Why You Should Choose the Android Operating System?

Among the many choices of operating systems (OS) for mobile devices, Android become the fastest growing OS. Introduced on 5 November 2007, the Android OS now has entered the fourth generation, named Ice Cream Sandwich.

Android's popularity could erode the market share of Apple's IOS, BlackBerry OS from RIM, Windows Phone from Microsoft, and Symbian from Nokia. Android to quickly master the global smartphone market share, with the acquisition of 52% in the third quarter of 2011, according to data from Gartner research institute.

Android fever now it is focused into the tablet market, this one device does provide convenience and value to its users. The entire telecom vendors are competing to create a variety of tablets and technological sophistication, as well as the Android OS on Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Samsung Galaxy Tab itself was introduced in September 2010, and continues to innovate to become one of the largest manufacturers of tablet. Varying screen sizes and technology in it to make Samsung Galaxy Tab into conversation and choice of gadget lovers.

And what about the Android operating system? Well, here's some of the advantages that exist in the Android Samsung Galaxy Tab.

1. Open source
Like operating system for desktop computers, Android is Linux for the tablet. Yes, Android is an operating system kernel based on Linux. Android is an open operating system (open source). That is, Google released the source code (source code) for easy Android application developers who want to create applications for Android.

2. Google developed Android serious
As the owner of Android, Google looks so serious in developing the ecosystem of this green robot. Until 2012, Android has been developed to the fourth generation or so-called Ice Cream Sandwich. From generation to generation, Android continues to experience significant progress. Starting from the technical performance, until the display interface.

3. Availability of qualified applications
Because Android is open source, programmers and application developers to create applications were enthusiastic. Application developers do not have to deal with the procedure paid OS platform, because they made the application freely distributed with open source licenses, shareware or even freeware.

In addition to Android Market, specifically for users of the Samsung Galaxy Tablet, you'll be spoiled with Samsung Apps, an exclusive application for users of Android based Samsung handset. Where applications on Samsung Apps allows you to optimize your Samsung Tablet.

There are many free applications, but still qualified categories ranging from games, social media, chat, entertainment, up office applications.

4. Diligent developers upgrade applications
Android application developers to upgrade the diligent application they have made. This proves the seriousness and consistency in their application so that developers do not lose customers.

5. The selection diversity
Android is not only produced by one vendor only. Google let any vendor who wants to adopt Android. Google believes that Android is about choice.

6. At affordable prices
Android smartphone options diversity creates a strong trade competition among the vendors. This will stimulate the vendor to create Android devices, aimed at the low end segment to the high end. So that all people can try out the sensation of Android.

7. Free to customize the ROM for those who like mengoprek
ROM stands for Read Only Memory. ROM to customize Android called rooting. Rooting is not something that is illegal in the Android ecosystem. Rooting function actually used third parties to develop applications. As for the individual, they can find and access the file system Android.

It takes the technical ability to do the rooting, such as flashing techniques, restore, recovery, and so forth. One advantage of rooting is to save battery power to improve the performance of the smartphone, because you can remove the standard applications that are found to be necessary.

8. Connected with all Google services
For those of you who are very familiar with the Google service, then Android is the right choice. Android is designed to support the service GMail, Google Docs, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Talk, Google +, and of course the Google search engine.

In addition to the above seven Android excellence, there is one important thing which is actually the key to the success of Android is none other leading vendors support on Android.

Android is supported by an alliance called the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), which was set right when Google introduced Android, 5 November 2007. OHA is a consortium led by Google, and to date has consisted OHA 84 companies engaged in the hardware, software, telecommunications, and semiconductors from around the world.


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Corsair Vengeance M90, Mouse for Game Lovers

Vengence Corsair M90, a mouse designed specifically for gamers MMORPG or game strategies. Nevertheless FPS, and other game lovers can also taste their reliability.

Features offered by these products is similar to other gaming mouse. High levels of sensitivity, customizable function buttons, and more. But there is something quite special about this product. What is it?

