Monday, February 29, 2016

WhatsApp abandons support for BlackBerry, Nokia and versions … – Observer

WhatsApp will cease to function in many old phones. The argument is that these operating systems are slowing the development of the application, which compromises security. All Blackberry, as well as some Nokia and Android models, will help support the app by the end of the year, the company said.

“Although these devices have had a important role in our history, they do not have the capacity we need to develop new features, “the company wrote in a publication which clarified the purpose of this measure, which will affect all phones Blackberry , including last Blackberry 10. app will stop working also in the Nokia S40 and Nokia Symbian S60 , and all phones with Android 2.1, 2.2 and Windows Phone 7.1.

“When we started in 2009, about 70% of smartphones were BlackBerry and Nokia. Today, Google, Apple and Microsoft represent 99.5% of the market. “The statement could not be clearer:. The company recommends users to buying new phones

” It was a difficult decision to make, but the right one to continue to offer people new ways to talk to friends and family, using WhatsApp, “the company wrote. “If you use any of these phones, we recommend upgrading to a new Android, iPhone or Windows Phone by the end of 2016 to continue using WhatsApp .”

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WhatsApp will lose support for BlackBerry, Nokia Symbian and … – Tecmundo

At the beginning of last week, WhatsApp completed seven years of existence. The messenger has become a superpower in its area of ​​operation, snapping up a huge portion of users who have left aside the SMS messages to use the application. But the birthday celebration was accompanied by bad news for some users.

According to a post on the official company website, WhatsApp will have support for some older platforms and being forgotten by time . This is the case of BlackBerry, Nokia’s Symbian, Windows Phone 7.1 and earlier versions of Android. Check out the versions that will no longer be supported by the messenger:

  • BlackBerry, including BlackBerry 10
  • Nokia S40
  • Nokia Symbian S60
  • Android 2.1 and Android 2.2
  • Windows Phone 7.1

“Olhando for the future, looking at the next seven years, we want to focus our efforts on mobile platforms that most people use “. According to the company, in order to support these platforms must be finalized by the end of 2016. The main argument is: “As much as these handsets have made an important part in our history, they do not have the required capacity to we can expand the capabilities of our application in the future. “

the post WhatsApp website claims that this was a difficult decision to make, as it will set aside a good portion of users. But this was a move necessary to improve service for everyone. The service administrators recommend to those who use these platforms to migrate to more modern systems.

” This was a difficult decision to be made, but it was the right decision so we could offer people better ways to keep in touch with family, friends and loved ones using WhatsApp. If you use one of these devices, we recommend that you replace with an Android device, Apple or Windows latest Phone before the end of 2016 so you can continue using WhatsApp ” .

in addition to announcing the end of support for these platforms, WhatsApp also highlighted efforts to improve the service. “So far have been an amazing adventure, and within the next few months we will give even greater emphasis on security features and the various ways to keep you connected with the people you most care about.”

What are the changes implemented by WhatsApp for the coming months?

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app drawer may cease to exist with the arrival of … – Tecmundo

The app drawer, feature known in Brazil as “application drawer,” can stay out of the Android N. At least that is what suggests the latest video promoting the new version of Google Maps for Nexus 6P. Launched in the last 26, the advertising piece shows not only the new navigation service from the “Giant of searches,” but also reveals what appears to be the new design of the new version of the app.

The absence shortcut that allows quick access to secondary system tools has not been confirmed by Google. Still, many Android users have been inflamed by the alleged update, notes the Droid Life. “Wait, so where the applications were?” Said one of the members of the forum Reddit, for example. The Android interface provided with the update to Google Maps can be given during the first 2 seconds of the promotional video:

Rumors suggest the retirement of iconic drawer app began circulating the Internet for some time. According to reports from the Android Authority, Google would not be “entirely happy” with the app drawer -. Such dissatisfaction would lead developer of mobile OS, then remove the feature of the next version of Android

There are also those who speculate on the launch of a new tool as an alternative to the app drawer. It may be, too, that some of Android’s native services being invariably arranged on the screen -. Which should not please those who are used to customize the phone’s desktop

No official statement has been made to the time by Google. More information about the new features to be introduced by Android N should come to light in May, during the Google I / O 2016.

