Think fast in the first Think Quarterly of 2012

In the amount of time it takes you to read this blog post, roughly 382 Android phones will be activated, 250,000+ words will be written on Blogger and 48 hours of video will be uploaded to YouTube. The world is moving faster than ever before, bringing us instant access and split-second connections to people and information.

Speed is important in technology, but equally essential in business. Consumer expectations are rising as we learn to take speed for granted; today’s email is tomorrow’s snail mail. In our hyper-real-time world, nanoseconds matter—which means we need to question old assumptions. How will we respond to consumer expectations as the demand for instant access to everything intensifies? How will we keep pace in a world that moves at web speed?

The new Speed issue of Think Quarterly explores these questions and more. Our SVP of Engineering Urs Hölzle shares our efforts to speed up the Internet, while Astro Teller, Director of New Products, dreams about the amazing inventions these improvements will unleash. Paul Gunning, CEO of Tribal DDB, talks about the rise of real-time marketing. And journalist Jeff Jarvis wonders if we’re really that fast after all.

We hope you enjoy the issue. Let us know what you think on +Think With Google. And if you’re at CES this week, drop by our Room to Think in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and tell us your thoughts live. We’ll also host a Google+ Hangout there with Astro Teller, author of Speed of Dreams, on Thursday at 2pm PST.

Posted by Allison Mooney, Think Quarterly Editor

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Public Alerts for Google Search Google Now and Google Maps available in Japan

With nearly 5,000 earthquakes a year, it’s important for people in Japan to have crisis preparedness and response information available at their fingertips. And from our own research, we know that when a disaster strikes, people turn to the Internet for more information about what is happening.

With this in mind, we’re launching Google Public Alerts today in Japan—the first international expansion of a service we debuted last year in the United States. Google Public Alerts is a platform designed to provide accurate and relevant emergency alerts when and where you’re searching for them online.

Relevant earthquake and tsunami warnings for Japan will now appear on Google Search, Google Maps and Google Now when you search online during a time of crisis. If a major earthquake alert is issued in Kanagawa Prefecture, for example, the alert information will appear on your desktop and mobile screens when you search for relevant information on Google Search and Google Maps.

Example of a Google Search result on a tablet showing a tsunami warning

Example of a tsunami warning on Google Maps

If you click “詳細” (“More info”) right under the alert, you’ll see more details about the announcement, including the full description from the Japan Meteorological Agency, a link to their site, and other useful information like observed arrival times and wave heights for tsunamis.

Example of how a tsunami alert would work in Fukushima

And when you open Google Now on your Android device, recommended actions and information will be tailored to where you are. For example, if you happen to be in Tokyo at a time when a tsunami alert is issued, Google Now will show you a card containing information about the tsunami alert, as well as any available evacuation instructions:

Example of a tsunami warning card on Google Now

We’re able to provide Public Alerts in Japan thanks to the Japan Meteorological Agency, whose publication of data enables Google and others to make critical and life-saving information more widely available.

We hope our technology, including Public Alerts, will help people better prepare for future crises and create more far-reaching support for crisis recovery. This is why in Japan, Google has newly partnered with 14 Japanese prefectures and cities, including seven from the Tōhoku region, to make their government data available online and more easily accessible to users, both during a time of crisis and after. The devastating Tōhoku Earthquake struck Japan only two years ago, and the region is still slowly recovering from the tragedy.

We look forward to expanding Google Public Alerts to more countries and working with more warning providers soon. We also encourage potential partners to read our FAQ and to consider putting data in an open format, such as the Common Alerting Protocol. To learn more about Public Alerts, visit our Public Alerts homepage.

Posted by Yu Chen, Partner Technology Manager

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Marking a cultural shift in computing with EDSAC

Computing’s early days are full of stories about great technical leaps forward.  But sometimes what matters most isn’t a shift in technology so much as a change in the way it is used.  The “Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator” (EDSAC)—64 years old today—is a stellar example.

Entry from log book marking the first day that EDSAC was in operation: “May 6th 1949.  Machine in operation for first time. Printed a table of squares (0-99), time for programme 2 mins, 35 sec. Four tanks of battery 1 in operation”. Reproduced with kind permission of Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge

EDSAC is noteworthy for marking the transition from “test to tool” in civilian computing.  Maurice Wilkes, EDSAC’s designer, sought to build a multi-purpose, reliable workhorse that would bring unrivalled calculating power to University of Cambridge researchers.  His aim wasn’t to be at the cutting edge of engineering; rather to be at the forefront of delivering a computer-powered general calculation service.  Above all else, Wilkes wanted EDSAC to be a practical computer, useful and accessible to a wide range of researchers.   

Short film celebrating the work of EDSAC’s team, led by Maurice Wilkes, produced by Google

In May 1949 EDSAC became the world’s first general purpose stored program computer to enter regular service, transforming scientific research at the University of Cambridge by making it possible to speedily tackle analyses of previously impractical scale, across disciplines as varied as astronomy, economics, biology and more.

But EDSAC’s legacy stretches far further. Subroutines—a central tenet of programming today—were invented by David Wheeler to make it easier to program EDSAC by re-using lines of existing code. The world’s first computer science diploma had EDSAC as its foundation. The world’s first business computer was built with EDSAC as a prototype.

Sadly, little remains physically of EDSAC today. That’s why a team of U.K. volunteers have embarked on an ambitious project to construct a working replica of the original EDSAC, in partnership with The National Museum of Computing. We’re delighted to support the EDSAC Rebuild Project, and we look forward to welcoming it back to regular service—as a reminder of the U.K.’s illustrious computing past.

