Monday, August 31, 2015

8-core TV Box Android 5.1 Lollipop – Media2.pl

C4I launching on the Polish market of media companies HIMEDIA TV BOX – Octa Core H8 model. For the first time in this type of device uses 8-core processor Rockchip company. The entire complement the latest version of Android 5.1 Lollipop and technology support HDMI 2.0.

processor company Rockchip (model RK3368) is a system specially developed for the purpose of gaining more and more popularity minicomputers, checking not only as home entertainment centers, but also as a full-fledged personal computers and video game consoles. HIMEDIA H8 Octa offers access to a large number of internet TV channels and movies and series online. It allows you to view photos and play music. Provides a Web browser and office programs. It provides the ability to watch YouTube videos. More demanding users will benefit from the domestic media player, configure H8 Octa as a file server, and take advantage of its features DLNA. The applied system also supports games on Android, including elaborate productions.
H8 Core Octa, eight 64-bit cores using ARM Cortex-A53, with a maximum frequency single core clock speed of 1.5 GHz. While processing the graphics processor is supported PowerVR G6110 system. The system also uses 2GB of DDR3 RAM. Built-space applications and user data is as high as 16GB. The components make today the latest version of Android 5.1 running on H8 Lollipop Octa Core smoothly and efficiently. Importantly, Lollipop has been pre-installed on the device, and the player from scratch created with the use of the system.

The device provides the ability to seamlessly play movies in 4K Ultra HD and 60 frames per second. UHD service ensures smooth images, ultra-high resolution and depth. HIMEDIA H8 Octa supports hardware HEVC H.265 codec, doubling the data compression ratio compared to H.264 while maintaining the same high quality. Easily play movies with images of Blu-ray Disc, or BD ISO and 3D BD ISO, and with support for most formats of film music or software can handle KODI.

H8 Octa Core is equipped with a variety of audio and video connectors. In terms of sound, available output is S / PDIF optical and L / R stereo. It is supported transmission of multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS passthrough for audio coaxial digital outputs, and also DTS-HD MA, Dolby True HD HDMI. When you do not use multi-channel audio may be needed “zdownmiksowane” to the two stereo channels on any digital or analog output. In contrast, the image can be sent via a composite connector and HDMI output and is the latest HDMI 2.0 technology, allowing, among others, smooth streaming video in 4K resolution and 60 Hz of bandwidth up to 18GB / s. We also have two standard USB 2.0 connectors and card reader 2 in 1 SD / MMC card. Responsible for wireless transmission is built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n. In addition, it is possible to wired connection to the network via RJ45 10 / 100Mb / s.

The icing on the cake in the H8 Octa Core is a factory-installed software KODI. This is an excellent media player with advanced support for Internet TV and lots of plugins available. Plays most popular digital multimedia files from local or network carriers. KODI preinstalled version 14.2, while the device works seamlessly with all versions Kodi.org-mounted platform – including the latest 15.2 Isengard.

HIMEDIA Retail Price H8 Octa Core basic version is 750 zł gross. SET TOP BOX version costs 780 zł gross. The product is covered by a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty for companies and 24 months for home users.

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HIMEDIA H8 Octa Core: 8-core TV Box with Android 5.1 Lollipop … – Telix.pl

C4I launching on the Polish market the latest media company HIMEDIA TV BOX – Octa Core H8 model. For the first time in this type of device uses 8-core processor Rockchip company. The entire complement the latest version of Android 5.1 Lollipop and support the HDMI 2.0 technology.
 

 The company Rockchip processor (model RK3368) is a system specially developed for the purpose of gaining more and more popularity minicomputers, checking not only as a home-entertainment centers, but also as a full-fledged personal computers and video game consoles. Devices of this type can be applied both in business and at home, where it can serve as a multifunction HD media player, surpassing its possibilities known technology SmartTV. HIMEDIA H8 Octa offers access to a vast number of internet TV channels and movies and series online. It allows you to view photos and play music. Provides a Web browser and office programs. It provides the ability to watch YouTube videos. More demanding users will benefit from the domestic media player, configure H8 Octa as a file server, and take advantage of its features DLNA. The applied system also supports games on Android, including elaborate productions.
 

