Thursday, November 20, 2014

Updating Android Lollipop provided full of flaws – BBC Russian

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system upgrade, as it turned out, remove applications that use the code Adobe Air

Users of mobile devices with the Android operating system told about the problems they faced, setting a new version Lollipop.

For example owners of the Nexus 7 tablets were told that their ustroysta become slower and the operating system constantly freezes. Some of them said that the tablet has become impossible to use.

The updated system, as it turned out, remove applications that use the code Adobe Air, and then not allow them to re-install.

Adobe has said that before Tuesday did not know about the existence of a software flaw and promised to look into the matter with Google. Press secretary of the internet giant could not comment on this post.



critical acclaim

The operating system Android 5.0, dubbed Lollipop, positioned by Google as a significant breakthrough in the field of operating systems for mobile devices. She was warmly received by critics computer.

Lollipop converts user interface, allowing the user to better control the appearance of alerts, and changes the working principle of software code that allegedly Google, should reduce the number of temporary failures.



Nexus
Nexus owners talked about slowing down their devices and constant lockups

Currently, the new operating system can be installed only on some devices, because producers need to adapt the program to their models.

Among those who can do it, are the owners of the tablet Nexus 7, which was released on the very Google. Direct manufacturer of the device is the company Asus.

Companies Nvidia, LG and Motorola have also adapted the update for some of their mobile devices.

Based on dozens of posts on the forums Google, the biggest inconvenience of the new version of Android Experiencing owners Nexus 7 sample 2012 release.

“Some applications do not work, and some freezes. I regret that I install updates” – written by Kristen Sawyer.

The user with the nickname StretchToo also complained: “Chrome is not responding, it can not be used. The Firefox browser works just barely. The keyboard is loaded more than a minute, and she can use if printed with individual letters. But if you enable the swipe, then everything freezes”.

Out of the situation

But some tablet owners found a way out of this situation.

“Install Updates and Nexus works so badly, they just impossible to use. It starts to brake when simply rotate the screen, on the execution of each action requires 10 seconds, and yet the fact that it starts “- written by Gary Luker.

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Currently, the new operating system can be installed only on a few devices

“I turned off the app Google Now, shut off the animation when the applications and the limited number of applications running simultaneously to two, as advised here good people” – he shared his recipe.

Some Android users have found that the new version of the operating system is not compatible with applications running on the basis of Adobe Air.

With the Air software developers are able to use the Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver to create their applications. He is particularly popular from independent game developers.

Among the most popular programs that use this technology, you can select games like Mechanarium, Hero Mages Empire and the Four Kingdoms, and programs such as Instaweather Pro and Conqu.

“We have not known about this flaw. Contrary to earlier reports appeared, we’re not working with Google to resolve the error, – wrote product manager for Adobe’s Chris Campbell. – But we are working with Google on the problem of self-signed certificate, which affects the ability to purchase applications. Perhaps these problems are interrelated, but we do not have enough information to say for sure. But we immediately begin to understand this issue with Google “.



It is better not to rush

There are also reports that some users are experiencing problems sending CMC communications with management contacts list and connect to Wi-Fi.

The software flaws – not uncommon in major upgrades.

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Users have reported some applications can not be installed on an upgraded OS.

In September, Apple has apologized after September after installing the new operating system iOS 8 new iPhone, some users were not able to make and receive calls, also have difficulties with the functionality Touch ID.

The computer expert Ian Fogg from the consulting company IHS Technology advised not to rush to install the updates.

“with any software update, you must first make sure that it does not have any problems. Consumers like it when their devices receive a second life, gaining new functionality. But they expect that will continue all the functionality existed, but it does not always happen, “- said Fogg.

” In the case of the Lollipop surprising is that this version of Android is available for devices larger number of producers faster than any previous versions of the OS. Devices companies Motorola, LG and Nvidia get updates almost simultaneously with the Nexus. This is good for consumers who can quickly update your device, but it creates and headache for Google, which is necessary to deal with problems on a wide range of phones and tablets at an early stage “, – the expert added.

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Android-virus attacked the customer accounts of Russian banks – Lenta.ru

In Russia detected a new virus, Trojan for Android-devices, which is trying to attack their hosts accounts in Russian banks. This is stated in the message of “Doctor Web».

As explained “Lente.ru” in the company, the attack on the accounts of users is performed based on the commands received by the Trojan from the management server. At the same virus analysts “Doctor Web” was recorded attempt to attack a certain number of Russian credit organizations, whose names were not disclosed.

At the same time, the Trojan functionality allows users of any attack on payment systems and banks where supported the transfer of funds via SMS-messages, so it is possible that over time the number of goals change or even expand depending on the plans of cybercriminals.

The main danger of this malicious application is that it is able to perform illegal operations with funds of owners of Android-devices. Thus, the Trojan attempts to obtain information about the current balance of the bank account, or the list attached to the user’s mobile phone credit cards.

To do this, it sends an appropriate SMS-request to the mobile banking systems of several Russian banks, as well as one of the popular payment systems. If the Trojan will receive a reply, using specially created SMS-commands it will automatically attempt to withdraw cash on the account of the attacker. In this case the victim may long remain in the dark about the theft occurred, the virus is able to intercept and block SMS-notifications on completed transactions.

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Also, a malicious program could help the cyber criminals to steal authentication credentials for the account online banking user by downloading the browser infected device simulates the appearance of the Internet portal bank fraudulent website where the victim will be asked to enter private information to login. As a result of this attack can be compromised all bank accounts of the owner of the infected Android-based device that can cause serious financial losses.

