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    Android Device Profits Down 50%

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    Hardware carrying the Android operating system suffered its “most significant ever” fall in profits over 2014, with sales down 50% from projections, according to analysts Chetan Sharma. This comes despite Samsung earning over $100 billion in smartphone sales across the year, and Chinese company Xiaomi breaking into the top-five handset manufacturer in the world.
    The previous year, Apple had a 56% share of smartphone sales, with Samsung taking 53% (the 109% total factors in losses from other sellers). Projections for 2014, though, suggest that Apple has taken at least 60% of total sales, with Samsung falling off significantly.
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    Google hands out a large bug-finders fee of $50,000

    A group of Polish security researchers have been rewarded with $50,000 from Google, thanks to their investigation and findings of 30 flaws within the Google App Engine developer platform - said to give hackers possible access beyond their own virtual machines.


    This flaw was further explained as allowing intruders the ability to bypass the Oracle Java security sandbox.

    While in operation, Google detected this research team conducting their tests and locked them out of their Google App Engine account - meaning no more progress could me made. After two weeks Google allowed this team to continue their research, complete their exploration of the GAE flaws and produce a report on the findings. There was one clear-cut rule however, the researchers must limit their work to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) layer and steer clear from the next sandboxing layer.

    This approved work was conducted between the 11th and 21st of December 2014, seeing Google acknowledge the findings - stating that the "security Explorations' report demonstrated that one of company's layers of defence had insufficient mitigations against a certain type of attacks and the auditing of the privileged Java classes were insufficient".

    The $50,000 reward was paid under Google's vulnerability reward program (VRP) and this marks the highest cash reward given under this scheme - said to be separate to the Chrome VRP.

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    Samsung’s Mobile Implosion Sent 2014 Android Hardware Profits Plunging

    There's no denying that Android is the dominant platform in the mobile world -- market share figures from different sources all tip the scales heavily in the open source operating system's favor. However, market share is only part of the equation. The other part is profits, and according to analyst Chetan Sharma, global profits in the Android hardware sector dropped in 2014 by half compared to the year prior.

    This is notable because it's the first year there has been any kind of significant drop in Android hardware profits. And that's not a knock against the mobile OS, though it is a reflection of how the market is playing out.


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    It's also worth pointing out that Samsung shoulders much of the blame here. The company's flagship Galaxy S5 device didn't sell nearly as well as it had hoped, prompting the South Korean handset maker to shake things up in its mobile division. High-level executives were patted on the backside and thanked for their service while being shown the door, pink slips in hand, and there's a new strategy brewing at Samsung, one that will see a smaller collection of devices going forward.

    Nevertheless, this isn't something that Google should ignore or simply brush off as a one-time thing -- there's too much at stake for that. As Sharma pointed out to Recode, Google needs Android to stay "healthy and balanced," because "without profitability, some of these players will eventually disappear" leaving behind an ecosystem made of Samsung and Chinese OEMs. Such a scenario was never part of Google's vision.

    It should also be noted that while Google doesn't profit from Android directly, it scores all kinds of dollars from the services that Android users adopt.

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    YouTube to add support for 360-degree videos in the coming weeks

    In the coming weeks, Google will be adding support for 360-degree video uploads to YouTube.
    360-degree video may seem like a distant gimmick – and who knows, maybe it will prove to be a short-lived fad – but the truth of the matter is that there are already a number of cameras available on the market that shoot in every direction.

    Some prime examples include the Bublcam, Ricoh Theta, Kodak SP360, the Panono and the Giroptic 360cam. Each of these cameras use multiple cameras to capture imagery and stitch them together for a 360-degree view through the use of special software.
    The quality I’ve seen from most of these early cameras isn’t terribly impressive but that’ll no doubt improve over time, especially if the trend really takes off.
    There are still plenty of unknowns at play – like how the video sharing site plans to present such clips – but given that we’re on the cusp of virtual reality going mainstream, things could get very interesting in the next couple of years.

