The iPhone market share growing to 68%

We start reviewing the IOS world week behind us and talking about Cuentomidas , an application for IOS created by some inexperienced developers told us they did, an analysis of VLC Remote (to control VLC from famous IOS) and how 4S iPhone and the iPad reach the top of U.S. corporate activations. We also liked PlaySay to improve our language pronunciation connecting with others.

The novelty in the field of applications this week is the expected arrival of the iPhone version of Spotify (personally I love how they have implemented in the tablet). We analyze in depth the FiiO E9i a desktop headphone amplifier with dock for iPod / iPhone, and the absolutely brilliant Icade to convert your iPhone into an arcade of a lifetime. We were surprised also the idea of Daniel Hooper on how to improve the management of text on the iPad .

The big news this week is the growth of the iPhone market share to 68% worldwide , while the rest of the tablet falls above expectations, and the slight change in the A5 chip architecture that Apple is incorporating in recent IPAD 2 manufactured. It also got untethered jailbreak for iPhone OS 5.1 , and we suggest how not to forget where the car aparcásteis by IOS . To end the week, a good “in depth” on Spellsword , a great game mixing action and RPG. We read in seven days, Enjoy the week!

RIM BlackBerry wants to continue with keyboards offer

The Canadian smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) has confirmed that it will continue to offer devices with a hardware keyboard. Although it uses the new BlackBerry platform 10 also on touch screens, but the usual QWERTY keyboard not disappear.

RIM CEO Thorsten Heins said that they will continue to develop devices with a keyboard, although this will remain a hobby of his company. It would be wrong simply to refrain from future BlackBerrys on the highly regarded by many customers keyboard, Heins, according to the news agency ‘ Associated Press ‘.

The company spokeswoman Tenille Kennedy confirmed that in addition to the new touch-screen models continue to give BlackBerrys with keyboard. In the keyboards finally lay one of the strengths of the company. Specific details of certain devices, RIM did not at first.

The RIM BlackBerry yesterday presented 10 developers smartphone is certainly so with a touch screen. Even the onscreen keyboard, but the manufacturer wants to offer a high level of user friendliness, and promised that the new on-screen keyboard will “fit like a glove”. You should adapt to the individual user, thus enabling fast and accurate typing on the touchscreen.

Previously there had been reports that RIM would dispense with his so far mainly focused on business customers Smartphones will probably hardware keyboards.

Well qualified tutors to get homework help

Learning online is now made easier for students with online tutoring sites. Students can learn their subjects online in a number of ways. They can either get help from other students online or they can hire an online tutor individually. Hiring an on line tutor is very affordable as they charge based on hours spent.

See YouTube videos pinpointed around a specific point

YouTube Videos Near Me is a simple web application that allows us to obtain a list of videos that have been pinpointed on a radius of two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the point that we indicate on a map from Google Maps. When we entered, it appears our location, but then we can move the marker to anywhere in the world.

According to the developer, the application was created to fill a gap that Youtube account, which does not allow your browser to find videos by geolocation. Similarly, while Maps and Earth have a layer of videos, this includes only a very limited selection. Soon, intended to include a search box to show only videos relating to a particular topic.

An application that, while seemingly only a remarkable curiosity, you can get a certain party. For example, finding the video uploaded during protests and demonstrations. Of course, that this video should be correctly pinpointed, otherwise not worth anything. However, a mashup is worth having in your bookmarks just in case.

Valve announces’ a 3rd Part ‘at E3

Valve boss Gabe Newell has for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles (5th to 7th June 2012) announced that the game studio will present the most important videogame trade the third part of a franchise.

Fans are hoping that the long-awaited Half-Life 3 will be alone on the number but it is almost impossible to get a specific reference to the prospect of the game. For the development studio currently has practically only games on offer, waiting for a second sequel.