Look Fierce

Not a gamer mouse name if only to have a 'face' normal. Even so with a Vengence Corsair M90. Dominance of the color black, light blue and the Corsair logo that lights up brightly lit to make it look so charming.

About looks, although predominantly of plastic materials, but the bottom of this product completely using silver-colored aluminum. So in addition to the weight that feels Corsair Vengence mantab M90 in hand, the combination of colors used also looks compact.

But unfortunately Vengence Corsair M90 adjustable weights. Though several similar products already use a ballast that can be mixed in accordance with the wishes of the user.

Apart from looking unsightly, Corsair also made the right decision to use a textured plastic Vengence both sides of M90. So even though this product is still mantab sweaty grip.

Button placement was arranged neatly. Although the total to 15, is secured, the user will not be difficult to use all features.

Software support

Vengence Corsair M90 also require additional software to make this. But remember, the user must download it directly on the Corsair site because it did not include in the sales package.

The installation is very easy and fast, but there are times when the last mouse could not be used for a while. Natural thing to do, because at the time the application is trying to communicate with the mouse.

After intalasi process is complete, users are faced with a complicated interface. Yes, it does look complex at first and it takes a bit of adaptation before used.

Through this application users can do some adjustments. From managing the functions of each button, to adjust the mouse sensitivity. Ranging from 100dpi to 5700dpi.

Features of the application is also quite comprehensive. In addition to doing the above settings, there is also penujian surface quality. Quite helpful for users who enjoy mutually mousepad.

Darting performance

When used at maximum dpi, this mouse can quickly dashed with just a touch small. Even so sensitive, sometimes the cursor can be moved very wild. Fortunately there is a rubber mat under the Corsair M90 Vengence that can help control it.
Each configuration is set up can be stored directly into memory mouse. Yes, Vengence M90 has its own memory that is embedded in it. As a result, users can activate the saved settings on the fly, aka no need to open the application again. Just click it activated immediately.

Overall Corsair M90 Vengence is very alluring. In addition to a lot of features, products worth USD 655 thousand is also easy on the eyes.

The basic material used product also includes a premium, this can be felt when the user starts to hold it for a while. So many buttons that give meaning to itself for the MMORPG game lovers, because a lot of settings that can be used here.

Pros:
The quality of materials + ok
+ Many of the
+ Features a variety of

disadvantages:
- Weight could not be adjusted
- Interface application is somewhat confusing


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Take a picture trick with the iPhone

Like to take pictures with the iPhone? Do not just snap and snap it. With a number of tips, activities of shooting this could actually be more fun. Here are a few tricks to maximize your iPhone's camera, as reported by Cnet, Monday (27/02/2012).

1. Snap a photo with headphones
IOS 5 introduces the convenience snapped photos using the volume button up. With this feature, users can plug in and use it as a remote headphonenya camera shutter.

This action allows the image to the more stable and flexible. With the option to put the iPhone on a tripod and use headphones to enable the shutter, photographing action would be more fun.

2. Key focus and exposure
If users do tap on the screen, the iPhone will automatically determine the focus and exposure. However, problems occur when users make a move too much. Will seek to focus the camera back and searched for lighting levels.

To lock the focus on the object, do the tap and hold until 'AE / AF Lock' appears. With this, if the user did excess motion to change the composition of the picture, then the focus and exposure will remain locked.

3. Use the grid and rule 'rule of thirds'
Capture photos with the rules of 'rule of thirds' is more easily done by using the existing grid. Do this with a pulled-tap 'Options'> Grid ON> Done.

4. cropping
Cropping is usually done to change the composition of the photograph and the iPhone now has a cropping tool is built-in. And use the following quick steps.

Open the photo from photo gallery, then zoom and move the picture to be in the desired composition. Now hold down the home button and press the lock button to take a screenshot. Photos that have been dicrop will appear next to the original photo in the camera roll.

Angry Birds Space: Action Grumpy Bird in Space

You know the game Angry Birds? Ever to Play It? I'm sure you know, or ever heard of it. One of the most popular games ever is coming to launch the newest version. Angry Birds will soon explore space. Yes, Rovio as the creator of the popular mobile game is ready to launch a new version, titled Angry Birds Space.

