Wi-Fi and cell phones

Some believe that the Wi-Fi and similar technology may eventually replace cellular networks such as GSM. Obstacles to this happening in the near future are not roaming and authentication (see 802.1x, SIM-cards and RADIUS), a limited frequency range and very limited range of Wi-Fi.

More likely that Wi-Fi with other cellular phone networks such as GSM, UMTS or CDMA. However, Wi-Fi is ideal for VoIP in enterprise networks or in a SOHO. Early adopters were already available in the early 90's, but did not did the market until 2005. Then the companies Zyxel, UT Starcomm, Samsung, Hitachi and many others presented to the market VoIP Wi-Fi phones at "reasonable" prices.

avast! Mobile Security for Android

avast! Mobile Security 2.0.4304 for Android - Antivirus and anti-theft protection

The company Avast Software has released the next version of its security software for mobile devices, Android-called avast! Mobile Security 2.0.4304. In addition to other new products and changes in this release includes simplified setup steps to prevent the theft of the module Anti-Theft.

The main function of the package avast! Mobile Security for Android is to detect and block viruses in established mobile applications and contents of memory. Scanning is performed on-demand and automatically at the first start of each new application. The fight against theft by using a remote control via SMS-messages and web-interface (location tracking device, enabling the siren, wipe, etc.).

Twitter releases an updated version of the application for Android

Internet company today updated its Twitter client for your operating system Android, the latest release of a number of useful new features, and improved search engine users in the network.

According to the report the company's blog, the new version of the client application takes into account recent developments of Android and more use of them.

It is known that the new version of the application, in particular, has received support updated timeline, improved scalability for custom screens, a new navigation bar and a number of interface methods that allow applications to run faster.

Windows 8 on smaller tablets

Microsoft relaxed certification requirements for Windows 8, will work with this OS devices with a lower resolution screen. Analysts say it could lead to a new class of low cost and more compact tablet based on this OS.

In the market research firm IDC said that until now Windows 8 can only be run on a 10-inch device, while the most active market in the tablet market this year will be 8 - inch plate and less. Sales for 7 - and 8-inch models have a 55% market share in 2013.

Note that Microsoft has reduced the formal requirements for the resolution of the screen is 12 March, but the mailing list for vendors of this was reported recently. Then the company announced a number of new elements related to the certification program.