Cause/Effect Relationship Between Android Development and Mobile Industry

Mobile Industry is experiencing a devastating change phenomenon. A small communicating handset has transformed into a mini computer maintaining its original functionality also. Numerous Companies have integrated the qualities of computer on mobile phones for enhanced functioning. Experience Google's role in this dynamism.

Google is a supreme power for the past decade in the web industry. It processes billions of search requests every day. However, Google's dominance is only limited to desktop PC, which is gradually being replaced by the small screen mobile devices. Every year sale of mobile is increasing; currently it is three times more as compared to desktop. The launch of Android OS is Google tactic to expand its infiltration into the speedily growing profitable mobile market.

The Android platform is Google's outstanding business model. Android technology is an entirely open-source platform. Developers can create mobile applications by using the phone's core features. Android developers equipped with the tools that allow applications to collect data using a variety of the platform like the Internet or other users.

The Android OS committed to bringing the same experience users have on a desktop personal computer to the mobile phone. Mostly, mobile phones operate in a closed environment where applications permitted by the producer can be allowed to run on devices. However, With Google's Android, software developers can install any software they develop, quickly. The cost reduction in application development opens a new market segment for software developers.

Google is the owner of multibillion dollar advertising business on the web and planning to shift this to the mobile domain. Smaller display screen is a big challenge to advertising space. In spites of some limitation, mobile devices have opened the new doors of opportunities due to location based adverting. Market can target directly to potential consumers. All Androids mobile devices are connected to the Internet to help achieve location-based advertising services.

In this competitive world, developing space in the market is not an easy task not even for the big boss like Google. There are numbers of barriers for Google before reaching the success point. The main obstacle to Android's victory is the indolence with which mobile network service providers are adopting Android machine.

The Google's Android mobile OS have also faced opposition from phone manufacturers for multiple reasons. Some of them feel that operators and users will totally re-customize phone application that makes their own applications useless and destroys their unique identity. Others fear mobile OS without licensing fees could flood new company into the market. This will adversely affect their market share for the existing mobile company.

Android Security - Tips for Keeping Your Android Based Devices Secure

Android based devices are the only devices that are holding their ground and gaining new adopters against Apple's seeming onslaught in the phone and tablet marketplace. People love the Apple iPhone and iPad for the beautiful design and ease of use and rightfully so. Users that prefer Android devices over Apple devices are often more independent types who like to tinker and prefer the openness of Android to the more tightly controlled and regulated Apple devices. If you are a fan of Android based devices and are considering purchasing one or already own one you now might be asking yourself how do I make sure it is secure?

When implementing security for Android based devices many of the general techniques that work for securing any type of mobile device is relevant and can be configured within Android.

Some of the general security risks you should be concerned about include:

Securing your Android device from unauthorized use. This is best done by setting a screen lock to prevent friends, casual snoopers, or thieves from accessing your device without permission. I have seen many a friend pranked at the bar by leaving an unprotected device alone while going out for a smoke so to avoid having an embarrassing new Facebook status posted it is important to lock your device when it is not in use.Avoid prying eyes that know your location. Location based features on Android devices have many useful features and applications associated with them but if you desire privacy more then functionality it is important to turn these options off to prevent people from knowing more details about your location then you would want.Consider security when browsing the Internet. Internet browsing and email are the two most common methods that devices become infected with malware. It is important to configure your Android security settings to enable secure Internet browsing to prevent unwanted pop-ups and other nasty infections that could compromise the security of your device.Carefully consider which applications are worth installing and lean towards applications from vendors with a proven track record. It is important to remember that any one insecurely coded application that you install could compromise the security of your entire Android device.Promptly update your applications when new versions are available and consider implementing the auto-update feature to lower your chances of forgetting. Un-patched applications are a major source of insecurity and a frequent target of malware authors.

This is just an introduction to some of the information security risks you are exposed to by using an Android based device (and many of these risks also apply to any smart phone type device). It is important to be aware of the risks and take proper action to keep your device secure and in good operating condition.

Android 3.0 Honeycomb Review

With the iPad 2 out now how will the Android market fair and what have they got up there sleeves to compete with iPad.

Android 3.0 or Honeycomb, as it is now officially known, is coming soon to a tablet near you.

Google brings this new Android interface to a range of tablet computers. It includes a lot of cutting edge tech along with a holographic user interface system.

Honeycomb continues where the mobile phone Android os left off with enhanced multitasking, rich notifications, home screen customization, widgets, and more. But Honeycomb transforms the user interface with a vibrant, 3D experience and deeper interactivity, making them feel familiar but even better than before.

There will also be new apps written specifically for Honeycomb that make great use of the powerful graphics, additional media abilities, and better user engagement.

Two new "bars" are available. The "Systems" and "Application" bar. The "systems bar" is always present along the bottom. So if you are running an app the system bar will still be visible giving system information and updates (i.e incoming mail etc)

The "Application bar" is present while running an app. The "application bar" will give you navigation options, general options and will be a key point on the screen for accessing app information.

As with all android systems there is a choice of 5 custom home screens that give the users access to all the content of Honeycomb. All home screens have a grid orientation that allow placement for home screen widgets, app shortcuts, and wallpapers using a dedicated visual layout mode to be placed as wanted.

As with iPad and past versions of android there is an enhanced soft keyboard. The keys have been reshaped and repositioned for improved typing, and new keys have been added, such as a Tab key, to provide richer and more efficient text input. Users can touch-hold keys to access menus of special characters and switch text/voice input modes from a button in the System Bar.

Improved text selection, copy and paste
When entering or viewing text, a new UI lets users quickly select a word by press-hold and then adjust the selection area as needed by dragging a set of bounding arrows to new positions. Users can then select an action from the Action Bar, such as copy to the clipboard, share, paste, web search, or find.

New connectivity options
Android 3.0 includes new connectivity features that add useablility and convenience for users. Built-in support for cameras and MP3 lets users instantly sync media files with a USB-connected camera or desktop computer, without needing to mount a USB hardrive. Users can also connect full keyboards over either USB or Bluetooth.

Updated set of standard apps
Included in Honeycomb is a brand new browser. The new browser features that let users navigate and organize more efficiently. Multiple tabs replace browser windows and a new "incognito" mode allows anonymous browsing.

Email
The Email application uses a new two-pane interface to make viewing and organizing your mail much quicker. The app lets users select one or more messages, then select an action from the Action Bar, such as moving them to a folder. Users can sync attachments for later viewing and keep track of email using a home screen Widget.

Camera and Gallery
The Camera application has been redesigned to take advantage of a larger screen for quick access to exposure, focus, flash, zoom, front-facing camera, and more. To let users capture scenes in new ways, it adds built-in support for time-lapse video recording. The Gallery application lets users view albums and other collections in full-screen mode, with easy access to thumbnails for other photos in the collection.