    Imagine being able to view high-quality videos with something like an Oculus Rift or even Samsung’s Gear VR headset and have the freedom to freely explore the entire scene, not just what the camera is primarily focused on.
    YouTube will undoubtedly have to come up with some sort of way for those without a VR headset to pan around a scene in real-time but that shouldn’t be too difficult a task (at least on platforms with a mouse like a desktop).
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    Google Now may soon start talking back to you

    Google Now may soon start talking back to you thanks to voice notifications and third-party app support, according to some unused code found in the latest updates for both Android and iOS. It also looks like Google is looking for a way to better integrate the Chrome browser with Android as well.
    Android Police produced a tear down of the Google Now APK file to find hints at upcoming functionality. Voice notifications will automatically read out your notifications as they arrive, which could be useful while your driving.

    The other big feature that might be coming to Google’s digital assistant is third-party app support. The latest code includes a ’3rd-Party Welcome’ feature, along with some new icons for health, music, good among others. Google may only open up third-party Google Now integration to select developers to start off with.
    There is no guarantee that these features will be fully integrated as this information was gathered from unused code. However, this does prove that Google is looking at ways to expand Google Now and make it more useful.
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    General Motors willing to working with Google on autonomous research

    Although there is nothing official regarding General Motors and Google working together regarding autonomous vehicles, it's something GM would be interested in hearing more about. Google will take the stage later this week at the Detroit auto show, calling for potential automaker partners to work with.


    "I'm not in charge of deciding what we will and won't do, but I'd say we'd certainly be open to having a discussion with them," said Jon Lauckner, chief technology officer of GM, speaking to Reuters. "You have to figure out how would something like that actually work? Would it be something where it would be an opportunity to work together in a joint development agreement?"

    Self-driving technology, whether semi-autonomous or fully-autonomous, will only increase in upcoming years - receiving a larger amount of dedicated research.

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    Google to allow other OSes to run on Chromebooks via USB booting

    Google will be making it easier for Chromebook users to dabble with other OSes shortly. The ChromeOS team will be adding support for easily enabling debugging features, which includes the ability to boot from a USB drive. This feature and others are being introduced "in order to support installing and testing custom code on Chrome OS devices," wrote Google's Francis Beaufort on his G+ page yesterday.

    Google's Chromebooks can offer an attractive combination of portability, power and price for many users. However some prospective purchasers would like to get the hardware but not be tied to using the ChromeOS cloud system and software. It has been possible to put an alternative OS such as Linux on a Chromebook previously but with the BIOS locked down it was usually a task that would test your patience. (From what I have read, I haven't tried Chromebook OS hacking and don't own a Chromebook.)

    Just before the New Year Chromebook developer mode users got the ability to run a Linux distro in a window in the ChromeOS (as pictured above). This was thanks to an update to the Crouton extension enabling side-by-side multitasking of the two OSes.
    Yesterday it was announced that Chromebook users' shackles would be loosened further. The Chromium team is currently adding the following features:

    • Remove rootfs verification so you can modify OS files
    • Enable SSH access to the device using the standard test keys so you can use tools such as cros flash
    • Enable booting from USB so you can install an OS image from a USB drive
    • Set both the dev and the system root login password to a custom value so you can manually SSH into the device
    If you have a Chromebook and want to install an alternative OS or boot via USB to an alternative OS it looks like it should soon be easier than ever. However the above features are meant for developers rather than consumers so probably won't offer the best, friction-free, computing experience. Also you might have to watch out for Google updating ChromeOS in some way to remove the above developer features.
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    Google Translate To Receive Live Voice Translation, Just Like Skype


