tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45883811425632380472024-03-08T10:59:04.957-06:00Not, Just Another GeekWe try to maintain all aspects of today's technolgy, including computers, laptops, tablets, iPhones, iPods, iPads, smartphones, software & computer hardware.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-22237718279126743112012-04-27T12:25:00.000-05:002012-04-27T12:25:09.023-05:00What Time Is It? It’s 4:20 With Cheech & Chongs The Fatty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Are you ready? If not, well you should be. Join Cheech & Chong in their new joint venture The Fatty. With one toke from this fatty, your device is sure to be ripped. The Fatty is the ultimate app for fans of Cheech & Chong and the lifestyle they have come to symbolize. What are you waiting for? Tap into a top-shelf variety of games, features, sights, sounds, and smells – all wrapped in a ridiculously interactive design that will make your head spin.<br />
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The Fatty was developed for multiple generations of Cheech & Chong fans who are just now discovering the counter-culture comedy duo, who practically created 4:20, to longtime fans that have followed the duo since their start in the early 70's. Cheech and Chong are widely known and still celebrated for their 1970s and 1980s cult classic films and stand-up routines largely based on the hippie, free-love era and their personal love for cannabis.<br />
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Some of the features of this app includes:<br />
A Custom Look and Layout<br />
The Fatty features a ton of interactive elements that you can touch, tap, twist, and explore. Tap around the app and watch what taps back. • Big icon-style navigation! • Enjoy what happens when you tap the logo or the iguana!<br />
World's Greatest Clock Ever<br />
Why is this clock better than all other clocks? The time is always 4:20! It’s like that movie with the dude who keeps waking up on the same day, but way better.<br />
Tap and rotate the clock – unlock special surprises!<br />
The Chronic<br />
Feed your head with the latest news and updates from the front line of marijuana reform. The Chronic pull its content from NORML & The Marijuana Policy Project, so you know the information is legit.<br />
Learn the laws. Get the facts. Know your rights. And always stay informed.<br />
Kush Notifications<br />
“Did you remember to grab that thing for that dude?”<br />
“Are you sure that’s the right one?”<br />
“Don’t forget your pants.”<br />
Activate your Kush Notifications and you’ll get random reminders that remind you to remember the super-important things you may or may not have forgotten. You can also get alerts of when it’s 4:20 in cities around the world. Because it’s always 4:20 somewhere.<br />
Social 420<br />
You can automatically share this magical time of day with all of your homies on Facebook and Twitter. When the sun hits high afternoon, Social 4:20 updates your status with a fun message and “the time.”<br />
Cheech & Chong Soundboard<br />
You are able to relive your favorite Cheech & Chong moments with a primo selection of sounds, lines, and classic phrases from the two pot-riarchs of comedy. Download additional sound packs and keep the good times rolling!<br />
The Head Shop<br />
The Head Shop is your one-stop shop for music, movies, and Cheech & Chong merchandise.<br />
With much more features to come<br />
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"I've never had so much fun making an app. 'The Fatty' is jam packed with everything a stoner could possibly need," said Dave Swartz, MEDL Mobile co-founder and chief creative officer. "We're bringing something unique, fun, and useful to loyal Cheech and Chong fans everywhere." I couldn’t have described this app better myself. If you are a loyal die hard Cheech & Chong fan, you’ve got to check out this app. This is pure Cheech & Chong fun. It’s 4:20 all day long.<br />
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You could even say that this has become the new “cash cow”. I know that it’s
something that I intend to learn. I remember I had just discovered the Android
App Inventor whenever Google was getting ready to end the program in Google
Labs. However this year I was glad to see that someone picked this project up.
