Mobile browser UC Browser 3.0 for Windows Phone

Mobile browser UC Browser 3.0 released on Windows Phone

Chinese developers at UCWEB prepared a great gift all users of smartphones based on operating system Windows Phone: officially released a new version of mobile browser UC Browser 3.0.0.300 for the platform with a number of interesting features.

At first glance the new version of UC Browser 3.0 for Windows Phone can be seen completely revamped homepage. Now on this page can be placed in any order buttons for quick access to the sites. Notably, these shortcut buttons decorated as "live tiles" in Windows Phone 8 - they can move freely on the main page of the browser.

Now Playing 1.44 - a new version of the audio player for the Android platform

The new version of the application Now Playing 1.44, a compact audio player for mobile devices based on the operating system Android.

The product differs from its many competitors minimalistic design the user interface, user-friendly gesture control and decent speed, but as a "bonus" users are offered a good range of additional features including a built-in equalizer and the ability to automatically download from the Internet lyrics and landscape "art."

When you run the Now Playing performs automatic import audio files found on your smartphone or tablet, and sorts the contents of a personal music library by album, artist, recently heard the song and other criteria. Music fans will be able to use simple and natural gestures to interact with the music collection. So stroking movement from right to left (or left to right) is used to switch between different viewing modes. A scrolling list of tracks is a vertical motion.

Opera releases the final version of mobile browser for Android

Norway's Opera Software on Tuesday presented a stable version of its mobile browser for the operating system Android. Some time ago, the company has released a beta version of the browser, and interested users previously could download it from Google Play. Now the browser matured to a stable version and is recommended for daily use.

According to the company, the stable version of Opera for Android has received a new interface and greatly revamped engine. Recall that an early beta version of the Opera browser for Android is designed to run the engine Chromium 26. In the new version, it has been finalized. Recall that Chromium - is an open layout engine, which oversees the development and use Google browser Chrome.

Finnish Jolla presented the first smartphone based on Sailfish OS

Finnish startup Jolla, created by the former management of Nokia, today announced its first smartphone that runs on the basis of its proprietary operating system Sailfish OS and has a 4.5-inch touch screen. Recall that the company Jolla bases its development on the basis of the operating system MeeGo, which was previously used by Nokia, but has been replaced by Windows Phone.

The new development Jolla got the same name, and is represented by the smartphone version has support for LTE, is powered by a dual-core processor and has an 8-megapixel camera. The interior of the smart phone is limited to 16 gigabytes, but can be expanded to include support for memory cards SD. In addition, the smart phone supports removable color panels, through which you can personalize the appearance of the device.

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.

Users complain of the last update for iOS

IOS 6.1.3 update was supposed to fix some problems of mobile OS, and make some improvements to it.

However, enthusiasts quickly found a new version of the vulnerability to bypass the lock the phone, and later began appearing complaints of excessive battery discharge ambulance unit.

According to one of the members of the board to support Apple Support Communities, for the time spent on the set of a short message to the company's specialists, the battery of its iPhone 4S lost 13% charge. "I have never had any difficulties with the battery, although I use the iPhone with the release of its first model," - wrote an angry customer.

Microsoft will end support Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has named the date of the termination of support Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8

Microsoft Corp. today released data on the time to completion of technical support to its current flagship operating system. According to a report in the System Support Microsoft, while the main technical support system Windows Phone 7.8 Mango ends September 9, 2014, while Windows Phone 8 earlier - July 8, 2014.

The corporation states that support such dates were due to the previously stated policy of the major branches of technical support for mobile systems and a half years after their release. The company also said that many Windows Phone users to receive updates for the OS does not directly but through a mobile operator, so for certain customers lifetime OS may end later.