This Trojan spreads in the guise of various applications and can be installed on the smartphone or tablet just own it. In this case, the operating system settings must be enabled software from third-party sources.

When run, the malware tries to root the mobile device, which strongly demonstrates the appropriate system notice and actually prevents potential victim refuse to perform the requested action.

Next, the Trojan connects to a remote Internet node and the number of loads on him information about the infected mobile device. In response, the server sends the bot list of commands that he has to fulfill.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

6 Android-apps that will cause envy owner iPhone – BBC News

iOS platform is rich in exclusive application. Moreover, many programs and games to get Android just months after the release on the iPhone. Nevertheless, owners of Android-devices today also boast cool tools that iOS users can only envy.




uTorrent

This application can not go out on iOS for several reasons. Firstly, because of the closeness of the operating system and, secondly, because of the intransigence of Apple in the fight against piracy. Nevertheless, the presence of a full-fledged torrent client – is an important plus. There are so many different types of content (completely free and legal), which is much easier to download “torrent” than from other sources. Android users can not connect to a computer to quickly download to your device movie, book, app or music album. Agree, it is very convenient, especially compared to the dreary (unless of course you do not pokupatete all content exclusively from Apple) synchronization procedure i-devices via iTunes.

Download uTorrent available free on Google Play. You can also find other torrent clients to taste.




Nova Launcher

Do you want your smartphone looked and worked exactly as you want? Want to customize the appearance of the screens, make the most important features for you at the forefront or assign them simple gestures like double-clicking on the screen? Android users can do this by setting any of the hundreds of programs-launcher on Google Play. But the owners of iOS-devices for customization shell have to do quite a dangerous procedure dzheylbreka, which not only can reduce the reliability of the system, but also lead to a breach of the protection device.

One of the best “launcher” on Google Play can be called Nova Launcher – it is stable, the default looks like “stock” Android, it is designed for a huge amount of time, there are a large number of advanced settings.

The application is available for free download from the Google Play


Tasker

Heavy Duty Action planner for the smartphone, allowing to debug the operation of the gadget to the smallest detail. A similar service Automator is an integral part of Mac OS X, but analogues for iPhone not exist in nature.

C using this application you can set how the phone will behave in different situations 200, based on the time of day, location and other features. Just imagine: every time you walk into a library or lecture, the phone automatically switches to silent mode. Or imagine that every time you go out to work, the phone automatically sends an SMS to his wife “came out, reheat soup, soon will be.” And so on until beskonenosti – automate absolutely everything, if you look in the settings.

Download Tasker can in Google Play, paying $ 100.




Muzei Live

Appendix Muzei Live Wallpaper posted daily on the desktop, smartphone or tablet is one of the masterpieces of world art. The developer of the program is the Google employee Roman Nurick, known for his work on the interface of Android and as the creator of the popular widget DashClock.

In order not to mix with icons canvas in the background slightly blurred, however, twice tapnuv on it, you can view picture in its original form. If you want to see more canvas, learn the author’s name and the year of creation of the work, go into the app itself. Every painting is easy to share on social networks. More about Muzei Live Wallpaper read our review.




Smart IR Remote

Android-flagships are beginning to get a built-in infrared port. No, he did not need to, with bated breath, send images, hiding under school desk phones. Applications such as Smart IR Remote, converted smartphone with infrared port into a full remote control of any home appliances.

Imagine that you no longer have to look for the TV remote to change the batteries in it and fight for it with his wife – a smartphone is always on hand to change the channel, turn on your favorite song on the music center, set up the projector and so on.

The application can work with 700,000 different devices – there is an opportunity to create macros, widgets, various combinations. The program does not even have to open – she knows how to roll up in a small window while you use other applications. In general, for iPhone users it seems most of this fantastic, if not magic – with their devices can be commanded via Wi-Fi only mediakombayn iTunes on your computer or prefix Apple TV.

Smart IR Remote can be downloaded from Google Play for 300 rubles. If desired, you can find less convenient, but free analogues. For example, TV SideView from Sony.




Light Flow

Almost all Android-smartphone, unlike the iPhone, has long received the LED-indicators – a tiny light that notifies you about missed calls, messages and letters.

With a simple free app Light Flow can adjust the color of the lights on each specific type of notification. You are free to decide what color to notify about calls, how about SMS, emails, calendar reminders, and so on. This will help to unlock the device less often, saving time and battery power.

The program is available for free download from Google Play

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Nokia dared to show its first tablet on Android – Moskovsky Komsomolets

The Finnish company Nokia has introduced a smartphone on Android, which released without Microsoft

Yesterday at 15:10, Views: 16802

Nokia has announced a new device under its trademark. At today’s special operations “Slush event” Nokia «unexpectedly» announced tablet Nokia N1, running OS Android. The seed is the announcement was made yesterday when the photograph was published with a mysterious black box with the inscription “Nokia”. Many rushed to wonder what promises us this northern manufacturer. However, according to experts MC, “now produce tablet on Android – a step closer to suicide».

The novelty introduced Head of Marketing of Sebastian Nyström.

Housing Nokia N1 new items made of aluminum, the device light and thin (6.9 mm). The tablet is equipped with a 7.9 ” screen with a resolution of 2048×1536, reports bbc.com .

The most curious that the “unexpected” device is running Android 5.0 Lollipop with a custom shell Z Launcher.