Those at the ever infamous MIT have decided to let this live on. It is even
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What is the App Inventor? It is a set of tools that’s designed and offered free
of charge to help the amateur developer create apps without knowing all the ins
and outs of coding. Do you have the desire to develop the next big app? There
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beta stage. Those who have higher aspirations for their coding strategies may
wish to just head straight for learning a programming language. Others that are
just exploring building mobile applications will find it to be the ideal tool
to toy around with. Android Apps with App Inventor has a solid introduction,
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app development process. These books also take the users through the
development environment and explain the various tools found in the App
Inventor. Some of the processes of these steps include creating an account;
downloading the necessary software and ensuring you have a phone ready for
tinkering with the App Inventor are all covered in these books. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the terms and concept around mobile devices. Someone who is still feeling
their way around mobile technology and does not feel like they have mastered
their own device may want to start with something more user friendly. There are
some good how-to projects and exercise to warm the would be developer up on the
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Inventor are not able to upload it directly to Google Play for distribution. However,
the FAQ section on the MIT help site says, “We are actively working to resolve
this.” It is unclear if users would be able to charge for applications when
this functionality is available. However, it is clear that MIT is actively
seeking to build the platform. I just signed up to become a beta tester one day
last week myself. I was officially accepted as a beta tester yesterday. This is
really something that I’m sure that I’m going to enjoy learning. What are you
waiting for? Get into the world of developing apps for Android. You can check
out the App Inventor website here: </span><a href="http://beta.appinventor.mit.edu/learn/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://beta.appinventor.mit.edu/learn/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> You may even want to check out this really
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one thing or another. For some, it’s a weight issue. I know that I too struggle
with this. There are however, times when we are just too laid back, and at
other times, too overworked. In this country we like to eat, we super-size
almost every meal, even our snacks. Diets don’t have to be hard or even boring.
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Yes it’s the Slim Kicker. This app really has it together, along with its
motto, Level Up Your Body. The app is now available for the iOS (free). Slim
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healthier. It does this by offering a "points" system, where more
points are rewarded as you eat healthier, do more physical activity and
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diet, it wants to be "diet-neutral", you can use it while you're on
any diet, whether it's Weight Watchers, or low carb, but you can use it if
you're looking for a free, simple approach to losing weight. In addition to
providing tools, SlimKicker also helps people learn more about what they're
eating, and the importance of physical activity. Most people are just not
educated enough in this area, some don’t even bother with the educational
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never<b> </b>learn long-term habits</span>. We solve this by taking habits as
quitting soda, and turning them into 7-30 day challenges. Like a regular game,
the challenges start out easy, and gradually become harder, with more points.
We encourage you to check-in daily with others doing the same challenge for
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alongside any existing diet program, or can replace other diets such as Weight
Watchers. We think short-term diets are not effective because people return
back to bad habits after they're over.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">SlimKicker, on the other hand is all
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This is an amazing feat for the Market considering that in April of 2011 there
were only 200,000 apps and in August of 2011 the market hit the 300,000
milestone. This feat comes just one month after Google announced that the
market had surpassed 10 billion downloads. That was a great 10 days of apps for
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Of all of the applications in the Android Market, 68% are free. The Market
required two more months than the App Store to reach the status of 400,000
apps. In addition to this, the Market has than 100,000 active publishers. I’m
sure that we will see 500,000 apps in the market before the end of the summer
of 2012. What do you think?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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devices or substances. Are you one of those who made a New Year’s Resolution?
Do you want to quit smoking, drinking, or maybe lose some weight? Some habits
can be very hard to break. There is some help though, like the saying goes
“there’s an app for that”. Here is a small list of apps to help aide you in
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Please note, this is not some medical advice. You should always consult your
physician with any medical related questions. These apps will only give you
some motivation, support and reminders of your determination to kick your
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Quitting Smoking<br />
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Here are a few apps that will help in the aide of nicotine addiction.<br />
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Quitter- This app helps to motivate you by reminding you of two important
points- how long you’ve been a quitter and how much money that you have saved,
since you’ve quit. You simply enter your start date and the number of
cigarettes that you consume in a day’s time. Then you enter the cost per pack
and Quitter uses the notifications built within the iOS to tell you how you <br />are doing.</span></div>
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Ciggie is similar to Quitter as it aims to make you more conscious of your
smoking habit. It will probably work the best for those who are trying to
slowly wing their selves from smoking. It’s main focus is counting cigarettes
and the intervals between puffs. The tar inhaled/ life shortened stat serves as
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Most people just really need to slow down and not consume as much. However
there are those who have an alcoholic addiction. The problem lies within those
who need to be honest with themselves and get some help or aide. These apps are
available for the iOS and Android. <br />
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12 Steps AA Companion <br />
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Alcoholics Anonymous or AA as it is referred to may be the best well known
source for alcoholics. For those who are in AA, this app can be used to help
with the 12 Step program. The app provides motivation through readings and
reminds you how long you’ve been sober, it also provides you with contact
information to stay sober.</span><br />
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Lose It- You can succeed at weight loss with Lose It. You have the ability to
set goals and establish a daily calorie budget that enables you to meet them.
