Two thirds of the devices still use Android Gingerbread

 

How many Android mobile devices out there? Many millions no doubt. While in the past month many of these have come to use version Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), most still use Android devices Gingerbread version (2.3).
As of July 2, was recorded that 64% use Android 2.3.x, ie Gingerbread. 10.9% are using Ice Cream Sandwich. A month ago, the values ​​for Gingerbread and ICS were 65% and 7.1% respectively, so we can notice a slight drop in the use of version 2.3 and a 50% increase in the use of 4.0.
Android 2.2 is still maintained at 17.3%, while the old Android 2.1 (Eclair but bad memory) is present in only 4.7%. Other Versions 1.5, 1.6 and Honeycomb are barely used, and not talk about Android 4.1 Jellybean because not even been released to the public.
Undoubtedly are some interesting facts that might not have been what we all expected. Personally, it seems a bit incredible that two thirds of the devices still use Android Gingerbread.

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Japan wants to have its automated traffic for 2020

In the not too distant future, Japan could become the pioneer of traffic vehicles automated. Recently, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism unveiled plans for this new vehicle system could be implemented across the nation, but for now are discussing who will take responsibility in case of accidents, as although the vehicle would be carrying passengers, none of them would be the driver and therefore could not charge anyone to be responsible.

This discussion is one of several reasons why such systems are not used at present, but if things fail to set out, Japan will become the pioneer of automated traffic, while the inhabitants of that country simply relax in your seats, letting the car drive itself.

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iPhone 5 and iPad Mini would be released at the same time?

Yesterday I commented on an analyst who foresees the launch of the iPhone Mini for the month of October and at a cost of $ 300. It is also said that the tablet would 8GB of internal memory, but also be available with 16GB, according to other recent rumors. Undoubtedly, such a device could lower sales of iPad itself, but no doubt you would be able to compete with other small tablets like the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire.

On the other hand, to replenish the fire, has been mentioned that the iPhone 5 will be released along with iPad Mini in the month of October. It would be rather strange that Apple launched the two products at the same time, because although these devices are different, both are similar in many ways even though they are aimed at markets that have little to do.

However, these are just rumors, so I hope to have some official statement from the block to be safer.

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SimCity comes to Facebook

Electronic Arts has confirmed that Social SimCity is now available on Facebook. The title is the result of collaboration between Maxis and Playfish studies that have attempted to bring together the best social games with depth and creativity SimCity. Users will become mayors of their city and have to deal with their development.

SimCity is a very popular franchise in the PC world. This is a strategy title in which users have to manage their resources to thrive. SimCity has won the recognition of thousands of users and now wants to conquer the millions of people using Facebook.

In SimCity Social users will have to take on the role of a mayor to create their own city. In the role of mayor, the game will present all kinds of challenges and unexpected situations such as fires, crime and pollution, which hamper the construction of the desired city.

For the first time in franchise history, every decision has consequences which affect both the future of the city of the user and the cities of his friends. Facebook Social SimCity allows for friendship or creates intense rivalries with neighboring cities. The title combines elements of fun and addictive game, which promise to create a new era in city management simulation.

This is a very promising title. According to vice president of global studies of Playfish, Jami Laes: "the game will attract a new generation players, thanks to easy to use tools that allow anyone to grow your city and see how it evolves in a fun and unexpected" .

As a special aspect, SimCity Social content has Mercedes-Benz and Dunkin Donuts. Electronic Arts and Mercedes-Benz has launched a deal to include and offer unique items in the game. For its part, Dunkin 'Donuts will also be present in Social SimCity. Users can give Boosts Coffee and Donut Boosts to improve the gaming experience of their friends. The well-known food brand campaigns carried out gifts of items in the game throughout the year.

Related links:

- Social SimCity (www.facebook.com / simcitysocial)

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Facebook and Yahoo closed its patent battle

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook and Yahoo reached an agreement Friday to form a society of Internet advertising and licensing, ending their demands for ownership of patents.

The settlement resolves allegations of technology patent violation that began under the administration of former Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson, who was later fired after a scandal over inaccuracies in his resume. Sources told Reuters that the chief executive (CEO, for its acronym in English) procedure, Ross Levinsohn, is the favorite to take the job.

The strategic agreement between Facebook and Yahoo - that expands an existing partnership that allows Facebook users to share content on Yahoo - includes patent cross-licensing and collaboration deals media advertising during major events like the Olympics or the Super Bowl.

"I am pleased that we could resolve this in a positive way and are looking forward to working with Ross and the directors of Yahoo," he said in a statement Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer and newest member of the board.

Yahoo, which once was the most distinctive Internet company, has struggled to accommodate a digital world dominated by companies like Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter.

