Category: Android

Android 4.2.2 brings minor updates for the Nexus users with improvements in Bluetooth audio issue

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Android’s latest 4.2.2 update is already released and beginning to roll out for its Nexus devices. This update will late be availed to other Mobile devices too. Since its last update i.e. Android 4.2.1 during the late November, 4.2.2 appears to have minor fixes only.

Android 4.2.2 update has primarily resolved the issue of audio streaming over Bluetooth that used to skip during the operation. Reddit user WeeManFoo quoted “Bluetooth streaming works better (compared to 4.2.1) but it’s not perfect” and mentioned that for other notable fixes or features to 4.2.2, users might have to wait for an official changelog.

WeeManFoo also referred that his Galaxy Nexus still gets disconnected from Bluetooth speakers when switching from Wi-Fi to a 3G data connection. So, it appears that there is still some work to be done by the android developers.

Google has also modified the new ‘Quick Settings panel’ introduced in Android 4.2.2. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons in the panel can now be turned OFF and ON by long-pressing the icons, instead of browsing to their respective settings panels.

Google has also introduced a notification sound for wireless charging and has changed the notification sound that indicates that the phone or tablet’s battery is running low.

None of these are major changes, but they sure bring the refinements that we expect from a minor update. Android 4.2.2 continues to roll out to Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 devices however Nexus 4 users will have to wait for now.

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Android 4.2.2 is set for release this month!

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Google is constantly working to roll out its Jelly Bean update in the form of Android 4.2.2 in the end of this month. It is likely to be a minor update that will fix the prevalent bugs and to enhance the performance speed of the Jelly Bean OS. It is also expected to patch the Bluetooth streaming issue in Nexus 7 devices.

Some reports suggested that, Google is already testing the 4.2.2 update on all Nexus devices like the Nexus 4, Nexus7 and Nexus 10. According to the website, Google claims to release it to the consumers by mid-February. These rumors have been there for quite some time since the last couple of months but reporters have already spotted some Google Nexus 4 devices in Malaysia and Brazil that were running Android 4.2.2.

Rumors have it, that Google will be releasing its next Android version 5.0 in-between April and June of this year. This update may also be called as ‘Key Lime Pie’. Google has announced that its next developer conference will take place during May 15 to May 17 of 2013, where they might introduce new android applications for version 5.0. Finally, as only 1.2 % of Android devices run 4.2 Jelly Bean versions, only a few users would be benefited from this update.

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Technology to run Android on Windows without emulation

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android31There are numerous operating systems available in the market such as windows, MacOSX, Linux etc. But there is no way to run Android OS natively on a computer. In order to carve this problem, advancements have been made to run Android on a windows system without a simulator. It will enable the Android operating system to run on ‘Windows’ kernel instead of its usual ‘Linux’ kernel. This system will detach the need of an emulation layer, therefore making the android OS performance ultra-fast.

Some of the first hand users said that this wasn’t the first application to run Android on windows but its ability to negate the use of emulation layer, is what makes it welcoming.

The system is currently believed to be working with Android 4.0 and could be installed on Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. But in order to set-up the application, it would require a little android application development familiarity, more than the basic knowledge of using an android Smartphone. Once installed, it can be used like a native android OS on a computer. It will be enabled to run all kinds of android applications including the 3D games. This technology will bring new possibilities to run simulated environment on a different OS, without any hindrances.

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Android to be used in Consumer Electronic Appliances Too

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android31Google’s Android operating system is the most widely used Smartphone operating system in the world. Besides that, it is considered as the most user-friendly OS by android users and has released it to other mobile device manufacturers.

But now Google has decided to power consumer home appliances with its android based software.

These android applications will be developed specifically to the instrument that will be embedded to its hardware.

Embedding Android directly into devices will make it easier for electronic appliances to exchange information with humans. For example, android powered television can show a pop-up message from the kitchen, indicating that the dish is ready to be served.

The user could remotely access the kitchen appliances to turn it OFF or ON, from the TV. Google’s step is to bring future imagination into reality. This will save a lot of time for the users and may avoid possible dangers.

Like, if the device detects a gas leak in the kitchen it can automatically turn the appliance off or intimate the user about the situation. Devices will also be able to detect intrusions in the house when the user is not present.

Making such intelligent, connected appliances will need experienced android developers at the forefront.

This advancement will also need advanced android application development for creating custom apps for the instruments. At Andolasoft we develop the most intriguing android applications for our customers.

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Android’s Fragmentation – Still A Problem For Android Developers

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android1Google’s Android possesses a major flaw in its OS development, which is a fragmentation issue. For this reason, one android OS version still remains isolated from other androids OS version.

It offers a wide range of hardware and software options for the developers, which in turn increases the time of development and causes complications for application design.

From the latest survey of devices in the last two weeks, Google found that only 10% of android owners are running the latest version of the OS, and almost half (47%) are still using “Gingerbread” i.e. the version 2.33.

Android Developers have been challenged by Android’s open nature from the beginning. In addition, the release of OS updates to all the available hardware is dependent on a wide range of sources.

For such reasons, Android developers have now targeted their Android application development for devices that run the Gingerbread platform and later, which is now on over 80% of Android devices.

Mobile Developers have faced even the worse fragmentation issues during the early days of development. With numerous hardware variants, developing an app for a group of devices was almost impossible.

With Android, the fragmentation issue is more troublesome because of the advanced features which only a fraction of devices support it. This situation continuously drives the developers to focus on the hardware-specific abilities of smartphones.

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Vuzix’s Smart Glass will Change the Way We Work with Computers

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vuzix-smart-glassesWith the advancing technology, computers have been evolving through the years to become more compact to the users. First, there were desktops then they came to the laps and then to the hands, now the next generation computers will be right in front of our eyes in the form of wearable eyeglasses.

There are a lot of companies, who have been developing wearable computers, but they were shipped only for military purposes and never to the public.

Recently Google stunned the technology industry by announcing its plans to sell Google Glass to the public market.

But it turned out that Google isn’t the only one trying to make smart glasses in order to bring computers to a person’s field of vision.

A New-York based technology industry ‘Vuzix’ has unveiled a hands-free smart device that comes with an integrated “virtual display” eyepiece, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a 720p HD camera, and motion sensors.

The Vuzix smart glasses can sync up a smartphone or tablet. It contains a microphone, an earpiece, a camera, and motion and GPS sensors, and it’s capable enough to run any version of the Android operating system.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable it to be linked to a smartphone to project a small display, positioned in the wearer’s vision, which provides a comfortable viewing area equivalent to having a four-inch smartphone display in hands.

The device is ideal for those who need to be connected to the cloud at all times.

The device is expected to start with relatively few features but eventually, it will become more impressive as the Android app developers develop software for it.

The glasses will get data and information from an app installed on a user’s Android device.

This technology will change the way we experience and work with computers and smartphones. It will also bring new possibility for the android application developers to create apps specifically for the Vuzix smart glasses.