Stay on track of your diet each day by recording your food and exercise and
staying within the budget that you have limited yourself to. The average active
user who uses Lose It, has lost more than 12 pounds and more than 85% of those
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for yourself, it is attainable. There is no better time than the new year to
accomplish a new goal with a resolution. Chances are, “there’s an app for
that”. Don’t go to the store or the market to get your apps, all are obtainable
right here at the mall, the GiveMeApps mall that is, <a href="http://www.givemeapps.com/">www.givemeapps.com</a><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">HTC has announced that they are offering a tool for bootloader unlockers for all of their smartphones that were released after September 2011, and all of their handsets that they release here after.Upon the release of the device it will be locked. You may ask, “What does this tool do?”,It gives you the freedom to unlock your device. You can then install your own custom rom. If the carriers were smart they would unlock all smartphones. They could probably charge more, and in return they would sell more. <br /><br />What devices are eligible for unlocking? The devices that are currently eligible include the:<br /><br />Amaze 4G<br />EVO 3D<br />Flyer<br />Sensation<br /><br />There are more device eligible, this is just to name a few. HTC used to make this offering available, but stopped. Users and developers complained and they are making it available once more. This tool is made freely available at the HTC Dev website, which can be found here:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://htcdev.com/bootloader">http://htcdev.com/bootloader</a> Although a tool made by our friends at XDA Developers has been released for the Android devices. You can find that tool by going here:<br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I think that this is great, what do you think?<br /><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-41015728341364737062011-12-30T03:26:00.002-06:002011-12-30T03:26:23.541-06:00Studies Indicate- Android Is For Apps- iOS Is For Games<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are a few reports that are floating around the internet that is making the above statement: Android is for apps, iOS is for Games. This idea really has me intrigued. Is this statement even true? Does it matter? There are a few folks on the web who have not taken to this statement in a very positive way, especially those at The Unofficial Apple Weblog. They claim that it’s a fact that has been unfavorably mentioned against the iPhone and iPad. The original report came from those at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Xyologic. In turn, which I might add has fueled a war between Xyologic and those at TUAW.<br /><br />Here is what those at TUAW had to say concerning this study:<br /><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><i><span style="color: #353535; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-size: 6.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Xyologic compares the entire US Android Market against just the free iPhone offerings in the App Store, which is the first warning that its data and analysis is going to be skewed. Comparing the top 150 downloads between these weirdly disparate markets yields the following results:</span></i><span style="color: #353535; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-size: 6.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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apparent that people spent a lot of time Christmas Day downloading new apps for
those devices. A study that was conducted by Flurry Analytics discovered that
records for activating new smartphones downloading apps were shattered. <br />
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Records indicate that consumer’s activated 6.8 million smartphones, a 140%
increase from 2010. Records also indicate that 242 million apps were downloaded
that day, a 125% increase from 2010. It was a great year for both Apple iOS and
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This appy downloading will continue to surge. It is estimated that between
Christmas Day and New Years Day, a total of 1 billion apps will have been
downloaded. Be sure to get your favorite apps at your #1 place for apps, not
the market or store, but the mall GiveMeApps, </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.givemeapps.com/"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">www.givemeapps.com</span></a></span></div>
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Earlier this week on Monday, the US International Trade Commission had stated that they would impose a ban on the sales of HTC smartphones in the United States beginning in April of 2012. The patent that HTC is infringing upon is the technology that involves data detection. <br />