Posted by Lynette Webb, Senior Manager, External Relations

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Software downloads in Syria

Free expression is a fundamental human right and a core value of our company—but sometimes there are limits to where we can make our products and services available. U.S. export controls and sanctions programs, for example, prohibit us from offering certain software downloads in some countries.

The fine details of these restrictions evolve over time, and we’re always exploring how we can better offer tools for people to access and share information. For example, last year we were able to make some of our products available for download in Iran. And today we’re pleased to make Google Earth, Picasa and Chrome available for download in Syria.

As a U.S. company, we remain committed to full compliance with U.S. export controls and sanctions. We remain equally committed to continue exploring how we can help more people around the globe use technology to communicate, find and create information.

Posted by Neil Martin, Export Compliance Programs Manager

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Brothers In Arms 3 v1 0 0 Apk Android

Brothers In Arms 3 Apk Android

Expanding upon this critically acclaimed franchise on consoles and smartphones, Brothers in Arms returns in the ultimate squad-based WWII shooter on mobile platforms. Experience hours of fun with innovative gameplay focused on intense combat & deep customization.

JOIN YOUR ALLIES ONLINE
Challenge up to 5 friends to multiplayer battles on five maps in 3 different modes (Free For All, Team Deathmatch and Domination). You can connect locally via Bluetooth or even go online with Wi-Fi to battle friends anywhere.

A FIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE
Experience every front of the war with 50 missions to unlock across 5 locations: the Pacific, Normandy, North Africa, Germany and Sicily.

WAR MACHINES
Take control of 3 different vehicles including the tank, off-road vehicle or glider to overrun your opponents or to make a daring escape. You can even jump behind the vehicle turret to lay waste to foes with the machine gun.

THE BATTLE COMES TO LIFE
The stunning graphics and authentic settings are inspired by real-life battlefields from WWII and created in detailed 3D.

AN EPIC EXPERIENCE
Witness compelling cinematic moments with more interaction between you and your squad members that deepens the gameplay.

AN ARSENAL AT YOUR DISPOSAL
Grab a wide variety of historically accurate weapons including machine guns, bazookas, sniper rifles and flamethrowers.

Screenshots of Brothers In Arms 3 Apk Android

Brothers In Arms 3 Apk Android

Brothers In Arms 3 Apk Android

The game, Brothers In Arms 3 Apk for Android, will be provided as soon as it hits the Google Playstore!

For iPhone/iPad Users - Link

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AnDroid All In One Optimizer v6 2

AnDroid All-In-One Optimizer v6.2
Requirements: Android 1.6+
Overview: AnDroid All-In-One Optimizes and Repairs ALL 3 core components of your phone- Your battery, your memory, and your processor (CPU). The First of its kind, not only because it optimizes ALL 3 core components of your Android, but AnDroid All-In-One is the first app to do each optimization with just 1 click and absolutely no Android knowledge necessary!


 "All Complex Optimizations for Android Can Be Done With This App! - AppEggs.com"

 *****LIMITED TIME SALE***** 100+ Satisfied Countries & Awarded the Prestigous "Editors Pick Award" from Appeggs.com!(Proud to be ERROR FREE!)

 AnDroid All-In-One Optimizes and Repairs ALL 3 core components of your phone- Your battery, your memory, and your processor (CPU). The First of its kind, not only because it optimizes ALL 3 core components of your Android, but AnDroid All-In-One is the first app to do each optimization with just 1 click and absolutely no Android knowledge necessary!

 *Designed to be simple, each 1-click button is a powerhouse of functions (and even technology only found here!) that allows you to easily find, and run these Full optimizations/repairs for EVERY Aspect of your Android, NOT just some of them!

 *Dont waste your money on loaded down apps with TONS of information but are cluttered, confusing, overpriced, and seldom actually do anything positive for you!

 *Whether youre an experienced programmer looking to supercharge your phone
 to all new heights, or youve just bought your first Android phone and you want to easily make everything better with just a button, the Android All-In-One gives you the power to unlock the TRUE potential of your phone like never before!

 *Finally you can have the fastest phone among your friends!

 *Brand NEW optimizing technology!
 Dedicated SmartReflex hardware implements a feedback loop - without processor intervention which optimizes the voltage levels to account for differences in the manufacturing process, temperature and silicon degradation. And it will be even able to Enable system for hitting retention during idle!

 That means that after you install SMART CPU, your phone will automatically get rid of background processes, use the least voltages while your screen is off, give you the most power while its on while using the least power, and all without you ever having to do more than press the button once every time you restart your phone!


 *We dont pride ourselves on cluttering our app and confusing you with hundreds of lines of useless information about every little piece of hardware on your phone.
 Remember if for some reason you arent satisfied, simply email us for a refund instead of leaving a bad review please! It REALLY makes a difference!
 *We DO pride ourselves on creating the most powerful Android App on the market that will finally allow users to FULLY optimize (or fix!) their phone in the absolute most simplest way possible! (And whats easier than a "1-Click" optimizing button right on the home screen?)

 We are not a Giant Corporation who isnt going to listen to our clients when they have a request or a question or a comment for us. We honestly love hearing from our client base and fully welcome any comments that anyone may have regardless of the topic! Also we strongly feel that people deserve to have strong, reliable, longer-lasting, and faster-running Android phones. (You paid enough for your phone right?) So less than $2 means you will not only keep your Android phone sturdy and fast, but it also gets you peace of mind because AnDroid All-In-One handles all of your Androids needs without you having to manually do any of it!

 We at AnDroid Team X, like you soon, run this app each time we restart our phones in order to keep it in pristine and crisp shape. We fully recommend you do the same!

 Whats in this version:
 *6.2
 *Show How long until battery Full


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamx.android.optimizer
Download Instructions:
http://ul.to/edmnfu4u

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