 Octa Core H8 can be much more. It uses eight 64-bit cores using ARM Cortex-A53, with a maximum frequency single core clock speed of 1.5 GHz. Applied in a Rockchip RK3368 ARMv8 architecture affects not only the increase in productivity relative to the immensely popular ARM Cortex-A7, but an even lower energy consumption. While processing the graphics processor is supported PowerVR G6110 system. The system also uses 2GB of DDR3 RAM. Built-space applications and user data is as high as 16GB. The components make today the latest version of Android 5.1 running on H8 Lollipop Octa Core extremely smoothly and efficiently. Importantly, Lollipop has been pre-installed on the device, and the player from scratch created with the use of the system.
 

 H8 Octa Core provides the ability to seamlessly play movies in 4K Ultra HD and 60 frames per second, which is a novelty in this type of equipment. UHD service ensures smooth images, ultra-high resolution and depth. HIMEDIA H8 Octa supports hardware HEVC H.265 codec, doubling the data compression ratio compared to H.264 while maintaining the same high quality. Easily play movies with images of Blu-ray Disc, or BD ISO and 3D BD ISO, and with support for most formats of film music or software can handle KODI.
 

 H8 Octa Core, which is already standard in products HIMEDIA, is equipped with various video and audio connectors. In terms of sound, available output is S / PDIF optical and L / R stereo. It is supported transmission of multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS passthrough for audio coaxial digital outputs, and also DTS-HD MA, Dolby True HD HDMI. When you do not use multi-channel audio may be needed “zdownmiksowane” to the two stereo channels on any digital or analog output. In contrast, the image can be sent via a composite connector and HDMI output and is the latest HDMI 2.0 technology, allowing, among others, smooth streaming video in 4K resolution and 60 Hz of bandwidth up to 18GB / s. In addition, we have two standard USB 2.0 connectors and card reader 2 in 1 SD / MMC card. Responsible for wireless transmission is built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n. In addition, it is possible to wired connection to the network via RJ45 10 / 100Mb / s.
 

 Housing HIMEDIA latest product is small in size and excellent workmanship. The use of graphite aluminum makes the device looks elegant and aesthetically, and also allows much better heat dissipation during operation. Manufacturer resigned to that of the cooling fan, allowing the machine is silent. In the package you get a standard HDMI cable and an infrared remote control in the new version with the programmable buttons that works during basic operation. To ensure a better control, it is worth to obtain a wireless keyboard with mouse function, eg air. Deluxe or Lite Minix Neo A2. The device can also strerować via the phone or tablet with Android – is used for this free application HiControl.
 

 Android 5.1 the latest version of Lollipop runs on H8 Octa Core extremely smoothly and intuitively. The system menu is consistent with the spirit of aesthetics Material Design, and overlay manufacturer for quick and convenient way to access the most important functions. Through H8 Octa Core can use the Google Play store and the thousands of available applications as Skype, YouTube, Netflix, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Ipla, TVN Player and many others. Support for Adobe Flash and HTML5 provides seamless surfing the internet, watching videos in Flash format, or use popular online games on the TV screen. The latest product of the company HIMEDIA supports the Samba, UPnP and NFS, which are used to transfer media from your PC / NAS on the TV screen. In addition, a free application HiShare for smartphones and tablets running Android provides streaming movies, music and photos directly on the TV screen, without cables. For users of iPhone, iPad and iPod is available in turn app AirPlay.
 

 The real icing on the cake in the H8 Octa Core is a factory-installed software KODI. This is an excellent media player with advanced support for Internet TV and lots of plugins available. Plays most popular digital multimedia files from local or network carriers.
 

 KODI preinstalled version 14.2, while the device works seamlessly with all versions Kodi.org-mounted platform – including the latest 15.2 Isengard.
 

