Article: Understanding security on Android

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“When you develop Android applications, you must deal with a number of security-related aspects, including application processes and sandboxes, code and data sharing, system protection through application signing, and permissions use.” See my article Understanding security on Android (IBM developerWorks) which introduces the different aspects of security on Android. ceo

Invitation to MobileMonday-AppCircus Showcase at the Texas Wireless Summit

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This is an invitation to all Mobile Startups in Austin to participate at the MobileMonday Austin Showcase at the upcoming Texas Wireless Summit; read below. If you would like to participate please email me at eortiz [at] mobilemondayaustin [dot] com. On Nov 16th, the ATI and MobileMondayAustin (MobileMonday Austin.com) are hosting a Showcase to highlight … Read more

What is definition of “Open” ?

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There are lots of discussions happening in the blogosphere about what is the definition of Open (when talking about Android vs. iPhone). Many of these discussions are around open source software (OSS). But there are other views as well to be considered when talking about the “openness”. There is open from the open source software … Read more

MobileMonday Austin (Nov 2010) | Nielsen on Mobile Applications and Connected Devices

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I posted at the MobileMonday Austin website information about the next event… Please note that seating is limited; please register and reserve your seating and enter the raffle to win a new Nokia N8. For registration and more information, please visit the MobileMonday Austin website at http://www.mobilemondayaustin.com/. The event is sponsored by Nokia and the … Read more

The Outpost Tavern is Gone…

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A little corner of our USA Space program history is gone. The Outpost Tavern is gone. And when I tell you “USA space program history”, you better believe it. This used to be the place where NASA astronauts and engineers used to hang out. It was a place that when you went inside it was … Read more

September Must be 2010’s Mobile & Wireless Month

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There are so many mobile-related events in September alone that with (at least) 28 days of mobile events, September should be designated as 2010’s Mobile Month; see below: Mobile Future Forward, Sept 8, Seattle Over the Air, Sept 10, London APP Nation Conference, September 13 San Francisco DigiDay Mobile, September 13 in New York City … Read more

Click-through rates fall

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So today I had a realization… But before I continue, a question: how often do you click on an Ad, or better, when was the last time you clicked on an Ad? Most people that I ask answer this question as follows: “not very often” or “long-time ago”. Now the realization… Today I saw someone … Read more