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Upon hearing this verdict, HTC surprisingly announced that they would remove the feature to avoid a ban of sales of their handsets in the U.S. Upon removing this feature, HTC would still be allowed to have their handsets sold in the U.S., where the company has done really well in the smartphone market.<br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are more lawsuits in the works between Apple and HTC and Apple and every other smartphone manufacturer in the world. I understand the point of the copyrights and patents, but how does this help the advancement of technology?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I for one would hate to see HTC out of the U.S. markets. They make an amazing phone, or as their company motto states: “Quietly Brilliant”. What do you think? </span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-59007755050102647202011-12-22T03:53:00.000-06:002011-12-22T03:53:05.469-06:00OVER 700,000 ANDROID DEVICE ACTIVATIONS DAILY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_hg6yUs6-rc/TvL9nXM0VII/AAAAAAAAAWo/NEa6wzsX0lI/s1600/Android+Army.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_hg6yUs6-rc/TvL9nXM0VII/AAAAAAAAAWo/NEa6wzsX0lI/s320/Android+Army.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">According to the head of the “Bureau of Android Statistic”, Andy Rubin, Googles director of mobile platforms, there are now over 700,000 Android devices activated on a daily basis. For those who are wondering, each device is only counted once. If a consumer purchases a used device, that device is not counted. This more than doubles the amount of devices that were being activated this time last year. <br />
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Android has become the most popular mobile OS in the world. Is there anything or anyone that can stop it? What do you think?</span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-26479344047722659052011-12-21T02:23:00.000-06:002011-12-21T02:23:05.004-06:00Super Bowl To Be Streamed Online<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This coming Super Bowl February 5, 2012, live from Indianapolis, you will be able to stream online for the very first time. Not only will you be able to stream it, but if you have the official NFL app for either the iOS or Android, you will be able to watch it that way as well. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There is no other televised live event in the country that generates as much popularity or commands as many viewing numbers as the Super Bowl. The last Super Bowl dominated the ratings with over 100 million viewers. In a major announcement just released from NBC and the NFL, they have indicated that this will be the first Super Bowl that will be able to be streamed online and to mobile devices. I know that there are many football fans out there like me who are truly going to love this idea. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Not only will you be able to watch the Super Bowl,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but NBC has also indicated that you will have the ability to stream playoff games and the Pro Bowl as well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Hank Williams Jr. would say, “Are you ready for some football?” What do you think? Please feel free to leave a comment.<br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is always important to stay current with the latest version of all software. Users are complaining that they are able to update apps and have the capabilities of syncing existing apps, but can no longer download new apps directly to their devices. <br />
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This apparently started around December 15 and is still continuing as of this writing. It effects both the iPhone and iPod touch that has this firmware or an earlier version. Although there have even been reports of consumers who have the iPhone 4S with the same issue. I would suggest to do a system restore, but that may not work with older devices. <br />
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Some users who have contacted Apple regarding this issue were told to upgrade the iOS on their device. This may work, but for some who have older devices it won’t due to iOS 4 & iOS 5 only supporting newer devices. Apple is reportedly looking into the matter, although I believe they just want everyone to buy a new device. What do you think?</span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-12428536005592583832011-12-20T05:22:00.000-06:002011-12-20T05:22:17.095-06:00So You Want To Make An App..........<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5CRdYy5Lhk/TvBuuRETsXI/AAAAAAAAAWM/9pBbB90om_s/s1600/BANNERAUTO1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" oda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5CRdYy5Lhk/TvBuuRETsXI/AAAAAAAAAWM/9pBbB90om_s/s320/BANNERAUTO1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">You just got that new iPhone, or maybe even that new Android, both platforms have some really great apps. You have an idea for an app, maybe one that you think people would like. Have you ever thought of designing your own app? I know what you are thinking, developing an app, would require a lot of work, maybe not though. Have you done a search on the subject? There are a lot of websites out there that will help you make the idea that you have, a reality. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are called app makers.<br />
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First of all you have to go and register as a developer. Google charges $25 and Apple charges $99. Then once you’ve got that great idea floating around in your head for an app, try one of these app makers. Ordinarily developing an app requires hours of extensive programming language, but not with these app makers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
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AppMakr: This platform enables anyone to build apps using a simple point and click solution. It is a browser based platform that makes is simple to create and quickly build your own iPhone app quick and easy. There is no monthly cost. <br />
