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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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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

Dolphin Browser HD

It's out in the market. Only for android 2.0++ unfortunately.
Look sleek and have tabbed browsing.

I absolutely love it. A must have really.

Version 2.0 of Dolphin HD has now been released.
Now in Dolphin Browser HD v2, they bring us new functional add-ons. Some wonderful add-ons which are in Firefox now could be used on Android Mobile phone. Thought it may not perfect enough, but it is definitely a big improvement. Here I want to recommend 2 add-ons, which I appreciate most.
Password Manager
Password Manager is an online password manager and Form Filler that makes our web browsing easier and more secure. It could save our passwords to let us login quickly. Input the account and password we want to save, and it will be preserved in our mobile phone with safe and convenience. When logging in, start up Password Manager to choose the relevant accounts to quick login instead of tedious manual input.
you could download it from here: http://bit.ly/c2kO08
Screen Cut
Screen-Cut permits screen capture of the screen displayed in front of you being: the web, Windows error, images or photograph. Anything being displayed onto our screen can be captured. Very simple tool does a very simple task. Cut out the entire webpage of the screen and save it as an image. Cut out easily anything that stands in front of you within your phone screen and in your SD card or share it as an attachment. Try it and see for yourself.
you could download it from here: http://bit.ly/aLw9Wd
Here is the add-on request form of dolphin for researching users like what kind of add-ons.
http://bit.ly/bEUIyo
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Droid Jellybean opens email app on car

Android "JellyBean" version 4.1.2 is rolling out for Verizon RAZR, RAZR Maxx and RAZR HD and other models and an unadvertised feature is finally enabled; the Message Access Profile (MAP) and the Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP, PBA).
If you have a limited Bluetooth phone like mine, you probably experienced that the Office functions are limited, getting Text only if you are lucky. To get the feature on Motorola RAZR, in Android, check Settings > About Phone and see if you have an update available. The working version is shown here.
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Jellybean demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dvufUYiWjfU
Once you have it installed, re-pair the phone to Bluetooth in your BMW and during the pairing process watch your phone for permission dialogs to allow the two BT profiles. You should see this when the update is installed in the About Phone screen.
On the Control Display you see a new option like this:
And your messages look like this:
This may seem like no big deal if you have another phone that works, but for those who have been suffering without having an email reader (yes it uses text to speech on emails) it is a welcome feature. Email can show multiple accounts.
If you want to try getting an early release of this update, try this link: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...original-verizon-droid-razr-how-to-keep-root/
Calendar, Notes and Tasks are still not working however there may be a patch for that also.
Alternatively, you can take another approach by having a PC toggled to your I-Drive. http://www.realcarpc.com

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

Whatsapp Coming To Desktop

hey i heard Whatsapp Is Coming to desktop in early 2015 hope thats true
Just Heard WhatsApp Coming to Desktop
WhatsApp is available on almost every mobile platform, including discontinued platforms like Symbian and Nokia Series 40, but has never developed a web client. New reports say WhatsApp will finally come to the desktop, after five years of availability. The new web client will use OAuth, sending a message to the mobile to verify to user on the web client.
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Creating a web client has been on WhatsApp users wish-list for the past few years, even with the surge to mobile in developing nations, where WhatsApp is most popular. The web client should have extra functionality for the larger screen.
Facebook has taken a mobile-first approach for its newest features, but still updates the web client regularly to keep up with new features. Facebook may have pushed WhatsApp to create a web client.
WhatsApp continues to be the dominant messaging app worldwide, with 650 million active users. WeChat, LINE, Viber, Skype and various other messaging platforms are all vying for attention.
It looks like Facebook wants to split the two messaging services, having WhatsApp in Asia and Facebook Messenger in the West. The social network does not seem keen to merge the two services together.