Nokia N1 – the world’s first tablet with a new two-way connector microUSB 2.0 Type-C. Nokia tablet is equipped with IPS LCD display, protected by glass Gorilla® glass 3. The processor is Intel® 64-bit Atom Z3580 processor with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz, the graphics chip – PowerVR G6430. The amount of RAM (LPDDR3, 800 MHz) is 2 GB built (eMMC 5.0) – 32 GB.

Main camera 8 megapixel autofocus camera capable of recording video at 1080p. Front camera 5 megapixel. Also refers to the presence of a 3.5 mm jack for headphones, two stereo speakers, the modules Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac) with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.0. Responsible for food trends battery capacity of 5300 mAh.

The first novelty will receive the people of China. This will happen in the first quarter of 2015. However, Nokia N1 appear in other markets. Its cost would be some $ 239 (plus taxes and subsidies).

By the way, at first presentation showed a Nokia smart desktop for Android – Z Launcher. This software is not only convenient, but also adapts to the user’s daily schedule, offering him the necessary applications in the most appropriate time. It allows the user to run the application, drawing a finger across the screen corresponding symbol. For example, a Facebook application meets the Latin letter F.

Earlier, a Finnish company finally decided to stop production of mobile devices and focus on developing mapping services HERE. In this regard, the 2014 Nokia mobile division was sold to Microsoft Corp. for $ 7.2 billion.

The “unexpected” action entitled «Nokia N1» critics already found . For example, According to leading Russian expert Sergei Korogod gadgets (Spetsizdanie iXBT) , «release tablet now on Android – a step closer to suicide. The market is saturated to the point that he was ready to crack. But analysts’ forecasts are disappointing: sales fall, because almost everyone who wanted to buy a tablet – already bought. Next fight will go either for customers buying a new tablet to replace the old or in the developing countries with their poor audience.

In addition, Nokia, apparently, has not got rid of heavy legacy as Microsoft attempts to compete with the leader, ie, iPad. The tablet looks almost copies iPad Mini convector until charging. And thus made on the platform from Intel. It does not stand out in technical terms (well at least not so far behind as before), but has a great advantage: it actively supports the Intel (rumored to compensate producers a fair amount of money the cost of devices, and in fact such support – non-market mechanisms, violates freedom competition. Something like diagram with backtracking). As to the “unique launcher” their Android platform and so very much hope that the twenty or thirty of the account will conquer the world – is naive. NTS is a good example.

We can only Nokia brand for those who know him, and who wants to once again (after all the failures) to stay with him. Are there many people who love and want to buy a Nokia tablet now with the appearance of the iPad, but on Android? I do not know, but I suspect that not too ».

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Nokia introduced its first tablet running on Android – Moskovsky Komsomolets

The Finnish company Nokia has introduced a smartphone on Android, which released without Microsoft

Today at 15:10, Views: 7278

Nokia has announced a new device under its trademark. At today’s special operations “Slush event” Nokia «unexpectedly» announced tablet Nokia N1, running OS Android. The seed is the announcement was made yesterday when the photograph was published with a mysterious black box with the inscription “Nokia”. Many rushed to wonder what promises us this northern manufacturer. However, according to experts MC, “now produce tablet on Android – a step closer to suicide».

The novelty introduced Head of Marketing of Sebastian Nyström.

Housing Nokia N1 new items made of aluminum, the device light and thin (6.9 mm). The tablet is equipped with a 7.9 ” screen with a resolution of 2048×1536.

The most curious that the “unexpected” device is running Android 5.0 Lollipop with a custom shell Z Launcher.

Nokia N1 – the world’s first tablet with a new two-way connector microUSB 2.0 Type-C. Nokia tablet is equipped with IPS LCD display, protected by glass Gorilla® glass 3. The processor is Intel® 64-bit Atom Z3580 processor with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz, the graphics chip – PowerVR G6430. The amount of RAM (LPDDR3, 800 MHz) is 2 GB built (eMMC 5.0) – 32 GB.

Main camera 8 megapixel autofocus camera capable of recording video at 1080p. Front camera 5 megapixel. Also refers to the presence of a 3.5 mm jack for headphones, two stereo speakers, the modules Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac) with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.0. Responsible for food trends battery capacity of 5300 mAh.

The first novelty will receive the people of China. This will happen in the first quarter of 2015. However, Nokia N1 appear in other markets. Its cost would be some $ 239 (plus taxes and subsidies).

By the way, at first presentation showed a Nokia smart desktop for Android – Z Launcher. This software is not only convenient, but also adapts to the user’s daily schedule, offering him the necessary applications in the most appropriate time. It allows the user to run the application, drawing a finger across the screen corresponding symbol. For example, a Facebook application meets the Latin letter F.

Earlier, a Finnish company finally decided to stop production of mobile devices and focus on developing mapping services HERE. In this regard, the 2014 Nokia mobile division was sold to Microsoft Corp. for $ 7.2 billion.

The “unexpected” action entitled «Nokia N1» critics already found . For example, According to leading Russian expert Sergei Korogod gadgets , «release tablet now on Android – a step closer to suicide. The market is saturated to the point that he was ready to crack. But analysts’ forecasts are disappointing: sales fall, because almost everyone who wanted to buy a tablet – already bought. Next fight will go either for customers buying a new tablet to replace the old or in the developing countries with their poor audience.