    Only a month ago, Microsoft announced its "Skype Translator" tool that could translate live from English to Spanish and vice versa. Now, Google Translate, which could already translate text from dozens of languages, is about to receive the same kind of upgrades. When we can start talking to someone else that speaks another language, and we can use a tool that translates everything automatically, that seems like the beginning of being able to truly break the language barrier.
    Both the current Google Translate service and Microsoft's Skype Translator aren't perfect when it comes to the accuracy of the translation, so it remains to be seen if Google has any improvements on that front as well, at least for a few main languages. Google says that 80-90 percent of the web uses only 10 languages.
    Perfect translation from one language to another has been a problem that computer scientists have been trying to solve for decades, and we're unlikely to see Google come up with perfect translation even for a single pair of languages in the next few years. However, any significant improvements are welcome, as they make talking to foreigners that much easier.
    Along with the live translation for voice, Google will also integrate the technology it received when it acquired the company behind the Word Lens app. Word Lens was an application for both iOS and Android that would translate automatically what you see on road signs that you would encounter in other countries. Google Translate will soon have this technology built-in.
    There are also some privacy worries about this type of technology. One is about what this could mean for using voice as a biometric form of authentication. If you lock your devices using voice commands in the future, but you also have your voice stored on Google's or Microsoft's servers, those voice patterns could be hacked and then used to log into your devices. Google said that one solution for this could be using a more generic voice to translate what you're saying. However, that doesn't address having the company store your own voice before the translation happens.
    Google hasn't said when the new update will arrive, other than "soon," and it also hasn't said whether this automatic translation feature will arrive in other Google apps and services, such as Hangouts. However, if successful, it may only be a matter of time before we see it in many of Google's products.
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    Google domain registration services now available to all in the US





    If you want to register a domain but would rather not use a service like GoDaddy, Google has just opened up their domain registration services to everyone in the United States via a public beta. Previously, the service was only available to a select group of testers via a closed beta, which launched in June last year.
    Pricing is fairly typical, starting at $12 per month. Google will provide you with the domain name alongside private registration, support for up to 100 subdomains, domain forwarding and email forwarding to Gmail.
    Google has teamed up with a number of companies to help you create websites using your newly acquired domain, including popular website builders and hosts Squarespace, Weebly and Wix. Using these services will cost extra, but will make it easy for you to build a website from the ground up. Blogger is also supported, allowing you to link a new domain and an existing blog with ease.
    During the closed beta, Google collected a bunch of useful information that allowed them to improve the service for all users. Search and suggestion services have been tweaked, 60 new domain endings have been added, the dashboard has been simplified, and there's now the ability to browse website template themes and compare the aforementioned building services.
    Google domain registration services are only available for those in the United States at this stage. If you're in another country and interested in using Google Domains, you can sign up to receive a notification for when it's ready in your area.
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    Google’s Project Ara ‘LEGO’ Smartphone Heading To Puerto Rico For ‘Market Pilot’

    Google’s efforts to build a modular, “LEGO” smartphone are coming closer to fruition. When we last visited Project Ara back in late December, Google was in the midst of testing early version of its Spiral 2 prototypes. At the time, project lead Paul Eremenko revealed that not only would production Ara smartphones be available in two form-factors, but they NVIDIA’s powerful Tegra K1 would be one of two possible processor options available to developers and consumers.


    Today, during the Project Ara Module Developers Conference, Google provided another status update on its modular smartphone efforts, and things are progressing nicely. Spiral 2 prototypes mark a huge upgrade from the earlier Spiral 1 devices, bringing 3G connectivity (Spiral 1 prototypes only featured Wi-Fi connectivity options), speaker modules, support for extended batteries, and hot swap capabilities.


    Spiral 3 prototypes, which are expected during Q2 2015, will bring 4G LTE connectivity, class-competitive camera modules, and day-long battery life. Spiral 3 is also where Puerto Rico comes into play for Google. Once Google has had time to fully test its Spiral 3 prototypes, it will rollout a “market pilot” exclusively in Puerto Rico.







