Lenovo launching Android and Windows tablets Very Soon

After buying the PC division of IBM in 2006, China's Lenovo will surrender to the charms of the market and available tablet equipped with the Android operating system "in the coming weeks," said Rory Read, president of the company.


The models share the same base but hit store shelves in "tastes" for specific end users and corporate market. Of similar devices have a 10-inch screen and will run Android 3.0 Honeycomb, no details about their technical specifications too.

The surprises, yes, their prices should be: depending on the amount of optional equipment will vary from the reasonable $ 450 (U.S. $ 720, out there) until salgadíssimos $ 900 ($ 1,400, also out there), which does believe that his arrival in this humble country is unlikely.

In defense of these values​​, the executive said his company "is working to build an excellent user experience in our tablets (...) some of the first Android handsets tablet were not mature enough, and we want to be sure that our instruments are strong . We have only one opportunity to leave a good impression. "

Read also says that tablets equipped with Windows 7 should arrive "the future" and that models with Android and 7-inch screen are "plans" of your company.

Security: Android and Symbian are most vulnerable, says McAfee

The viruses targeting at mobile devices are really the new target of cybercriminals. According to quarterly report released on Tuesday by McAfee reports that Android and Symbian operating systems are more prone to attacks and threats identification Rustock reduces the number of spams, the lowest recorded since 2007.

"Although the last quarter has once again shown that the growth of spam has slowed, it does not mean that cybercriminals are looking for new ways. Identified the emergence of many threats such as malware botnets and new to Android, trying to take the Rustock's position, which should significantly affect this activity in the coming months, "said Vincent Weafer, senior vice president of McAfee Labs in a statement.

With over 6 million unique malware samples, the first three months of this year were record in the history of malware. In February saw the largest number of samples, approximately 2.75 million. It was also the quarter with the highest volume of fake antivirus programs, which reached its highest level in over a year, in March bringing the total to 350,000 different samples.

The malware has left only affect computers. As the popularity of Android devices become a new target, in the first quarter, the platform already occupies the second most popular for mobile malware behind the Symbian OS. McAfee Labs discovered more sophisticated forms of mobile malware for Android, and Android / DrdDream, Android / drad, Android / StemySCR.A AndroidBgyoulu and that affected from games to applications and data from SMS.

The overthrow of the botnet (a collection of software agents or bots that run autonomously and automatically) Rustock caused the closure of the main structures of zombies, leading to a decrease in the volume of spam worldwide. Last quarter, the number of spam has dropped significantly, to less than half what it was just a year - about 1.5 trillion messages per day, exceeding the legitimate mail traffic at a rate of only 3 to 1.

Although the development of Zeus botnet has declined, the author apparently shifted their efforts to combine the source code of Zeus with the botnet SpyEye, generating threats that have affected large banking and the Internet. In March 2011, the latest botnet SpyEye able to take advantage of more than 150 modules, such as USB drives, instant messaging and certificate-ons

Company offers rent games for Android by 25 cents a day

 The app store of Google offers thousands of programs, some of them free and some paid. Some vendors offer free versions of applications, but often they advertise or cut some features. This is good for the user, who can test a program before downloading, but if games just gives the feeling of being incomplete.


The American operator T-Mobile will try to solve this problem. In a partnership with WildTangent, the carrier will offer Android phones in their rent games per day. Paying 25 cents, users can test a game to see if it is good even before paying the full price. There will also be a subscription model, which should have plans from 40 to 10 dollars per month and will allow the daily rent of a number of games.

Meanwhile T-Mobile plans to offer this service to a first group of customers, to test whether it really works. Depending on his success, the program will be expanded to more users and also to the tablets offered by the operator.

The question is whether Google will approve this new business model or trying to somehow prohibit the rental application. After all, the boss still on Android is Google.

Sharp and Softbank released world's first Android 2.3 Clamshell Phone

The Japanese love clamshell phones, popularly known as "phone that opens and closes" or flip. So it's no surprise that companies like Sharp and Softbank have agreed to use this format to create the first Android smartphone with folding of the world.

The device is called Hybrid Aquos 007SH is a variation of the female model AQUOS IS11H, we show that pink phone the other day. The smartphone has a long and rectangular design, with alphanumeric keyboard and a 3.4-inch 3D display with 480 x 800 pixels. And, oddly enough, the 007SH Aquos Hybrid runs version 2.3 of Android.