On ‘atramental-plateau.com’ the Black Mesa logo can be seen …

All before, of course, the third installment of the adventures of crowbars hero Gordon Freeman. Also from the predecessor itself, there is a (still unpublished) section which carries a 3 in the title, namely the long-overdue “Episode 3″ for Half-Life 2 Also available are 3 and Portal Team Fortress 3, the games magazine Gamestar ‘writes that even Counter-Strike: could rename global campaign to “Counter-Strike 3″.

On … ‘black-aperture.com’ this cryptic letter combination

According to the page ‘ Playeraffinity ‘of Valve’s co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell said in an e-mail applied 4chan users with the sentence: “I do not think I can be your rage appease something when I say that we all your favorite things-will be announcing at E3? “

Via ‘reddit’ Newell was then asked to clarify his statement, whereupon he replied: “I can understand that the wording has caused some confusion Yes, we will announce something with a three..”

Meanwhile, on the net, two apparently emerged from Valve originally teaser pages: On ‘ atramental-plateau.com ‘a Black Mesa logo can be seen. Tucked among them is “E3 2012″ to read. The page ‘ black-aperture.com ‘shows, however, the cryptic hexadecimal string “… / 3″. This limits the list of possible third title in two parts, namely 3 and Half-Life Portal third

See also: Half-Life 3 – radio silence to avoid disappointment

Update 20.10 Clock: The acting chief of the developers Forged Valve announced, according to a report of the online portal ‘ Valve Time ‘with that was in the E3 can be expected with no in-house news. He also issued an announcement of Half-Life 3, Portal 3 or Left 4 Dead 3 even a clear rejection, according to an existing e-mail.

Samsung Galaxy S3, which we hope

With all eyes on the May 3 , we will not stop leaking meet and interpretations of what will be the Galaxy S3 (if that ends up being its final name) until it is presented.

With the responsibility for improving market performance of Samsung S2 Galaxy , with more than 10 million units sold in its first five months , and make it very difficult to iPhone 4s and the new that has to go.

What we have to teach Samsung hope will be a mere renewal, and we think there will be some special specification that stand out from the competition powerful Android. Although some sources in the sector are lowering expectations, hoping for a major renovation, but not a revolutionary terminal.

The new Samsung Galaxy and the Olympics

The last thing you are commenting on the net is that Samsung has on its main showcase Olympic Games, and therefore would be one of the excuses why wait to present it.

Samsung is the official event poster and could not be excluded that the new Galaxy is the official end of the event. To be present in London, venue of the games, put a piece in the puzzle.

It also speculates on a world premiere, cities like New York, Seoul or Dubai could have a side event.

Samsung Galaxy S3, external appearance

Since the S2 Galaxy was put on the market, has always spoken of the possibility that the next phone opts for premium quality materials, as may be metal, glass, carbon fiber, or the rumored ceramics . In recent weeks we have not stopped to see recreations .

It may be time for change, but the reality is that despite the abuse of plastics in the Galaxy family is getting stronger and lighter phones, so it would not be traumatized if they get a good design. It is expected to earn enough in thickness, with figures close to seven millimeters.

A third aspect that has been introduced in the media is the colorful, following information that speaks of two versions: a two-tone blue / black, and a completely white.

The AMOLED screen is

I have no doubt that the AMOLED technology will remain one of the banners of the phone, not the resolution is very high, at least as much as that of the first swords Android Market (1280 × 720 pixels). Today the rumor jumped on a 1080p screen, but the truth is that I think a big jump in right now about what Google provides.

I do hope that the panel used to count an array of RGB pixels, or whatever it is, Super AMOLED Plus HD, and do not play with strange subpixel arrays to achieve a greater effective number in the resolution.

The Best Lawn Mower Is?

Lawn is one of the most labour intensive plants on earth. Well, only if you want it to look like a lawn mowers bowling green. Whether your goal is to grow a bowling green quality lawn or you simply need to fill that open space in your front yard, all lawns require mowing, and often.

Mowing lawns is made a lot easier when you are using the correct lawn mower for the type, and shape of your lawned area. The range and functions of modern mowers are wide and varied however, there are a few basic things you need to be sure of before making your decision on which is the best lawn mower for your lawn.

