Like many Android phone makers, Huawei has so far relied on Google Maps. But the Trump administration placed sanctions on the company last year, threatening its ties to American tech companies like Google. Huawei is still using Android for now, but the future of that deal is “unclear,” and Huawei is building its own operating system called HarmonyOS. The TomTom deal further reduces its dependance on Google — although mapping apps can be notoriously tough to get right, so Huawei isn’t in the clear yet. … [Read more...] about Huawei signs deal with TomTom for a Google Maps alternative
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Are third-party security apps still necessary with Android 4.2?
Third-party apps Let's start with Lookout, a mobile security app with a majority of its customers using the Android platform. This app contains most of the features that Google offers natively in Android 4.2, as well as a basket full of other features that aren't available in the Android OS. There's a free and premium version of the security suite: the free version protects against malicious software, provides data backup and restoration, and helps locate the phone if it's misplaced. The premium version requires a $2.99 monthly subscription and gives you access to several other features, like the ability to remotely lock a phone from a website. But where Lookout really hopes to keep its edge against Google's native security implementations is with its Mobile Threat Network, which the company says constantly analyzes apps from Google Play and third-party markets and scans for new mobile threats that arise globally. … [Read more...] about Are third-party security apps still necessary with Android 4.2?
No Google Maps, no problem: Huawei will use TomTom’s maps and data
Huawei Huawei drops lawsuit against US after having its telco equipment returned Huawei's 'new' P30 Pro ships with Android 10 despite US trade ban Microsoft's top lawyer: Trump's Huawei ban makes no sense Huawei ban: Winners, losers, and what's at stake -- a whole lot (ZDNet YouTube) Huawei starts research on 6G internet (CNET) Huawei selling MateBook laptops with Linux preinstalled to consumers in China (TechRepublic) … [Read more...] about No Google Maps, no problem: Huawei will use TomTom’s maps and data
Nextcloud Hub takes on Google Docs and Office 365
All three fundamental Nextcloud services come with improvements. Files now comes with Workspaces. This enables you to add context to folders with notes and to-do lists. It also now comes with Flow, which makes it easier to automate repetitive tasks. For example, when a file is added to a specific folder, you can create a shared link to it, which would be sent through Nextcloud Talk to the appropriate users. … [Read more...] about Nextcloud Hub takes on Google Docs and Office 365
