Google’s Android Bouncer To Boost Security On Android Market
Google has announced a new feature for its Android Market which is designed to boost security and cut down on malware, the new feature is called Android Bouncer.
According to Google, Android Bouncer will automatically scan the Android Market for malicious software on new applications, when a new application is uploaded to the Android Market, Google will run the app on their cloud infrastructure and check it for malware.
Apple Ordered To Remove iPad 3G, iPhone 3GS And iPhone 4 From German Apple Online Store
Motorola has won a patent case against Apple in Germany, and Motorola has been granted an injunction against Apple, which could stop Apple selling certain devices in Germany.
The devices in question are the iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 4 as well as all models of the iPad with WiFi and 3G, although it doesn’t cover the new iPhone 4S.
Google Wallet Lands On GSM Galaxy Nexus For AT&T
The Google Wallet application has been available for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G on Sprint, and now it would appear that the application is also available for the GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus on AT&T.
The guys from Droid Life discovered that the application is now available for the AT&T version of the Galaxy Nexus and have tested the application and it seems to be working on AT&T.
Windows Phone 8 Details Leaked
It would appear that some details have been leaked on the next generation of Microsoft’s mobile platform, Windows Phone 8, the platform is apparently codenamed Apollo, something we have heard before, and it will be released after the Windows Phone Tango update.
The details were revealed in a video from Microsoft’s Windows Phone manager Joe Belifoire, and the video was intended for Microsoft’s partners at Nokia, although they guys from Pocket Now seem to have got access to the video.
Super Bowl 2012 App For Android And iOS Released
The NFL has released their official Super Bowl XLVI app for for Google’s Android platform and Apple’s iOS devices, and the app is available as a free download for both platforms.
The Super Bowl XLVI app for both iOS and Android is designed to give you a detailed guide of nightlife, official Super Bowl events and local restaurants, as well as a 3D map of Indianapolis and an interactive 3D map of Lucas Oil Stadium for game day.
Android 4.0 ICS Now On 1 Percent Of Android Devices
Google has released its latest distribution figures for its Android platform, and the latest version of Android, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now on 1 percent of all Android devices.
Still in the top spot is Android Gingerbread with a 58.6 share of the total Android distribution, next up is Android 2.2 Froyo with a 27.8 percent share of Android distribution.
RIM Giving Android Developers Free PlayBook Tablets For Apps
Earlier this week we heard that RIM was now accepting Android application submissions for its BlackBerry PlayBook platform, and now it looks like RIM is attempting to get developers to submit applications for the platform.
RIM’s developer executive, Alec Saunders announced on Twitter that if developers submit Android applications to the BlackBerry App World by the 13th of February they will get a free BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
OLED TV Explained
Ever since the introduction of the first flat panel TV in the market, TV sets continually become thinner, brighter and clearer. It’s only natural that television companies set their sights on OLED technology. OLED TV is the next big thing in television today. Here’s a breakdown of how OLED TV could change the way we watch in the comfort of our homes for the better.
More Rumors of an Apple TV Set Surfacing in 2012
All those Apple TV set rumors won’t die, they just keep coming back around. Analyst Gene Munster from Piper Jaffray has issued another note this week again saying that he expects Apple to launch its own branded television set this year. Munster gets his data the conversation he reportedly had with a TV component supplier.
PSN Down Until Midnight PST Tonight
If you’re at work right now and are counting the hours until you can go home and spend some quality time with your friends on the PlayStation Network, we have some bad news for you. The PSN has been down since 6 AM this morning and will be down through midnight Pacific Standard Time tonight.
Nintendo’s 3DS Receives Free Access To 5,000 Hotspots Throughout Europe
Nintendo Europe has announced a new partnership with free-hotspot.com, that will provide 3DS users with a massive 5,000 free hotspot locations to jump on to throughout Europe.
To use the new service you will need to have a Nintendo 3DS Internet Browser to be installed. If you haven’t already downloaded the Nintendo 3DS Internet Browser, you will need to perform a system update on your Nintendo 3DS gaming console.
Todays Apple OS X 10.7.3 Update Causing Problems For Some Users
Earlier today Apple rolled out their latest OS X 10.7.3 update for Mac systems. But after a few hours of use it now looks like the update is causing problems for a number of users. Shortly after its release a number of users started posting on the Apple support forums with problems ranging from nothing working at all, to problems being encountered with the 10.7.3 delta updater is resulting in app crashes.