 In the version offered by C4I SET TOP BOX, DVD KODI is additionally equipped with a plug to allow free access to thousands of movies, series, sport broadcasts and television programs (including Genesis, Icefilms, MuchMovies HD 1Channel, whether Film.On.TV Football Today). And with plug-ins Radio App Shoutcast2 the Polish Radio stations you can listen to thousands of radio stations from around the world. A dedicated version of the set top box also allows you to watch videos on YouTube and watch Polish internet TV channels, thanks to the addition of Polish Television, which includes a lot of popular websites, such as ipla, IPLEX, player, TVP VOD onetime VODtv, SUPERFILM, eskaGo, PolskyTV and more . Plug-ins that support subtitles to movies or TV series on the fly will find and choose the perfect matching versions.
 

 Retail Price HIMEDIA H8 Octa Core basic version is 750 zł gross. SET TOP BOX version costs 780 zł gross. The product is covered by a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty for companies and 24 months for home users. The device is already available in an electronics store www.c4i.com.pl with the possibility of a personal collection. Distributor always provides the device with the current software.
 

Source: C4I

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Watch Apple has a lot of competition today. Android Wear work … – Spider’s Web

What happened was what the one hand, everyone expected a long time, and which on the other hand, it was hard to imagine (and perhaps still is). Watches working under the Android Wear from work today not only Android, but also … iOS.

And no, this is another rumor, leak, or “information from a reliable source.” That’s the state of things today announced its wholly officially Google on his blog. Unfortunately, all this is some hooks.

Good start but from what Android Wear in conjunction with iOS (via a dedicated application) can. First of all, after installing the appropriate application on your Apple watches with Google’s system is able to display information about incoming calls, messages and notifications from “our favorite applications.”

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There were also health functions and sporting events, but here Google is quite economical in detail, indicating only that the watch allows you to set “goals Fitness”, to monitor our activities throughout the day (including also the heartbeat) and provide access to historical data.

Through the watch will also be able to use the Google Now assistant, making him the voice commands.

Unfortunately, older models of iPhone owners will not be able to enjoy from these features. For some, undisclosed reasons accompanying the application does not work on the iPhone 4S, but it can be installed on all newer models – 5, 5c, 5S, 6 and 6 Plus. In their case, it is only required to have an operating system iOS 8.2 or later.

Google is not granted as an answer to one crucial question – whether the option of cooperation with iOS will be available for older watches from the Android Wear. In the blog post mentioned only that from today it is present in the LG Watch Urbane, and even offer it will all future vessels of Android Wear. About the incumbent asked no word but rather we should not count on it . The website The Verge has confirmed that iOS watches also work selected already available on the market, even despite the lack of official support.

Anyway, if you use iOS or Android Wear, we can only rejoice. Holders of iPhones obtained actually the first “big” alternative to the Apple Watcha that’s not all have to answer. Users or Android Wear future users can therefore expect that this step will contribute to the popularization and hence, also, and more dynamic development of the entire platform from Google.

But still it is difficult to assess during this whether in the first, the debut version of Android Wear cooperation with iOS will be worth much if we will have to wait. For now, Google told us far too little. While the movement demonstrated one thing – if you want to succeed on the market smartzegarków, and maybe even smartakcesoriów in general, you must offer compatibility with iOS.

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Trend Micro Mobile Security – a new version for Android devices and iOS – Telix.pl

Home Systems Trend Micro Mobile Security – a new version for Android devices and iOS

Trend Micro Mobile Security protects your personal data from malicious software and fraudulent parties and banking applications, as well as many other threats.

More and more people use the Internet for shopping or making banking and financial transactions, connecting to a network using smart devices – personal and private information and thus require a more comprehensive mobile security which will protect them against threats. That’s why Trend Micro, a global leader in software and security solutions, announced today the launch of the latest edition of Security Trend Micro ™ Mobile Security ™ for devices with operating systems Android and iOS. They offer complete protection with new features of defense against fake banking applications, financial and shopping sites, and a set of tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of devices.
 