In addition, Nokia, apparently, has not got rid of heavy legacy as Microsoft attempts to compete with the leader, ie, iPad. The tablet looks almost copies iPad Mini convector until charging. And thus made on the platform from Intel. It does not stand out in technical terms (well at least not so far behind as before), but has a big advantage: it actively supports the Intel (rumored to compensate producers money hefty portion of the cost of devices, and in fact such support – non-market mechanisms, violates freedom competition. Something like diagram with backtracking). As to the “unique launcher” their Android platform and so very much hope that the twenty or thirty of the account will conquer the world – is naive. NTS is a good example.

We can only Nokia brand for those who know him, and who wants to once again (after all the failures) to stay with him. Are there many people who love and want to buy a Nokia tablet now with the appearance of the iPad, but on Android? I do not know, but I suspect that not too ».

Sources: itc.ua , allnokia. ru , mobiltelefon.ru , b-online.ru .

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People began to complain to the new Android – CNews.ru

People began to complain to the new Android – CNews.ru

Nokia unveiled its first tablet running Android – Moskovsky Komsomolets

The Finnish company Nokia has introduced a smartphone on Android, which released without Microsoft

Today at 15:10, Views: 10659

Nokia has announced a new device under its trademark. At today’s special operations “Slush event” Nokia «unexpectedly» announced tablet Nokia N1, running OS Android. The seed is the announcement was made yesterday when the photograph was published with a mysterious black box with the inscription “Nokia”. Many rushed to wonder what promises us this northern manufacturer. However, according to experts MC, “now produce tablet on Android – a step closer to suicide».

The novelty introduced Head of Marketing of Sebastian Nyström.

Housing Nokia N1 new items made of aluminum, the device light and thin (6.9 mm). The tablet is equipped with a 7.9 ” screen with a resolution of 2048×1536.

The most curious that the “unexpected” device is running Android 5.0 Lollipop with a custom shell Z Launcher.

Nokia N1 – the world’s first tablet with a new two-way connector microUSB 2.0 Type-C. Nokia tablet is equipped with IPS LCD display, protected by glass Gorilla® glass 3. The processor is Intel® 64-bit Atom Z3580 processor with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz, the graphics chip – PowerVR G6430. The amount of RAM (LPDDR3, 800 MHz) is 2 GB built (eMMC 5.0) – 32 GB.

Main camera 8 megapixel autofocus camera capable of recording video at 1080p. Front camera 5 megapixel. Also refers to the presence of a 3.5 mm jack for headphones, two stereo speakers, the modules Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac) with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.0. Responsible for food trends battery capacity of 5300 mAh.

The first novelty will receive the people of China. This will happen in the first quarter of 2015. However, Nokia N1 appear in other markets. Its cost would be some $ 239 (plus taxes and subsidies).

By the way, at first presentation showed a Nokia smart desktop for Android – Z Launcher. This software is not only convenient, but also adapts to the user’s daily schedule, offering him the necessary applications in the most appropriate time. It allows the user to run the application, drawing a finger across the screen corresponding symbol. For example, a Facebook application meets the Latin letter F.

Earlier, a Finnish company finally decided to stop production of mobile devices and focus on developing mapping services HERE. In this regard, the 2014 Nokia mobile division was sold to Microsoft Corp. for $ 7.2 billion.

The “unexpected” action entitled «Nokia N1» critics already found . For example, According to leading Russian expert Sergei Korogod gadgets , «release tablet now on Android – a step closer to suicide. The market is saturated to the point that he was ready to crack. But analysts’ forecasts are disappointing: sales fall, because almost everyone who wanted to buy a tablet – already bought. Next fight will go either for customers buying a new tablet to replace the old or in the developing countries with their poor audience.

In addition, Nokia, apparently, has not got rid of heavy legacy as Microsoft attempts to compete with the leader, ie, iPad. The tablet looks almost copies iPad Mini convector until charging. And thus made on the platform from Intel. It does not stand out in technical terms (well at least not so far behind as before), but has a great advantage: it actively supports the Intel (rumored to compensate producers a fair amount of money the cost of devices, and in fact such support – non-market mechanisms, violates freedom competition. Something like diagram with backtracking). As to the “unique launcher” their Android platform and so very much hope that the twenty or thirty of the account will conquer the world – is naive. NTS is a good example.

We can only Nokia brand for those who know him, and who wants to once again (after all the failures) to stay with him. Are there many people who love and want to buy a Nokia tablet now with the appearance of the iPad, but on Android? I do not know, but I suspect that not too ».

Sources: itc.ua , allnokia. ru , mobiltelefon.ru , b-online.ru .

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Android 5.0 Lollipop will soon appear on the plates with a chip Rockchip RK3288 – 3DNews

Update Android 5.0 Lollipop already ringing at Nexus, smartphones Motorola and LG, as well as tablet NVIDIA. Hopefully, the latest firmware will get many modern devices. And although such key companies like ASUS or Lenovo, still silent, the Chinese company Rockchip decided to go with the times.

At least in the official blog, the company reported that already has on hand a tablet operating platform on the basis of one of the RK3288 chip and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Single-chip 28-nm system Rockchip RK3288 includes 4 core Cortex-A17 @ 1,8 GHz and Mali-T764 graphics with support for OpenGL ES 3.0 and DirectX 11.

The manufacturer assures that the RK3288 chip fully optimized for new OS. Thanks to innovations like the new Android Lollipop Runtime ART performance in some cases may increase 4-fold, and the battery life of the device will last 1.5 hours or more.

