Android 4.0.3 Launched – An optimized version of Android 4.0
Android team has officially announced the launch of Android 4.0.3 which is an incremental…optimized version of Ice Cream Sandwich platform 4.0.
This release consists of numerous bug fixes and optimization done in various areas with set of API for developers.
API includes:
Social stream API in Contacts provider: This new API lets apps show users what the people they know are doing or saying, in addition to their photos and contact information.
Calendar provider Apps can now add color to events, for easier tracking, and new attendee types and states are now available
New camera capabilities: Apps can now check and manage video stabilization
Accessibility improvements: Improved content access for screen readers and new status and error reporting for text-to-speech engines
Refinements in graphics, database, spell-checking, Bluetooth, and more.
As per Dev Team, this version of Android should be treated as base version with expected roll-out within couple of weeks ahead.
Convert Youtube Videos to MP3 in 3 Steps
Here is a web resource to convert your favorite YouTube videos directly to MP3 format.
www.tunetune.net
With 3 easy steps you can download the video on your hard disk drive. Do share your experience.
WT301D – Toshiba`s 10-inch Windows 7 Tablet Revealed
iPad and Android based tablets as we know are the hot favorites these days. Here comes the latest Windows 7 tablet WT301 / D table from Toshiba primarily targeted for Business Users.
Tablet would be fist available in Toshiba`s local market Japan and launch expected in next month.
Specifications of WT301 / D that may appeal Windows OS users… specifically in enterprise segment.
- Display: 0.1-inch TFT display with 1,366×768 resolution with LED back light
- Operating System: 32 bit Windows 7 Professional
- Office Suite: Microsoft Home and Business 2010
- Processor: Atom next-generation processor
- Storage: 64GB SSD
- Memory: 2GB
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0+HS Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Interface: USB slot, microHDMI
- Cam: 1.3MP cam, 0.3MP inner cam
via : techcrunch.com
Converter Your Files Online Free – No Need to Install Any Software
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Application will free you from hassles of downloading and installing the converters available online.
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Source Code Released
Android Open-Source Project team have announced the source code release of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
This will be the latest version of Android Operating System and expected with Galxy Nexus and other forthcoming devices.Source code is primariliy a version 4.0.1 of Android which would be seen on Galaxy Nexus. This release also includes the full history of the Android source code tree, which naturally includes all the source code for the Honeycomb releases.
Project team in their message have clearly indicated to hold the sync task till they provide the green signal. What I also heard was the imporvements done in areas such as font handling, a revamped interface, face unlock, screenshots, better folders .Overall All - A Refreshed Look Android
Do hop over to their group online to know exact instructions.
Sign Legal Docs Electronically with Finger Touch
Ever thought of signing legal documents electronically by a finger. Softsign – App developed for iOS device gives a PDF annotation tool allowing you to sign legal doc through touch screen.
As per Tom Hodgson – developer of Softsign …there various rules and acts(country specific) already in place for usage and application digital signatures hence I forsee the app gaining popluarity in no time.
As you access the app, you will be prompted to enter password. The action is repeated if you leave you device unattended or scree goes idle. Post authentication you are allowed to glance your PDFs and sign them by entering typed text elements. Signing part is fun as you have the flexibility to create as many strokes and finally build your signature.
Key features of Softsign :
- Ability to insert text and signatures into documents
- Passcode-controlled access to the App to keep your documents safe
- ‘Annotate’ allows you to cross out, circle or underline words/terms
- ‘Lamp’ makes it easy to read a lengthy document line by line
- Ability store your regularly used documents in templates
- Store your signed documents in archives
- Automatically backup your signed documents with Evernote
You can download the app from link below.Do note – its free for limited time only.
iSpy Software | Beware | Video
iSpy – a software with an ability to read the text and steal the personal information. It allows an individual to read the text typed on touchscreens from a remote distance.
A program developed by Jan-Michael Frahm and Fabian Monrose of the UNC-Chapel Hill,takes the shoulder surfing to new levels,primarily taking an advantage of magnified keys found on the tocuhscreens today.
All you need to do is point your shooting devices on the object(screen) you have to spy.iSpy would automatically capture the actions – an inidividual types.. by stabillzing the video footage and detecting enlarge keys.
With smartphone , you could secretly gather the information three meters away from object while with ehanced DSLR , you coul actually do the same thing from 60 meters.
As per creators of program, it can detect the words with precision and letters with 90 percent accuracy.Intresting feature lies in its ability to spy with reflection of touchscreens in sungalsses and window panes meters away.
Q: How Do You Save Your Self From This Threat ?
A: Disable Magnified Key Function on Your Devices
Do check out the video below …
via : engadget.com