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Android

Submission + - Google Tightens Control of Android (businessweek.com)

bonch writes: Google is tightening its control over Android, requiring 'non-fragmentation clauses' from licensees that give Google final approval over changes to the operating system. Sources claim that Verizon Android phones which use the rival search engine Bing are being obstructed by Google. Google also recently announced that it's withholding the source to Honeycomb for the foreseeable future for quality control reasons, drawing criticism from open source advocates. 'The premise of a true open software platform may be where Android started, but it's not where Android is going,' claims Stephen Elop, Nokia Chief Executive.
Canada

Submission + - Harper orders review of CRTC decision removing unl (dbune.com)

dbune writes: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper ordered Industry Ministry Tony Clement on Tuesday to review the decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission removing unlimited Internet pricing packages. The prime minister used the social networking site Twitter to make known h...
Science

Submission + - Famous scientists in LEGO (flickr.com)

An anonymous reader writes: This is my ever-growing set of (mostly) famous science tweeters. Latest additions include Sylvia Earle, Lisa Randall, and Craig Venter. Earlier models include Richard Dawkins, Carolyn Porco, PZ Myers, Phil Plait, Jane Goodall, and Brian Cox.
Android

Submission + - A Deeper Look Into Android 3.0

adeelarshad82 writes: Google is getting ready to show off Android 3.0 aka Honeycomb later today and it's definitely going to give iOS a run for its money. Google's new OS carries a completely overhauled user interface. Not only does the interface have deeper, darker colors to increase battery life but also the home screen now provides the ability to view multiple widget as well as the functionality of stacking items within a widget like pictures or videos. Along with the UI, Google has also improved the multitasking functionality. The existing method of accessing running or recently opened applications has been grown to display in-app screens instead of just the name of the app and an icon. One of the biggest differences between Honeycomb and other operating systems running on tablets is that, Honeycomb along with the apps running on it are optimzed for dual core processing. Natively, Android will run the garbage collector on one core and an app on another. However, the tools are there to utilize both cores for your app, and to benefit from the performance gains that will occur. To take a shot at Blackberry's market, Google has ensured that the tablet carries business features like password expiration and encrypted storage tools. Finally the OS adds support for legacy Bluetooth devices which is not available on most of the other tablets in the market today.

Comment Re:I've already given up developing (Score 1) 405

I figure

(many telephone manufacturers) X (many handsets) X (many UI skins) X (android versions) X (many cellular providers) X (cellular providers many requirements and restrictions)

is a much, much bigger number.

And maybe you'll have to develop a version for standard app store and then a version for all the upcoming ones like the rumored Verizon app store.

Comment Re:Same old Nintendo strategy (Score 4, Insightful) 133

This is reminiscent of the Wii strategy, where Nintendo produces uncompetitive hardware at great margins and relies instead in mass appeal, brand power and gizmo features to unexpectedly great results. No real news here.

You forgot the part where they make some of the greatest video games in the world. But don't let that fact get in the way of your argument.

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