more convenient with the integration of storage applications in the cloud like Dropbox or onedrive, accessible to users to save any document.

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Microsoft Office for Android is now available for everyone – Pplware

Microsoft has been investing in high fashion on the platforms of the competition. To take those operating systems your application has been able to gain new users and thus maintain their united ecosystem.

After several months of testing, finally came time to appear the final versions of Microsoft Office for Android, which now cover not only the tablets, but also smartphones.

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Versions of Office for Android already follow the new image that is being prepared for Office 2016 and also offers new features that the company has been developing.

After a few months in testing, which involved community support, and that served to iron out any problems, the Office applications come finally to the Play Store and available for everyone.

If before it was necessary to belong Google Plus to the community to be able to install, are now accessible to all and ready for use.

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In practice the version Microsoft Office smartphones have the same features that are present in the version for the Android tablets.

Its interface is also very close to the version available for iOS, which ensures uniformity in the use and functions available, something that Microsoft sought from the start.

User can view, edit and create documents collaboratively and can share these documents with comments, track changes and more. This version supports multiple cloud services, such as onedrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox and Box.

now reached the final versions dedicated to Windows and Windows Phone, what should happen very soon. Expected to accompany the arrival of Windows 10, thus creating an integrated offering.

This Microsoft bet has everything to work. The arrival of the new operating systems can ensure by a new side customers for their services and on the other to keep faithful who already use them on other platforms.

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