Mobile Security - iOS versus Android Infographic

Pictures says it all.....The infographic examines the security features of Android and iOS, and also takes a look at their strengths and weaknesses.


Infographic by Veracode Application Security

Android OS Platform - Gingerbread & ICS on the rise

On November, we highlighted that Android Gingerbread (2.3.3) dominates the Android OS platform.

Source:- Android Developer

Today (as of January 3, 2012)  Android analysis platform report:-

• Android 2.3.x dominating 55.5% (On November 3, 44.4%)
• Android 2.2 now dominating 30.4% (On November 3, 40.7%)
• New Introduction - Android 4.0.x now dominating 0.6%

Source:- Android Developer

At of writing, only Galaxy Nexus comes default with Android 4.0.x. While Android ecosystem has been seems as "most" open platform operating system  however, getting official update will likely to depends on the OEM interest and strategies of (if OEM not releasing any official update) independent custom ROM build.

Whether will earlier devices will get upgrade to ICS soon? Or new device will launch with default Android 4.0.x OS? 

We are unsure on the roadmap or strategies ahead. If you are looking for a purchase right now and yet can't wait for the Galaxy Nexus to be available locally, this article (Link) provide a comprehensive list of eligibility & availability dates.

USD 0.10 apps at Android Market

Update 1 (9 December 2011):- Apparently the app will last only for 1 day. Each day Android Market will offer 10 different apps at price of USD 0.10 for 10 days.

For those that interested in using legitimate applications on the Android, here are the chance for you to purchase it.

Google is offering 10 premium apps for USD 0.10 for 10 days.

My personal recommendations will be the SwiftKey X keyboard. Awesome and it does improve my typing accuracy with it predictive learning features.

Android Market

Android 4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich

Thinking to upgrade your phone? You are not so into "fruit" product.

Have set your your mind to go for Android, but yet afraid the system being outdated in just few months when Ice Cream Sandwich release and unsure about upgrade eligibility.

Fret not, HTC Facebook have recently announce the first wave of devices getting the Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade eligibility for the following:-


"HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XL and HTC Sensation XE, as well as the HTC Rezound*, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G* and HTC Amaze 4G* "


* US Handset

Source: - [HTC Facebook]

Android Gingerbread - Rules the Android Platforms Version

As of latest reports compiles gather by Android Market, the recent platform domination as of today will be Gingerbread ( 2.3.3 - 2.3.7)

Based on the historical trend data, there seems to be increasing over domination from the earlier popular Froyo (2.2) for the past year.

Source:- [Android Developers]

Manual Update of Nexus One 2.3.3

For those who can't wait for the OTA update to be happen in your Nexus One, here are the manual steps to perform the upgrade:-

1. Download the Nexus One update from this link here.
2. Rename the file to update.zip (If your OS hides file extensions by default, rename the file to update to avoid it being renamed to update.zip.zip)
3. Connect your Nexus One to your computer and transfer the file to the root of the microSD card (inside no folders)
4. Power down the Nexus One. Now reboot it by holding the Power and Volume Down at the same time.
5. You should now see a screen with Androids on skateboards. Using the Volume keys, navigate to Recovery and press Power.
6. The recovery screen will only show a triangle with an exclamation point in it. To get to the recovery menu press Power and Volume Up at the same time. (It can be a bit tricky sometimes, so keep trying if it doesn’t work the first time)
7. Using the trackball, scroll down and select “Apply sdcard:update.zip.” to start the update.
8. Once the update has completed, reboot your Nexus One.
You’ve successfully updated to Android 2.3.3. Enjoy!

Source:- Intomobile

Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3) for Nexus One & Nexus S

Google annouced the latest Gingerbread to make available via OTA update. Be patient.....(message from googlenexus twitter).. for few weeks

Google Nexus One

Google Nexus One - Much awaited phone launched on the new decade with its HTC partner. Too bad the device is not available in Malaysia on launch. Wandering when it going to launch on Malaysia shore?? US, UK, HK & Singapore has been given the privilledge to own the phone.

Price at USD$ 529 unlock via Google Nexus One phone website, USD$179 for 2 year contract with T-mobile USA.