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Analysis to ZTE SPro 2: Android projector with built-in screen – Portal Technology

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A projector with Android built-in screen, this is the supply and innovation of ZTE in the Portuguese market by the hand of Vodafone. It is interesting and useful in some situations, but a little expensive

Index:.
Features
Design
Performance Verdict: ZTE SPro 2

When Vodafone announced it would launch this product in the domestic market was immediately interested, as imagined myself with a gadget with a built-in screen and also allow project the image, a different concept of what Lenovo has done, which has tablets with built-in projector.

Vodafone has already sold the equipment and had the opportunity to try the gadget and watch some football games through the pay channels of sports. It’s an interesting idea and still alia that it can turn off the projector and continue to see the contents on the screen 5-inch built-in device. However, there is the price that will make many people turn away from equipment, € 589.90 in the online store.



Features

In terms of specifications only lack support for SIM card as there is in other countries. It is this concept of portability with content viewing makes more sense if we have a full portability and not being dependent on a wifi connection.

In terms of accessories come with an HDMI cable, the cable to charge the battery and a small bag for the projector. To highlight the bag, since despite being portable, is not light and put it in a bag can make you scratch if it is not well protected.



Design

 ZTE SPro 2 (11) With a simple design and metallic finishes, this projector ZTE not It stands out by design. The big difference is the features it offers, with a five-inch built-in screen on the top and Android that allows, in addition to project the image onto a wall, see also the device itself.

On the up we have the screen with three capacitive buttons and a button to turn on the device. The sides have the speakers, the volume buttons, the projection LED, the magazine for MicroSD, HDMI, USB 3.0, and a 3.5mm jack for headphones. Also to charge the device, plug itself is required, which could have been done differently, since it forces us to we transport over a charger with us when they could have chosen a microUSB.

ZTE SPro 2 (8) at the bottom also found support for the tripod and a height adjustment that allows you to place the projector on a base and tilt it up.

as the LG Minibeam Nano, this projector is portable and with a battery, which allows us to take our video transmission for any side. To carry, also comes with a close-fitting cover, which only fits the projector. Here, you could have some more compartment, since despite having a battery that lasts more than two hours, the charger always fouls.



Performance

The projector itself is well done and quite functional. With the Snapdragon 800, we have a good performance, because it was the high-end processor for a couple of years ago, soon enough competent for what you want.

 ZTE SPro 2 ( 9) Beginning in the projection, it fulfills expected, a good projection quality, which increases the size of the projected image up to 300 inches! It’s complicated someone using maximum bid, but the simple fact that we can increase the size they desire in maintaining quality is a positive point of this machine.

As you would expect, to enjoy better performance we must have an environment with low light, since the same can not great performances if we have too much light. So, expect a reasonable performance in an environment indoors, even if you have the blinds open. Note that autofocus is fast, and if you need to remove the projector, in a few seconds the projector correctly focuses the image.

ZTE SPro 2 (10) But this projector offers us otherwise the screen. Thus, with the screen can control the entire projector, as if it were a tablet. If the idea is not projecting the image, this device has Android 4.4, which lets you enjoy almost the same way as if it were a tablet. In fact, it uses its own interface for video viewing, and it was on this basis that we tested the product.

We install the application from Vodafone and use Netflix, and through the Google Play could either use the screen to see a number, as the following project it on the wall and “share” more easily with friends. The problem? Well, it’s the same as a projector of this size, since the sound can not be transmitted very high, which is important when we want to see a movie. But for this we can use a headset or else a speaker, which can be connected via the jack or Bluetooth.

The battery performance is good, because I got to see a football game, with little less than two hours without any problem and still got battery to see a few more things. Too bad really can not be loaded by microUSB, which would charge the device with an external battery

Verdict:. ZTE SPro 2

 ZTE SPro 2 (4) The ZTE SPro 2 sold by Vodafone has a very interesting concept, as it allows portability and view the device video content we want. I’m only sorry that in Portugal have not released the version with SIM card support, as there is in other countries, since, in my opinion, this support makes more sense, especially being marketed by an operator.

picture an increase to a 300-inch size, a good battery performance and Android with Google Play to support, you can imagine what you can do on this device. However, it should be microUSB for charging, instead of a separate plug. Another downside is the price, since it makes this limited and very specific equipment for some people. It is to give € 589, should not be just for fun from time to time

Points to Favor:.