But not only that, it has several features that you will certainly approve, as well as being waterproof, it also has a camera with 16.1 megapixel sensor that takes pictures and records video in high resolution (720p) and 3D. The 007SH also has Aquos Hybrid Digital TV, GPS, a HDMI port Micro, slot for microSD memory card and SDHC memory cards and Bluetooth 3.0, and 2GB microSD card and Dropbox and Qik already installed. It is available in several colors black, white, burgundy and misty blue.

That was a good strategy for Sharp, after all, as the Japanese, many people in the world of smartphones like flip. Especially in Brazil, remember the success of the Motorola V3? Yeah. Softbank said it would release the Aquos 007SH Hybrid later this month in Japan Sharp also plans to sell the device in the world soon.

Flash 10.3 presents a great security hole in Android

Not a week goes by without the need to launch an Adobe security advisory related to Flash. This plugin, which extends the power of publishing and interactive audiovisual content on the network, is also responsible for the most embarrassing security flaws that could be imagined. In the most recent alert, smartphones running Android are in danger.

According to Adobe, Adobe Flash Player 10.3.185.22 or earlier for Google Android can compromise the system. The same goes for Flash Player 10.3.181.16 or earlier operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Solaris).

The vulnerability, rated "important" (one level before the worst of all, the "critical"), that cybercriminals would obtain access to the functionality of the device. Through malicious websites, the crack would get control of your smartphone or computer. Among the activities authorized by the gap is erroneously sending messages via e-mail account user.

The XSS script is already being used by criminals who send fake e-mails with links to pages that exploit the loophole. From there, part of the computer functions are available to the attacker without the user knowing about it.

To avoid further problems, Adobe recommends that owners of Android upgrade their Flash on Android Market. Computer users must access a Flash page and download the latest version available. Thus it avoids future problems.

2 out of 3 Androids running version 2.2

You have not had your Android phone updated to version 2.3 or 2.3.3? Do not buy a tablet with the system in recent days? So the chances that you have an appliance that runs Froyo are pretty high. In fact, 64% of mobile phones with the system are to this version, is the last chart that indicates the version of the platform which was updated earlier this month.

The table is updated every two weeks, but there were no significant changes so far. Compared with the chart in mid-March, however, we can see that Android 3.0 is starting to get a bigger slice or 3.1 is already appearing in some Xoom. Another good news is that mobile phones with versions 1.5 or 1.6 of Android are already beginning to disappear from the map, either because they were updated or because their owners have switched device.

Remembering back to those who have forgotten the other times that this chart showed up here, these statistics take into account only those devices that have access to Androids Android Market and accessed in the past 14 days. That is, only devices approved by Google.

Sharp's Android Smartphone may be the new Sidekick

You know that type of smartphone that has a screen that can be slid to the side and turns into something that resembles a miniature computer, complete with a QWERTY physical keyboard? The most famous model in this format is the Sidekick, which is popular with many who like to type text. Now a picture that was leaked on the Internet shows that Sharp is working on a smartphone with the same physical characteristics, and can be launched onto the market very soon.

According to Unwired View website, this phone has a 3.2 inch screen with HVGA resolution (480 × 320 pixels), connectivity with GSM, 3G and WCDMA, Wi-Fi, GPS and a camera on the back - the resolution still was not revealed.

The new Sharp smartphone will run the Android operating system, probably in Froyo version (2.2), which would make this unit compatible with most applications available on Android Market.

The highlight of this device is that the full QWERTY keyboard that appears when you slide the screen sideways. In this model, however, not the screen is slightly raised for you to use your smartphone into a smooth surface and lying.

Sharp's smartphone should be released by U.S. operator AT & T, the same that had exclusive rights to sell the iPhone for several years in the United States.

Virus for Android was executed when the user answers calls

It seems that, to the chagrin of fans of Android, the wave of viruses, trojans and other ugly critters masquerading as legitimate applications on the Android Market did not have time to end. This time, were discovered at least 34 apps with malicious code that was implemented specifically when the owner received a call from Android.

According to security firm Lookout Security, this new virus is a variant of the former DroidDream malware that has infected the Android Market in March this year.