In a statement on his website, ready to launch Angry Birds Rovio Space on March 22, 2012. Angry Birds Space will likely continue the glory of this game, which many previous versions have been downloaded about 500 million times.

In addition to launching the game, Rovio also make a variety of knick knacks Angry Birds which further adds to the coffers of their money. Not long ago, Angry Birds have also been launched on the social networking site Facebook.

"What we build is an entertainment franchise. Entertainment is not just about the game, which we do business bigger than just a game," said Peter as head of marketing Vestebacka Rovio is quoted from CNN, Sunday (19/02/2012).

Unclear what kind of story that will put forward Rovio Angry Birds in Space. Almost certainly, setting the game will be in space. We'll wait.


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Monster League: Can the Monster Become Legendary footballer?

Local game developers, Agate Studio, has just released a new game titled Monster League. Tells of a world filled with monsters where football is everything.

This football themed game simulation can also treat the players longing Tamagotchi, except that here the players train to become a footballer legendary monster. This game can be played for free in chat applications Mig33.

Monster League captured the attention of more than 10,000 users chat applications Mig33 which 70% came from Indonesia, 30% comes from foreign countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Mozambique and so forth.

The game itself is simple, players will get a monster that must be practiced. Uniquely, the monster that the player will get adjusted to the personality of the player based on the answers to the questions that arise early in the game.

There are six types of monsters with different abilities. There are expert in running, kicking, carrying the ball, jumping, feeding or mentekel opponent.

Players will train the monster to be the best footballer in the world of Monster League by completing various missions. Players can also challenge the pet monster of his friends who also joined the world of Monster League.

Players will get a reward in the form of silver star that can be used to purchase equipment that can support monsters in the game of football such as soccer shoes or other accessories.

The ability of players to determine the decision will be tested in a match in the Monster League. Does he have to attack or defend? Break through the opponent, or shift gears to a friend? The decisions taken will determine the winning player.

Besides the new features we'll be forming a team with monster our friends, could be recruited into the team and challenge other teams through the features of Match.

To play the Monster League, make sure the mig33 application version 4.2 or 4.6 already installed on your phone and enter the Mig33 application click on the tab 'My Games', find 'Monster League' and you can play free on the phone. Waiting for, Let's be the Legendary Monster League Trainer!



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How to Play Pinterest?

A matter of time to see how people are addicted Pinterest site. Although so far its use is limited to users who have earned an invitation (invitation only), but who would have thought if the traffic fairly fast.

Some time ago reported, the site is reaching 10 million unique visitors per month in America. With these figures, it became the site of the fastest growing independent than other websites.

Curious how to use social media? The following basic steps, as reported by DigitalArtsOnline, Wednesday (02/15/2012):

1. The first to know about it Pinterest is a web-based bulletin board where people share photos or other knickknacks like the marker named 'pin'.

2. So far the site is limited to those already in-invite. Ask your friends who already have an account here to invite you. Or if not, send the request and submit your email address to Pinterest directly.

3. Although no sign-in, you can also surf and admire the 'pins' that other people posted. By default, Pinterset serve to pin a collection of random surfers: food, fashion, product, sports, travel, and others. However, you can focus on specific content by clicking on a specific category listed in the top menu.

4. If you already have an account, you can do 'pin' on those items that you think are interesting, in several ways. First, click the + Add button and then click the Upload a Pin if you want to post the file from your computer. If you want to upload a file from a site, select 'Add a Pin' and enter the URL in the field provided.

5. To categorize your favorite items, you are welcome to create a board that could be titled according to the topic of the pin collection that you collect. Such as: Architecture, Food, or anything else.

6. Just as social media, it is possible to memfollow others, put a comment and sign 'like' in that there are pin.

Pinterest released in March of 2010 by a team based in Palo Alto, California. So many who access this site, it collects more referral traffic from a combination of YouTube, Google + and LinkedIn.