Before you even think about looking at lawn mowers, take a look at your lawn first. The type and shape of your lawn will tell you which mower is needed. With that understood all your other decisions are purely optional.

• Is your lawn on a slope or Flat?
• Pushing and pulling a lawn mower up and down inclines is hard work. If this is your lawn, you will need a self powered mower.
• How much lawn do you have?
• If you have about an acre or more of lawn forget using a push or walk behind mower. You will need to look at riding lawn mowers.
• How many curves, flower beds and obstacles do you have?
• You might want the deluxe model mower with all the bells and whistles, but how big will it be? Can you manoeuvre it around your garden?
• Is your grass thick, medium or thin?
• Finer blade grasses such as Kentucky Bluegrass, Creeping Red Fescue are better mowed with a notched or rolled hi-lift blades. Coarser blade grass such as Perennial and Annual Ryegrass are better mowed with a toothed or mulching blade.

These are the basic criteria you should answer before looking at push or riding lawn mowers that may suit bobcat kentucky.

Flashback: infection does not appear to decrease the number

When it comes to the number of infection related to the Mac Trojan Flashback , so estimates are quite different from the security service. Kaspersky for example, speaks of 30,000 infected systems.

The first reports of the largest Mac botnet were published earlier this month. At that time, there were more than 550 000 systems adopted . The high point in terms of the spread of malicious code they reached a few days later with over 670 000 infections .

Infection according to number of Kaspersky

After Apple belatedly released Java Update and thus also the underlying systems of flashback, it apparently came to a sharp drop in the number of infections. Unlike the versions for Windows and Linux, the developers take care of Cupertino in the Updates for Java itself to the release of updates.

This week, Symantec announced the experts have their say, have even set up its own sinkhole to take control of the botnet can. Still to 140 000 systems with the Trojan Flashback is infected, it said. Kaspersky is however made of 30,000 acquired Mac systems, as shown on the accompanying screenshot.

LG D1L have a wireless charging system

A few days ago we told you about him as one of the most powerful Android phones this year, comes on the heels of LG, and is postulated as the competitor of the new Galaxy that they will present next May 3.

For now known as LG D1L, we know that will feature a 4.7 inch screen with Full HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), which is how LG likes to describe their screens, as they have an array of RGB pixels in Instead of playing with the size of the subpixels as Samsung makes some of their screens.

But the interesting thing is that the device will have a system of wireless battery charge, as we have seen in other models in the market for the Palm brand. It seems that companies are looking specifications that differ from the competition, but we remind you that this is an issue that had also been rumored for the product from Samsung.

In LG is not the first time you use technology of this kind in the United States launched the LG model with the operator Verizon Revolution already had ability to upload wirelessly. In this case we had to buy a special rear as an option, and logically the loading platform.

As for processing power, a new Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core, LTE connectivity , and as there would be otherwise at this point, Ice Cream Sandwich and Android operating system version. The phone would be on the market in the month of May.

Amazon’s cloud has become a force in the web

While Amazon is known for most users continue only as an online retail company, the company has developed under the radar a powerful provider of cloud services. Most users will now also supplies from Amazon’s data centers.

An investigation revealed the company Deep Field Networks, according to a report by the U.S. magazine ‘ Wired ‘, that in North America since day one third of all Internet users visited a Web page whose elements are at least partially from Amazon’s cloud. Many providers specify here from, for example, frequently used graphics or video.

The region is caused so now about 1 percent of all Internet traffic from the Amazon’s data centers. This means, in effect, however, that a major failure of the Cloud Infrastructure Group, an essential part of the North American Web severely impaired or even would not be accessible.

Amazon launched its first cloud service called “Elastic Compute Cloud” in 2006. The company was then merged that the already existing capacity could be leased in its own data centers as well as a side business. Meanwhile, the range has grown massively.

The services are for example used to absorb peak loads. For example, switch to the Netflix streaming service during peak hours Amazon’s servers to handle the high data volumes. But powerful virtual supercomputer has been built based on Amazon’s services.