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Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Tablet-centric OS is yet not ready for open-source arena, says Google
Google has made clear that Android 3.0 Honeycomb is yet not ready for an open-source arena, and therefore this tablet-centric Operating system will still be inaccessible for third party developers.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb has been used in the tablets PC’s like Motorola Xoom, but Android’s chief executive Andy Rubin says, “I don’t want developers using it on mobile phones and creating a really bad user experience.”
He adds, “Me and my team doesn’t even know whether it would work on mobile phones, and that making it open-source immediately runs the risk of tarnishing Android’s reputation.”
Google Blogger
2010 was very successful year for the blogger and blog posts. The most eminent name among them is the Google; it proved itself as the leading blogging podium. As said by Alexa, it’s among the World’s prevalent website that comes at number 6. Globally up-to 4 million users comprehend round about ½ billion blog posts, which were published by the blogger clients. Above all Google was marked as the most trustworthy provider of blogging service.
2010- Year of Google Blogger (A Review)
- 7 years ago there were 250,000 active readers, now readers have exceeded up-to 400 millions.
- Google blogger is available in 50 languages.
- Over half a trillion words have been written on blogger, which are more than 5.3 million novels.
- Google introduced Template Designer, Web Fonts, Real Time Stats and Spam Filtering.
- Template Designer: “Easily customize the look of your blog without knowing any HTML or CSS” Technorati.
- Web Fonts: “This great new feature gives you the option to use stylish fonts on your blog with just a click of your mouse” Spice up your blog.
- Real Time Stats: “Just one more reason to consider it above word press for blog hosting” SocialMatica.
- Improved Spam Filtering: “This move by Google should enable users to have a completely open commenting system” ThinkDigit.
What’s New for 2011…
It is expected that 2011 is going to be more important for bloggers. Google has also updated its user interface. Apart from being up-to date and neat, new design utilizes Google Web Toolkit, which will be a landmark in web technology. In addition Google has planned to launch its new content discovery attribute that will help the reader to explore the additional content related to the topic of the blog. Isn’t it great? Yes, because now readers will be able to enhance their knowledge with click on click.
This just a snapshot, Google has planned to reveal other exiting new features in 2011.
Motorola Droid 3
Motorola is moving strategically to increase its market share. That’s why many of Gadgets are in pipe line; one of them is much-talked about Motorola Droid 3.
Good news for the People, who are desperately waiting for the Droid 3 by Motorola. Verizon engineer has leaked out the photo of this much-awaited Gadget. The picture revealed that it will have QWERTY keypad; its keyboard is in five dimension lines. Hard number keys are placed on the top.
Apart from these changes, it is anticipated that Motorola Droid 3 will be having dual core 1GHz OMAP 4430 CPU, 4-inches qHD display, rear and front facing cameras, no BLUR and stock android 2.4.
Let’s see Motorola Droid 3 will be able to win the hearts of Gadget lovers or not.
AirPlay Apps
iOS 4.3, since its launch had shaken the third-party apps. Now third-party apps can work on Apple’s AirPlay, it will help the people, who own iDevices to flow the content to the latest Apple TV box.
Apple has made some changes in its Apps stores; Apple has added a section where people will be able to view and access Airplay Apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Apple has named this section as “Great AirPlay-enabled apps”. This section includes apps like VEVO HD Music Video app, ESPN sports magazine app and new Sony My Daily Clip app. These apps will be good addition in existing apps.
People will also be able to share photos and videos from Safari browser to Apple TV. Before the arrival of iOS 4.3, people could only share contents from video and iPod apps with the help of iOS 4.2. The iOS 4.3 has opened the door of opportunities for the users of iPod touch, iPad and iPhone.
It’s been a week that iOS 4.3 was announced. In coming days new apps will be available. Wait and watch for the new apps offerings. Day by day Apple is trying to facilitate its customers in a better way. That’s why Apple always keeps an eye on the latest innovations and inventions and utilizes them in its offerings.
British Economy
BBC has earned good repute over past decades. It not only keeps people up to date, but also adds much in British economy by paying £2 on every £1, spend as license fee.
A report reveals that BBC has positive and striking impact on British economy. It’s not the first time BBC is helping British economy, in 2009-2010 BBC added £8 billion to the economy of UK. Now BBC is adding 5.6% higher as compare to previous years. BBC COO Caroline Thompson said, “The report shows that we have been spreading the economic benefits further”.
Thompson also pointed the growth aspect of BBC outside London. He said, “This evidence signals that our move to Salford Quays in the coming months will help build more thriving creative sector in the North of England”.