 “ Mobile threats are becoming more and more advanced. In the first half of this year, our team has identified more than 7.1 million only threats targeting the Android platform. These figures show that the protection of smart devices has become a necessity for users who want to preserve the security of your digital life “- says Brook Stein, director of product management, consumer Internet security, Trend Micro. “ The latest edition of Trend Micro Mobile Security is equipped with advanced security features and tools to protect privacy and features improving device performance and prolong battery life, so that users do not have to worry about security.”

 As cybercriminals still not forgo attacks on Android devices, Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android offers users integrated protection against viruses, malicious applications and fraudulent web sites. The latest edition solution has improved scanner detects malicious software, offering an additional barrier against fraudulent banking applications. Through integration with operating systems in the cloud environment Smart Protection Network ™ and Mobile App Reputation Service, the solution Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android is able to block most threats before any infection of the device. Besides, Mobile Security helps users in their daily activities, protecting privacy settings on Facebook, performing backup your contact list and photos and helping to prevent identity theft and allowing locating devices. In turn, the new manager application helps you find and remove useless or unwanted applications, freeing additional memory – this is just one of several tools to optimize memory usage and battery.

 Mobile Security Solution for iOS provides complete protection against online phishing campaigns, threats to data privacy and identity theft. Improved secure Web browser SafeSurfing offers higher productivity and quality with support for HTML 5. Browser Security Mobile Security for iOS use based on cloud infrastructure, high-end system for monitoring and collection of data about threats – Smart Protection Network – which is the basis for the functioning solutions Mobile Security for Android and all the security, Trend Micro. Furthermore, the solution Mobile Security for iOS backs up a list of contacts and helps users recover lost or stolen iOS device, allows also to analyze the privacy settings on Facebook and Twitter.
 

Source: Trend Micro

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Android 5.1.1 finally available for the Galaxy Note the Exynos 4 of … – Tabletowo.pl

I think it is no exaggeration in saying, that among the more disappointed users of mobile devices from Samsung were for a long time holders of the Galaxy Note 4. All through this particular product updates to Android version 5.1.1 Lollipop, which – although the first countries had already appeared in June – in Poland was not available for several months. Today, the Korean company has prepared for us a small and pleasant surprises, and here it is: update (finally!) Is available.

The update is for Galaxy Note 4 version of Exynos, ie. N910C derived from free sales in Poland (XEO). Package weighs 747,06MB and contains, as we read the list of changes, “performance improvements and stability of the user interface, new / improved features, security fixes and further improve performance.” Linked to this, above all better management of RAM, which – perhaps – a positive impact on the battery life of this model, because it is currently too much about good to say you can not.

So, if you are owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – update should already waiting on the beam notifications, and you can carry it without connecting to a computer (OTA).

Source: Adam Lange, Thomas Wasiniewski

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Android simple ways to extend battery life – PC World

 

Leading manufacturers of smartphones spend a lot of time on it to make their gadgets characterized as the most sleek design, which is especially visible on the example of Apple and Samsung. Unfortunately, achieving this goal does not allow the use of higher capacity batteries, and sometimes even forced to reach for the battery of smaller capacity (as is the case of smartphones Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5 ). In return, they are used more energy-efficient components (display, SoC) and introduced energy management systems, which are designed to extend battery life.

Battery life is an extremely important parameter. Unfortunately, in contrast to the increase in performance and functionality of smartphones in his case for a long time we have never received a noticeable improvement. Android smartphone user is, however, available bit option, which may reach to reduce the rate of depletion of the battery. Speaking here, eg. The exemption applications running in the background, or turn off automatic updates of the application.

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To extend battery life, you can also reach the most simple and fairly obvious solutions, whose description can be found below. This guidance Android version 5.0 Lollipop (used the LG G2 Mini / Orange / Android 5.0.2).

Adjust the brightness settings

In recent years we have seen a clear trend of equipping smartphones increasingly larger screens, which, albeit with great resistance, He gave up in the end even Apple. The display, however, the greatest devourer of resources battery, so searching for energy savings can start from him.

