The digest of news from the world of mobile development for the last week №19 (July 1 - 7, 2013)
This week, researchers published data on an important vulnerability in Android, a development program for MYO bracelets opened, Windows Azure mobile services were announced, and in addition Facebook tried out a new monetization model and became a publisher.
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Vkontakte iOS SDK v2
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I will tell you how the updated version of VKontakte iOS SDK v2 works, how it all began and what came to it in the end.
Vulnerability in Android allows attackers to turn any application into a trojan
Rus / Why most users do not need to be afraid of this vulnerability (Eng)
The Bluebox Security Labs research team recently discovered a vulnerability in the Android security model that allows you to change the .apk application code without damaging the application's cryptographic signature. Thus, you can turn any signed application into a Trojan program. And absolutely no one will notice the substitution. Neither the Play Market, nor the phone, nor the user.
Networking in Android: traffic, security, and battery
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Today, there are more than 800 thousand applications on Google Play. Many of them are based on client-server communication. When developing such applications, it is necessary to take into account three main points that will be discussed in this article.
Android development automation
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I'm a lazy Android developer. For more than a dozen projects, I began to be oppressed by routine and mechanical operations that did not require any mental effort from me. Now the IDE does that for me.
Development for Windows Phone 8 for the most beginners
English video
Microsoft has released a series of lessons for the "beginners" with the basics of C # and development for Windows Phone 8.
Windows Phone Dev Center now costs $ 19 instead of $ 100
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Microsoft lowered the annual fee to Windows Phone Dev Center to $ 19. From today until August 27, the company will demand so much from developers instead of the previous $ 100.
Open program for developers MYO
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On July 2, Thalmic Labs sent out a notice about opening a registration to a program for developers. Thalmic Labs is known primarily for its MYO bracelet, which uses the electromyography method for recording the electrical activity of the arm muscles and transmits in very detailed information via Bluetooth about the movement that the user made.
US automakers are gathering developers: a new screen for applications
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“They see it as a new space for self-expression,” said Nick Pudar, director of GM's new developer ecosystem development program, which was created to link the automaker with developers in other cities. "Vehicles are becoming new sources of innovation."
HTML5 mobile application: error or success. Attempt # 0
Rus
So, the goal is to write on HTML5 a mobile application for collecting orders by a sales agent in retail outlets. I came across these solutions from different companies, so I am familiar with the subject area, and this topic is ideal for a dream.
Single cloud backend as a service for Windows, iOS, Windows Phone, Android and mobile HTML5 applications
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Windows Azure Mobile Services is part of the Windows Azure cloud platform, a cloud service that is designed to provide mobile applications on Windows, iOS, Windows Phone, Android platforms, as well as HTML5 / JS mobile applications with a ready server backend using just a couple of lines of code .
Kongregate has opened a $ 10 million fund for mobile developers
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With the furious success of Angry Birds, Clash of Clans and Puzzle & Dragons, investors are growing their faith in the gaming segment of the mobile market. They rush to open funds. And they are looking for developers.
Developers are unhappy with marketing and advertising applications.
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More than 70% of developers are not satisfied with the current marketing opportunities for applications and advertising.
How to get a million downloads with zero marketing costs
Rus
It is almost impossible to get users without significant marketing costs - even a product with good virality needs a starting push! Nevertheless, Monster Blade reached a million downloads in June 2013, 2 months after the global launch, without any marketing costs. And that's how we did it.
Facebook is trying to become a publisher of mobile games.
Rus
According to information from sources familiar with the situation, the company collaborates with several small mobile game developers, publishing their games and offering help in distributing mobile advertisements in exchange for a share of the proceeds.
Common sense against marketers. Letter to Stephen Elop with a proposal to resurrect the Nokia 3310
Rus
I decided to try my luck and write to Nokia CEO Stephen Elop to convey to him the idea that there is no happiness in megahertz. It is unlikely that there will be some reason for the letter, but suddenly my soul cry will be heard?
Comparative test-review of the flagships of 2013: Sony Xperia Z, OPPO Find 5, Samsung Galaxy S IV and HTC One
Rus
In which smartphone is ergonomics elaborated? What is neater assembled? Which is the fastest loading? We will answer these and other questions in this article.
