Posts Tagged ‘Android’
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
One of the area which I believe Android phones are lacking is in security, especially when compared against BlackBerry devices.
A few weeks ago I began researching options to enhance the security of my Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S phone. Several articles from well know and established magazines and Internet sites all had on their list a specific application, which I purchased and have been using for about ten days.
Yesterday I discovered a way to get around the security. Last night I thought I found another way to bypass the security and tested my theory this morning, and it was another security flaw.
I wrote the company last night and will wait a week to see if the company responds before releasing their name.
A major point to be taken from this is many magazines and review sites do perfunctory evaluations. In order to do a proper assessment, time must be spent. Not an hour or two, but a substantial amount over an extended period. It is the only way to do justice to the people who value their opinions.
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Tags: Android, Android Market, App Store, BlackBerry, Consultants, General and Freelance, Handhelds, iPhone, PC World (magazine), Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Galaxy S i500, Security, Smartphone
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Recently, one of the techs at HITman Services and I were talking about Apple’s iPhone versus Google’s Android phones. We were specifically discussing their architectures and how Android is open whereas Apple is closed.
Apple believes they know what is best for their users and dictates exactly how it will be. How each application will interact with the device, the user experience and what your home page will look like, the fact that you can’t change the battery for whatever reason. And, only apps purchased from the Apple iTunes store can be installed.
Android is a more open architecture and trusts users to a much greater degree. When installing an app, the system will tell you what the app will have access to and asks your permission before it is actually installed. You have the ability to get apps from other places than just the Android Market. If the battery dies, you can simply change it.
Like one political party, there is a group of elites which believes they know what is best. It really doesn’t matter what the people want, they will get what is offered and any attempts to hack or jail break the system will be dealt with.
On the other hand there is a party which believes that as a whole, when individuals are given the power, they will create much more success. While mistakes will be made, they will ultimately produce superior results as a result of their freedom.
So which camp are you in? Apple or Android?
Tags: Android, Android Market, Apple, Handhelds, iPhone, Smartphones, Steve Jobs, User experience
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010
One of the first things I noticed after using the Samsung Fascinate for a while was how quickly the battery was being consumed. In addition to the spare battery I purchased from the Verizon store in Clifton Park, NY, I decided to purchase another spare battery. This provided me with always having a fully charged battery available even on long days without needing to find an outlet.
The first Android app I loaded was Touchdown, which is a program that synchronizes Android phones with a Microsoft Exchange server. As our company uses Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint and several other software programs from Microsoft, it was very important that the phone ties seamlessly in with our current system. Other apps loaded included an anti-virus program, Kindle for Android, Fox News and a system monitor. I also purchased a copy of LogMeIn Ignition.
On the second day of my of my trip I needed to add a new rule to my Outlook 2010 to assist with a security issue. I used LogMeIn Ignition to remote into my computer and while using an Android device to control a computer is certainly not as easy as using a mouse or track-pad, I was able to accomplish my task in a relatively short time.
The 3G reception was very spotty where we stayed, but I was always able to get to the Internet. The browsing experience on the Fascinate is very good, far superior to Windows Professional 6.51 or BlackBerrys and only lacking in its inability to view Flash (at least for the current moment).
There was one evening when two calls went directly to voicemail, this also happened to someone else in my party who was using an Apple iPhone 4 and I attribute this to an issue with reception. Making calls from the same location that evening went out properly.
I used the camera and video quite a bit and both performed flawlessly. The many camera settings added some very nice enhancements to the photos I took.
Part 3 to be released soon.
Tags: Android, BlackBerry, Clifton Park New York, iPhone, Microsoft, Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Group, Samsung i9000 Galaxy S, Verizon
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
First there was the smartphone operating system battle between the Palm OS and Windows Mobile. Then Research in Motion (RIM) stepped up their effort. Next in the progression was Apple with their iOS, and then Google’s Android.
Recent numbers from Quantcast showing that Apple and their iOS hold a 56% market share for mobile operating systems being used for browsing the Internet. Google’s Android however is quickly making inroads as it now holds 25% of the market. RIM is left in the dust with 9%, while other mobile operating system account for 10% of mobile browsing.
Since last year, iOS has dropped off by 11% and RIM by 10%, while Android has increased by 17%. During that same timeframe mobile browsing of the Internet has increased by 110%.
Tags: Android, Apple, Google, ios, Mobile operating system, Palm OS, Research In Motion, Windows Mobile
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
For many years web designers have been using Adobe’s Flash as a way to enhance the look of websites. Programming with Flash provides some very unique and interesting content. Disney is an excellent example of a company which utilizes Flash to greatly enhance their website.
But as of recently, more and more issues are arising from the use of Flash. There have been several security flaws which compromised computers. Just last month there were lawsuits filed against companies for using zombie cookies in Flash. Some of the companies included ESPN, Disney, Hulu, MTV, ABC, and NBC.
In addition to that, there has been the rift between Apple and Adobe over the use or non-use of Flash in iPhones and iPads. Apple will not use Flash in any of its devices.
There are many other mobile devices such as BlackBerrys and Androids on the market which do not use Flash. And with the rise in use of all these mobile devices, companies need to create two versions of their website if they want to use Flash, thus increasing costs.
So the question is: Is it still worthwhile to use Flash?
Tags: Adobe, Adobe Systems, Android, Apple, BlackBerry, Development Frameworks, Flash, Hulu, iPhone, Multimedia, Zombie Cookie
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Recently we had a client come into our computer and IT repair facility in Clifton Park. He was having an issue with his BlackBerry from Sprint/Nextel. The problem was centered on connecting to his Microsoft Exchange Server.
We followed our advanced diagnostic procedures for this type of issue. When this didn’t lead to a solution, we had to contact the vendors of the product. When all was told, we spoke with six people from three different companies. With the exception of one person, the others weren’t even able to grasp an understanding of what the issue was.
Fortunately for our client, he didn’t have to deal with the frustration as our motto is “Eliminating HI-Tech Frustration” and we took the brunt of it. These days there are so many variable and so many products from different vendors involved, determining exactly where the issue originates is no longer as simple as 1, 2, 3.
The problem with technology is too many large companies cut corners by providing inadequate technical support staff to properly resolve their customer’s issues. One of our advantages is with the example of the person who brought in their BlackBerry: we are all power users and run a variety of smartphones with different operating systems such as: BlackBerry, Palm WebOS, Android and Windows Mobile.
Information provided by: HITman Services, a computer and IT services company located in Clifton Park, New York.
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Tags: Android, BlackBerry, HITman Services, Microsoft, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Exchange Server, Nextel, Palm OS, Palm Pre, Research In Motion, RIM, Smartphone, Sprint, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Thinking about how people use their smartphones and the associated applications led me to thinking if we are giving away much of our freedom and anonymity which we will be sorry for later. According to JWire, 76% of smartphone users prefer free apps with location based ads rather than paying for apps.
While location based services can certainly be very helpful, is it really good to have many people know where you are at every given moment?
Could hackers exploit these apps and gain knowledge of our daily habits?
While it may be too soon to know all the implications with which new technologies bring with them, it might be wise to err on the side of caution.
Tags: Android, BlackBerry, Business, Handhelds, iPhone, Location and Tracking, Location-based service, Smartphone, Technology, Telecommunications, Windows Mobile
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