Android Changed By Google Buyout of Motorola: Best To Admit That Sooner Than Later

Google's former CEO and current chairman, Eric Schmidt, reiterated what other Googlers have been saying since the announcement that Google will buy Motorola - it will not change how Android operates.  It's hard to believe that since it already has some consequences though I would hardly call them unforeseen.

Granted, most changes between Google and its Android partners will be subtle at first and behind the scenes and away from public scrutiny but Android place among mobile fans will change.  It is not to say that things will be bad.  It could be better.

We can see a better hardware and software integration from Google that anyone else who choose to remain an Android phone maker will have to follow and out do.  And that could be a good thing for Android fans.  

At the same time, Android development could accelerate and improve as Google gain the experiences of hardware development from Motorola.  We'll likely see this kind of product improvement in about a year's time.  Google already has shown it can produce decent phones if it partner with the likes of Samsung who is about the release the Nexus Prime.

And working with Motorola could be just as good if not better for Google.  

Source:  Phandroid.

Steve Jobs Could Be "One More Thing" Tomorrow

Chances are that Steve Jobs won't be at the unveiling of the next iPhone, iOS 5, and iPod lineup tomorrow but with nothing more to talk about, it seems blogs, joined by traditional print and online media, have gotten into guess whether Steve Jobs will be at the Apple event tomorrow.

I don't know.  It'll be Tim Cook's moment tomorrow.  

But boy, would I love for Tim Cook to lay in a "one more thing" tomorrow and that being Steve Jobs.  It'll be sort of a finale that is fitting of the man who has brought up so many wonderful "one more thing" products.  

And to top that off, I wouldn't mind see Steve really introduce somthing a bit extra at the end - say an iPad XL with a 12' screen?

iPhone 3GS for Free?

I think the idea of the iPhone 3GS going for free makes good sense.  It's go after the low-end of the market for Apple in carriers across the mobile market here in the US.

That is exactly what Appleinsider is reporting.  Will this happen?  Maybe.  Also, I think the retail price could be lower - closer to $300.  It'll probably cost closer to $125 for Apple to make the 3GS now and it could flood the pre-paid market along with the revamped iPhone 4 with 8 GB that should take its place at $400.  

Source:  Appleinsider.

iPhone 5 Clone - Looks Eerily Like What We Hope To Be The Real Thing

Check out this video from MicGadget from China.  It's a Vimeo video.

The device claims to be an iPhone 5 clone made from the factory of where vast majority of electronics are made in China.

It isn't close to the real thing as far as the OS is concerned.  It certainly doesn't run the iOS but the feel and look is very close.  It's a dead giveaway that it's not the real thing because it has a stylus.  Other than that, from a far, it looks like the real thing.

Check it out.  And we'll come notes to see how close this thing is to the form factor of the updated iPhone.  I can tell you now, I like the look of this iPhone 5 clone.



"iPhone 5" Clone from M.I.C. Gadget on Vimeo.

Next iPhone: Lots of Phantom Signals, No Confirmations

iPhone 4S or 5? Does it matter when these items appear in the slots of databases of retailers who might simply trying to be ready for what comes next on Apple's Tuesday fall event that will feature the next iPhone?

Well, it should not because these retailers are likely among the last to know about them, just after carriers and certain bloggers whose sources come close to getting it right.

At this time, I simply dismiss whatever it is that Radio Shack, regional carriers, or anyone else might have leaked screen captures of what are simply place holders for the next iPhone or iPhones.

I don't mind speculations which is just what these guys are playing at and preparing for.

It's likely one blog or two will strike gold and leak some early. Maybe they'll find out of Steve Jobs will make a guest appearance or two. Maybe they'll be able to confirm whether there will be one or two new models of iPhones or even three.

Until then, keep enjoying reading these conjectures and rumors but remember they are what they are. Don't be disappointed if they don't pan out on Tuesday.

Are We Ready For Deep Space Travel?

I am watching Enterprise, the 4-year series. Too bad it was ended prematurely. Towards the end, it had finally found it's footing. But you know, gutless media execs and all.

One of the recurring themes in the series is out readiness to be out in the depth of the final frontier. The Vulcans questioned our maturity as a violent race, our attitudes about ourselves as a species.

And given the number of species the first starship from earth encountered, the firefights, mistakes, and inexperience, I think humanity should have heeded numerous Vulcan advices.

However, I really doubt that we will encounter that many species on our part of the Milky Way. In fact, I am certain any alien race would probably do their best to avoid us.

The reason is simple: our regard for out own self-indulgence and survival of the fittest nature will undoubtedly bring our bad habits into space travel, colonization, and expansion.

In time, I am certain we will be ready for a first contact. An alien species will probably find humanity ready and they will unveil themselves to us.

I am probably ignore any threat that such alien civilization could pose to us. Probably make sense to do that. We cannot go venturing off into space thinking about possible threats. Any alien ships we make contact with probably are more advanced than we will be during our early days of exploration. So there is no point in any threat assessment. We just have to hope they are content with a new member of the galactic community and not interesting in wiping us out, enslaving us, or conquer us for our planet's resources.

So we'll be ready to explore space when we do develop faster that light travel because we likely won't encounter anyone and will have the adjustment period to allow our species to grow and mature.


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Walled Garden Is What Microsoft is Going For But Illegal Apps Appear

Apple, Google, and Microsoft will be going at each other in across different ecosystems and markets for years to come. On one hand, Apple has a walled system and Google offers a more open one.

Microsoft has now elected to go with an app store that is closer to Apple's mobile and app policy than Google's and, now, it appears NES apps with questionable copyright issues have started showing up.

In the past, Google and Microsoft has criticized Apple for its mobile app implementation. Be that as it may, it's interest to see that Microsoft in an effort to make sure Windows Phone has a chance to stay relevant decided go allow these apps to slip through.

You might try to give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt but make no mistake, this is not a case of someone sleeping at the controls. Allowing NES apps could entice some users to consider WP7 over others like iPhone or Android.

Microsoft has pledged to remove them. After all, they were caught. Still，for a briefest of moment, Windows Phone devices were to ones to get if you wanted to play Mario and Zelda games.

Can't blame them for trying.

Source: WMPoweruser


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