It is very gratifying that the company is already preparing the necessary drivers for Android 5.0, because the chip RK3288 underlies many products. However, Rockchip has not said how soon Lollipop appears on devices with its processors. Think we should expect that it will happen this year (at least in large quantities). But surely after the RK3288 follow other SoC Rockchip.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Update Android 5.0 already comes on the Nexus 4 – 3DNews

As you know, at the time of the official launch of the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop old Nexus attention were circumvented the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 tablet version with support for cellular networks. Fortunately, a few days passed, and Google has released firmware for Nexus 4, whereby the most impatient owners LG Nexus 4 could already manually update their smartphones.

For those who prefer the official update via wireless Wi-Fi, had to wait for some time. Now, according to numerous reports, the owners of Nexus 4 already receiving OTA-update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. It takes about 400 MB, but you will need to install at least 500 MB of free space on your phone.

Despite the fact that the mass mailing of updates already started, some users will do it only in a few days – as usual, the update stepwise. Remains also hope that Google and LG when porting the OS on the Nexus 4 had a more serious optimization than when moving to the Nexus 7, 2012 (according to the latest tests, Lollipop does not increase the battery life of the tablet and slightly reduces performance).

At the time of writing the material for the firmware version of the tablet Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 with the support of cellular networks have not yet emerged. But for sure it will happen in the coming days, after which promises to update Google Nexus-phones to Android 5.0 will be considered fulfilled (during the announcement Lollipop company announced an update for all Nexus tablets and smartphones starting with the Nexus 4). Interestingly, at this time, many of the unit (for example, Moto X, Moto G and LG G3) received a firmware Android 5.0 at the same time or even earlier decisions Nexus.

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Tests Android 5.0 on the Nexus 7 2012: a little worse KitKat – 3DNews

The original Nexus 7 was released more than two years ago and is one of those times when the Android platform just tried to break into the tablet market. Perhaps this is why the unit seems older than he is in reality. Usually the device show their strengths and weaknesses, after a short period of use, and they do not change after weeks and months of work, but with the Nexus July 2012 the situation is different.

Although the tablet is initially highly praised journalists, eventually reputation device somewhat deteriorated. The device is known relatively low productivity – this problem is primarily due to the low rate used flash drive. However, Google has decided to update the tablet to version Android 5.0 Lollipop. A Anandtech journalists after the launch of the final Android 5.0 decided to conduct a comparative test of the previous version of KitKat and fresh Lollipop 8 GB version of the Nexus 7.

After flashing the reporters found a few features. Firstly, encryption devices on standard off (must be manually) – apparently, this feature advertised Lollipop is standard only on the devices that came immediately preloaded with Android 5.0. Both the Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Nexus 5 and Moto G 2014 behave the same after the upgrade.

Second, Nexus July 2012 did not receive a preset sheath Start Google (Google Now Launcher), so that the home screen remained the same as in Android 4.3. Download the shell just after installation and it works the same way as on the Nexus 5, 6 or 9, but Google did not include it in the firmware of older Nexus, who initially were not supplied with it.

The rest of the users will be all innovations Lollipop except those that are not supported by hardware Nexus 7 2012 – mainly small things.

Screen and performance

The density of dots Nexus July 2012 is 216 ppi. This is the lowest among all the devices that are yet to get the firmware Lollipop – the other indicators are around 300 ppi or higher. Lollipop actively uses thin fonts and lines, but fortunately, even on relatively old screen still reads well. Some small interface elements differ little blurred, but still do not look so bad.

As for performance, in general, everything was a little slower, but the difference is still usually insignificant. Journalists measured with a stopwatch during cold start device and run applications on the tablet with firmware KitKat and Lollipop. All measurements were performed three times, and then averaged.

The most serious drawback – the download speed unit: Lollipop cold start takes about 20 seconds longer, which increases the waiting time is about 1.5 times. Most applications have also been tested for longer load, but generally not much decreased performance and in normal use the difference will hardly be noticeable. Do not expect better performance and multitasking – all the old problems due to slow flash memory, remained in place.

Time autonomous work

In Android 5.0 Lollipop, as you know, Google has made great efforts to ensure that the increase in energy efficiency platform initiative Project Volta, and early tests Android L smartphone Nexus 5 gave great hope. How did behaves final assembly platforms on the old Nexus July 2012? Journalists Anandtech conducted a test to surf the Web via Wi-Fi and operation of the device in WebGL with an average constant load on the CPU and GPU.

The tablet worked for almost exactly seven o’clock as KitKat, and the Lollipop in the test web surfing via Wi-Fi with the screen brightness of 200 cd / m 2 , and about 3 hours and 40 minutes in the test WebGL. It is worth noting that we are talking about the battery device that is in use for two years. So on other devices Nexus 7 results may be better or worse, but the upgrade from Lollipop should not expect positive results.

In any case, even though Android 5.0 does not increase performance, update brings more problems. So we can safely update the sake of thousands of new API, compatibility with the latest applications, the new “real” interface runtime ART and other innovations of the platform. It is necessary to stress once again that the performance measurements were carried out on the 8 GB version of the Nexus 7, 2012. It is possible that the 16 GB and 32 GB models will get more benefits from the update, as speed indicators flash at them a little higher.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

7 reasons not to update to Android 5.0 Lollipop in the near future, especially if you have a Nexus – My Android

7 Reasons not to update to Android 5.0 Lollipop in the near future, especially if you have a Nexus

Google has long promised us “sweet pill” in the form of a long-awaited update to Android 5.0, which is in the first place, of course, touches the line devices Nexus, always appears as “pioneers” in this case. We also present the reasons for users of Android-devices hurry to upgrade just not necessary. Here they are:

1. If you are not yet familiar with Lollipop.

If you have Android version 4.4 KitKat or below, and you have not had the time or the desire to get acquainted with the features and changes that brings Android 5.0 Lollipop , make sure that you have at least some kind of information about it before installing the update. Believe me, a little research will make the transition much easier.

