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Opera Mini - a spyware?

For those not familiar with it - Opera Mini is a Java based free version of Opera browser for PPC and other phones that can support Java applets.
I wanted to try it, but fortunately was so board at the time I read the license agreement: (displayed automatically first time you try to go to a web address)
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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On the left is the version 3 EULA and on the right is version 4 beta (the latest).
As you can see if you use the browser it will send your phone number, model and all your browsing history cookies and even the cache back to Opera ASA server.
So basically they can know who you are and what you are doing on the internet at all times.
The biggest problem and the part that really annoyed me about all this was the fact that instead of visibly warning users that the price for this "free" software is the violation of their privacy, they hid this little detail behind 3 or 4 screens of the usual legal chatter which most people wouldn't bother to read (and those for whom English is not the native language might have difficulty to understand).
The 'accept' button in version 3 is on the top (and you would have to scroll back to it if you read the thing) so it seems to me that they are encouraging you to just click through without reading.
Also I could not find this license on their site. It is only visible once you installed and configured the software so it is possible they already collected your phone number at this time.
Finally, the version 4 EULA is a bit ambiguous. It just says that the app collects the info to help with debugging and such but version 3 states clearly that it is sent to their server.
Any thoughts welcome...​

'UNINSTALLED'
Thanks for the info, thats pretty worrying

Opera Mobile 10 with non-touchscreen devices support released!

Today Opera released third beta version of their browser - Opera Mobile 10. One of the new features added in this release is smartphone support, finally!
You can download it here: Link (remember to choose "Keypad phones" option)
Some screenshots:
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Its far less than perfect.
Stability is inferior to ie mobile in some cases.
Flash doesn't work on WM standard.
Zoom controls are non-existant.
But it renders fast (not as fast as skyfire though) and here is the big one -
Is the first browser that I know of on the smartphone platform (native, mini doesn't count) that has tabbed browsing...

The default font size is too small.
To rectify follow these steps:
1) type about:config in the address bar in a tab
2) Navigate down to user prefs and click
3) Search for minimum font size. This was 0 on my phone (a samsung Jack)
4) Change it to something between 10-15. I use 13
Now you should be able to leave zoom at 100% (thus preserving the rendering accuracy) and still be able to read text.
Note that this seems to work for me and the sites I frequent. It's easy to mess up opera in about:config and that you might want a different combo of zoom level and minimum font size.
Cheers

Frooze my Phone tonight. lol pretty much right off the bat.

needs adobe flash on it

Nice apps, thanks

Office Suite Comparisons

Office Suite Comparisons:
The link below is a great thread containing information comparing several Office Suites.
Comparison of EIGHT major Office Apps
Sneak Peak:
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Sv: Office Suite Comparisons
I want to add one, the CloudOn app! As close as a full office (well, at least Word, Excel and PPT) as you can get with nearly all functions for free. It looks just like Office 2010, and you get a row with all the Ctrl and other PC shortcut buttons that works like Ctrl + D for subscript or superscript etc, Ctrl B for bold text etc.
There is some problems however, that makes it not just as great as it sounds at first. It lags sometimes and as far as I can tell there are only landscape mode avaliable. But it's really worth a try, and if you are an advanced user you'll be happy to see that even equations typed in is showing and working just like the PC version. Text and maybe images is something almost any .doc editor can handle but everything else usually becomes one big mess. With this one though, I find every component and the alignments very close to MS Office.
So, try CloudOn and see how it works for you compared to the above mentioned office apps is my advice
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda app-developers app

[APP] SHAREit - File transfer like never before.

Hello,
a long time ago I've found this app (it was called AnyShare then) and would like to share it with You.
So what it does?
It's a file sending program that uses WIFI.
It's unique, because it's available for Android, iOS, Windows and it automatically makes a WIFI hotspot and other user can easily connect, without manually selecting the access point and entering the password. Just click the receiver and it's done.
It's even more convenient than bluetooth and the tranfer speed is depending only from the devices.
I've experienced transfer rate that has almost reached 4MB/s.
I think the android requirements are 2.3+
It has also some other functions, but try them Yourself.
And finally it's available in english for PC's
Here's the download link for all the platforms: kc.lenovo.com
Below are some screenshots (connected phone with PC).
The way it looks on the phone:
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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and on the PC:

Looks good will give it a try.

Great. Thanks for sharing.

Good
I didn't get how to use it!!

Shareit For PC
As you know SHAREit is great software that can help you to do many tasks fast and easier like transferring files faster than any medium, However, we have noticed that many people want to transfer files from their PC to Mobile or Mobile to PC can use ShareIT for PC and it supports all the versions like Windows 8,7 and Windows 10.
You can read more about that by using the website, SHAREitPC.info.
I hope this thread will be helpful for the users looking for the PC version of SHAREit.
Thanks XDA

A Great Alternative to Bluestacks.

I couldn´t find a mention of this app anywhere else on XDA so I decided to put this up here ( hopefully in the correct category ):fingers-crossed:
I found a great alternative to Bluestacks after getting fed up with the endless crap that bluestacks kept installing on my machine.
I take no credit for this product, just thought I´d share...........
The app is called AndY :
product description ( from their site)
It provides seamless sync between desktop and mobile devices
Connects Win/Mac with Android apps for launching, push notifications and storage
Enables app download from any desktop browser direct to Andy OS
Ensures most up to date Android OS at all times
Brings your favourite communication and entertainment mobile apps to the desktop
What does Andy Do?
Andy breaks down the barrier between desktop and mobile computing, while keeping a user up to date with the latest Android OS feature upgrades. It also provides users with unlimited storage capacity, PC and Mac compatibility, and the freedom to play the most popular mobile games on a desktop. With phone as a joystick, you will never have to sacrifice the multi-touch or gyro elements of gaming, and thanks to seamless connection between desktop and mobile, you can receive a SnapChat phone picture on the street and see it on your desktop at home
If anyone is interested in trying out this product.....FREE WITH NO CRAP !
check it out here :http://www.andyroid.net/
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hit thanks if this helped, cheers