The Future of Smartphones
Whether you own a Nokia C3, HTC Hero, or a Samsung Omnia, which are examples of the latest smartphones today, there's a slow merge starting to occur. Their OS or Operating Systems. Most of the major smart phone manufacturer's prefer to use Adroid as their newest phone's OS. Why so? Why not Symbian or iOS(iPod-iPad OS)? For the past few years, they dominated the mobile phone OS market.
But then came Android. The little green guy as some call it. It was more aesthetically better, performed faster, easier navigation and others more. The most important thing about Android is it's compatibility with most phone manufacturers. Most of the phone giants like Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, HTC and Motorola. Android's flexibility even extends to PC tablets!
Now, I'm not trying to tell you to worship the Android OS. My point here is that in the near future, we might be using very flexible smart phones. Just like the PC or Laptops and Netbooks, you can change the OS. Imagine a future where you could buy a smartphone and if you don't like the OS, just swap it!
But I don't think this would be happening real soon, this might take time, in my estimation about 7 to 10 years for manufacturer's to agree on this new innovative idea since they would still need to give up on their own OSes or convince their loyal consumers that it is time to change. What do you think? Feel free to share your views!
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Facebook finally extends privacy to it’s mobile site
Very good news for mobile F
acebook users out there! We can now have access to Facebook's social network settings.
Facebook's mobiles subscribers with smartphones and/or tablets will finally be able to customize settings on who can see their profile info.
Facebook mobile product manager, Michael Sharon said:
"You are in control of how you connect and share on Facebook."
It's almost the same to how you can make change to the desktop version.
It's a good thing that these changes were made. Escpecially now that mobile devices are starting to become more sophisticated. As far as I know, Facebook is the only social networking site who provides the same privacy settings for their mobile subscribers.
These changes are possible for browser-enabled phones as well as tablets.
I'm especially concerned because I also frequently use my phone to browse my Facebook account. Also, there are more and more people who getting more knowledgeable of phone application hacks that can access information through our phones.
Although Facebook has already rolled out these changes. Not all of the present settings from the desktop version are available. Some might not be found yet since the changes are being rolled out gradually.
This certainly is a big leap for the mobile community. Security and safety are the most important when it comes to social networking, and these changes will keep the users confident that they're information is only being shared to those who they want to share it with.
Digiknowzone is a blogger/contributor for DAYCODY.com. You can visit his site here.
PinoyGreyHat Annual Hacker Convention is Back!
In the year 2008, a group of Pinoy information security enthusiasts have come together and decided to put up an organization that could change the cyber security mindset of the Filipino people as well as the Philippines. Tired of attending half-cooked and very expensive security conferences, where you get nothing but a bunch of folders full of nothing but vendors and products paraphernalia, the group has decided to offer something different totally in line with the term “Cyber Security” in a real sense.
PinoyGreyHat is an organization that aims to educate the Filipino community the risks and impacts of cyber security flaws by actually demonstrating an attack against well known cyber security vulnerabilities. PinoyGreyHat is an organization with a different mindset but with clear and constructive objectives towards cyber security.
On October 23, 2010 we are giving you a chance to personally see and feel the booze of actual hacking and its impacts against vulnerable systems. A ground breaking event dubbed as “GreyHat Gathering 2: Reloading the Booze” will provide you the epitome of hacking in the real world. It is a 1-day event of highly technical activities from Pinoy information security practitioners and enthusiasts coupled with interesting security challenges such as n00bs camp, hacker exercises and more where you can participate and practice your haxxor skills. The venue of this gathering will be at BayView Hotel, 1118 Roxas Blvd. corner U.N. Avenue, Manila, Philippines.
PinoyGreyHat offers this event to everyone; ethical hackers, security auditors, newbies and scriptkiddies, cyber cops and investigators, black hats, white hats, systems administrators, students, etc.
We are not here for profit but for knowledge, we are not here for prestige but for brotherhood and we are not here to break information systems but to protect them. For more information about this event, visit www.pinoygreyhat.org or email info@pinoygreyhat.org.
Software Engineer – A High Paying Low Stress Job
If you are a tech geek, or a computer person, Computer Software Engineer is one of the most high paying jobs with low stress in the United States of America. Software Engineer or Computer Software Engineer design and test different kinds of software such as Operating System, Games and Application Software. According to Investopedia, many Software Engineer nowadays are working at home and have time to handle there own time and working hours, since the job can practically do anywhere.
Software Engineer is one of the 5 most High paying jobs with low stress, others are Physical Therapist, Massage Therapist, Civil Engineer and Technical Writer.