    Now you might be thinking to yourself, “Why the heck would Google choose Puerto Rico to launch a pilot for its highly anticipated modular smartphone?” I was right there with you at first, but Google has a vision for why this will work. Google says that Puerto Rico is the perfect test bed for Spiral 3 prototypes because 1) it has a diverse mobile user base covering the gamut from entry-level to premium smartphones, 2) 77 percent of Puerto Ricans use cell phones as their primary access to the Internet, and 3) Puerto Ricans have access to mainland U.S. carriers (like AT&T and T-Mobile), Latin American carriers, and local carriers. Google will work with two local carrier during the market pilot: Claro and Open Mobile.

    Google is also taking a rather “distinctive” approach to selling its Project Ara smartphones to Puerto Ricans; it will use repurposed food trucks that will not only provide live demos, but also sell the basic phone frame (which is expected to cost around $50) and the modules that plug into the frame. By the time Project Area officially launches, Google hopes to have between 20 to 30 modules (processors, memory, batteries, cameras, USB charging ports, etc.) available to purchase.


    “Consumers actually crave choice, but when presented with choice, they seize up–and when they make a choice, they frequently have remorse about making the wrong one,” said Eremenko. “Ara is full of choices. We have to carefully curate and manage the experience. We have a variety of hypothesis, but we need to test them in the field.”

    Project Ara opens up a whole new realm of possibilities when it comes to the future of smartphones, and we can’t wait to see what Google has in store for us in the years to come.

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    Google tries to block Mosley over images



    We do not want to monitor the net

    Search engine Google tried to block a lawsuit filed against it by Max Mosley in the High Court in London over access through its search engine to images of the former motor racing chief taking part in a sex party.


    Google said it wanted to avoid a legal obligation to monitor and limit the flow of data on the Internet. Mosley, argues the firm is breaching his fundamental right to privacy by allowing users to access the pictures.
    The pictures are controversial. They were first published in 2008 by the now-defunct News of the World. The News of the Screws claimed the pictures showed a Nazi-themed orgy which given the fact Mosley's father Oswald Mosley was a British fascist politician in the 1930s was hugely defamatory.
    Max Mosley later won $91,290 in damages from the newspaper when the court ruled the party had no Nazi theme and the story was not in the public interest. Mosley, 74, has remained in the public eye in Britain ever since, mainly as a campaigner for privacy rights and against media intrusion.
    Last year he launched legal action against Google and its British subsidiary in July last year, seeking damages and asking the court to compel the search engine to prevent any user accessing the sex party images in future.
    Google removed the images from search results in instances where Mosley has notified the firm of specific search terms being used, and has provided the detailed location of the images.
    But it said it did not want to set up a filtering system that would prevent users from accessing the images, arguing that would amount to an obligation to monitor the Internet.
    This week Google's lawyers argued that Mosley's lawsuit should be thrown out because the images had been so widely available for so long that he had no realistic expectation of privacy left.
    They also disputed Mosley's position that Google should be considered a "publisher" of the images for legal purposes.
    Mosley has won similar lawsuits against Google in France and Germany.
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    Toshiba And Marvell Unveil Modules For Project Ara