Android 5.0 Lollipop is a major update in the history of the OS, and, perhaps the biggest, so that is clearly not worth upgrading blindly. This means that you may have to spend a lot of time to get acquainted with the system after installation. Of course, for some it is a question of just a couple of days, and for someone – and more, because the changes are substantial. This is not Android 4.4 KitKat. Just in case you can explore our list of differences Android 5.0 Lollipop from Android 4.4 KitKat.

2. If you do not want to deal with “bugs»

If you have already updated your Android device in one of the Nexus, you know that the chances are that the Android 5.0 Lollipop problems users may throw this line . As a rule, in the first day there is a couple of more or less serious and a lot of small issues on the first day. Nexus users have long advocated as “guinea pigs” of Google, and not the fact that with the release of Android 5.0 Lollipop something change in this respect.

So, if you’re not in the mood to deal with the ordinary “funnies” and your Android 4.4 KitKat works fine and you quite satisfied, I advise you to wait a while before installing the update. Usually about the biggest problem is becoming known in the early days after the official release, and they removed almost as quickly as they are discovered.

There is a high probability that in the latest version of Android were corrected problems that existed in Android 4.4 KitKat, but if the latter you do not worry much, then you should wait a day or two, or maybe even a week before installing the software on the device. There is no reason to hurry.

3. If you are not the new device.

The main burden of the problems usually falls on the “older” devices. Last year’s update Android 4.4 KitKat has caused a number of problems for users Nexus and Nexus 7 Release 4, 2012, in fact, so many problems that many people still were skeptical about what the developers released the following updates for these devices. But Google knows how to surprise and upgrade to Android 5.0 will receive both devaysa.

In fact, it is a problem not just Google. Other manufacturers are also faced with similar things. For example, when Apple released an update to iOS 8, it became clear that it does not work properly on the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S. And this really is not surprising, since both devices are already morally obsolete. In general, if you use pozaproshlogodnie Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 years, take your time.

4. If you have a lot of critical applications.

Many of us use applications that help us learn more effectively or to cope with everyday tasks at work. While most developers have already begun to adapt their applications to ensure compatibility with Android 5.0 Lollipop and Material Design, there is always the chance that the OS update might bring some new problems. And if you do it at the wrong time, it could be great to complicate your life.

If you want your application can be fully relied upon, it is best to hold back the horses, while for them will not be provided full support for Android 5.0 Lollipop. Most of the applications from third-party developers should be ok, but to risk personally, I would not, especially when using these services, you are doing something very important for work or study.

5. If you’re traveling.

If you are traveling, setting a fresh version of Android – not the best solution, again, especially if you have Nexus. Agree to find yourself in a foreign country with a stable working device – not the most promising prospects. This is especially frustrating for those who do not have enough time to make a backup of their data.

So, if you’re abroad when your favorite device, catching Wi-Fi network in any cafe, offer you upgrade, do not succumb to his blandishments. Your update is not going anywhere, and when you return home, may find Android 5.0 already patched with “bugs” instead of the original version.

6. If you’re not ready.

If you are not ready to upgrade Android 5.0 Lollipop, do not install the new version. If you did not back up your data, your device is not cleared of all rubbish, is not updated all the necessary applications are not sure that the manufacturer of your device officially confirmed the possibility of renewal, perhaps you should wait until then, until all this is done .

For the experienced veterans Nexus it may seem superfluous, but in our experience, the better you prepare, the more comfortable you will be held for the update procedure. Most users who have problems after the update, it’s the people who blindly installed the update, without bothering about the preservation of all important information. Do not be such a man.

7. If you are using the device for work.

In the past we have faced with a lot of problems associated with updating a smartphone or tablet Nexus. For example, many people are becoming too quickly discharged battery, and this may be unacceptable if you use the device for work.

So for those of you who use the Nexus 7, Nexus 4, Nexus or Nexus 1 to 5 work, it is worth to wait.

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The problem with Wi-Fi in Android 5.0 and the first appearance of Android 5.1 – Computer Information Portal

* Users who installed a preliminary version of the operating system Android 5.0 for developers report identified errors in the connection Wi-Fi. In particular, the problem with connecting to the network are experiencing the Nexus 5, tablet Nexus 7 and 9.

This is the second technical problem is the new version of the mobile system from Google, which is the majority of users have yet to receive. Earlier this month, installed on their smartphones Android Lollipop users have reported excessively rapid battery consumption when operating in networks of Wi-Fi. The reason was the abnormally high frequency of activation of the screen, now corrected this error.

Now Google Android 5.0 begins to spread to a number of models of Nexus, so that soon the problem can become much broader, before it is resolved.

Meanwhile, at the ongoing conference in the Netherlands Devoxx developers already seen version of Android 5.1. Here, Google representatives showed the Nexus 5 running Android Lollipop MR1 (Maintenance Release 1). Earlier versions already existed under this name: Android 2.0 MR1 became Android 2.1, Honeycomb Android 3.0 MR1 in Android 3.1, Android 4.0 MR1 in Android 4.1, and Android 4.3 MR1 in Android 4.4 KitKat.

Android 5.1 will slightly different from the version 5.0 and will continue to be called Lollipop.