The first smartphone with Firefox OS comes out, the tablet is being prepared
Rus
The first devices are officially presented under the operating system Firefox OS, these are the Alcatel One Touch Fire and ZTE Open models from the operators Deutsche Telekom (Germany) and Telefonica (Spain).
iOS
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Vkontakte iOS SDK v2
Rus
I will tell you how the updated version of VKontakte iOS SDK v2 works, how it all began and what came to it in the end.
Android
Vulnerability in Android allows attackers to turn any application into a trojan
Rus / Why most users do not need to be afraid of this vulnerability (Eng)
The Bluebox Security Labs research team recently discovered a vulnerability in the Android security model that allows you to change the .apk application code without damaging the application's cryptographic signature. Thus, you can turn any signed application into a Trojan program. And absolutely no one will notice the substitution. Neither the Play Market, nor the phone, nor the user.
Networking in Android: traffic, security, and battery
Rus
Today, there are more than 800 thousand applications on Google Play. Many of them are based on client-server communication. When developing such applications, it is necessary to take into account three main points that will be discussed in this article.
Android development automation
Rus
I'm a lazy Android developer. For more than a dozen projects, I began to be oppressed by routine and mechanical operations that did not require any mental effort from me. Now the IDE does that for me.
Windows phone
Development for Windows Phone 8 for the most beginners
English video
Microsoft has released a series of lessons for the "beginners" with the basics of C # and development for Windows Phone 8.
Windows Phone Dev Center now costs $ 19 instead of $ 100
Rus
Microsoft lowered the annual fee to Windows Phone Dev Center to $ 19. From today until August 27, the company will demand so much from developers instead of the previous $ 100.
Development
Open program for developers MYO
Rus
On July 2, Thalmic Labs sent out a notice about opening a registration to a program for developers. Thalmic Labs is known primarily for its MYO bracelet, which uses the electromyography method for recording the electrical activity of the arm muscles and transmits in very detailed information via Bluetooth about the movement that the user made.
US automakers are gathering developers: a new screen for applications
Rus
“They see it as a new space for self-expression,” said Nick Pudar, director of GM's new developer ecosystem development program, which was created to link the automaker with developers in other cities. "Vehicles are becoming new sources of innovation."
HTML5 mobile application: error or success. Attempt # 0
Rus
So, the goal is to write on HTML5 a mobile application for collecting orders by a sales agent in retail outlets. I came across these solutions from different companies, so I am familiar with the subject area, and this topic is ideal for a dream.
Single cloud backend as a service for Windows, iOS, Windows Phone, Android and mobile HTML5 applications
Rus
Windows Azure Mobile Services is part of the Windows Azure cloud platform, a cloud service that is designed to provide mobile applications on Windows, iOS, Windows Phone, Android platforms, as well as HTML5 / JS mobile applications with a ready server backend using just a couple of lines of code .
Kongregate has opened a $ 10 million fund for mobile developers
Rus
With the furious success of Angry Birds, Clash of Clans and Puzzle & Dragons, investors are growing their faith in the gaming segment of the mobile market. They rush to open funds. And they are looking for developers.
Application marketing
Developers are unhappy with marketing and advertising applications.
Angl
More than 70% of developers are not satisfied with the current marketing opportunities for applications and advertising.
How to get a million downloads with zero marketing costs
Rus
It is almost impossible to get users without significant marketing costs - even a product with good virality needs a starting push! Nevertheless, Monster Blade reached a million downloads in June 2013, 2 months after the global launch, without any marketing costs. And that's how we did it.
Facebook is trying to become a publisher of mobile games.
Rus
According to information from sources familiar with the situation, the company collaborates with several small mobile game developers, publishing their games and offering help in distributing mobile advertisements in exchange for a share of the proceeds.
Devices
Common sense against marketers. Letter to Stephen Elop with a proposal to resurrect the Nokia 3310
Rus
I decided to try my luck and write to Nokia CEO Stephen Elop to convey to him the idea that there is no happiness in megahertz. It is unlikely that there will be some reason for the letter, but suddenly my soul cry will be heard?
Comparative test-review of the flagships of 2013: Sony Xperia Z, OPPO Find 5, Samsung Galaxy S IV and HTC One
Rus
In which smartphone is ergonomics elaborated? What is neater assembled? Which is the fastest loading? We will answer these and other questions in this article.
The first smartphone with Firefox OS comes out, the tablet is being prepared
Rus
The first devices are officially presented under the operating system Firefox OS, these are the Alcatel One Touch Fire and ZTE Open models from the operators Deutsche Telekom (Germany) and Telefonica (Spain).
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/185736/
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