Called DroidDream Light and being a simpler version of the old malware, this worm disguised itself legitimate applications in Android Market and was available for download by any user. In some cases, the virus carried content descriptions and "flamboyant" to call the attention of the unwary.

Once installed, the malicious code was inert until you receive a call or an SMS. At this time he was activated and sent to various developers of mobile data, such as model, IMEI, IMSI and the version of the SDK, as well as information about the applications installed on the device. Most worrisome is that the application need not even be opened prior to that happening. Once installed, just waiting for the next call.

The Lookout Security also says that malware can install malicious code on the device, but this requires that the user authorizes the action. One estimate says that around 30,000 to 120,000 may have been infected with DroidDream Light.

But do not throw your smartphone with Android out the window yet! Google itself has already removed these apps from the Android Market, and also removed some malware from the remote devices, using a method somewhat questionable: remotely, the company installed the application "Android Market Security Tool March 2011," with root privileges and without asking permission. This application removes the malware and then uninstalls itself.

In other words: for now, the Android Market are free of harmful applications. It remains to know when, and how Google intends to handle these security flaws listed in the store.

Review: Motorola Xoom, the Android Honeycomb tablet

I present this time, my review based on the Motorola Xoom, the first Android tablet Honeycomb 3.0. Xoom shall be the first device to receive the tax exemption offered by the federal government, which will make the platform more accessible to consumers.

Released in February in the U.S., Xoom has gained prominence for bringing first-hand, the new operating system from Google made exclusively for tablets. Provide equipment "larger screen" to make better use of visual space, and includes new graphics and a holographic interface are basic differences between the concept of the new system with respect to the Android smartphones.

Just as in traditional versions of Android, the Honeycomb provides several screens for customization. With shortcuts to applications and interactive widgets, allows access or view content without having to open a program. The background can also be changed to any image you prefer.

With an architecture that resembles the Windows interface, including a tool bar with navigational buttons always at the bottom of the screen, thus allowing the control system is in the same place, no matter what your preference (vertical or horizontal) , Honeycomb values ​​the choice and convenience of the user.

The toolbar also provides a centralized application for notifications, updates and configurations of the system. With pre-shaped pop-up (displayed as a balloon at the bottom - without paralyzing the work), users of Xoom may receive notices of new e-mail while surfing the web or working in any application.

The choice of 10-inch screen in widescreen format can be described as a big advantage over competitors Xoom. With a larger viewing area, watch videos, and native seems more comfortable without that perception of lack of space compression. The benefit also extends to Web browsing, allowing the pages to open without pushing the content.

In addition to web pages that I mentioned above, the browser of Xoom is very similar to how Google Chrome. With tabs at the top of the screen, you can browse and rotate through the various pages with ease, including the speed of rendering pages as they have in the Google platform.

With cameras of 2 and 5 megapixels, respectively front and rear, the Xoom showed excellent performance for photos and HD videos. Of course, taking pictures with a tablet may be an unusual task, but the resources released by Motorola in an unprecedented way were really helpful, especially in the use of video conferencing in Google Talk (interesting note: there is a balance that avoids reducing one of the shivering hands).

Focusing on freedom of choice that Android offers, Xoom has support for Adobe Flash technology controversy, which gives an additional boost to the browser to display all the elements of a page or run specific applications such as online gaming. Should you be against this technology, just ignore the download on Android Market.

In comparison with the qualities described in this review, the Xoom or better Honeycomb Android still has critical problems. The lack of developers engaged with the platform is visible inside the app store. Few Apps available that are ready for the big screen. Popular services like Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare Gowalla still bring apps focused only on smartphones, which detracts from the use of larger screens when opened.

While it is expected that the last conference Google I / O will bring great fruit (all developers won a Galaxy Tab 2) the short term, the Mountain View giant has been showing good examples of the fantastic apps newbies like Gmail and Calendar (for communication and organization), YouTube (fun), Google Maps (location) and Google Body (education and knowledge).

Android users consume more data than the others

Month after month we have seen that Android, Google's mobile platform, has gained more space in the smartphone market. According to a survey done by Nielsen, a company specializing in market research, in April 2011, Android accounted for 36% of the smartphone market in the United States to be 10% ahead of Apple and RIM's 13%. But according to the company, Android not only leads in the category market share.