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Access to Android 5.0 got the owners of the previous generation Nexus – Lenta.ru

Google has started to distribute the operating system update Android 5.0 Lollipop among the owners of the previous generation of devices in the line of Nexus – Smartphone Nexus 5, and 7 and Nexus tablet Nexus 10. On it informs edition PCWorld.

Google officially presented the final version of Android 5.0 Lollipop last month. Platform is preinstalled on new smartphones Nexus 6, 9 and Nexus Tablet consoles Nexus Player, which Google also unveiled in October.

According to media reports, Google began sending a new version of the platform owners of the previous generation of devices in the line of Nexus – Nexus smartphones 5 and 7 and Nexus tablet Nexus 10. Access to update users will gradually over the next few days. Especially impatient can download directly from the website platform Google – but to install required tools for developers.

Perhaps, Google has decided to accelerate the launch of LG update after claiming that the manufacturer of this week intended to first update their devices to Android 5.0. In addition, among smartphone owners Moto G and Moto X update began distributing company Motorola. Until now, the new version of Android is usually the first to give owners of devices under the brand Nexus, which Google itself produces jointly with manufacturing partners.

At the same time, the owners of smartphones Nexus 4 until you get the update Android 5.0. When Google plans to open access to the update for Nexus 4, is not specified.

The new version of the Android operating system is changed appearance – applied the so-called “material design”. It is visually apparent depth of the picture, the buttons are decorated in a minimalist style and applied round icons instead of square. You also have the ability to customize the color gamut of the interface under the pictures, such as photos.

In Android 5.0 Lollipop improved notification system. For important user can respond directly from the lock screen, added security features, such as smart watches and LG G Watch G Watch R can unlock your smartphone when approaching him. On one device can create multiple accounts for different users. Also has a mode of deep ECONOMY in which devices will be able to work for half an hour longer than usual.

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Google starts to update the Nexus devices to Android 5.0 – Computer Information Portal

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Factory Image Android 5.0 Lollipop for Nexus 5, 7 and 10 – Mobiltelefon.Ru

Last week, Google started to distribute the final version of Android 5.0 Lollipop (review) – source code was transferred to share, so that developers can start work on the new firmware, and have appeared on Google factory assembly for HTC Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. Members of the smartphone LG Nexus 5 and tablets ASUS Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013) were looking forward to the update, as these Soup were first in line for an advanced version of the software. And now the moment of their triumph – on Google’s servers appeared corresponding distributions for 5 Nexus, Nexus 7 and even Nexus 10. But LG Nexus 4 has not yet received this honor. Note, Android Lollipop for tablets with integrated mobile Internet is not yet available and will be provided separately. Download the desired assembly can be on these links:

Our installation instructions on the example images LG Nexus 5 / ASUS Nexus 7 (2013) is still relevant. Updating devices from other manufacturers is scheduled for the end of this and the beginning of next year.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Smartphone LG first to receive the new version of Android – CNews.ru

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Dangerous virus captured Android-smartphone – Dni.Ru

Dangerous virus based on the Android operating system can be preset to freshly bought smartphones. For its complete removal requires full access to the system.

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The experts of the Russian company “Doctor Web” reported the appearance of a new Trojan called Android.Becu.1.origin, which is embedded in the firmware of smartphones based on Android.

After connecting to the Internet, a malicious application downloads in the smartphone additional modules and install them into the system. These modules are responsible for the main functionality of the virus – invisible to the user to download, install and remove applications on the team managing the server.

Remove Trojan with the phone is problematic, as it works as a system application and just can not delete itself. If you remove the downloaded malware, virus just download them again. Buyers of new gadgets risk of getting your hands on the device already infected, according to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”.

According to the “Doctor Web”, the virus can be found on a budget smartphone UBTEL U8, H9001, World Phone 4, X3s, M900, and many others. The best way to “cure” the smartphone is getting root-access (full access to the Android) and installing a “clean” system.

This is not the first major infestation Android-systems lately. Dni.Ru wrote that the web is gaining strength new, “aggressive”, the version of SMS-virus Selfmite. The first version of the Trojan researchers in the field of cybersecurity revealed summer. He sent a link to the APK-installer containing malicious code, the first 20 contacts in the address book of the victim.

His new form, Selfmite.b, more aggressive: it sends thousands of SMS to all contacts and doing it in a circle, warned the company AdaptiveMobile, dedicated cybersecurity. “Worm” has already infected the Android-based device in at least 16 countries, including Russia, Canada, China, India, Syria and Mexico.

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Evolution of Android: How has popular mobile OSes – bigmir) net

Resource Mobile Madhouse showed infographics in the development of mobile OSes Android.

In November, the Android operating system celebrated her birthday 7, and a few days before an official release of Android 5.0 Lollipop . In honor of the event data resource Mobile Madhouse prepare infographic, which demonstrates the entire history of the operating system, beginning with creation of Android Inc. in 2003 and ending with the present day and the release of Android 5.0 and Android Wear.

It is worth noting that the history of the Android platform and is closely associated with the devices that came out under its control.

The whole history of Android in one picture:

2003

In October, Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White founded company Android Inc.

2005

In August 2005, Google acquired Android Inc., and Andy Rubin led a unit engaged in the creation and development of the operating system Android.

2007

2007 completely changed the way people think about smartphones, as on June 29 Macworld conference, Apple introduced the iPhone. And later this year on November 5, Google announced the creation of Open Handset Alliance (OHA), and announced the opening of the mobile platform Android. This date is considered the official birthday of Android.

