is Android hardwares turning into Apple?

[fdbryant3]

So I am stupid and feel safe with Pocket encryption...

When you use Pocket, your data is encrypted using the industry standard AES-256. Only you will be able to access your data via a master password.
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Well it would be good if you could get some independent verification that they do what they say they do. On the surface though it looks it looks good and takes a few extra steps other systems might not thought (or maybe they have). I would think you data is safe.

Personally though I prefer LastPass.

 

[KENNECTED]

I think its stupid. SD cards you can take wherever a cloud you can't unless you have network access. Major flaw in my eyes on top of that what If some hacker or hackers decide to hack the cloud then what. All your info is in other ppls hands now? Come on lol

So you feel this way about your email? It's in the cloud.

 

[jefboyardee]

it would be good if you could get some independent verification that they do what they say they do.

Their site, Pocket for Android:

Pocket is all about security. Many people still store their sensitive information under contacts, which can easily be seen if your phone falls into the wrong hands...ouch! When you use Pocket, your data is encrypted using the industry standard AES-256. Only you will be able to access your data via a master password. Even if you lose your phone your data will still be safe. For extra security, Pocket doesn't store your master password locally on the device, but rather as a SHA-512 hash. In addition, Pocket self-locks after a timeout period and clears the clipboard to ensure your data is protected.
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And AES-256 is recognized...

The design and strength of all key lengths of the AES algorithm (i.e., 128, 192 and 256) are sufficient to protect classified information up to the SECRET level. TOP SECRET information will require use of either the 192 or 256 key lengths. The implementation of AES in products intended to protect national security systems and/or information must be reviewed and certified by NSA prior to their acquisition and use.
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So personally, I have no idea how true encryption works, but like what I’m hearing. They also have a Windows companion which makes it a must-have, to me at least.

 

[ArcDatum]

Google does not allow SD slots in their devices because they make money from selling higher storage versions. i.e. Nexus 7 or 10.

Interestingly enough, I bet most of their Dev boards have sd card slots for the sake of development just like the BeagleBoard and stuff. Which means for the final product, they must have designed it out lol.

 

[ArcDatum]

It is cheaper to build phone with irremovable battery and non-expendable memory?

lol that depends. Pretty sure their test devices start off with removable batteries and expandable memory

edit: by that I mean they have pay to redesign and redo their testing on more hardware versions

 

[FinancialWar]

When you put it in that context, the conspiracy theorist begins to wonder if there is a MPAA influence being felt here?

You do realize that Google also rent and sell movies on Google Play right? Wouldn't a smaller storage harm their movie business?

 

[jhawkkw]

You do realize that Google also rent and sell movies on Google Play right? Wouldn't a smaller storage harm their movie business?

I don't believe by default that they are stored on the device, though you might have the option to download them for offline use. Normally they just record on your account that you purchased it, and let you stream it via the cloud.

 

[Gmash]

If they're going to take ideas from Apple, can they at least take the good ones? It seems they are emulating the worst of what Apple has to offer, including a phone with a glass back. They have ruined the Nexus line of phones in my eyes.

 

[fdbryant3]

You do realize that Google also rent and sell movies on Google Play right? Wouldn't a smaller storage harm their movie business?

Selling content is more about locking you into their ecosystem than it is about making money directly from the actual selling of the content. It is also about changing the thinking from storing your entire library on the device to storing it in the cloud. You don't need large on device storage mediums if you can simply stream or download whatever it is you are currently watching.

To expand upon my conspiracy theory though it is probably in the interest of the MPAA encourage limiting storage options. It basically has the effect of encouraging people to legitimate sources for content rather than trying to store it on the device.

 

[FinancialWar]

Selling content is more about locking you into their ecosystem than it is about making money directly from the actual selling of the content. It is also about changing the thinking from storing your entire library on the device to storing it in the cloud. You don't need large on device storage mediums if you can simply stream or download whatever it is you are currently watching.

To expand upon my conspiracy theory though it is probably in the interest of the MPAA encourage limiting storage options. It basically has the effect of encouraging people to legitimate sources for content rather than trying to store it on the device.

if Google is trying to lock you into their ecosystem why are they selling movies and books at a price higher than actually physical media? $5.99 to rent a digital movie for 48 hours, come on that's a rip off.

I wonder how much Google is getting for every movie they sell. May that is the reason why they are so against SD cards.

If the next Samsung galaxy S have 1080P screen, support exFAT sd card and removable battery like it is now, haha Google will not get a cent from me for movies.

 

[Demache]

Their site, Pocket for Android:

Pocket is all about security. Many people still store their sensitive information under contacts, which can easily be seen if your phone falls into the wrong hands...ouch! When you use Pocket, your data is encrypted using the industry standard AES-256. Only you will be able to access your data via a master password. Even if you lose your phone your data will still be safe. For extra security, Pocket doesn't store your master password locally on the device, but rather as a SHA-512 hash. In addition, Pocket self-locks after a timeout period and clears the clipboard to ensure your data is protected.
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And AES-256 is recognized...

The design and strength of all key lengths of the AES algorithm (i.e., 128, 192 and 256) are sufficient to protect classified information up to the SECRET level. TOP SECRET information will require use of either the 192 or 256 key lengths. The implementation of AES in products intended to protect national security systems and/or information must be reviewed and certified by NSA prior to their acquisition and use.
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So personally, I have no idea how true encryption works, but like what I’m hearing. They also have a Windows companion which makes it a must-have, to me at least.

I wouldn't worry about someone cracking AES256. If they are smart enough to crack it, I guarantee they won't be going after your files in the cloud.

 

[jefboyardee]

I guarantee they won't be going after your files in the cloud.

That

 

[Demache]

That

 

[!on]

Instead of Android phones influencing Iphones and WP, more and more Android phones now have irremovable battery and no expendable memory. Just take a look at the evolution of the nexus phones.

What if Samsung decide to follow this trend as well? In a few years time, all smartphones will have irremovable battery and no expendable memory, this is not something I look forward to.

Apple will probably sue the manufacturer of a next phone with irremovable battery.

I don't like the notion that because someone was first to do something (were they?) then they invented it. Anyone could have done it if they wanted to or could be bothered .

If all phones had non removable sim cards then this might be ideal, especially since returns (contract) would be dealt with swaps. But they're not. Not all phones are free on contract. I just bought a spare battery too.

I get their thinking. In-built memory & battery are generously specced. But they still have us down for replacing them after one or two years & buying another. They are still on Planet Mobile Phone when we have migrated to Planet Pocket Computing.

The sealed battery / memory thing is easy to deal with, just vote with your feat. Getting them to make hardware that lasts more than three or four years is another issue!

 

[aysiu]

I have a Galaxy Nexus, and it has a removable battery. Which Nexus phone doesn't have a removable battery?

 

[Hadron]

Nexus 4