First, check the brightness settings. If the slider is close to the maximum position of your smartphone battery will be consumed much faster. It would be better if you set the slider to the middle of the road, or even a little closer, so, however, you do not have a problem with the readability of the screen ( Settings & gt; Display ).

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If you are afraid that you will have problems with the readability of the screen in sunlight for smartphones equipped with the appropriate sensor you can reach for the adaptive brightness , which will take care of automatically adjusting the brightness of the screen for a certain environment ( Settings & gt; Display ).

In addition, consider setting suitably short screen timeout ( Settings & gt; display & gt; Screensaving ).

Automatic battery saving mode

The smartphone when not in use, and so does a lot of tasks related with mail, synchronization of accounts, if the application work in the background. Each of these activities obviously affects on the status of the battery. Fortunately, Android Lollipop offers a mode of Battery Saver , which switches the smartphone into a low power state. Then, among others, no longer obsessively check e-mail, does not vibrate and maintains data in the background to an absolute minimum.

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Use the Battery Saver you can turn if necessary. However, there is also the possibility it is automatically run when the battery level drops to a very low level

Go: Settings & gt; General & gt; battery & gt; The Energy Saving & gt; Conserving Battery . Here you will get to choose from three options: Immediately, 5% of the battery 15% Battery . Remember to move the slider to the “On”.

Location but not in “high accuracy”

To determine the exact location of a smartphone you can use the signals coming from three sources: GPS, WiFi, cellular network. For this mode ( High accuracy ) dearly but pay rechargeable battery.

In case you do not need quite as precise knowledge of the location, you can opt out of GPS signal and rely only on neighboring networks WiFi and cellular network.

Go: Settings & gt; General & gt; Location & gt; Mode & gt; Conserving battery (networks only)

Google Photos

One of the first things he asks you a new application Google Photos , will be whether you want to back up your pictures were stored online. If you agree to this, the application will carry out this task in the background, by default via WiFi.

Of course the default transmission via WiFi is the most relevant choice from Google because it does not expose the user to additional costs which could generate harnessing this mobile network. In addition, this mode is done much faster, so it also has less impact on the battery.

However, if you do not care so much that your photos must go as soon as possible online, which is immediately after the connection WiFi, You can take some pressure off the battery.

Enable application Google Photos. In the upper left corner of the screen click the menu icon . Select Settings & gt; Backup and synchronization . When the “Backup and Synchronization” option is enabled, you’ll see m.in the only when loading ( turn it ).

Static wallpaper instead of “living”

“Live” wallpaper can look beautifully by calling the same smile on your face every time you look at the screen. Unfortunately, served by animations also have a correspondingly larger impact on the resources of the battery than wallpaper static.

Go: Settings & gt; display & gt; Screen & gt; Wallpaper & gt; Set wallpaper (choose ‘normal’ wallpaper) .

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Well, it may not be so nicely and will be more boring, but for longer nacieszysz a smartphone between successive connections to the electrical outlet.

Android M and promising tests

While discussing simple ways to extend battery life I can not but mention the upcoming Android 6.0 Marshmallow and his new Doze mode that monitors all sensors smartphone / tablet. If it considers that it is not used, apply the deep sleep mode.

The solution according to Google assurances had extend the operating time on a single charge even twice. But how it will work in practice? The first tests are extremely promising. He moved them Computerbase service, which used the Nexus 5 smartphone with Google’s Android operating system 5.1.1 “Lollipop.”

The expert editors argue that the Nexus 5 with Android Lollipop can operate in standby mode up to 200 hours. If you install on the Android Marshmallow time this increase is up to 522 hours. These calculations are based on partial results:

Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 8 hours. – Loss of 4% of the battery 24 hours. – Loss of 12% of the battery 48 hours. – Loss of 24% of the battery

Nexus 5 with Android 6.0 8 hours. – Loss of 1.5% of the battery 24 hours. – Loss of 4.5% of the battery 48 hours. – Loss of 9% of the battery

As you can see, tests suggest that reducing energy consumption when smartphone is not used, it can be even greater than claimed by Google. It should here be remembered that these were carried out using a synoptic latest version of Android.