.co Domain – Now Open For Registration
.co domain is now open for pre-registration. It is s TLD (top level domain) for a country Columbia. The .co is an ideal replacement for .com. Holders of .com.co can register domain with the same name instantly. Trademark holders in Columbia are prioritize to register there domain on or before April 17, 2010. Trademark holders outside Columbia are also prioritize to register on or before June 7, 2010. General registrations are also accepted ranging from 1 to 5 years.
Registration of .co domain is a little expensive, Godaddy is offering registration for approximately $300 USD. While http://www.101domain.com/co.htm is accepting total pre-registration payment of $44 USD. As of the moment premium domain names such as linux.co and others are not yet registered. So if you are a business want to have an investment for domain names. Pre-register now!
4G Wireless Broadband Technology
4G wireless broadband technology stands for Fourth Generation of wireless internet. It is also what we call the future of broadband technology that the world is moving towards and expected innovation.The 4G is the class of technology that gives higher speed than 3G broadband. It delivers fast speed for multimedia and application services.
As of today, 3G is use to surf casual internet. But 4G is the future, where it provides better wireless uninterrupted data transfer from uploads to downloads. From 2G which is GPRS to 3G or HSDPA connection, now 4G has arrived.
Of course 4G broadband seems like wired speed but it is wireless, it is faster than 3G, and it is also completely portable without any wires in your electronic devices such as laptops. 4G is also three times faster than the older technology and lastly, it will give you a perfect internet experience you are looking for.
Treat Yourself – How To Enjoy Your Field Trip? – AMA Students
Field Trip - some people call it as excursion, it is a journey from far away place. The purpose usually is for education, observation and research. Others may find it as a resting time for them to relax. Before i will tell you our journey, let me give you some tips first how to enjoy your trip.What ever is your purpose, the best thing to do is to enjoy your field trip. You need to have a checklist of the things to bring. Most important thing to bring is your cloths, make a little inventory or count how many times you are changing your cloths. Of course you need to bring your best cloths for best confidence. Next one is you need to bring an extra pocket money, Field Trip is not time to save much of money but its a time to relax and give yourself a treat. Another tip is, you cannot enjoy the trip if you leave some work loads from your place. If you have scheduled trip for the next week, prepare to advance working for your next week's loads, this will give you a convenience while you are on your trip.
You may read our story how we enjoyed our trip. It is a trip organized by the AMA Education System where COMPO4 students enrolled in Current Trends in Information Technology are allowed to join. We arrived from AMA Dagupan Campus at exactly 3 AM in the morning.
Youtube’s cc: Transcribed Caption Options – An Innovation
Caption Actions are the newest addition in the Youtube Video, where Audio can be converted into text by selecting Transcribe Audio options. Translate caption will translate the option into another secondary language from English.
DVD's options allow users to select caption's languages. Youtube's innovation gives another amazing discovery about captions, where watchers can easily understand and it is ideal for individuals with hearing problems.
Expectantly, technology grows stronger in time. Since Youtube's transcribed option is still in Beta Period and Experimental, Youtube may still experience unreliable transcription. But it is expected that it is a good start for another innovation in technology.
SMART Suft TV Released! – Smart Broadband
SMART Surf TV will make your television browsing the Internet. Since internet is widespread, today cellular phones can be use, wi-fi devices such as Ipod, PsP and others can access Internet. But this is a little bit different, it makes your television another use.
There is an RCA port connected to the television that gives you Smart Bro SurfTV experience. Another innovation from Smart telecom, where the package comes with Smart Bro SurfTV keyboard, mouse, a remote control and a USB stick modem. The initial cost is P4,500 and internet cost is the same as Smart Bro preapaid which is P10 per 30 minutes.
SMART Surf TV is very ideal for those who don't have Personal Computer at home, it is another innovation that gives way to everybody a gateway to World Wide Web.
Teachers in AMA Campuses
AMA Teachers are combination of young professionals and experienced professionals. Faculty members are trained to give care specially on the learning of students.
Teachers in AMA are not just a teachers, they mentors, advisers and also a friend of students not just in learning lessons but also in application in the workplace.
They are not hard to deal, they can be easily approach by the students, that is just a one of many uniqueness of AMA Teachers.
I try studying in other Universities, teachers are older and they may not apply the new trends and technique in teaching. When i was still a student of AMA, my teachers care about my concern. They listen to everything what i say. Teachers who are qualified in AMA are not just ordinary, for the starting entrance in AMA, the teacher must gain 18 Units of Master Units and 1 year teaching experience, and a requirement of Master's Degree is needed for stay.
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