Controversy over Google’s new privacy rules

W2558_ROK-N1104_22nd February 2012_privacy_254words

There appears to be some controversy looming over Google’s Apps in Education scheme and Google’s new privacy rules. Google announced last month that it was changing its policies regarding privacy, which, I believe, caused some consternation in government circles on how it would affect organisations and schools.  However, one observer was rather amused that this [...]

Bookmark and Share

Why did RIM’s PlayBook fail to ignite?

ipad2

RIM joined the tablet race last year only to find the PlayBook (despite a lot of promotion) failing to ignite any sort of enthusiasm for what it had to offer. However, from what I’ve heard the device was considered to be one of the best tablets on the market when it was released.  Personally, as [...]

Bookmark and Share

New design strategy for LG Electronics

LG

LG, the company behind the Optimus range of smartphones recently announced they were showcasing a new design strategy along with three new mobile phones at the Mobile World Congress.  The latter takes place at the end of the month. Speaking with knowyourmobile.com, Dr Jong-seok Park, President and Chief Executive of LG, said: “Design is consistently [...]

Bookmark and Share

Google Apps cost savings for companies

Save money

Cost-savings is a hot issue today, with companies trying to run more economically and more efficiently.  For many who have resisted cloud-based computing, we are seeing them making the move because it is logical, even strictly from a monetary aspect.  Large companies in particular, I believe, are finding the cost savings of running leaner data [...]

Bookmark and Share

Companies using Google Apps

Laptop

An interesting trend seems to be forming in the UK and elsewhere, I understand, with companies moving to Google Apps from other applications.  One issue that has been raised about cloud computing is security; with the data stored on offsite servers, how will it be protected?  The recent decision by a large, UK-based gaming company [...]

Bookmark and Share

Google Apps – great for non-app users

Google

I just discovered one more useful thing about Google Apps – it’s a great tool even for non-app users.  This came into play recently at my church, when collaboration was required between several different people and groups, and of course, the pastor.  Our roof needed replacing, and as a small congregation, we don’t have much [...]

Bookmark and Share

In remembrance of Whitney Houston

Green ipod, MP3 player

It was very sad to hear about the death of Whitney Houston last week.  She was one of my favourite singers. While I don’t tend to listen to music via a mobile device such as an iPod I was, nevertheless, intrigued to learn that there are a number of applications dedicated to her music. For [...]

Bookmark and Share

Cloud shows a bit of magic

ANdroid-Cupcake

Android has developed a new search engine called CloudMagic.  It’s been called a personal search engine. This particular app, I understand, is a little different.  Rather than searching the internet, it searches across the Google Apps stored on your smartphone or tablet. Free to download, you now have the chance to organise your apps better. [...]

Bookmark and Share

Latest Android apps available

nine-Andriod

If you are an avid Google Apps user then I have some great news.  The latest Android apps are now available, presumably from the Android Market. First up is a photo editing plugin called Aviary Photo Editor.  Interestingly, the developers say this is not strictly an app, but to be honest I wouldn’t know what [...]

Bookmark and Share

Are we becoming too obsessed with mobile phones?

Discarded Mobiles

Mobile phones, and more recently smartphones, have become so popular that they have effectively taken over our lives. Before leaving the house it used to be a case of have I got my wallet and keys? Now it is a case of have I got my mobile phone? Leaving it behind can cause something of [...]

Bookmark and Share