2008

In February 2008, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments introduced the first processors that are compatible with Android. September 23 was officially released the first version of Android, and has presented on October 28, HTC Dream – the first Android-smartphone.

2009

The year 2009 was very eventful for young operating system. April 30 the release of Android 1.5 Cupcake with updated user interface and app store, as well as support for the virtual keyboard. Six months later, on September 15, Google released the Android 1.6 Donut, which was first introduced support for different screen resolutions. A month later, on October 26 was released Android 2.0 Eclair with support for multiple accounts Google, browsers, HTML5 and reworked graphics architecture. As of the second quarter of 2009, Android’s market share was 2,8%.

2010

May 20, Google introduced Android 2.2 Froyo: the opportunity to make calls through Bluetoth-sets, it became possible to use the smartphone as a hotspot Wi-Fi, and there is support for more RAM, which allowed to create more powerful smartphones. December 6 was released platform Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which received an improved user interface, changes associated with long battery life, NFC support and calls over the Internet. At the end of the year the share of Android already was 33%.

2011

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2011 began with the release of Android 3.0 Honeycomb – the system created exclusively for tablets, which received the support of multi-core processors, processed keyboard and an improved camera. In May, the market share of Android is already 53%. October 19, Google introduced Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which was the first universal platform for smartphones and tablets. With the new user interface is possible to create a folder on the desktop and change the size of the widgets, and much more.

2012

In June 2012, was presented to the system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which has improved the performance and autonomy, and also introduced a new service Google Now. In late October of that year, Google released a minor update of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2012, the market share of the Android operating system accounted for 75%.

2013

Also read: Android 4.4 – what’s new? 10 facts about the new OSes

In July 2013, Google released an update Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, and already on October 31 was presented the Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat. The main task of the new version of Android was to improve performance on a device with 512 MB of RAM. Also, significant changes were made to the user interface of the system. In the same year, 25 September, Samsung has introduced a “smart” clock Galaxy Gear, running on a customized version of Android. Android market share at the end of 2013 amounted to 78,6%.

2014

Also read: Android 5.0 – the main features of the new platform (VIDEO)

March 18, Google introduced Android Wear – platform for wearable devices. The first “smart” clock running on Android Wear, steel LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live and Motorola Moto 360. Also at the conference for developers of Google I / O 2014 demonstrated the platform Android Auto and Android TV, designed for cars and televisions, respectively. On October 15, the company had presented new Nexus 6, Nexus and Nexus Player 9 with the new version of the operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop, which received a new user interface Material Design.

Also Editorial Mobile Madhouse has published a list of the most important devices in history of the development of the operating system Android: HTC Dream, Samsung Galaxy S, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S3, Nexus 7 (2012), Nexus 4, Sony Xperia Z, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, Nexus 5 , Sony Xperia Z2, Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8), LG G3, OnePlus One, Nexus and Nexus 6 9.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

LG G3 receive update Android 5.0 Lollipop this week – 3DNews

Last year, LG has developed and released a flagship smartphone Nexus 5 for Google, Motorola and the first among the other manufacturers have released an update for its smartphones with the latest Android 4.4. This year, the roles were reversed: Motorola is responsible for new planshetofon Nexus 6, and LG said that would be the first significant producer of smartphones, which will offer an update Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Since Poland this week update the Korean company’s flagship G3 smart phone to the latest version of the most popular mobile operating system. Among the features of the update LG calls a new “real” design with shadows, flat layers and animation – apparently, the Korean manufacturer is going to follow the recommendations in the design of Google OS.

Of course, the smartphone will receive G3 and other innovations like improved notifications work, protection unit by binding to Bluetooth-enabled devices (eg, hours or LG G Watch G Watch R), runtime applications Android Runtime (ART), Energy Optimization Project Volta, and more.

In addition to the Polish LG promises deploy updates to G3 in all key markets, as soon as is possible – it is now the top priority of the mobile division of the company. The Korean company also promised to eventually share plans to update its other mobile devices.

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Trojan for Android infects new smartphones – the Russian Newspaper

Experts of the Russian company “Doctor Web” reported the appearance of a new Trojan called Android.Becu.1. origin, which is embedded in the firmware of smartphones based on Android.

malicious applications after turning on the unit and connect to the Internet is loaded into the memory of your smartphone with additional modules hacker site and installs them in the system. These modules are responsible for the main functionality of this malicious Android-threat – namely, the possibility of invisibly to the user to download, install and remove these or other applications on command control server.

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In this case, remove the Trojan from the phone is problematic, especially for inexperienced users – Android .Becu.1.origin operates as a system application. If the owner of the smartphone will destroy the Trojan downloaded modules, then after a while they again will be downloaded and installed.

Thus, buyers of new gadgets are at risk to get infected already smart phones, which will carry a hidden malicious activity. To date, according to experts, “Doctor Web” Trojan application can be found on a budget smartphone UBTEL U8, H9001, World Phone 4, X3s, M900, Star N8000, ALPS H9500, as well as many others.

It is worth noting that the above mentioned devices are mostly Chinese-made counterfeit, repetitive appearance of the flagship models of the major manufacturers – Apple iPhone, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4 made by Samsung and so on. Technical parameters of “clones” often differ from the original for the worse.

According to the experts, “Doctor Web”, one of the ways to “cure” the smartphone is getting root-access and installation of a “clean” system. In this case the memory is deleted, all information, so that users need to take care of backing up data.

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