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appsbar: This is another free to use platform. It enables you to make either iOS or Android apps. The user has the ability to create<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and publish their app for free.<br />
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Genwi: This is a feed aggregating app creation tool that allows you to create and manage your online identities, all on popular mobile devices in the cloud for popular platforms such as iPad, iPhone and Android. There is a free 30 day trial. However after that there is a $99 per month fee. <br />
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SwebApps: This enables you to build an iPhone app in minutes, using their advanced platform which provides a better<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>user experience than many other platforms out there. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is however a one time developer fee of $399. After that there is also a $29 per month fee. <br />
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AppsGeyser: This is a free service that converts any web content into an Android app. You can also make money with advertisement in your apps.<br />
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Now what do you think? I would love to hear any comments or feedback that you may have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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This of course isn’t the first time that Microsoft has given away free phones to try to entice users over to the Windows Mobile platform. I for one used Windows mobile for years, but after owning an Android phone, won’t go back. Microsoft could give me 500 phones, and I would turn them down. <br />
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This of course has to do with the 22 apps that Google had to recently remove from the Android market. These apps were labeled with the malware RuFraud. These apps were on the market posing as popular games, such as Angry Birds and Cut the Rope. The apps were packaged with malware that would send fake messages to premium SMS numbers, costing the user $5 a text. <br />
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The RuFraud malware only affected European users. It did not make it to North America. It seems as though that over 3,200 people shared their story on Twitter. Stay tuned to see who the winners of the contest were.<br />
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According to reports from sources, this project has been under development for over a year now at the Google centre in San Francisco known as Google X. Reports of this also indicate that Google in an attempt to cash in on Siri’s success, acquired Clever Sense, developers of the Alfred assistant smartphone application. <br />
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The default interactive voice software that is currently on all Android devices Voice Actions, is not equipped with the capabilities to let the user go beyond the pre set commands. With Majel, the user will have more interaction like capabilities as Siri and the iOS. Majel like Siri will have the capabilities to detect users’ vocal behavior. The initial release of Majel will only have the capabilities of internet search queries, with more features to be added throughout the course of next year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-87911807302071465912011-12-14T20:08:00.003-06:002011-12-15T05:15:23.027-06:00Can Technology Use In The Classroom Improve Learning?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">Is this possible? Here is 10 Innovative Schools that are offering the use of Smartphones and other technology gadgets in the classroom as a means to improve education in the classroom.<br />
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Growing up; there was always something that wasn’t allowed in the classroom. It was usually due to distraction, always something that you just got and was really eager to show off as to gain some popularity. Last week I did a story on a really cool teacher, Mr. Daniel Downs of Winchester High School in Winchester, MA. My story mentioned that technology had come a long way as he is teaching a class on Android app development. I have found 10 schools that are allowing smartphones in the classroom. <br />
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Cell phones, like all of the other latest gadgets have always been a real no-no in the classroom. It is because of its distraction, that some have even been banned altogether from some school districts? There is however a new trend developing, some schools are lifting this ban and allowing students to use them as learning tools, even encouraging such use. Some have been very critical to this new trend though; others however have found that it helps students to become interested in learning. This has even resulted in increased performance levels in some students.<br />