Its board has gone through several problems since it rejected a takeover offer from Microsoft for 44,000 million dollars (about 35.851 million euros) in 2008 and had four CEOs in four years. The company did not say when a decision on a permanent CEO.

Demand for Yahoo had motivated some criticism that tried to get some money from a company that was about to go public in the largest IPO in Silicon Valley.

Facebook sued in March, saying the biggest social network in the world had violated ten patents, including several covering online advertising technology. In its application, Yahoo said that Facebook was considered "one of the worst performing advertising pages" before adopting the ideas of Yahoo.

Facebook, which became public in May, filed a countersuit a month later and myopic Yahoo ranked for its decision to prioritize "litigation innovation."

Facebook has been strengthening its patent arsenal. In April, announced an agreement to pay Microsoft $ 550 million for hundreds of patents that created AOL.

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New payment system in-app linked to your phone bill

Cashlog has made available to developers of Android SDK your new in-app billing. Dropped tools allow programmers to bill users for content they consume into applications without requesting new data, making the toll charges associated with the SIM card. The system allows to acquire content via 3G and Wi-Fi.

From Cashlog explained that its solution enables application developers to monetize their content for Android directly, offering the ability to add this payment to your other options. The vast Further enhanced Cashlog solution is that the customer pays through your phone bill without leaving the application without introducing any kind of personal information or credit card or even your phone number.

The company stressed that what makes Cashlog SDK is a unique solution that automatic recognition of numbers can be performed on the 3G network and Wi-Fi via smartphone or other device based on SIM.

Such services were limited to 3G connections, so that the possibility of shock is applied in Wi-Fi makes it particularly interesting. In the company have thought it necessary to offer a solution like this, especially considering that 70 percent of Internet traffic through 'smartphone' is carried out by Wi-Fi.

"The simple shopping experience through Wi-Fi is the competitive advantage offered by Cashlog solution, especially if one considers that most users connect to the mobile Internet in this way," said the director of Cashlog in Spain, Fernando Borja.

The in-app Cashlog solution is valid for all Android devices (smartphones, 'tablets' and Smart TV) and its makers have stressed that is a perfect complement for e-commerce products such as virtual currency, videos, music, news, quotes and games.

"We have focused our work on getting that experience quickly and securely through both 3G and Wi-Fi. We are confident that our solution in-app for Android will help e-businesses to dramatically improve their sales," he stressed Fernando Borja.

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Einstein's brain training users of iPhone and iPad

BBG Entertainment has announced a new downloadable version of Einstein train your brain, adapted to the iPhone. The game has 30 years to "train the brain" and daily test to determine the "fitness of mind." The title, which was launched in 2011 for the 'tablet' from Apple, is available in the App-Store at a price of 2.39 euros and is developing another version for iPhone HD will cost 3.99 euros.

Einstein train your brain for iPhone allows players to train your brain anywhere, anytime. This is an app that provides an exercise routine consists of 30 challenges. The app also features daily test measuring "thought form" and continually motivate players to train your brain skills.

The areas of training are divided into four different categories: logic, arithmetic, vision and memory. Albert Einstein is the master of ceremonies of the application. The popular physical will give helpful advice and take care to motivate players to exercise the different brain areas regularly.

From BBG Entertainment stressed that the new iPhone version includes all the features of the old version of iPad, but from the outset include 30 exercises, you need not buy them separately. Daily tests are now more varied, because they are chosen randomly from all the exercises available, not just iPhone, but also on iPhone.

In addition, several people can play at once with a single device, the so-called 'Hot-Seat-Mode', and exercise your brain as if in a fun contest. Through the 'Game Center', all markers are available online to compare the results with players around the world.

"We are delighted to offer this new version of Einstein's brain also train your iPhone," said the CEO of BBG Entertainment, Stephan Berendsen. "The iPhone offers more opportunities to put your brain as the iPad. IPhone owners do not lose any of its functions or features. They get exactly the same intuitive, fun and effective game, with a lot of improvements added," has added.

Related links:

- Apple's App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/app/einstein-brain-trainer/id516023543?mt=8)

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Samsung ES9000, new Smart TV of 75 inches

 

There is always room for more when it comes to Samsung. This time, the company unveiled a massive 75 inches Smart TV called Samsung and measuring sorry ES9000 8mm thick.
The Samsung ES9000 is one of the most modern television market as it brings a built-in camera, uses a dual-core CPU, supports Full HD resolution, 3D features, SmartHub, Wi-Fi, DLNA and we can use with a remote control Smart Touch.
The ES9000 Samsung will soon be on sale in Korea and will cost $ 17,445 dollars.

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