This is great information. Unfortunately, taking into account the policy upgrade manufacturers and operators of the advantages of the new mode will use only a small portion of users of smartphones with Android and not immediately, but after a few months of waiting …

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Android smartphone and tablet – 10 tips for a good start – PC World

 

Smartphones and Tablets with Android allows users great freedom in terms of personalization software. This concerns not only the appearance of the interface and set of used applications, but also settings of your phone or tablet. It turns out, however, that such a large control over the operating system entails a lot of risks, which are often choosing a specific item on the menu difficult to predict.

Android – 10 tips for a good start

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Users modifying phone settings can often not realize what the consequences may bring their action. It turns out that not all programs should be installed, and some changes to the settings can lead to the appearance on the user’s smartphone or tablet malware. It is worth to know and protect themselves in advance against leakage of private data.

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We have prepared ten tips for owners of smartphones and tablets running Google’s operating. We advise what to do first when you start a new device and we explain several features that can greatly facilitate the use of equipment with Android. Also warns against actions that may have undesirable consequences in the future.

Do it – data transfer limits

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In most cases, telecom operators offer their customers a contract with a limited amount of data to download from the Internet. After their use may begin to charge additional fees or restrict the connection parameters or prevent them altogether.

Google’s mobile system available tool to monitor data usage. Android still writes in the background amount of data sent by a device using a 3G or LTE. The data recorded by the system as truth may vary slightly from the transfer of the counting by the operator, but it should set limits on transmission respectively which will, at least for orientation, see how much you can transfer remains to disposal.

Do not do that – change the lock screen

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Android allows the user to very many modifying the interface. In addition to changing the appearance and layout of icons on the home screen can be incorporated into tablets and smartphones alternative lock screen. This allows you to display on a locked device before entering the code completely different content than provided for by Google. But this is not a game worth the candle.

Although Google Play store there are many applications offering an alternative look of the lock screen, it is better not to install them. Android does not really allow officially to change this element, and all of the applications used for this purpose may jeopardize the security of user data. In many cases, in addition unlocked phone can cause jamming of the interface.

Do it! – Activate voice assistant

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Many users Android devices may not realize that their equipment is equipped with an advanced voice assistant. The application, called Google Now send different notifications to the point where it deems appropriate to inform the user of an important event. Google Now can run a gesture finger swipe of the Home button at the top, but there is a simpler way to activate the voice assistant.

To do this, you need to enable listening in the background that responds to user commands in the form of words: Ok Google . In some smartphones, such as, for example. Motorola Nexus 6, the assistant may start even when the smartphone is a blank screen. Starting the Wizard by voice command you can be enabled in the application Google. Here you can also learn the system user’s voice to not respond to commands issued by others.

Do not do that – applications from unknown sources

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One of the distinguishing feature of Android for example, . of iOS and the possibility of uploading to the device applications outside the official repository. It is possible that after running on the device files with the extension APK, which are equivalent EXE files known from Windows. It is also the source of many hazards and should turn off the option to install applications from unknown sources.

There is nothing to prevent the install from a known source, which may be eg. An alternative to the Google Play app store Amazon App Store . But you never know whether the files with applications downloaded from the Internet have not been upgraded with additional malicious code. Installing applications from unknown sources, especially pirated copies of programs and games, can result in the emergence of malware on your phone or tablet.

Do it – deactivation unwanted applications

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When you first start a desktop phone or tablet, you can find a lot of icons with shortcuts to applications. Some of them were uploaded to Android by the manufacturer of the system, your applications can pre-install device manufacturers together with the overlay visual system. In the case of smartphones and tablets coming from the distribution operator, see additional programs.

While Google does not, admittedly, the removal of these programs and the release of disk space, but you can disable virtually all pre-installed applications. This allows you to hide your phone’s menu shortcuts to programs that you and so do not intend to use. This allows processes running in the background associated with these programs will not run at all, which could translate into a more efficient operation of the unit and a longer operating time on the battery.