In analyzing the data traffic generated by users of smartphones in the United States by dividing the consumption categories (ranging from application downloads, through videos, music and online radio stations, among others), Nielsen concluded that Android is also a leader absolute bandwidth consumption.

According to data released by the company, users of Android consumed during the month of April this year, an average of 582 MB, while users consumed 492 MB of IOS. Thirdly, it appears WebOS, HP, with 448 MB, followed by Windows 7 Phone with 317 MB. In the lantern of the largest consumers of data, and far removed from first place winners are Windows Mobile, which consumed 174 MB and 127 MB consumed with the RIM BlackBerry OS.

Although the study did not clarify whether the traffic analysis includes 3G and 4G, or only Wi-Fi, some issues may explain the difference between the two largest consumers of data. The first concerns the imposition of it made Apple's applications larger than 20 MB can only be downloaded via Wi-Fi is still the question of what to use Google's Android User Accounts, and the gadget to keep up to date, holds several exchanges of information with Google's servers.

In addition, the IOS updates are always done through the USB cable while the Android users can download updates to the OS via Wi-Fi There is also the question of the number of applications for Android, being free, just winning ads as a form of monetization, which also generates more data traffic.
All these data only confirm that Android has come to occupy in many respects, the leadership of the smartphone market. And has done it very well.

BlueStacks, to run Android Apps on Windows

At least that's what it promises the company that developed the program BlueStacks, a system that will make it possible to run Android applications directly on computers running Windows, and it seems natively.

The program, which is still in an alpha release, will enable anyone who owns a computer or other devices with x86 Windows installed can download and run programs from Android, so almost transparent to the user.

In the words of Rosen Sharma, CEO of BlueStacks (free translation):

Our vision is of a completely new kind of experience, which supports consumer interest in Android and also allows them to access some of the most valuable applications, enabling them to use their favorite device for work and play.


Things that just make a free license for you ...
Scheduled to have a final version of the end of next year, BlueStacks work on any computer, notebook, tablet or netbook running Windows x86 architecture, and function normally with both devices with support for touch, and through other input devices, such as keyboard and mouse.

And what is the advantage of running Windows apps from Android? Well, if you already have an Android phone and like a particular app, you can install a copy on your Windows and use it from there. Moreover, depending on your taste, you could even have a Windows installation without any native program installed, only the Android apps. Developers can also benefit from this news, since now they will have a much larger amount of users buying their apps.

As the program is still in alpha version, it is really difficult to say whether he will be able to accomplish everything it promises, even without loss of performance. But if you like and want to know more (or even if you want to test the program), visit the BlueStacks.

Google deletes many emulators from Android Market

And with little fanfare, Google started deleting applications considered irregular in its Android Market, an environment that until now was known to have far less rigid rules that the App Store, which his rival Apple's willingness to IOS.

According to the blog Engadget, the programs are being deleted without notice by the web giant, which also breaks are canceling the accounts of developers.

N64oid Android: RIP
The first programs to be mined from the app store's operating system were the little robot N64oid emulators, Ataroid, and Gamboid Snesoid, which were sold in the shop for prices between $ 1.99 and $ 5.99 in addition to PSX4Droid, offered for free. Responsible for running games on the Nintendo N64, Atari, Game Boy, SNES and Playstation 1, technically trial programs also wounded a number of copyright and so were asked to leave the environment.

How to remember the site The Register, in theory developers kicked the Android Market can offer its programs at other stores for Android, as SlideME obscure, but without the same security in payment and information security.

Speaking of Android Market, a research made ​​by the company Dysthymia show that 97% of downloaded programs in the store in April were free, as against 95% recorded in March and that only 96 accounted for programinhas 50 million downloads.

Use your smartphone to control your presentations in PowerPoint or OpenOffice

Whether at school, college or at work, now and then we need to do some work or business presentation with the aid of PowerPoint or OpenOffice. But having to stand through the slides by computer is not practical, is not it? Having to ask someone to do it, still can be a big nuisance. So how about a remote control to power your presentation - and the best: without having to spend anything for it?