    Today, Google held its second Developer Conference for Project Ara, where it unveiled many more technical details about the Spiral 2 platform and some details about the progress it's making for Spiral 3.
    At the conference, two of Google's Ara partners, Toshiba and Marvell, made a few announcements of their own. The two companies unveiled their own modules that are available for Spiral 2 hardware platform, and they also talked about their next-generation Ara modules.Toshiba announced three camera modules for Spiral 2. One will be 2MP and will be integrated in the top "media bar" module in the front of the phone, while the 5MP and 13MP modules will be available for the back of the phone. The 5MP module is already available for developers and OEMs, while the 13MP one should be available later this year. The 13MP camera module also supports ultra-high-frame rate up to 900 fps with a QVGA resolution (320 x 240), and up to 240 fps with a 1080p resolution.
    Presumably, the high frame rate could be useful for certain research projects. One of the nice things about Project Ara is that we could see all sorts of modules being developed for it that take Ara far beyond what a simple smartphone can do. Just like we see third party apps do things well beyond the default functionality of a phone, we could see third party hardware modules work in the same way, even if only a small niche of users need a certain functionality (such as a certain group of professionals).
    Although Toshiba's presentation was mostly focused on its camera modules today, it also announced that it will focus on building other types of modules for the Project Ara, such as Wi-Fi modules, display modules, activity measuring modules, and other wireless communication modules. Some of them will be available starting next year.
    Marvell also gave a presentation at the Ara Developer Conference today, focusing mainly on its ARMv8 processors for the platform. The company already has a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 processor available, with an OpenGL ES 3.0-capable GPU that can do 1080p video streaming at 60 fps. The chip will be called the PXA 1928 and supports Cat. 4 LTE, as well. It will be available for the Spiral 2 hardware platform.
    Marvell is working on having another ARMv8 processor ready for the Ara platform, this one with an octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex A53 CPU, called the PXA 1936.At the conference, Marvell also talked about being able to offer multiple solutions for the Ara platform in the future, much like Toshiba. The company is working on building Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth and RF modules, as well.
    We already know Nvidia will provide its own Tegra K1 module for Ara, so Google has at least three main partners making modules for the Ara platform. If successful (Toshiba expects sales of tens of millions of units next year), more hardware companies should become interested in building Ara modules, which will mean more options for consumers and a stronger validation of the modular phone.
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    Google Translate updated with Word Lens integration, improved real-time conversation translation


    Confirming reports that emerged earlier this week, Google has updated its Translate app for both Android and iOS, bringing features such as instant translation with Word Lens and improved real-time conversation translation.
    The updated app has made it even easier to navigate a foreign language by letting you instantly translate text using your camera. All you have to do is to just point your camera at a sign or text and you’ll see the translated text overlaid on your screen.
    This instant translation should come in handy while navigating foreign-language street signs, or deciding what to order off a restaurant menu in a different language. The best part is that it works even if you don't have an Internet or data connection.
    The feature currently works for translation from English to and from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, although the company is working to add more languages.
    Aside from this, Google has also tweaked the real-time conversation translation feature to make the conversation flow faster and more naturally. "When talking with someone in an unfamiliar language, conversations can... get... realllllllly... sloowwww," the Mountain View, California-based company said in a blog post.
    Simply tap the mic to start speaking in a selected language, then tap the mic again, and the app will automatically recognize the language being spoken. You just have to do this once for each speaker, which means that for the rest of the conversation, you won’t need to tap the mic again.
    Head over to Google Play or the App Store to download the latest version of the app. The update is gradually rolling out so it may take a few days before it reaches everyone.
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    Google broke out the check book to help lobby politicians in 2014

    If it's tech-related, it seems Google wants a piece of the action - and the company is willing to spend money to help get the job done. The search giant racked up $16.83 million in federal political lobbying throughout 2014, according to the Consumer Watchdog group.


    Google's lobbying figures put it ahead of Comcast, Verizon, IBM, Time Warner Cable, and other big spenders. More importantly, Google is investing more into political action over Microsoft ($8.33 million) and Facebook ($9.34 million), as the company expands into new business ventures.

    Google recently invested $1 billion into SpaceX, while Google wants net neutrality laws revamped, to help fund autonomous vehicle research, and other ventures.

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    Report: Google to launch its own cellular service

    After Google Fiber, here comes Google Wireless. That's the scoop over at the Wall Street Journal, which says Google has cut deals to launch its own cellular service aimed directly at consumers. This time, Google won't be building its own infrastructure. Instead, according to "people familiar with the matter," the Internet giant has entered partnerships with Sprint and T-Mobile. Google plans to resell service on those companies' networks.
    The Journal adds that it still lacks details about where, when, and for how much Google's wireless offering will be available. However, the paper says its sources believe Google's entry is "likely to prod the wireless industry to cut prices and improve speeds."
    Well, let's keep our fingers crossed.

    Noticia:
    http://techreport.com/news/27712/rep...llular-service
    http://www.portugal-tech.pt/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=566&dateline=1384876765

 

 
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