  • People
  • Android with Google Play
  • Good battery performance
  • Projection up to 300 inches image

Points Against:

  • Price
  • Lack support YES
  • own charging plug

thanks in advance Vodafone for having made available the ZTE SPro 2 for analysis, and can be purchased at the online store for € 589.90. The following is our usual picture gallery:



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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Super smartbike Android revolutionizes the world of bicycles – Portal Technology

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the Android operating system developed by Google, is present in all fields. Among the alternatives to the application on mobile phones, we can also find the system in automobiles, home appliances, through the televisions among many other items. The most recent application of this operating system developed by Google is a smartbike produced by the Chinese Leeco.

The new smartbike Android points to the future with laser beams and a set of interesting devices. Made of titanium and carbon fiber new smartbike received the designation of Super Bike and also includes the handlebar an Android device that works as a smartphone whose screen can be used to display navigation system instructions included. Through the speaker can also find information about the rider’s performance on the course. For a better evaluation of the performance Super Bike also has a set of sensors that are designed to evaluate the heart rate of the cyclist on the way.

The handlebar smartbike Super Bike has buttons that serve to control the indicators direction (turn signals) and the lights. Other configurable keys provide access to functions such as volume control, activation of the camera or the lights, among others. This bike is equipped with intelligent light sensor to turn on or off automatically lights, like as with the current cars. This photosensitive command is responsible for the front lights and rear as well as side light that will serve to prevent many side crashes.

smartbike Super Bike is being sold at $ 800 and for now only available in China. Its creators intend to sell it also in the North American market, and maybe one day we will have the possibility to acquire in European territory

Source: Digital Trends



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Android phones are easier to monitor than the iPhone – Pplware

The FBI is involved in a battle with Apple to unlock an iPhone terrorist San Bernardino. If an Android none of this was happening, as it is much easier cracking Android phones.

According to security experts, programmers and researchers, Android phones do not have difficulty being spied.

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The main reason why there is this great difficulty of the FBI into the 5C iPhone shooter San Bernardino, Syed Farook, is due to Apple’s device that be encrypted by default.

But only a small fraction of Android devices are encrypted from the second use of zero. Without encryption, the police could extract data from your phone, even if he had an access code.

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Android has encryption but few use

Google introduced encryption on Android in 2011, but left the option buried in the operating system settings at the mercy of the user account. Only later, in 2014, that is remembered to ask the user whether wanted or not your data to be encrypted during the boot process.

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Although 97% of Android phones have encryption as an option, less than 35% of them requested this when the smartphone was activated for the first time. People know that there is, because of a few years now Apple has made a point of saying that your system brings natively. However, Android users are aware that they can also take advantage of the option is, they still do not want to have that extra layer of security.

A Google spokesman said that encryption is now required in all “high-performance devices” – as the Galaxy S7 – using the latest version of Android, Marshmallow. But only 1.2% of Android phones have this version, according to Google.



iPhone has encrypted data natively

In comparison, most Apple products are uniformly insurance: 94% of iPhones running iOS 8 or iOS 9, have all the data encrypted. Apple manufactures its devices, produces its software and keeps the operating system control on your phone.



If a person walks into a Best Buy store and go out with an iPhone , this is encrypted by default. If the person comes out with an Android phone, this is a phone far more vulnerable to surveillance.

He said Christopher Soghoian, the chief technologist at the American Civil Liberties Union.

according to comScore, there are the north American market, about 105 million Android smartphones assets, slightly more than the number of iPhones, which could bring some conclusions on the ease or difficulty of the work of the authorities.

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Can Android be more secure?

on the one hand Android are more exposed because they are not in their most, encrypted by default, it is also true that are easier to customize, there are more applications of messages that can be installed with security code.

But not only, there is also the architecture that makes it a safer spot than iOS.

Google’s operating system is started only when the phone’s owner puts the access code. In the case of the iPhone, this is not so. The iPhone as soon as it receives power when it is plugged in or when turned on power button, it is fully started, all its functions are active getting just asking for access to their content via code or fingerprint.

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But when it becomes a weakness

this is an important detail: when faced with a locked iPhone, the police can take you to a reliable Wi-Fi connection and potentially copy iPhone content to iCloud service from Apple’s servers, where researchers can then pass the data to fine comb (hypothetically).

