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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Pondering the ever-bright future for Chrome OS

I think it’s going to take many years to happen, but I firmly believe Microsoft Windows will keep losing ground as more and more of what we do is Internet-based. Families that have been all-Microsoft will experiment using a cheaper Chromebook. Android customers will enjoy the natural integration of Google’s services on these products. In time, this will eat into Microsoft’s operating system share. That’s my working thesis anyway.

The Nexus 7 is better than I gave it credit for

Researchers report security flaw in Samsung's Galaxy S4 | Mobile - CNET News

An Israeli security team says a vulnerability in Samsung's Knox security platform enables malicious software to track e-mails and record data communications.

Google expands Chromebook school programme in India - The Economic Times on Mobile

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Top Ten 2013 Breakthroughs In Physical Science

Top 10 predictions for the mobile market in 2014 | Mobile - CNET News

If you're in the market for a better value for your wireless plan, 2014 should be a good year for you. AT&T recently announced a new Mobile Share plan that offers an incentive to customers who use an older phone or bring their own unlocked device to the network. It's a plan similar to one that T-Mobile started offering in March.

Under the AT&T plan, consumers can save $15 a month on every smartphone connected to their plan if they don't take a device subsidy and sign a two-year contract. This plan and T-Mobile's plan, which also offers a discount on monthly service if you already own your phone, is a positive step for consumers and shows that some major operators will be aggressively fighting for consumers looking for a better value on their wireless plans.

Monday, December 23, 2013

iPad Mini Retina vs. New Nexus 7 | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video

iPad Mini Retina vs. New Nexus 7 | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video

Nexus 10 2 Likely the 10.5-Inch AMOLED Tab from Samsung; Release Date is January via the 2014 CES – Reports - International Business Times

Is it possible that this same device is the long-delayed Nexus 10 2 from Google? The answer could be YES and there are two reasons to support this supposition.
First, it is built by Samsung and perhaps Google thought it wise to stick with the South Korean device manufacturer, contradicting earlier that the next Nexus 10 is either a handiwork by Asus and LG.
Second, the soon-to-be-launched tab is being hyped as the first AMOLED slate from Samsung after a long break. According to Gotta Be Mobile, AMOLED is a signature Samsung technology that is famed for its stunning display rendition and efficient use of battery power.
"The contract ratio, colours and brightness are stellar and unmatched, and overall they're also extremely thin. Meaning these new displays could deliver one of the best and thinnest Android tablets to date," the same GBM report stressed.

Nexus 10 2 Likely the 10.5-Inch AMOLED Tab from Samsung; Release Date is January via the 2014 CES – Reports - International Business Times