Android version

Android version:

Latest version of Android - Android is the operating system used on a Linux-based mobile operating system development for mobile smartphones. Android was first launched in 2007 and his presencewas welcomed by consumers because with this android can run many applications and makingapplications easier because it supports the Java programming system.

Here is a version of Android that never existed from the initial launch.

The first Android in 2007
Android Version 1.1
Android version 1.5 (Cupcake)
Android version 1.6 (Donut)
Android Version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair)
Android version 2.2 (Froyo / Froyen Yogurt)
Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android Version 3.0/3.1 (Honeycomb)
Android Version 4.0 (ICS: Ice Cream Sandwich)

Android version 4.0 is the latest version of the android who became the new hope for the operating system with more capabilities and gadgets like the windows operating system's user interface and user friendly.


source : http://blogslawiayu.blogspot.com/2012/01/android-version.html

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New details on the iPhone 5 surface

According to new speculation and insiders, Apple will keep with its iPhone 4S scheduling and release the iPhone 5 this fall. But will it really time the launch so close to a potential iTV debut?

The iPhone 4S isn’t quite as shiny and new as it was a mere month ago, and in the wake of its now-normalcy come new iPhone 5 rumors. Up until now we’ve been able to gather that the next-gen iPhone will sport a new design, larger display, and that it might be a 4G capable.
Now BGR says it has inside information that the iPhone 5 will be launched in the fall of 2012, and that the new phone will not only have a different look but a different feel. According to the site’s sources, the next iPhone will have “rubber or plastic” material built into its case as a new take on the device’s bezel. This will accompany a new aluminum back plate and new antenna system.
Until this point, we’ve heard that the iPhone 5 would be released earlier than the iPhone 4S was, perhaps sticking to Apple’s original summer launch schedule. But if BGR is right, that means Apple might have an incredibly busy third quarter. We heard yesterday that the Apple iTV is supposed to debut in the second or third quarter of 2012, which makes us a bit dubious about this roadmap. The iTV and iPhone 5 launches will be huge, chaos-creating events that the media and consumers will revolve around for weeks. Lump these closely and Apple risks cannibalizing some of that attention.
Of course there will be some consumers that have to choose between an iTV and iPhone 5 – although we’d predict favor would heavily fall to the handset. We don’t expect these two products to launch side-by-side or share the spotlight, and maybe that means we’ll see the iPhone 5 a little earlier than predicted.
As far as the design news goes, the iPhone 5’s form factor has been all over the place since day one. The tear-drop shape rumors persist, and now we can add rubberized bezel and aluminum back plate to the list. It would be a pretty large jump from the current design Apple has follow, and one we can already imagine hearing complaints about.

source : http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/new-details-on-the-iphone-5-surface/?src=Outbrain

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Sideload apps on a NOOK Tablet with OS 1.4.1 (no root required)

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Update: It’s also now possible to upgrade from OS 1.4.0 to B&N NOOK Tablet OS 1.4.1 while rooting the tablet. 
The Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet is designed to let you download and install third party apps from the B&N shop, but shortly after the tablet was released users noticed that they could also install apps from other sources and even install competing app stores such as the Amazon Appstore and Google Android Market.
Then B&N rolled out software version 1.4.1 and suddenly it got harder to sideload apps that didn’t come from the B&N shop. But it’s not impossible.
Xda-developers forum member Indirect noticed that while you can’t simply download and install an Android APK installer on your tablet anymore, you can still use the Android Debug Bridge (adb) utility to push apps from a computer to your tablet.
This will probably only work if you already added support for third party apps and/or rooted the tabletbefore your NOOK was upgraded to OS 1.4.1. While the software update removes root access and kills the simplest methods for sideloading, it doesn’t wipe all of your files and settings.
Using the NOOK Tablet Sideload tools
1. Download Indirect’s latest script from the xda-developers forum.
2. Unzip the files to a folder on your computer. For this tutorial I’m going to pretend you put the files in a directory called c:\sideload\
3. Put the APK installer file you want to load on your tablet in the same directory.
4. Open a command prompt and navigate to that directory.

• On a Windows computer you can do this by opening the start menu and typing “cmd” (without quotes) into the run box.
• Then type “cd /” to get to the root directory.
• Next type “cd sideload” to enter the new directory with your files.

