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Android 6.0 to Be Called Key Lime Pie

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean is on its way, and according to initial rumors, it will be launched in fall, though no one talks about its exact launch date. Anyway, at the moment we know for sure how the fifth generation Android OS will be called and that’s enough, because the Android world is waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich updates and then we’ll start talking about the Jelly Bean. But wait, there are some people who are already interested in the sixth generation Android and even know how it will be called.

The information comes from The Verge, and as the source claims it is sure Android 6.0 will be called Key Lime Pie. We know Google launches every Android version after a dessert in alphabetical order. So Key Lime Pie is the first thing we think about, but there is also Kugelhopf. The latter, however, is not so popular as the Key Lime Pie, don’t you agree with me?

Of course, The Verge’s tipster wished to remain unknown, though we think it’s the same person who tipped them about the Jelly Bean name last year.

March 6, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean to Come in Fall

Google announced the latest version of its platform back in October and launched it in November. Afterwards it released the Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Nowadays there are only a few handsets running this version of Google’s mobile operating system, but as the MWC 2012 event showed in coming months the market will be full of similar devices.

As you see Android 4.0 ICS has not yet completed its mission, but people are already talking about the next version of Android. Moreover, rumors even mention the launch date of Jelly Bean — later this year.

The sources told Phandroid that Google’s Hiroshi Lockheimer said Android ‘Jelly Bean’ would be released this fall. Moreover, Android 5.0 Jelly Bean is said to be announced in October and to be launched in November.

Doesn’t sound trustworthy, does it? We have previously not heard anything similar. Other than that, there is no official confirmation the next variant will be called exactly that way.

Stay tuned and we’ll inform you as new information is available.

March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments More

HP CEO Claims Android To Stop Being Open-Source OS

At HP Global Partner conference in Las Vegas Hewlett Packard’s CEO Meg Whitman said once Google acquires Motorola, Android will stop being an open-source operating system. This will create a very good ground for webOS bought by HP in 2010. According to HP’s CEO, once the predictions come to be true, webOS may take Android’s place of an open-source platform.

No secret Google will complete the acquisition of Motorola in coming months. It’s not clear why the software giant wants to get it, but most likely the company has plans to produce smartphones, tablets or something else in future, and Motorola’s difficult financial situation looks like a gift from heaven.

Almost everything is ready for the deal, but no one knows what Google will turn into after it. So I advise HP not to rejoice so soon. Moreover, Google always mentions it will keep Android as an open-source OS, so I do not understand Meg Whitman.

In general, Google has won its position due to its openness to the public. Don’t you think it would be unreasonable to deprive people of “why” they have chosen this platform.

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February 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Series 3 of Android Collectable Robots Leaked

Being a collector is very popular nowadays, because it keeps people busy and helps them forget the every day concerns and just relax. With the growth of Android there appeared little green robots beloved by everyone. Google could not be ignorant of people’s devotion to these robots, therefore decided to stimulate their production. And now we have the third series coming.

Yesterday AndroidGuys obtained a leaked document and discovered 8 new miniature Android figures. One of them is an all-in-red robot, one comes with the Nexus logo, and the third is a cool owl-looking Android. But there are still 5 models remaining unknown.

We yet have no info as to when the third series Android robots will be launched and at what price they will be available. But I am sure Android fans will wait as much as necessary. Note that if you’ve started collecting these robots, you will never stop. It’s very similar to the situation we had when the Pokemons first appeared and everybody started collecting them.

February 14, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Rootsmart Can Get to Windward of Bouncer

Google has been always thinking there is no need for an antivirus app for Android handsets. However, the latest reports made the tech giant seriously think about the security of its devices and the launched “Bouncer” antivirus acts like gates not allowing any kind of malware to pass through. But I have to disappoint you, as turns out the app doesn’t work so effectively as it seems.

Forbes says a North Carolina State University professor wrote in his blog that his friends and he had found a new malware called “Rootsmart,” which can pass through without being caught. It can be done due to a process called “privilege escalation” allowing apps to download a new code from a remote server and hide the data transfer in the phone’s normal communications.

You got it right — the downloaded code is the famous “Gingerbreak” known for its access to users’ SMS, phone calls and data. It’s also known as recording sensitive phone conversations.

Consequently, even the “Bouncer” can’t help you fight against malware, and the best solution remains your caution, thus do not download and install apps from unknown or unreliable sources.

February 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
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