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This lump of coal is for Samsung. December 25, 2011

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It is Christmas and Samsung found a lump of coal in the stocking. That’s for not providing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for its Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab.

From The Verge:

Samsung has just distributed the worst news of this Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade cycle: the popular Galaxy S smartphone that sold 10 million units last year and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab tablet won’t be upgraded to Android 4.0.

Everyone points out that Samsung Galaxy S is basically the same with Nexus S which is getting Ice Cream Sandwich. So what is Samsung’s real excuse? Maybe Samsung wants the consumer to buy new Samsung phone every 6 months.

For that Samsung does deserve the lump of coal.



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Captain Obvious called this one. December 21, 2011

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It was like an accident waiting to happen, Hasbro sues ASUS over Transformer Prime tablet. Hasbro holds many trademarks, and obviously won’t let ASUS get away with it. Michael Bay should make a movie about this lawsuit.

By the way, ASUS Transformers Prime site is horrible. If it is in HTML5 than it is a kitchen-sink full of HTML5 barf.

Remember when Apple licensed the name “Mighty Mouse” from Viacom just like Verizon Wireless licensed the name “DROID” from Lucasfilm?

From Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse Manual (page 35):

From DroidDoes.com:



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Carrier IQ 2, The Quickening December 1, 2011

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It is inevitable for the Carrier IQ controversy dominating the headlines. This should be a bigger story than the overblown “Locationgate” story.

The Carrier IQ controversy has attracted the attention of Al Franken, US Senator from Minnesota; maybe he heard the page from applefanboy.com. Apple made a statement, saying that they have abandoned Carrier IQ with iOS 5 in most of their products. HTC say they don’t receive data from Carrier IQ. The story goes on and on.

Yes, you should be wearing your tin foil hat.

The Verge has great coverage on Carrier IQ controversy.

Posted from Los Angeles, California, United States.

Tin Foil Hat Zone: Carrier IQ November 30, 2011

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Hot topic of this week: Carrier IQ

Grant Paul, who is also known as chpwn reports that Carrier IQ is in iOS.

Before we all jump to conclusion and start a rage against the answering machine, take all the news with a grain of salt.

The Verge is covering the Carrier IQ controversy and highly recommended for pre-rage reading.

Just remember to wear your tin foil hat for now.

Posted from Los Angeles, California, United States.

Having fun with CyanogenMod on HP TouchPad. October 15, 2011

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On Thursday October 13th, 2011 I picked up the three HP TouchPads I purchased at a severely discounted price. On Friday, iPhone 4S went on sale and I was helping a few people with theirs. Saturday morning I decided to install CyanogenMod on the HP TouchPad. I didn’t actually work on it until late afternoon.

Now, I’m bookmarking the important pages that helped me the most in installing the CyanogenMod on HP TouchPad.

Note to self:
You’re having too much fun.

Posted from Los Angeles, California, United States.