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As you may know, there is always going to be those who may oppose of this idea. I would however encourage you to read the following examples of these schools that are offering this service. These schools are leading the way and making examples. For someone as myself who is a technology enthusiast, I found it to both informative and inspiring. After reading this, I hope that someone in the teaching field finds it to be inspiring to them as well. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zg2co7sGDT8/TulTzeXkaaI/AAAAAAAAAUk/_qV5wFMBk4M/s1600/03+Watkins+Glen+School+District.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zg2co7sGDT8/TulTzeXkaaI/AAAAAAAAAUk/_qV5wFMBk4M/s1600/03+Watkins+Glen+School+District.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">The students at this school district are participating in a program called Learning on the Go. This program has been in use for two years now, and has recently expanded to include netbook usage and all grade levels. This program was started because not everyone has the internet in their homes. With this program they are able to prepare students for an increasingly globalized digital world, enabling them to become familiar with using the web for a wide range of educational tasks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">This school in Ohio is leading the way with innovation in the classroom. In 2009, they provided more than 2,300 third, fourth, and fifth graders with their own PDA’s for use in school and at home. These devices have been pre loaded with educational programs that allow students to anything from write an essay to study math with flash cards. Educators at this school have embraced the idea of using mobile devices as learning tools. These students have become very enthusiastic about receiving their own mobile device for learning. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">Most of the schools on the list are providing with their own mobile devices, however Edmonton has taken a different approach. They aren’t providing their students with phones or any other device, but encourages the student to bring their own. They are allowing the student to use everything from a smartphone to an iPad for class use. Students have the ability to use their devices as calculators, dictionaries, planners and even sketchbooks. They have employed a technology coach, who works with teachers to employ technology use into their curriculum. Students enjoy the ability to be able to bring their favorite tech device to class.</span> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zYba0b_9mBw/TulT3w67X0I/AAAAAAAAAU8/UeRCbBGuhjE/s1600/06+Crosby-Ironton+High+School.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zYba0b_9mBw/TulT3w67X0I/AAAAAAAAAU8/UeRCbBGuhjE/s1600/06+Crosby-Ironton+High+School.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">Teacher Bob Kuschel is different from most teachers. He allows students to use their smartphones in his classroom. He says that they are effective learning tools. He has allowed such use for the past three years now. They are allowed to use smartphones while working on labs or class assignments, but doesn’t allow use during lectures. Kuschel says that it’s important for the student to easily access information. He has not only seen improved grades, but improved interest in their class work as well. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">Southwest High School</span> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RixgKfQpSDA/TulT5aH2t-I/AAAAAAAAAVE/po-5SqgZG5I/s1600/07+Southwest+High+School.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RixgKfQpSDA/TulT5aH2t-I/AAAAAAAAAVE/po-5SqgZG5I/s1600/07+Southwest+High+School.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">This is another North Carolina school that is participating in the Project K-Nect program. This program is sponsored by Qualcomm, who are providing Smartphones for a few trial classes, with the hopes of expansion in coming years. School administrators are hoping that smartphone usage will not only improve scores, but help the student learn using new technology. Students with phones have performed 25% better than those who did not.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt;">Mounds View High School</span> <br />
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Remember that it’s only a game, so it didn’t matter how good you are or not. It didn’t matter if you can’t climb up each level, because all of the episodes on the original game were unlocked for your enjoyment. Retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Toys R Us to name a few, got in on the fun as well and gave away prizes. <br />
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The makers of Angry Birds, Rovio, value the company at more than $1 billion. As of last month, fans had played 266 billion levels of the game, shot 400 billion birds and collected 44 billion stars. According to Rovio, people play Angry Birds for a combined total of 1.825 billion hours a month. Angry Birds have taken over the world. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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With the move from 3 & 4G to the LTE (Long Term Evolution), 2012 will bring about the smartphone with the quad core processor and high screen resolution. These handsets will have much improved battery performance, thanks to the much needed and improved energy-efficient chipsets and the arrival of the first VoLTE, (Voice over LTE) handsets. </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><br />
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Large screens were very popular with handsets in 2011, including the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note with it’s massive 5.3 inch screen. There were also numerous other phones for consumers to choose from that had screens that were between 4.5 and 4.7 inches. The screen size has been maxed out to say the least. Numerous manufactures are now offering their handsets with a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>screen resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, with more to follow. The iPhone has a lot of pixels to offer, but has stayed at the 3.5 inch screen. With the release of the iPhone 5, rumors have it, that the screen size will be larger.<br />
