All Entries Tagged With: "os"
Android – No Need For Anti-Virus Software
The leader of Google’s open-source software team has severely criticised firms selling antivirus software for Android and other mobile devices. Chris DiBona should know what he’s talking about. DiBona is Google’s open-source Program Manager, and he was responding to a press report attacking the “inherent” vulnerability of open-source software as used by both Android and [...]
Windows Metro UI On Android Or iOS
With so many operating systems out there, all borrowing ideas from each other, unique features are rare. But Windows 8 user interface is certainly revolutionary. The Metro UI, according to earlier reports – is something you either love or hate almost instantly. I love it. Microsoft has found an unusual way to root out potential [...]
Android Optimized For x86 ‘Windows’ Machines
Google built its Android operating system with open source software, which means developers can dig around and modify it to suit their needs. This has enabled them to install it on a wide variety of devices – massively reducing manufacturer’s costs and widening the availability of android devices around the world. It has also allowed [...]
Mozilla new OS – Boot 2 gecko
Browser giant Mozilla is working on a new totally web-based OS codenamed Boot 2 Gecko. Screenshots of the B2G UI have appeared on the Mozilla wiki and reveal an icon-based OS similar to Apple iOS, further proof that the cyberworld is ‘going mobile’. Developers are still testing B2G, building new APIs for camera, phone and [...]
Windows 8 review
Windows 8, with its tablet-style tiled interface, has been around for a couple of months now, with Microsoft’s programming hotshots beavering away at squashing early bugs to avoid another Vista fiasco. Microsoft has highlighted such features as photo-sharing in the cloud, streamlined management of contacts, and the Metro update. It’s Windows first big push into [...]
Blackberry new QNX OS
Blackberry has announced a new OS, which will connect the Blackberry and QNX platforms to connect people, devices, content and various services. Blackberry is aiming to unify the OS to cover both tablets and smartphones, as happened with Android Honeycomb. Google has released the newest of Android 4.0 operating system called Ice Cream Sandwich. The [...]
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
So Google has released Android 4.0 nicknamed ice cream sandwich. The update completely redesigns the user interface and introduces a raft of new features. Amongst the highlights are offline search in Gmail and a new lock screen which uses facial recognition software to prevent strangers using your phone without permission. Almost every app has been [...]
Plasma Active One – Linux Tablet-friendly
Plasma Active One is the new tablet-friendly UI for Linux’s Kappa Desktop Environment(KDE). It offers a custom user interface, and runs on a number of different ‘flavours’ of the Linux OS. Test versions of KDE are available for anyone interested to find how the other half live (actually approximately 8% of PC users use Linux-based [...]
Microsoft and Samsung new deal
Microsoft and Samsung have signed a patent deal, which allows Microsoft to get a slice of profits from every android device Samsung sells (much like the royalties Microsoft receives from HTC). In return Samsung gets to see all patents Microsoft has under its belt. In another news Samsung will take over the MeeGo project under a [...]
Tizen Mobile OS
The Linux Foundation has announced the launch of its Tizen operating system aimed at smartphones, tablets, netbooks, and mobile devices in general. The Linux Foundation is to host the project, but Tizen will be led by Intel and Samsung. Previously Intel was supporting MeeGo Linux, but the MeeGo enterprise may be wound up, now that [...]
