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Will Android users switch to the iPhone 6?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 9, 2014 11:02 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: Will Android users jump ship to Apple's iPhone 6? Plus: Android Wear versus the Apple Watch, and Amazon Prime Instant video available on Android.

Are Android apps putting your privacy at risk?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 8, 2014 8:14 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: Certain Android apps may be exposing private user data. Plus: Ars Technica reviews the Moto 360, and John Carmack criticizes Android development.

A visual history of open source

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 8, 2014 11:12 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Developer, Linux, Microsoft

In today's open source roundup: See the history of open source in an infographic. Plus: A comparison of LibreOffice 4.0 and Microsoft Office 2013, and a systemd versus sysVinit cheatsheet.

Systemd rampages through the Linux community like Godzilla through Tokyo

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 6, 2014 4:21 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Developer, Distributions, Gentoo, Linux

In today's open source roundup: Systemd is the controversy that just won't die. Plus: Gentoo Linux 20140826 LiveDVD is available for download, and WordPress 4.0 has been released.

Is the new Moto X an iPhone 6 killer?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 5, 2014 8:43 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: The Moto X could be the Android phone that beats Apple's iPhone 6. Plus: Reviews of the Moto 360 smartwatch, and Glass Explorer Edition is available in the Google Play store.

September's best Android tablets

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 5, 2014 8:55 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: The best Android tablets for September 2014. Plus: Android Wear 2.0 may arrive on October 15, and Philips announces 4K Android televisions.

How a Linux system administrator evolves from beginner to advanced professional

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 5, 2014 2:14 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Community, Developer, Distributions, Games, Linux

In today's open source roundup: Each stage of the evolution of a Linux system adminstrator. Plus: The different types of Linux users based on their preferred distribution, and Borderlands 2 coming to Linux.

Five must-have apps for Android Wear

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Sep 3, 2014 7:51 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: Five apps you need for Android Wear. Plus: Android Wear updates coming by the end of the year, and Firefox 32 released for Android.

HTC announces the Desire 510 Android phone but doesn't mention its 64-bit processor

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 27, 2014 9:42 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: The Desire 510 comes with a 64-bit processor but HTC doesn't want to talk about it. Plus: Samsung previews the Galaxy Note 4, and which product announcements are you looking forward to the most next month?

Is Microsoft engaging in digital imperialism?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 27, 2014 5:53 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Distributions, Linux, Microsoft

In today's open source roundup: Microsoft may be using cloak and dagger tactics to attack open source and protect Windows. Plus: John Dvorak smacks the Linux beehive for page views, and don't forget developer stability when choosing a Linux distro.

Is distrohopping in Linux becoming a thing of the past?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 26, 2014 10:18 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Distributions, Linux, Virtualization

In today's open source roundup: Distrohopping may be losing popularity among Linux users. Plus: A Linux user switches to Mac then comes back, and journalist laments the headaches of recompiling the Linux kernel.

Mystery Android app takes down the National Weather Service site

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 26, 2014 5:32 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: An unknown Android app took down the NWS site yesterday. Plus: Android's march to mobile dominance rolls on, and how can smartphones get better?

Android may have already killed Samsung's Tizen OS

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 26, 2014 3:14 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: A Huawei bigwig thinks that Tizen is already dead. Plus: Lemon Meringue Pie might be the official codename for Android L, and mobile carriers and Android bloatware.

Linux and systemd: A case of the old versus the young?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 25, 2014 6:41 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Community, Developer, Linux, Ubuntu

In today's open source roundup: Is the systemd controversy a battle of the old versus the young? Plus: What Linux distros do you consider innovative? And a journalist spends a week using Ubuntu's Unity desktop.

Which manufacturers provide speedy Android updates?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 23, 2014 4:42 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: Find out which Android manufacturers provide fast OS updates. Plus: A peek inside the factory that makes the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, and a journalist might dump Android for iOS.

Does it still make sense for Linus to want the desktop for Linux?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 22, 2014 9:05 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Developer, Linux

In today's open source roundup: Linus still wants the desktop for Linux, but is he trapped in the past? Plus: Should open source developers support Windows more? And share your first experience with Linux.

Why do so many Linux users hate Oracle?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 20, 2014 9:32 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux, Oracle

In today's open source roundup: Many Linux users dislike and distrust Oracle. Plus: Munich may not be dumping Linux after all, and how to encrypt your email in Linux

Google prepares to launch YouTube Music Key subscription service for $9.99 per month

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 20, 2014 12:36 AM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: Google gets ready to launch a YouTube music subscription service. Plus: The Sony M2 Aqua waterproof Android phone, and should you be afraid of Facebook Messenger for Android?

Is fragmentation a thing of the past for Android?

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 18, 2014 11:04 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Android, Mobile

In today's Android roundup: Fragmentation may not be the problem it once was for Android. Plus: What will you do with Android Wear devices? And check out the top ten Android action games.

Kill switches might let the government brick your smartphone

ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Aug 18, 2014 6:18 PM EDT)
Story Type: Roundups, Security; Groups: Developer, KDE, Linux, Mobile

In today's open source roundup: Kill switch laws could give the government the power to brick your smartphone. Plus: A review of KDE Plasma 5, and is systemd evil?

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