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Android smartphone market: fierce competition for customers – Computerworld

Data recently published by analyst firm IDC shows that Android is weakening and slowly, but still losing market share in mobile operating systems. In the second quarter of this year, 8% of all smartphones sold were working under the control of the operating system, while a year ago it was 11%. Smartphones iPhone (iOS) are growing in strength. Their market share increased to 82%, while a year ago it was t 60%.

Samsung has been doing lately a lot to strengthen its position in the smartphone market. The company recently unveiled its two new smartphones of high-end (Galaxy Note and Galaxy 5 S6 Edge +), hoping that they will be noticed and appreciated by the users. The first signs are positive because smartphones have been rated very highly, but this is only the beginning, and the company still has a long way to go. Success is within reach, but Samsung still has to improve if he wants to face the competition.

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 Galaxy S6 edge +
 

Galaxy S6 edge +

Analysts point to the fact that the market is already on your way saturated and users no longer get excited so all sorts of technological novelties, as was the case recently. They expect for a solid, durable and easy-to-use product. Manufacturers of smartphones must be taken into account, and not to make them unproven to end solutions.

The recent cuts in employment, which announced a few days ago HTC and Lenovo, testify to the fact that this is not an easy market . And as the HTC troubles should not surprise anyone (the company faces because of all sorts of problems for several years), so Announce Lenovo surprised analysts. They thought that after the recent acquisition by Lenovo, Motorola Mobility business, the corporation will make a turn. However, financial results, which Lenovo acquired in the second quarter of this year testify to the fact that it was a misconception. Something went wrong and the corporation is simply no trouble announcing a few days later that reduce in the near future employment by over 3,000 people.


 

 Samsung Galaxy Note 5
 

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Analyst firm Strategy Analytics reports that while all the smartphone market grew in the second quarter of this year (compared year to year) by 15%, the Lenovo and Motorola sold then for nearly one-third of smartphones less, struggling mainly with the transition from 3G to 4G. Thus, for example. Motorola had for a long time problems with the introduction of certain markets smartphones Moto G second generation, which support the connection of LTE.

And as smartphone Moto G acts as a workhorse, bringing us the most profit, so a new model of smartphone Moto X Pure (also known as Style) is a class of high-end which is a good example of the direction in which smartphones are evolving. When Motorola introduced the smartphone on the market two years ago, it consisted memory of 16 GB and you had to pay for it almost 500 USD. New Moto X Pure offers a lot more advanced features will cost $ 100 less.


 

 Motorola Moto X Pure
 

The Motorola Moto X Pure

You can ask yourself the question, what exactly should such Motorola do not to get pushed out of the market. It seems that with the introduction of cheap smartphone Moto X, the corporation hopes that he will win the competition with much more expensive smartphones offered by Samsung and Apple. On the other hand HTC wants to improve their financial condition in a simpler way, reducing employment by as much as 15%. In the short term, maybe it’s enough, but in the long on probably not.

Android is still an annoyance. It’s about safety. Seeing the growing popularity of the software hackers are developing more and more new methods of hacking into smartphones running on this operating system. It also spends sleep from the eyes manufacturers of Android smartphones.

A big role to play here alone corporation is Google, but Android smartphones provider must also step up efforts to ensure that they produce the device did not contain gaps. Good examples are Samsung and LG. Announced very recently that patches eliminating the gap in manufactured by smartphones will be available to users on a regular basis every month.

In conclusion we can say that if the manufacturers of smartphones actually saw the proverbial light in the tunnel, it is still’re small and you really to strain his eyes to see them. Such light and good to see manufacturers of Android smartphones such as Huawei and Xiaomi. These companies may boast in the second quarter of this year pretty large successes, mainly thanks to the good results obtained in the Asian markets, particularly China.

Anyway, the beneficiaries of fierce competition on the smartphone market are certainly users of such devices . A few years ago a good smartphone cost several hundred dollars. Today, with the kind of money you can buy a pretty decent hardware. The fight for the client gets their own and should only express the wish that always been the case.


 
 
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