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RootsTech 2012 Conference Scheldue And Live Stream

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 03:58 | by morta

logoWe already informed you about the RootsTech 2012 conference, which kicks off this Thursday, February 2nd-4th in Salt Lake City, Utah. Now here's the scheldue according to Mountain Standard Time (MST), and it will be live streamed at rootstech.org.

Google Launches Official G+ Page For Android Developers

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 02:41 | by morta

picGoogle's not one to shy away from engaging its developers. Between the Android developers blog, Google Groups, and a myriad of other contact methods, Google is pretty open about talking with developers. If you're looking to get a bit more social, you can now add the official Android developers page to your circles Google+.

Samsung not announcing Galaxy S III at Mobile World Congress, rumors indicate

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 03:42 | by morta

Just weeks before the annual event Samsung is said to be putting the brakes on a MWC announcement.

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Boosting App Efficiency with the Application Resource Optimizer

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 02:36 | by morta

at&tA major challenge in mobile application development is determining what changes need to be made to an app’s architecture to increase efficiency and performance. Unlike traditional web applications, mobile apps are more limited by bandwidth, latency, and battery life. To dig into ways to maximize efficiency, the AT&T Developer Program conducted a series of mobile app tests which looked into network architecture and lower level protocols that are typically hidden from app developers.

Top Best and Proven Tips to Increase Android Battery Life

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 02:34 | by morta

batteryFor some smart phone users, every day is a battle to maintain the battery life of your device long enough to get home and recharge it. However, this is not a particularly convenient way to live your life. You might wonder if there are any ways to increase battery life and not have to worry about whether you will be able to make calls by the time you are on your way home from work. If you have an Android-based smart phone, there are some ways to help you do just that.

[Press]Disney and Conservation International to Raise Awareness for Fresh Water Initiative

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 09:44 | by morta

‘Every Duck Counts’ Awareness Campaign launches with $50,000 donation from Disney

wmwJanuary 19, 2012 (Arlington, VA) – Conservation International (CI) today announced the launch of a new awareness raising effort with Disney using the free versions of the popular game Where’s My Water? as a fun way to educate users about the value of fresh water. For the ‘Every Duck Counts’ campaign, Disney Friends for Change and the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund will make a generous donation of $50,000. The game will educate users about the value of fresh water in a fun and unique way by encouraging players to collect as many ducks as possible within the game to raise awareness for the accessibility of clean water and its importance on a global scale.

Android Integration with the Ford Focus Electric

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 03:06 | by morta

fordOne of the top in car mobile technologies available for some time now is Ford’s Sync system which we must admit is pretty impressive. Ford is however taking it a step further with the launch of their new Focus Electric allowing users to control their cars remotely.

At CES 2012 in Las Vegas Ford unveiled their MyFord app that allows Ford Focus Electric owners manage when and how their cars will charge at home. This allows night time low charging for lower electricity bills or to override this and charge up quickly if you need the car for a long period of time now.

Woz admits Android does things better than iPhone

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 03:04 | by morta

Although he still carries the iPhone 4S as his main handset, Steve concedes that Android is making serious headway over Apple.

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Samsung Joins The Fight Against Short Battery Life, Promises 2012 Phone Will Be All-Day Strong For Most Users

Wed, 01/18/2012 - 02:51 | by morta

samsungAs smartphones get larger, more vibrant displays, faster CPUs, 4G LTE network connectivity, and more features, there is one area where they still always fall short: battery life. In fact, most modern smartphones lack the ability to last a full day of regular, moderate usage without requiring some additional juice.

HTC Adds Bootloader Unlock Support For More Devices - Desire Z, Aria, Droid Incredible, T-Mobile G2, Status, And ChaCha

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 03:27 | by morta

unlockIf you didn't know, HTC has promised to provide bootloader unlock support for all devices released after September of 2011 as well as many others released before, and they have been keeping good on that promise with added support for many devices over the last few months.
They're still going strong, and added several more devices to the list earlier today.

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