Android loses strength in Europe and users “flee” to iOS – SAPO Tek

The mobile operating system from Google, Android, ended the second quarter with a market share of 71% in the five major European markets. This means a loss of three percentage points over the same period in 2014, a figure that emphasizes the break that Android has meaning in Europe.

But the causes can not be in the operating system itself, but rather on competitiveness in the analyzed countries: Spain, France, Germany, Italy and the UK. “The maturity of the European market is evident when looking at the declining number of people who buy a smartphone for the first time,” said Dominic Sunnebo analyst, in a statement.

According to the expert, between May and July this year 25% of people bought a smartphone for the first time, a figure that contrasts with 29% last year.

But Dominic Sunnebo yet another significant added value: 27% of smartphone buyers in Europe left the operating system Android instead of iOS. A value in the US, for comparison, was only 9% in the same period.

The North American market continues to be dominated mainly by Apple and Samsung, according to the consultant data. Already across the world, in China, are the companies of the house – Xiaomi and Huawei -. Who have discussed the leadership with each other, to the advantage of the one that is the most valuable startup of the world

Lollipop vs Marshmallow, which version of Android is faster? – Portal Technology

Video

On the Reuben Campanacho | 2 September 2015

A video on YouTube shows a comparison between two smartphones with Android Lollipop and one with Android Marshmallow, which version is have done better?

In the video appears the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to turn the lollipop and a Nexus 6 with the third beta version of Marshmallow despite being beta is already almost in its final form and second tests made by youtuber, Galaxy S6 Edge emerged victorious at startup, the unit began a good bit before Nexus.

In the tests started applications, both devices are identical, there is no here big difference between the two . The youtuber also points out some differences between the operating systems at the Samsung Lollipop have a button to close all applications, while in the Nexus Marshmallow this option is nonexistent. In addition there is a difference in the menus, the Lollipop menus are sliding sideways and Marshmallow is a menu with vertical scroll

<- facebook comments plugin for wordpress:.! http: />/peadig.com/wordpress -plugins / facebook-comments / ->

Leave a Comment

comments

Tablet Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 would dual boot Android 6.0 … – Tudocelular.com

tablet market does not live his best days, but the mobile device manufacturers do not stop working on new solutions for this segment. Recent rumors indicate that Xiaomi would be working on a successor to the E Pad adding a feature that can make all the difference in the face of competitors, support two operating systems.

The Chinese manufacturer is developing the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with dual boot for the youngest of Google and Microsoft systems. Specifically, the tablet would have the Android 5 Lollipop or 6 Marshmallow , but you could also use the Windows 10 at any time, simply reboot your device and select the desired system .

Two weeks ago leaked on the Internet the first pictures of this new generation Xiaomi Mi Pad, revealing that we should also see an increase in screen size, jumping from the current 7.9 inches to 9.7 or 10 , 1 inch keeping the 2K resolution.

would complete the main specifications of the new tablet an Intel developed under the Technology 14 nanometers, 3 or 4GB of RAM and a rear camera of 13 megapixels.

It is important to remember that Dual Boot Android and Windows is not a new feature , since Asus presented solutions with this technology in the Transformer Book online. And there are also other Chinese manufacturers to develop tablets with both systems. The advantage of Xiaomi would be in the fame of its brand. And while the launch of the Asus depended on the controversial Windows 8 to convince users, the new Windows 10 could be the ideal partner of Android Marshmallow in a Mi Pad 2.

Those interested in a solution that unites the worlds may have official news from the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 later this year if the rumors pointing to launch in the last quarter of the year are correct. And I think the good idea of ​​a tablet with dual boot Android and Windows?

Android smartphones from Chinese manufacturers even infected … – Tudocelular.com

Researchers security of G Data, a company based in Germany, discovered a pre-installed malware in more than two dozen Android smartphone models transported from Asia, including some well-known brands such as Lenovo, Huawei and Xiaomi .

But before those in a hurry blame the companies for some act of bad faith, Andy Hayter, Security Evangelist of G Data It says that in each case the manufacturers itself not seem to be involved in the pre-installation of malware on their new Android devices. Apparently, the intervention seems to happen at some point in the distribution chain, from the time after the shipment of the manufacturer and before the devices reach the hands of consumers.

Hayter added that the level of sophistication required to perform operation without being noticed would be quite significant.

 

Someone is unlocking these phones by installing malware and blocking them again. It takes a certain amount of risk to do so

 

In total, the company says it discovered about 26 infected models with malware capable of stealing personal information from users, perform call recordings, transmit location data and send ads and spyware without the user’s knowledge or consent. Most models are sold within the Asian region.

In most cases, the malware is usually hidden within an application above suspicion, like Facebook, Hayter said. The malware is hidden by the normal functionality of the application and few realize this, because most malicious processes run in the background.