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The chronology of Whitney's death news on Twitter

The world lost a legendary diva Whitney Houston, who was found dead in a hotel room in Beverly Hills last weekend. As usual, the news circulated in advance Whitney's death in a social networking site Twitter rather than appear in the news.

Citing Mashable, tweet the first reported deaths came from the account @ Whitney AjaDiorNavy. In the tweet, even so-called Whitney was found dead in the bathtub (bathtub).
"Omgg, my aunt tiffany whitney houston WHO work for whitney houston just found dead in the tub. Such ashame and sad :-(," wrote an account written at about 16:15, on Saturday, February 11, 2012 U.S. time.

About 15 minutes later, another Twitter account to write about the death of Whitney. In this tweet, written location Whitney's death in a hotel room in Beverly Hills.
"My sources say Whitney Houston found dead in Beverly Hills hotel .. Not in the news yet!!," Wrote @ chilemasgrande's account.

Whitney's death had just confirmed by the media, first by the Associated Press. At that time, the news confirmed the death of one of Whitney Whitney staff, Kristen Foster.
"BREAKING: Christian Foster's publicist says the singer Whitney Houston has Died at age 48," wrote the Associated Press in an account @ AP, at around 16:57.

Confirmation is done by the AP and then spread after in-retweet of more than 10,000 times.

Saturday night, police announced the new Beverly Hills diva singer's death "I Will Always Love You" is. Police said the death of Whitney at around 15:55.

This means the death of Whitney on Twitter circulate about 20 minutes after the time of his death. Tweet on Twitter about Whitney's death had reached approximately 2.5 million tweets and retweet the first hour since the time of his death, with a record 1000 tweets per second.

Quick news

This is not the first time Twitter has become the fastest source of information. When the ambush Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, a computer programmer who lives in Abottabad even had time to live-tweet about the ambush.

But, of course, Twitter account is not the source of information has been ascertained the validity of the story. Need to obtain confirmation of the information, so users do not get stuck Twitter false news.

Because it is a news site a source of information on the most widely-retweet. Whitney's death in MSNBC recorded the most in-tweet retweet with 13,000.


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The Most Powerful Phone in the Freezing Temperature

Have you ever thought whether the phones sold in the market can survive in very cold conditions? A main question underlying this test 18 popular brands of mobile phones to measure resilience in extreme temperatures.

MikroPC media trial conducted in Finland, one of the countries in Europe that are experiencing extreme cold weather nan. A total of 15 best selling phones that Nokia is included in the enclosure. There are also three more models for a comparison, so a total of 18 phones.

Endurance test conducted in a laboratory that can be regulated temperature. Initial temperature of 0 degrees Celsius 9 degrees gradually lowered to a temperature at which all the phones stopped working. How did it go?

Apple iPhone 4S turned out to be the first one fails. At a temperature of -5 degrees, 4S iPhone and Nokia N9 are equally disturbed. At a temperature of -10 degrees, iPhone 4S totally dead. While N9 can withstand temperatures up to -19 degrees.

As quoted from PCWorld, Tuesday (07/02/2012), the majority of smartphone can not survive in temperatures of -15 to -20 degrees Celsius. While the phone is more durable feature where there are surviving in temperatures -25 degrees.

Samsung Galaxy S II turned out to be quite strong and the most enduring smartphone. The new Android handset is off when the temperature was lowered to -35 degrees Celsius. Galaxy S II commensurate with Samsung Xcover and Nokia C2-02.

Then the phones which are a champion? Apparently champion is cheap handset Nokia C1-01 and Nokia E65. Both are still able to function until the temperature showed a -40 degrees Celsius.

Several factors cause why the handset so that one can better survive in cold temperatures than others, such as batteries and screens in the sector. Handset with AMOLED screen is said to be cold resistant than LCD.

Here's a list of tested phones and how they survive until the temperature. The left side shows when the phone began to show symptoms of the problem at a particular temperature and the right display when the phone is turned off:

May be useful and could be one for your consideration in deciding what phone to buy.



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