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Along with larger screens, vendors will release handsets with quad core processors. ARM’s Cortex-A9 will be included in a lot of the newer handsets. That should be enough to entice the consumer to buy a new phone. Upon the upgrade from either a single core or dual core to a quad core, the user will experience an improvement in the quality of video playback as well as speed performance on the new LTE network. <br />
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Not only will the newer handsets offer quad core processors, that will increase the handsets performance, but will be equipped with a GPU (graphics processing unit) as well. Be sure to keep an eye out for the newest display of handsets to be offered. We will get to see a preview of those handsets next month in Las Vegas at the Consumers Electronic Show. I know that I for one am anticipating the newest releases, as I am due for an upgrade in May. What do you think? </span></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-22552717118302815252011-12-12T19:22:00.001-06:002011-12-12T19:23:12.821-06:00The Google Doodle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3IGLR1D0vbs/Tuaodn6HKqI/AAAAAAAAAQk/B4uycTGeg-E/s1600/noyce11-hp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3IGLR1D0vbs/Tuaodn6HKqI/AAAAAAAAAQk/B4uycTGeg-E/s320/noyce11-hp.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 22pt;">With special events we get to look forward to a great Google Doodle. I have come to enjoy these over the years. The team that designs these have really done a great job over the last few years. With today’s Doodle we are celebrating the 84<sup>th</sup> birthday of Robert Noyce. Who is Robert Noyce?<br />
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Robert Norton Noyce was the co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. He is also credited, along with Jack Kilby with the invention of the integrated circuit or some may say the microchip, which in turn gave way to the personal computer revolution. This in turn spurned what has become known as Silicon Valley.<br />
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With a long history in semi-conductors, the microchip and Intel was born. The best micro processors in the world. I would like to refer you to read the great article about how Steve Jobs idolized Mr. Noyce. That article can be found here:<br />
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</u>For those of you who love the Google Doodles as much as I do, also refer to this other great article regarding Google Doodles that you will never see. What do you think?<br />
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On Wednesday the International Trade Commission in Washington D.C. is expected to rule whether smartphones made by HTC, particularly those running the Android OS are in violation of Apple’s patents. If Apple has their way, this could lead to a ban on smartphones made by the Taiwanese company HTC (which by the way for those who don’t know, HTC stands for High Tech Company). It is in my belief that HTC makes some of the best phones in the world. I have owned different ones with different OS over the years, have just upgraded of course. <br />
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HTC surely isn’t the only smartphone manufacturer who has had it’s fair share of run ins with Apple. Apple has also had numerous court proceedings with Samsung and Motorola, who manufacture smartphones with the Android OS as well. I understand Apple’s complaints somewhat, but how does it help with the advancement of technology with all of these petty copyright infringements? <br />
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The smartphone market is growing at an alarming rate. According to a new report from research firm Gartner Inc., more than 645 million smartphones will be sold world-wide next year. That’s up 40% from this year, whereas sales of the personal computer are expected to grow 4.5%, or about 370 million units. We are spending more time with our smartphones, because of the PC like ability that we are able to enjoy with them. <br />
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Google’s Android, which is distributed freely has become an obvious target for it’s alarming rate of popularity. Apple is not the only one who is seeking to sue Google, Oracle Corp. alleges that Android violates it’s patents and copyrights also. We of course can’t leave Microsoft out, who is suing Motorola Mobility (just acquired by Google) over violating it’s copyright patents. Of course one company counter sues the other one. <br />
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Will Apple win on this Wednesday? They already have an advantage, as a judge this past summer ruled in their favor, ruling that HTC infringed two of Apple’s patents. This is just one step in the process that will likely be in the courts for years to come. If not Apple VS. HTC, it will be Apple VS. Samsung, Motorola or some other smartphone manufacturer. <br />