5. Connect your NOOK Tablet to your computer with a USB cable.
6. Type “adb install name_of_app.apk” and the utility should push the file to your tablet and install it. For instance, to install Titanium Backup, I typed adb install TitaniumBackup_latest.apk”
This method isn’t quite as easy as using the Android Market or Amazon Appstore on your tablet, but it does let you sideload apps on a tablet that’s running OS 1.4.1, even without root access.
If you’d like to downgrade to OS 1.4.0 so that you can root the tablet and install the Android Market, you can do that — but the process involve performing a factory reset so you’ll lose data and settings.
How to Restore to NOOK Tablet 1.4.0
1. Download the NOOK Tablet stock recovery file from AdamOutler’s xda-developers forum thread.
2. Place it on the root directory of a microSD card and plug it into your tablet.
3. Shut down your NOOK Tablet and restart it to restore to factory default condition with OS 1.4.0.
Once you’ve done that, you may want to check out our guides for rooting the tablet and blocking future software updates to make sure you don’t lose root access.

source : http://liliputing.com/2011/12/sideload-apps-on-a-nook-tablet-with-os-1-4-1-no-root-required.html

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Install Android Market on BlackBerry PlayBook

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Ok, you’ve installed the PlayBook OS 2 beta. You’ve rooted your PlayBook. Now it’s time to get the Android Market up and running on your PlayBook.
Why?
Because while it’s certainly cool that PlayBook OS 2 lets you run repackaged Android apps that have been converted to RIM’s .BAR format, it’s way cooler to just install them as if you’re using a regular old Android device via the Market. It’s also a lot easier and makes a wider selection of Android apps available for the PlayBook.
If you haven’t already rooted your PlayBook and installed PlayBook OS 2 beta, go do that now before attempting to install the market. You won’t get anywhere if you skip those two steps.
You’re also going to need an SCP client like WinSCP (use the first link labelled ‘installation package’) and PuTTYgen. Download and install them on your computer before following the steps below, too.
The following instructions assume you’re using a Windows computer, because for now the only way to root a PlayBook is to use a Windows PC.
1. Download the current Google Apps package from CyanogenMod.
2. Extract the contents of the .zip file (you’ll need them later).
3. Download an Android launcher app packaged as a .bar file from PlayBook Bars and install it using DDPb Installer (mentioned on the PlayBook OS 2 tutorial. (Just choose any of the apps with “Launcher” in the name such as Android Launcher, Launcher, or the Honeycomb Launcher).
4.Tap your launcher app to initialize the Android Player on your PlayBook (it should appear on your PlayBook homescreen near the bottom).

5.Launch PuTTYgen on your computer, press the load button, and browse to your Dingleberry folder. Change the file type dropdown to all files and double click the file rsa to select it.
6.Click OK when you see the PuTTYgen notice above and then click save private key. Name your file something easy to remember (like playbook.psk) and save it.

7. Log into your playbook as root with an scp client (eg: WinSCP for windows). Use your PlayBook’s IP address for the host name and root for the username. Under private key file, click the … button and browse to (and select) the playbook.psk file you just saved in PuTTYgen.

8. When the WinSCP file explorer opens, your computer appears on the left and the PlayBook appears on the right. In the left pane, browse to the folder where you extracted the CyanogenMod Google apps.
9. Copy the META-INF and system folders to the root directory of your PlayBook (the system folder will merge with the existing system folder on your PlayBook).
10. In the right pane, browse to /system/app/ and delete SetupWizard.apk. Now click the folder icon with the up arrow (again, in the right pane)
11. Again in the right pane, browse to /apps/sys.android.XXXX.ns/native/scripts [enter]. XXXX is different for every PlayBook, and it’s a LONG number.
12. Once you’ve changed directories, click the black box icon that says HOM to open a command prompt in WinSCP.
13. Type ./android-player-cmd.sh kill-android-core.sh [enter] to kill the current Android Player process on your PlayBook.
14.Launch the launcher app you installed in step 3.

15. Using the launcher app, tap through to the full apps listing (often in the top right corner of a launcher’s main screen). Tap Android Market (or another Google app), and enter your Google account details.
16. If Google logs you in, you’re done! If not, retrace your steps.