Remote PowerPoint OpenOffice is the solution to this problem, an application that turns your Android into a remote control, compatible with PowerPoint and OpenOffice. Just set the connection to your computer with your Android and begin to control the files on the phone.

The application is very simple and also has the ability to see the images and the file notes made by phone, how to support you during your presentations.

Like it? Follow the step-by-step instructions below and exceed the expectations of his audience.

Step 1. Download the PowerPointOpenOfficePC and click on "PC app for download;

Step 2. Click "Save" and run on your computer for the application to create a connection with your Android;


Step 3. On your smartphone, look at the Android Market application Remote PowerPoint OpenOffice;

Step 4. Click "Install" and wait for the download and installation;

Step 5. Run the application and click "OK" to welcome screen. The application will then present the internal and external IP, port and connection;

Step 6. Return to your computer and open the application installed. Enter the internal IP Address field-IP;

Step 7. Then click "open file" to select your file. Select the presentation file and click "OK" and then "Connect";

Step 8. Automatically submit your file will open on your computer. Place the slide in full screen;

Step 9. In its Android, click "Start presentation". Wait while the application loads all of your slides;

Step 10. After loading the slides, click on each of them to switch pages. Now you're ready to begin his presentation, to control the sequence of your slides for your Android.

BlueStacks: Android applications run on Windows

The Google Android is causing great excitement in the smartphone market, especially with applications and games that can be downloaded from the internet. However, users who employ desktop very difficult to enjoy these applications on Android why bother yourself switching between desktop and smartphone.


This is no longer a problem because the company brought BlueStarcks an interface to run Android applications in Windows. As the Android-based smartphones have touchscreens, the BlueStacks worked so desktop users can have the best possible use, which depends on your computer. If a common desktop, you can use the traditional mouse, if a tablet or a touch screen monitor, you can use your fingers.

In addition, BlueStacks thought the best use of the screen where you view the screen or the Windows or Android. To make the switch screens just press a button. If you are lucky that one can have more than one monitor, you can use a monitor for Windows and one for Android.

According to BlueStacks, support for the App Store is limited to Amazon for Android, Android Market for now is out. The focus for the future is to run Windows applications inside of Android. Unfortunately this does not happen so soon because there is no Android version for x86 processors such as Core i5 / i7 Intel. Remember that normally smartphones using ARM processors.

Windows Phone 7 will shop in the molds of Android

The news that Microsoft announced yesterday about  Windows Phone 7 - including an event specially located in Sao Paulo - not limited only to the operating system itself, which received 500 new features and improvements, according to company president Steve Ballmer. Means that copying the Android, the platform of MS have a store that does not depend on the device itself.


Who has a smartphone with Google Android know what I'm talking about: Google recently put on air a new virtual store, accessible from any browser. The user, after logging into the service, you can choose which applications are installed on the device. Depending on the size of the download, the smartphone starts to download it immediately.

For Windows 7 Phone code name "Mango", the Windows Marketplace Web-based Phone is confirmadíssimo. And, according to Microsoft, the scheme is the same as Android: remote installation of applications, for the convenience of general users.

Acer Android Tablet to be launched in July

Acer would not stay out of contention tablet market. It is hardly surprising that rumors of a possible launch of a tablet of the company are growing stronger. Now, combine these rumors with official information from Intel that possible with their tablets Android processors hit the market later in 2011, we note that the Digitimes reported today. According to the portal, Acer plans to launch in July a tablet with Android, the platform with Intel's Oak Trail.

In a note published by Digtimes, Acer should show a tablet on the market with Android OS 3.0 (Honeycomb), with 10-inch screen, and the aforementioned processor platform with the Oak Trail. The month of listing (in July) is the same month that happens to Computex, one of the great international exhibitions of technology. Therefore, the chances of that happening during the event announcement is great.

Acer is increasingly turning to the side of Google products to launch Android. Not long ago they released their first netbook market with Android, and how the advances of Microsoft in the world of tablets is slow, and the partnership with Intel is solid, not surprising news of the possible launch of a tablet with this platform.

The Digitimes also reports that, on the other hand, Microsoft itself seems to prefer to rely on Lenovo and Asus as partners in the development of new products, especially in the x86 operating system. Finally, there are also rumors that Acer would be testing the MeeGo Oak Trail with processors, not very clear what the objectives of these tests. Tablets with MeeGo? Tablets with dual boot? Acer Smartphones MeeGo with the system? Only time will tell.

