Category Archives: android

XOBXOB and arduino together

Posted on August 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article combining xobxob (pronounced zob zob) together with an arduino and android.  XOBXOB seems to be an attempt at an interface between devices and the cloud (and back).  Its something I will have to dig a bit deeper into … Continue reading →

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Looks like someone ported hacksaw to android

Posted on August 9, 2013 by robertwilkie

Called USBCleaver.  It basically allows the phone to get stuff off a windows box via its USB port.  I’ll be trying this out soon.  🙂 http://m.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2278680/android-hack-tool-siphons-windows-pc-data code here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656497

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Interesting google patent

Posted on August 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting, Google has a patent that when you do the pattern-lock, it could just unlock an app.  I wonder if this will become a reality, or just part of Google’s Patent WarChest. http://gizmodo.com/androids-pattern-lock-might-be-getting-a-little-more-c-1040453968?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29

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Android soon to get remote wipe

Posted on August 6, 2013 by robertwilkie

Yeah, it sounds like google is going to add in (and go back to 2.2) the ability to remotely wipe and locate your phone.  It sounds like this will be “free” unlike most android stuff for this that is a … Continue reading →

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Free and or Cheap Android Development Training

Posted on August 2, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on where to find some basic training on developing for Android.  I knew about the google one, but Mobile Tuts, Marakana, and Vogella are new to me. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/so-you-want-to-develop-android-apps-heres-how-to-learn/

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Add Emg. contact info to lock screen of the phone

Posted on July 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

OK I am a little torn on this one, its a good idea, but could lead to privacy issues…so…yeah I will do it  🙂 http://lifehacker.com/add-emergency-contact-information-to-your-phones-lock-909275428?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29

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Interesting business model for developers from box$rev

Posted on June 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

I’m going to have to look at this some more, but it sounds like if you have an app, and it gets integrated with box$rev, you will get extra cash for each box$rev that uses that app.  I think… http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/06/box-wants-to-help-enterprise-app-developers-make-money-via-new-monetization-program-box-rev/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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App Develop, need to monitor user usage

Posted on June 3, 2013 by robertwilkie

Well here is a free(ish) solution, Flurry which in theory will do this for you.  The cost…they put some ads up. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04/03/compuware_apm/

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Google launches its own IDE for android

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

This looks pretty cool.  And yes I plan to try it out. but… Its android only, so if you want to have your app on i* products, you have to do a re-write. http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/android-studio-ide-built-for-android.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FhsDu+%28Android+Developers+Blog%29

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ODB-II to Android

Posted on April 29, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on converting ODB-II information from a car into something an android tablet can use. http://hackaday.com/2013/04/28/odb-ii-hacking-using-an-android-tablet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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