Based on the research so far, it is difficult to determine whether the pre-malware installed is the work of a group or several. But it is very likely that there is an organization among various groups involved, given the geographical dispersion of the problem and the number of affected brands.

The findings of G Data on the pre-installed malware on Android smartphones stemmed Asia are part of a general report on the malware scene in Google’s operating system in the second quarter of 2015. As with previous quarters, security researchers at G Data found a considerable increase in the number of malicious applications. For the first quarter, it was reported 440,000 new Android malware.

The security company also said its researchers analyzed about 6,100 new malware samples per day during the second quarter compared to 4,900 daily in previous quarter. In total, researchers at G Data found more than one million new Android malware variants in the first six months of the year. A new record, according to Hayter.

This new discovery reveals a very sophisticated method of malware installation. However, users who buy their phones in ways “legitimate” need not worry so much. The intervention seems to occur in devices acquired through less reliable online stores.

CyanogenMod 12.1 with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop gain stable version – Tudocelular.com

Android 5 Lollipop was introduced by Google a little more than a year, being officially released only in November 2014. To correct a number of flaws and improve the performance of your mobile system the search giant the updated to version 5.1 in March this year, which is the update now desired by many users. The problem is that only 20% of Android devices in the market given the lollipop, which can improve from now with the new version of the ROM CyanogenMod.

After a few months in beta (Nightly) the famous CyanogenMod ROM version 12.1 wins in stable status (SNAPSHOT) , with the highlight the new features present in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. This is the opportunity for a large number of users have the most current version of the green little robot system, even some devices have long abandoned by manufacturers.

Users of the ROM CyanogenMod in versions 11.0 and 12.0 are being invited to perform upgrading their devices to this new version. But in that first only devices that have an update marked as “Good to go” are really a stable considered ROM, with the promise that new devices are being tested and classified as OK in the coming days.

CyanogenMod 12.1 based on Android 5.1.1 brings some interesting new features, such as support for notification of the arrival of a new e-mail without queries to the server periodically, increasing battery life. In addition, this update also includes all the most important security updates, including for Stagefright gap.

The announcement on the official CyanogenMod also warns that, in addition to the latest version with Android 5.1. 1, those who are not interested or unable to take advantage of new features have the option updates for versions 11.0 and 12.0, also with bug fixes Android recently discovered, including Stagefright.

All Users ROM CyanogenMod and other interested parties on the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop are invited to check if your devices already have the new version, simply visit the link below.

Download the ROM CyanogenMod 12.1 with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Android watches are compatible with iPhone – the Minute News

Anyone who has a clock with android wear can eventually pair it with your iPhone, there is already limited in choosing an Apple Watch to use a smart clock and all its features.

PUB

As shown in TheNextWeb, for such users will need to download the application Android Wear available in the App Store, and from there the possibility of receiving notifications, alerts and other features.

However, there are several reports which state that not all applications available for Android Wear work with iPhone ; this is due to the selective nature of the App Store.

Another serious flaw discovered on Android, now in Multitasking – Pplware

The recent times have been complicated for Google and Android, given the number and complexity of security problems that have emerged.

But how security researchers are constantly testing and validating the operating systems, there was now more a failure affecting Android multitasking mechanisms. Failure is the serious affects all the latest versions.

The latest flaw was discovered by researchers of the Cyber ​​Laboratory Security at the University of Pennsylvania that had the last USENIX Security 15 conference.

According to what was presented and described in paper published (PDF), Android has a serious failure in multitasking mechanisms that allow malicious applications can steal data access for users, without their notion of it.

This malicious applications can simulate other real interfaces and hereafter data is taken and used by the attackers.

The severity of this problem is not in how it’s exploited, but the Android core component underlying the mechanisms control of multitasking tasks.

The researchers found that this failure evaluated more than 6.8 million applications in various stores Android applications and mostly the fault could be exploited in a simple way, without any control by the users.

It is also therein lies much of the problem. The total Android applications stores are not controlled by Google and all possible measures were applied to detect this type of applications would not be comprehensive.

Even if a solution is created, it would have to be applied unified way on Android, which again is a problem due to the high fragmentation that exists in this ecosystem.

The solution is, again, the users of care in installing only valid stores applications and safe, precavendo problems and defending themselves.

Google’s answer to this problem

This issue has been addressed to Google who recognized him, but with a indication that can not be exploited because of several security measures that apply in your store.

We appreciate this theoretical research the it makes Android’s security stronger.

Android users are protected from attempts at phishing or hijacking like this (including manipulation of the user interface) with Verify Apps and Safety Net security features.

Although it is a fact, many users are forced to use other application stores, such as Chinese in which case the Android store is locked, which prevents them from having access to all these security guarantees.

Even with all the news which has shown, this has not been a good year in the field of security for Android, which lets the users afraid for their safety and that of your data.