Let your Android with the face of Ubuntu

If you're a fan of the visual aspects of Ubuntu and have always wanted a version of the system for mobile phones, your dreams are very close to achieving. Well, not totally, the most you can do for now is to install this great theme for Android, it leaves your machine that looks much like the window manager Unity.

The package, which contains icons, wallpapers, docks and other resources, was developed by Joe Steiger, and took a long time to get ready, but surprised by the quality, possessing even versions of the wallpapers of Unity and the traditional version 2D.


And what's even better, is not as slow as the original Unity!
In total, the issue includes:

71 icons;
4 wallpapers (resolution 960 × 854);
6 images for Better Application Cut;
1 Dock Launcher Pro
Unfortunately, at least for now there is no automatic way to do the full installation of the theme, then you have to install some extra applications and download icons and wallpapers manually, and install them. Applications suggested by the author, who alone is not mandatory is the Better Cut. Others, like the Pro and the Beautiful Widget Launcher must be installed on the phone.

The entire installation procedure of the issue, including download links can be found on the blog of Joe Steiger. It's worth a test.

Android TV promises practical and good resources for those who only want to have fun

Thanks to its feasibility of customization, each day we get news about new applications for the Android operating system. This time, OS win the little robot green space next to your TV.

The Geniatech developed a core of television entertainment that goes far beyond just generating high quality images. Android TV set top box (which surely will not be on increasingly thin TVs) is a suite of features you want to transform your room movies in a very comfortable and well equipped multimedia powerhouse.

For this, the device has a nice version 2.2 (Froyo) Android mobile operating system, processor Amlogic Cortex A9, 1 GHz clock, 512 MB RAM and USB port, allowing connection of an external hard drive or any other type of USB gadget, such as a pen drive.

In terms of storage, has a native HD 2 Gb and feasibility of expanding that space by supporting the memory card, bringing the volume up to 32 Gb

The Android TV is connected to the Internet, wired or wireless, and promote it with content viewing digital TV, internet TV, plus access to online browsing through the browser (not specified which one), viewing photos and videos, and interaction via Instant Messenger (also unspecified) and SMS. It is also possible to access the Android Market and get Android applications to boost your TV.

Even that is not hard on the profile of users of computer, TV Android seems like a good solution for people who want to have fun and keep well informed without a lot of resources and equipment. It only remains to know the estimated price of Android TV, not yet disclosed.

Logitech mouse to create the extensive tablet market with Android 3.1

It was during the Google I / O last week that some new Android devices where announced. One is to enable support for USB host compatibility and Bluetooth accessories. With this, we wondered what would be the first company to create a USB keyboard or mouse or Bluetooth tablets. And the Logitech, daring to show the news, was the first one to jump effusively with hands up screaming "I!"

The well-known peripheral manufacturer announced yesterday, along with a huge batch of other accessories for tablets, the Logitech Mouse Tablet specific for Android 3.1, the next update of Honeycomb. Even though she has been released last week, the update is gradual and is not present in all tablets Xoom yet. But that has not stopped the launch of a Logitech mouse is compatible only with him.

The mouse connects to the tablet via Bluetooth, uses two AA batteries and costs $ 49.90. For now it's only available in pre-sales only to the U.S., scheduled for this month yet, but no exact date. Logitech does not want to sell it abroad.

Arc Xperia Android 2.3 Comes To Brazil

The Sony Ericsson Xperia line won a good portion of users in Brazil. It has the most varied equipment prices and features, but all taking advantage of Android. The next phone line to be presented here is the Xperia Arc, which was leaked a few times in the past and has a curved design, as its name suggests. Today the company released in Brazil and that the

For R $ 1,700.00 you can have your book right now unlocked Xperia Arc, through official store. Its main advantages are the 8.1 megapixel camera and 4.2 inch screen. Moreover, it comes with version 2.3 of Android (Gingerbread), then nothing of buying a machine and wait for an update.

Next week Sony Ericsson will hold a press conference to officially present the device to the press and its launch should take place on Aug. 25. The TB will be present to take pictures and photos in hand raising the first impressions of the device and what it can do. Soon you also give him the full review here.