Bear in mind, not every app you download from the Market is going to work.
While the PlayBook can run Android apps, some of the ones you try to install may be dependent upon libraries or frameworks that aren’t included by RIM (like the Google Maps framework, which is missing and prevents apps like Current from working).
Also note that Android apps don’t have access to the PlayBook’s cameras just yet, though that could certainly change when PlayBook OS 2 is released in February.

source : http://liliputing.com/2011/12/install-android-market-on-blackberry-playbook.html

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The New Convertible Dell Inspiron Duo Tablet cum PC

Dell has launched an innovative netbook, Inspiron Duo Tablet  that has unique design with a seamless switch between touch and types modes. Its design is so innovative that it is easy to grip and small enough to go with you anywhere. It combines with Intel NM10 Express Video card andIntel® Atom® Dual Core Processor N570 which has 1.6GHz clock frequency, 512K L2 cache memory. 
This tablet has Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system with 32bit support. It is equipped with 10.1″ Widescreen that can support a pixel resolution of 1366×768 size and provide you stunning visual experience. This tablet is specially designed for those people who are style conscious because it has easy transform feature of converting into digital photo frame, alarm clock or music player.
It has 4 cell Li-Ion battery that can deliver you up to 3 hours and 57 minutes of battery life. This laptop has 1.3MP webcamera integrated with microphone that can connect you with your friends and family easily. It has advanced peripheral connectivity features including VGA port, Headphone jack, 2 USB 2.0 port and HDMI port.

Dell Inspiron Duo Netbook Features and Specifications:

Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium , 32bit.
Processor: Intel® Atom® Dual Core Processor N570 (1.6GHz, 512K L2 Cache).
Memory: 2GB DDR3 SDRAM.
Chipset: Intel NM10 Express chipset
Hard Disk: Up to 320GB SATA hard drive (7200RPM).
Display: 10.1″ Widescreen (1366×768) Multi Touch Disply.
Video Card: Intel NM10 Express Video.
Battery: 29Whr 4 cell battery, Up to 3 hours and 57 minutes of battery life .
Wireless: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n.
Audio: 2 X 1W speakers for total of 2W standard
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V3.0.
Slots: 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/ SDHC/ SDXC/ MMC).
Webcam: Built-in 1.3 megapixel Webcam
Ports: VGA out, Headphone-out (1), Microphone-in (1), USB 2.0 (2), HDMI port
Dimensions (W x D x H): 285 x 194.5 x 26.2 ~28.7 mm.
Weight: 1.54Kg.

source : http://minilaptopsreview.net/convertible-dell-inspiron-duo-tablet-cum-pc/

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How gadget in shoes could use foot power to run up cell’s battery

The nightmare of your mobile phone running out of power mid-conversation could be over. Scientists say they can turn the spring in your step into the power in your mobile phone by harvesting the kinetic energy from walking, reported the Daily Mail. Researchersat the University of Wisconsin have invented a device that, placed in a shoe, captures the energy of moving microscopic liquid droplets and converts it into electrical current. Scientists have been working for years on trying to harness the energy produced from walking, which theoretically is sufficient to power a light bulb, smart phone or even a laptop. But until now their solutions have been too cumbersome, or have not produced enough power to be useful. Now, engineering experts Tom Krupenkin and Ashley Taylor say they have come up with a technology - known as “reverse electrowetting” - that can produce as much as a hefty 10 watts of power. After testing various liquids, the researchers chose a metal alloy called Galinstan. Used in thermometers, it is similar to mercury but not poisonous. Two small pouches, placed in the bottom of a shoe, are filled with the fluid and generate a current whenever they are compressed by the foot’s up and down motion. Prof Krupenkin said humans were generally “very powerful energy-producing machines” that could produce as much as a kilowatt of power while sprinting. Transferring the energy from a device in a foot to a phone in the hand presents an obvious hurdle. Rather than plugging a cable into a shoe, the Wisconsin researchers suggest installing a wireless transmitter in the heel. This could make radio contact with mobile phone base stations, a task which typically accounts for most of a phone’s battery use.

source : http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011\08\26\story_26-8-2011_pg9_6

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