But, and Android phones?

There’s a difference, Android phones do not back up to the cloud until they are unlocked. This detail is a point in favor of Android. Even if it is not a strong point in other cases, this turns out to be important.



The Law wants companies to create weaknesses

But even this system in Android may have its days numbered. Because if justice compel Apple to develop ways to circumvent your security system, these Google will also be affected.

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there are several systems under fire of justice. A court order by a state judge in California ordered that Apple created a “cancer,” as he called him Tim Cook in a recent interview. The idea is that Apple develop a system to fight the security measures that protect your operating system.

For example, this court order wants to force Apple to turn off the blocking option for self-destruct code. On the iPhone, you can be active the option at the end of 10 attempts to guess wrong access code, the content is permanently destroyed. In the latest Android system, this limit is 30 attempts.

In addition to this limitation, is also concerned the limitation of trial time, which limits the time a new attempt after 3 wrong for 5 minutes, after 15 minutes … and many more.

If it was Android, who would have to ask for justice?

in the case of a request to manufacturers who use Android and since each one has different methods and applications, would be a complex task and probably difficult to success for justice, because this would have to be seen in each case. Justice would have to order the Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, Huawei, Lenovo … and many others that operate in US soil and that can have the encrypted system.



Will this issue will have a peaceful resolution?

it will not be easy, will not be easy and there will hardly be a resolution in the coming years unless appear a certain detail that is unknown. As we saw in the interview with the CEO of Apple, creating a system to undo the iOS security measures would be creating a cancer. It would also be a resolution with implications for national security. It would also mess with all operating systems.

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Android phones are easier to monitor than the iPhone – Pplware

The FBI is involved in a battle with Apple to unlock an iPhone terrorist San Bernardino. If an Android none of this was happening, as it is much easier cracking Android phones.

According to security experts, programmers and researchers, Android phones do not have difficulty being spied.

pplware_seguranca_android00


The main reason why there is this great difficulty of the FBI into the 5C iPhone shooter San Bernardino, Syed Farook, is due to Apple’s device that be encrypted by default.

But only a small fraction of Android devices are encrypted from the second use of zero. Without encryption, the police could extract data from your phone, even if he had an access code.

 pplware_seguranca_android01

Android has encryption but few use

Google introduced encryption on Android in 2011, but left the option buried in the operating system settings at the mercy of the user account. Only later, in 2014, that is remembered to ask the user whether wanted or not your data to be encrypted during the boot process.

 pplware_seguranca_android03

Although 97% of Android phones have encryption as an option, less than 35% of them requested this when the smartphone was activated for the first time. People know that there is, because of a few years now Apple has made a point of saying that your system brings natively. However, Android users are aware that they can also take advantage of the option is, they still do not want to have that extra layer of security.

A Google spokesman said that encryption is now required in all “high-performance devices” – as the Galaxy S7 – using the latest version of Android, Marshmallow. But only 1.2% of Android phones have this version, according to Google.



iPhone has encrypted data natively

In comparison, most Apple products are uniformly insurance: 94% of iPhones running iOS 8 or iOS 9, have all the data encrypted. Apple manufactures its devices, produces its software and keeps the operating system control on your phone.



If a person walks into a Best Buy store and go out with an iPhone , this is encrypted by default. If the person comes out with an Android phone, this is a phone far more vulnerable to surveillance.

He said Christopher Soghoian, the chief technologist at the American Civil Liberties Union.

according to comScore, there are the north American market, about 105 million Android smartphones assets, slightly more than the number of iPhones, which could bring some conclusions on the ease or difficulty of the work of the authorities.

pplware_seguranca_android04

Can Android be more secure?

on the one hand Android are more exposed because they are not in their most, encrypted by default, it is also true that are easier to customize, there are more applications of messages that can be installed with security code.

But not only, there is also the architecture that makes it a safer spot than iOS.

Google’s operating system is started only when the phone’s owner puts the access code. In the case of the iPhone, this is not so. The iPhone as soon as it receives power when it is plugged in or when turned on power button, it is fully started, all its functions are active getting just asking for access to their content via code or fingerprint.

pplware_seguranca_android05

But when it becomes a weakness

this is an important detail: when faced with a locked iPhone, the police can take you to a reliable Wi-Fi connection and potentially copy iPhone content to iCloud service from Apple’s servers, where researchers can then pass the data to fine comb (hypothetically).

