How Google Built Android

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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While Google will always be known primarily for their search engine and advertising platforms, the Android operating system has been a tremendous success. While multiple phones available from all cell phone companies, the Android platform has a larger user base than any other smart phone platform. How did they build Android?

Android is based on the Linux kernel. In addition, Google implements many of the tools used by Linux. As a result, those with a background in Unix and Unix-like operating systems feel at home when dealing with the internals of the operating system. In addition, Linux is open source, so the source code of Android will always be available to the public and to developers. 

Google also decided to create its own bytecode for Android. Using the Java language and Java bytecode, Google allows developers to use the most popular programming language in the world for creating Android apps. The use of Java makes Google an easy platform for companies to target. 

From: BusinessMBA.org

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Finesse Icon Pack: 125 Excellent Icons Now Available for Purchase!

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Icons are everywhere on the web. In most modern designs, they are used to not only complete our design but also to attract the user’s eye. Designers use icons to create breath-taking designs and decorate their desktop as well. 

Perhaps that is why we love those small indispensable graphical images so much, it’s an appreciation of the hard work, creativity, and talent of the designer.

Also, every application maker wants to make their application looks good. They not only want to improve their site's design but they also look after their customer's choices and technical factors. So, they use icons to increase the appearance of their application and give a better Service to their Customers. And this is very important! 

People who do this type of work professionally, they don't have such time to create each icon personally. So they prefer to buy authentic icons from a professional and at a reasonable price. Today, we present to you an example of this.

"Finesse Icon Pack"

Made by our talented friends Gaurav & Aditya Bhatt, a designing team that brings to you Beautiful Icons with Great Colors and a Unique Detailed Style. Icons for your Apps, Desktop, Docks, Concepts, Rainmeter, XWidget, for literally anything! 

Learn more from the Creator's Comments below:

- Over 120 XHDPI icons with a resolution of 100x100 in .PNG format.

- These icons can be used on any platform, mainly Android.

- Retailed at $1 (USD) only.

- You will be provided with :

• Free Updates

• Free Icon Requests

If you have any suggestions, queries or problems regarding this icon pack, please feel free to contact the creators.

Comment below if you would buy this pack or if you have any requests for icons. Don't forget to spread the word about it. 👍

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How Linux is Built

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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While Linux is running our phones, friend requests, tweets, financial trades, ATMs and more, most of us don't know how it's actually built. 

The short video below takes you inside the process by which the largest collaborative development project in the history of computing is organized. Based on the annual report "Who Writes Linux," this is a powerful and inspiring story of how Linux has become a community-driven phenomenon. 

More information about Linux and The Linux Foundation can be found at :

http://www.linuxfoundation.org 

http://www.linux.com

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Mediafire Express Beta Software Application (and REST API)

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Today the MediaFire team announced the Beta release of MediaFire’s first software application – MediaFire Express (MFE). This Windows, Mac, and Linux compatible application makes it easier than ever to upload files from your computer to your MediaFire account.

You can download MediaFire Express from their new “Tools” section here.

MediaFire Express is currently in Beta testing and the UI is still a rough proof of concept, so expect a couple bugs if you decided to give it a try. This product helps MediaFire to test some of the new tools they are developing and lays the groundwork for future products that will be released later this year. 

MediaFire Express for Mac

MediaFire Express for Windows

MediaFire Express (Beta) Features: 

- MediaFire Express can upload files from our computer to your MediaFire account without requiring you to open your browser. 

- New users can create a MediaFire account during installation. 

- MediaFire Express users can switch between MediaFire accounts. 

- Users can select an upload destination folder from within their “My Files” folder hierarchy. 

- Users can upload a file via a right click menu on File Explorer’s (on Windows) or Finder (on the Mac). 

- Users can upload a file by dragging and dropping it on the MediaFire Express’ Drop Zone. 

- MediaFire Express avoids contributing to desktop clutter by hiding its windows when it is idle. 

- Progress bars make it easy for users to monitor file upload progress. 

- Users can invoke the MediaFire Expresses Screenshot tool from (1) the keyboard, (2) a button located on the MediaFire Express’ Drop-Zone, or via a systray menu. 

- Quickly open your “My Files” page with a click of a button. 

- MediaFire Express dynamically throttles back upload rates as necessary so as to avoid reducing Quality of Service on slow DSL links. 

- MediaFire Express’ Screenshot Tool captures images of (1) the entire desktop, (2) an application’s window, or (3) a user defined area and then (1) uploads the screenshot to your MediaFire account for sharing, (2) saves the screenshot to disk or (3) sends the image to the printer for a hardcopy. 

MediaFire REST API: 

As a side note, today they announced also the first REST API for MediaFire. Developers interested in building tools that interface with MediaFire’s cloud storage system can find out more here.

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Canonical Introduces Ubuntu for Android

Posted by Andreas Christodoulou

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Android hackers have spent many sleepless nights in order to get Ubuntu to run natively on our Android devices. It's hard work, but fun and the end result is something super-functional as well as super-cool. The folks at Canonical, the minds behind Ubuntu, think so, too. That's why they did it the right way, and have announced Ubuntu for Android. This isn't some janky, twisted hybrid designed by the people who make your phone. We've seen that, and went away still wanting. This is software, from the people who write the software, specially tailored for our devices. 

Imagine one device that goes with you all day, safely in your pocket, and when you stop for a while you can plug it in to an external display and have a full-blown desktop operating system, ready and able to be used as you would a normal desktop computer. All the things most folks do - surf the Internet, answer and send e-mail, view, edit and share pictures - it all can be done with a keyboard and mouse on the big screen. Nerds and geeks will take things to the extreme (we always do), but the average home PC user will have everything they need, without buying another expensive piece of electronics. 

Since it's Linux and open-source, it's also a building base for any number of great projects. Use Ubuntu's vast software library to install all the programs you would need to have a home entertainment center running from your phone. Or use programs like Open Office to edit and share spreadsheets and all the other document you would need for work. As the hardware in our Android devices gets better and faster, you'll be able to do even more. 

One day, people will be able to use their Android phone running Ubuntu to write programs and apps for Android and Ubuntu. The possibilities are endless, limited only by what the hardware can handle. There will be a learning curve involved, as most folks aren't very familiar with Ubuntu yet but that's ok. 

Just keep an eye on it and you can stay up-to-date on all things about Ubuntu for Android. Check out the video to see Ubuntu for Android in action : 

For more News on Ubuntu for Android products check their official page here. Let us know down below what you think. 

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