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Will there be a ban on HTC phones here in the states? Will Apple play nice and make peace like they did with Nokia? I will ask this again, How does this help the advancement of technology? What do you think? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588381142563238047.post-19560727587735872452011-12-08T09:44:00.003-06:002011-12-10T17:05:49.988-06:00App Development In The Classroom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4oskrgYtZJc/TuDbSsPmVwI/AAAAAAAAAQU/b5mZArR5G9E/s1600/Untitled1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4oskrgYtZJc/TuDbSsPmVwI/AAAAAAAAAQU/b5mZArR5G9E/s320/Untitled1.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt;">Technology and the classroom, have come a long way. Now one school is offering a class on how to develop applications. You may think that I’m referring to a college course, although this is for high school students. There is a high school in Winchester, MA (Winchester High School) that is offering a class on Android app development. The name of the class is Designing Applications (Apps) for Android. <br />
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With Android being open sourced it has fewer design and publishing restrictions than Apple, therefore making it a more accessible tool for an educational course. Teacher Daniel Downs knows the future of technology is now and that future is in mobile devices, both in cellular phones and tablets. <br />
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Daniel Downs has created an educational curriculum that challenges the pupil in design, implementation, and the testing process of application development. Therefore enabling the student to have an immediate use of the app, Downs has chosen to use the software programs such as Adobe Flash CS5, Accelerometer, Java, Phone Gap and Google App Inventor Tools. These programs were chose because of their interactive educational value. </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt;">These programs or tools are a part of hypermedia, as opposed to multimedia. Thus enabling a greater interactive learning process. Since the inception of this class, Designing Applications for Android, 32 original children’s applications have been designed and published, including Healthy Helper, The Adventures of Piggly Wiggly and Spooky Shapes to name a few. </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt;">Students are currently developing an app to replace the school’s paper agenda planners. Once finished, this app will enable each student to type their homework under digital touch-sensitive buttons that is connected to each teacher’s website. This is such a great accomplishment for these students and their teacher. We will see more schools follow their lead? What do you think?<br />
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Carrier IQ has denied this and says that the software was just designed for “diagnostics”. They even went as far as to release the following statement:<br />
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“A few individual’s have identified that there is a great deal of information available to the Carrier IQ software inside the handset, our software doesn’t record, store or transmit the contents of SMS messages, email, photographs, audio or video”, a company spokesperson said. “For example, we understand whether an SMS was sent accurately, but do not record or transmit the content of the SMS. We know which applications are draining your battery, but do not capture the screen.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I know see why some have become alarmed regarding this little sinister app. However rest assured there is a little light at the end of the tunnel. Now Android users can install the Carrier IQ Detector app, which is made freely available. Upon running this app it will instantly inform you if you have the Carrier IQ app on your handset or tablet. This app although, does what it says, detects. It will NOT uninstall Carrier IQ. <br />
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Carrier IQ has been placed deep within the firmware of the device, it is nearly impossible to remove. The Carrier IQ Detector app was developed for non technical users to determine if their device has been affected by this software. Of all the handsets and tablets in the U.S., how many devices is it on? All of the major carriers use it. Is it on your phone or tablet?<br />
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The Android Marketplace reached a major milestone, they surpassed 10 billion downloads. This is an amazing feat, so to coincide with this accomplishment; Google has partnered with some of the app developers and are offering some apps for $.10. Yes, $10. Cents, for a limited time though. <br />
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Starting today 12/06/2011 they have made the following apps available for this amazing price. These apps include:<br />
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Sketchbook Mobile<br />
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Soundhound Infinity<br />
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Swiftkey X<br />
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What are you waiting for? Head on over to the Android Marketplace now and get some great apps for only $.10 cents. You can access the market on your favorite Android device or on your PC at <a href="https://market.android.com/">https://market.android.com/</a> Remember this is a 10 day event to coincide with this amazing feat. Check the market for the next 10 days for some great apps!<br />
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