But, and Android phones?

There’s a difference, Android phones do not back up to the cloud until they are unlocked. This detail is a point in favor of Android. Even if it is not a strong point in other cases, this turns out to be important.



The Law wants companies to create weaknesses

But even this system in Android may have its days numbered. Because if justice compel Apple to develop ways to circumvent your security system, these Google will also be affected.

 pplware_seguranca_android06

there are several systems under fire of justice. A court order by a state judge in California ordered that Apple created a “cancer,” as he called him Tim Cook in a recent interview. The idea is that Apple develop a system to fight the security measures that protect your operating system.

For example, this court order wants to force Apple to turn off the blocking option for self-destruct code. On the iPhone, you can be active the option at the end of 10 attempts to guess wrong access code, the content is permanently destroyed. In the latest Android system, this limit is 30 attempts.

In addition to this limitation, is also concerned the limitation of trial time, which limits the time a new attempt after 3 wrong for 5 minutes, after 15 minutes … and many more.

If it was Android, who would have to ask for justice?

in the case of a request to manufacturers who use Android and since each one has different methods and applications, would be a complex task and probably difficult to success for justice, because this would have to be seen in each case. Justice would have to order the Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, Huawei, Lenovo … and many others that operate in US soil and that can have the encrypted system.



Will this issue will have a peaceful resolution?

it will not be easy, will not be easy and there will hardly be a resolution in the coming years unless appear a certain detail that is unknown. As we saw in the interview with the CEO of Apple, creating a system to undo the iOS security measures would be creating a cancer. It would also be a resolution with implications for national security. It would also mess with all operating systems.

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Microsoft kills tool that facilitates migration to Android … – Computerworld

Microsoft has confirmed that will not continue with the Astoria Project, an effort that facilitates the portability of Android applications for your Windows Universal Platform (UWP). The tool, which served as a “bridge” between the operating systems, was presented by the company in 2015.

In fact, the technology not well came to be released, and died before being tested in scale . In November, the manufacturer revealed that the arrival of the system would be delayed because it “was not ready”. But experts indicate that the giant would be facing legal issues regarding the opening of interfaces (APIs).

After all, a version of the Astoria project leaked a few months ago, has been welcomed by many users who have tried to carry Apps developed for the company’s platform founded by Bill Gates.

the end of the project, however, may be an extra challenge that Microsoft will have to face in the world of mobility. After all, the company needs to strengthen the applications on Windows 10 and make life easier for developers working on the Android platform could help in this task.

The company explained that the death of the tool focused on Google solution to have received feedback from developers claiming to be “bridges” that separate facilitate the portability of apps on Android and iOS for Windows is “unnecessary” and “confused,” not making sense.

Microsoft now encourages developers to use the bridges for iOS apps to convert to Windows. Alternatively, you can still use Xamarin platform recently acquired by the company, which enables you to use .Net framework and write in C # and then porting applications for your operating system.

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Facebook Live has come to Android and many more countries – Pplware

The Facebook wants to change the way we communicate and is doing so using the video and mobile applications. Will slowly creating tools so that we can do and the Facebook Live is your last proposal.

After being in private testing on iOS, Facebook Live now comes to Android and promises to soon be everywhere.

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Facebook Live aims to be a simple and easy way to transmit video in real time, using the largest social network of the Internet platform. This new Facebook tool has been making hit among users who already can use.

With the arrival to Android, for now only in the US but promise to be extended soon, Facebook expands so its supply to the operating systems where it has presence and wherever win users. This is one of its main focus and that’s what has been working.

To use the Facebook Live will be necessary just click “What are you thinking?” And choose the Facebook Live icon. In the coming weeks Facebook Live will be extended and will reach many other countries and is available for public figures and also to Pages.

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Some numbers of Facebook Live

the importance of video is growing on Facebook and even the live video. The results of using the Facebook Live enabled already see its usefulness.

Users take about three times longer to see video if they are issued directly. It is interesting to notice that more than 50% of users who saw these videos used Android devices to do so.

This is a bet Facebook to boost your network and bring new content, dynamic and more interesting to the largest social network of the Internet users.

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